Sam Carter
Feb 6, 2016
Sam Carter, age 83 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 6, 2016. He was born September 27, 1932 to the late Henry David Carter and Jenny Blankenship Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Davis, Elbert and Clay Carter; sisters Hazel Pagans, Ruby Blankenship and Lena Goff. Sam was...
Howard "HG" Crook
Feb 2, 2016
Howard "HG" Crook, age 74 of Ferrum, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mr. Crook is survived by his wife of 44 years Hattie Crook; a son Jeffrey Crook and his wife Jodi. Graveside services will be held 2: 00 p.m. Thursday at Union Primitive Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount,...
Betty Peters Bryant
Feb 2, 2016
On February 2, 2016, Betty Peters Bryant, age 72 of Henry, Virginia once again feels the loving arms of her Mama and Daddy, Louise and Herman Peters. Betty leaves her devoted and cherished brother, Roger L. Peters and wife, Brenda behind to honor her memory. Betty began her career at Stanley Chevrolet in Ferrum, Virginia and retired from Franklin County...
John Wayne Perdue
Jan 31, 2016
John Wayne Perdue, age 70 of Wirtz passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 in a Roanoke hospital. John retired from Ingersoll-Rand as a Machinist and worked several years at Capp after retirement. He was born March 23, 1945 a son of the late John Henry and Doris Poindexter Perdue. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Geraldine...
Deniece Edwards Burnette
Jan 29, 2016
Mrs. Deniece Edwards Burnette, 86, of Oak Level passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Spencer Edwards and Willie Claude Edwards of Endicott; her son, Paul Wesley Burnette, Roanoke; and sister, Reva E. Goode, Rocky Mount. Mrs. Burnette was employed for 35 years with E. I. Dupont Co. in Martinsville. She retired...
Shelby Dolan
Jan 29, 2016
Shelby Dolan, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount.
William Myett
Jan 28, 2016
WILLIAM JOHN MYETT, AGE 79, OF MONETA, DIED THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016, AT BERKSHIRE IN VINTON. BORN OCTOBER 25, 1936, IN KEARNY, NJ, HE WAS A SON OF THE LATE GEORGE LEO MYETT AND EMILY KENNEDY MYETT. HE WAS ALSO PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS BROTHER, GEORGE J. MYETT. BILL WAS AN AVID READER, LOVED CROSSWORD PUZZLES, FISHING, CAMPING, WAS...
Eugene Lovelace Shelton
Jan 28, 2016
Eugene Lovelace Shelton, age 80, of Henry, VA passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2016 with his nieces by his side. He was born April 3, 1935. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hortense S. Keaton; step father, Richard Keaton; sister, Faye Lewis. Surviving are three nieces, Linda Dalton (Larry), Brenda Carter (Phillip), Janet Robertson (Jerry); nephew, Leonard...
Earnestine Webb
Jan 27, 2016
Earnestine Eulatha St Clair Webb of Boones Mill went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in West Virginia and raised in Virginia and attended a one room school house in Boones Mill and graduated from the Franklin County Training School, attended the Cornet Business School and...
Helen Jewel Maro
Jan 26, 2016
Helen Jewel Maro, age 90 of Moneta went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Helen was born in Franklin County August 16, 1925, a daughter to the late Charlie Thomas Wray and Bessie Mills Wray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Maro; a son Arthur Jeffrey Maro; one brother...
James Wilford Willis
Jan 26, 2016
James Wilford Willis, age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Willis was a farmer, a member of Botetourt Farm Club, Cattleman Association, worked for Franklin County School Transportation 12+ years and served in the U. S. Army. He loved gardening, (and what a green thumb he had), golfing, and always...
Humberto Juan Orta
Jan 25, 2016
Psalms 91:11 “For He shall Give His Angels charge over you, To Keep you in all your ways” Humberto Juan Orta, age 56, of Callaway, VA passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 25, 1959, the son of Juan Orta and Teresita Martinez. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan...
Gracie Irene Greer
Jan 22, 2016
Gracie Irene Greer, age 71 of Henry went home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 22, 2016 with her family by her side. Gracie was a member of the Evangelistic House of Prayer in Ferrum for over 40 years. Her faith led many people to Christ. She was a shining light to all. Even through many adversities in life,...
Warren Robertson
Jan 22, 2016
Charles "Warren” Robertson, age 79 of Union Hall passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born April 20, 1936 to the late John Thomas and Elsie Plybon Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Calvin and wife, Gloria Robertson and John Elwood Robertson; brothers-in-law, Wesley Ridgway and Harry L. Smith. Warren was a member of...
Sallie Mae Nagy
Jan 21, 2016
Sallie Mae Nagy, 94, passed away on January 21, 2016 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount. She is survived by her three children, Alexis Nagy Cundiff (Elton) of Glade Hill, Paul Nagy of Charlottesville, and James Nagy (Jill) of Johnson City, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Alex John Nagy, in 1986....
George William Wilson
Jan 19, 2016
George William Wilson, Sr., 73 of Moneta, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was born January 15, 1943 a son of the late Charles and Martha Spangler Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, George W. Wilson, Jr., He is survived by his loving and faithful companion, Tina Dillon; daughter Stephanie...
Mary Belle Underwood
Jan 18, 2016
Mary Belle Underwood, age 60 of Callaway went to be with the Lord, January 18, 2016. She was born August 3, 1955 to the late Rodney and Alma Waldron Bunn. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved music, especially playing the piano at her church, Love of Christ. Surviving are her husband Frank Underwood; daughters Sara Bowles,...
Danny Layton
Jan 16, 2016
Danny Layton, age 68 of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Danny was a former member of the United Sheet and Metal Workers Association and was a member of Boones Mill Baptist Church. Danny also served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Clara Harden Layton; brothers, William...
Lisa Midkiff Martin
Jan 15, 2016
Lisa Midkiff Martin, age 34, of Wirtz, passed away Friday, January 15. The family is being assisted locally by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151…540-334-5151
Ira F. B. Doom
Jan 13, 2016
Ira F.B. Doom passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Friendship Nursing Home in Roanoke, VA. He was born on May 3, 1938 in Wilmington, DE. Ira was predeceased by his father, Ira F. Doom, his mother, Marion Denver Stuart Bradford Doom, also two sisters, Patricia Doom and Nancy Stuart Doom. He is survived by two step-daughters, two nieces...
