Darryl Lynn Jenkins
Jan 5, 2017
Darryl Lynn Jenkins, age 56, of Hardy passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Va Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151...540-334-5151
Eugene "Big O" Turner
Jan 1, 2017
Eugene A. “Big O” Turner, age 68 of Wirtz, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was born February 13, 1948 to the late Curtis and Eula Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Shelby Ayers. Mr. Turner loved his family and enjoyed mowing his grass and playing cards....
Frank James Fralin
Dec 27, 2016
Frank James Fralin "Baldy", 95 of Rocky Mount, VA went to heaven to be reunited with his wife of 67 years, and he love of his life, Elsie (Elsie Reva Hodges Fralin) and his eldest son, James Wythe (Jimmy) Fralin. He is survived by his remaining heartbroken children; son, Frank Robert Fralin (Bob) and wife, Marlyn; daughter, Jo Ann Fuller...
Dwight Benedict Hanigan
Dec 26, 2016
Dwight Benedict Hanigan, Jr., age 69 of Wirtz passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home. He was the born January 9, 1947, the son of the late Dwight Benedict, Sr. and Dorothy Hanigan. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Neil Basmaji. Mr. Hanigan was an 8 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired...
Ethel Hunt Love
Dec 25, 2016
Ethel Hunt Love, age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016 in her home. She was the daughter of the late William Benjamin and Donie Brown Hunt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry S. Love; three brothers, Maurice W. Hunt, James D. Hunt and Walter A. Hunt; three sisters, Ruby B....
Johnny Ray Muncey, Jr.
Dec 23, 2016
Johnny Ray Muncey, Jr., age 29 of Glade Hill, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda Arrington. Johnny is survived by his wife, Christy Muncey; his children, Rhonda Muncey, Andrea Cruz, Johnny R. Muncey III and Trevor Davis; father, Johnny R. Muncey, Sr.; brother, Willie Arrington; sisters, Rebecca...
Mary Jane Wright
Dec 23, 2016
Mary Jane Wright, age 94 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 23, 2016. Mary was born to the late Pearl Price in Pittsylvania County on December 14, 1922. She was baptized at a young age at Mt. Olivet Holiness Church in Martinsville. She loved church. Her hobbies were sewing, listening to music and gardening. Mary...
Clyde Henry Bernard
Dec 21, 2016
Clyde Henry Bernard, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in a Roanoke hospital. Clyde was a well-known Barber in our area for many years. He dedicated over 60 years to giving that special trim when his clients needed it. He was a humble, kind and giving man that always saw the good in people....
Norman Koontz
Dec 20, 2016
Norman R. (Buddy) Koontz, age 93 of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Mr. Koontz was born on February 17, 1923 a son of the late Ruben Hollis and Mary Margaret Buckman Koontz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myra Dudderar Koontz; his daughter, N. Rebecca (Becky) Koontz; three brothers, Herman, Elbert and Wilfred...
Joseph Henry Rhea
Dec 20, 2016
Joseph Henry (Joe) Rhea age 90 of Boones Mill passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Joe was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, and he was a member of Boones Mill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Doris B. Rhea; one brother; and one sister. He is survived by...
Peanut Walker
Dec 18, 2016
Melvin Leonard (Peanut) Walker, age 75 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Peanut was born on June 7, 1941 to his loving mother, Violet Blankenship Walker and the late Herman Walker. In addition to his mother, Peanut is also survived by his sister Jean...
Lester G. Maxey
Dec 17, 2016
Lester G. Maxey, age 90 of Ferrum, went to be with His Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born May 21, 1926 to the late Howard Lester and Nellie Johnson Maxey. He was also preceded in death by two brothers. Lester was a veteran of World War II and he was employed by DuPont and retired after 20...
Phillip Barry Hodges
Dec 14, 2016
Phillip Barry “Squirrel” Hodges, age 68 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. The most enjoyable job he ever held was working with Taylor Enterprises, a job he truly loved. He was born on July 7, 1948 a son of the late Newton, Sr. and Sue Emma Hodges and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Newton,...
Frances Marie Eubank
Dec 13, 2016
Frances Marie Eubank, 72, of Rocky Mount went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Anna Thurman. She was a beloved mother to five children, Lee, Cynthia, Douglas, Barbara and Brenda; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren. Frances is survived by her brother, G. W. Thurman and...
Glenn McKenzie
Dec 13, 2016
Glenn McKenzie of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Arrangements to be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive(220 location), Rocky Mount, VA 24151…540-334-5151
Gladys Holland Johnson
Dec 12, 2016
June 15, 1920 - December 12, 2016 Gladys Holland Johnson, age 96, Glade Hill, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 15, 1920 in Union Hall, the youngest daughter of the late John Henry Rufus and Lydia Parker Holland. She attended the old Timber Ridge School, walking from the Holland home place...
Hilda Kent Morris
Dec 11, 2016
Hilda Kent Morris, age 96 of Rocky Mount passed away December 11, 2016. She was born the fifth of seven children July 8, 1920 to Robert Lee Kent and Rose Martin Kent in Wirtz, Va. She was born in the upstairs apartment of the country store, which her father owned. Hilda and her siblings attended school at a two room...
Joseph Tate Hart
Dec 9, 2016
Joseph Tate Hart passed away on December 9, 2016 at his home near Ferrum. Born on May 5, 1930 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee to Rev. Herbert D. and Ilva Tate Hart, Joe Hart is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Evans Hart, and their six children: James David Hart and wife Kim of Pulaski; Cathe Hart Kervan...
Helen M. Christian
Dec 9, 2016
Helen M. Christian, age 79, of Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 in Rocky Mount, VA. Arrangements by Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540)483-5533
Nellie Bernard Robertson
Dec 7, 2016
Nellie Bernard Robertson, 82 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on June 18, 1934, a daughter of the late Ira and Pearl Bernard. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Louise Whitlock. She is survived by her husband, Henry Robertson; her children and spouses, Gabriel and...
