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Kevin Jay Swenson

Kevin Jay Swenson

Feb 20, 2024

Kevin Jay Swenson, 62, of Union Hall, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  

Kevin was born in Storm Lake, Iowa on April 13, 1961 the son of Jerrold Swenson and Jerilynn (Dyvik) Frerichs.  He grew up in Ames, Iowa, and graduated Ames High School in 1979.  He attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated from Iowa...

Mildred Love Young Gillispie

Mildred Love Young Gillispie

Feb 19, 2024

Mildred Love Young Gillispie age 88 went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2024 where there is no more pain or suffering. She was number 11 of the Love Bunch that were born to her parents Emmett and Julia Ellen (McGhee) Love on December 16, 1935 in the Briar Mountain Section of Franklin County. She was predeceased by...

Robert "Bob" James Lewis, Sr.

Robert "Bob" James Lewis, Sr.

Feb 19, 2024

Robert "Bob" James Lewis, Sr. age 76 of Wirtz passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1948 a son of the late Elmer and Ethel Johnson Lewis. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Tina A. Lewis, and Dawn M. Lewis; and two grandsons, Nick Lewis, and Moses Lewis.

Bob...

Thomas Edward Bobbitt

Thomas Edward Bobbitt

Feb 15, 2024

            Tom went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sonia Bobbitt; his children: Theresa Moore, Eddie Bobbitt (Jennifer), Karina Rivera, Elvis Rivera (Metoi) and Sergio Rivera; grandchildren: Léna Ford (Matt), Todd Booth, Cheyenne Hopcroft, Miguel Hopcroft, Keith Hopcroft, Chris...

James Tracy Wade

James Tracy Wade

Feb 12, 2024

James Tracy Wade age 57 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, after a brief battle of cancer. Tracy was born on September 7, 1966, a son of the late Claude James “Buddy” Wade, Jr. and Jacqueline Young Wade. He will be remembered as a hard worker and having a great passion for the outdoors, especially during...

Jane L. Boney

Jane L. Boney

Feb 11, 2024

Jane Ellen Lester Boney passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, with sisters Anne and Cindy at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert J.Lester Sr. and Billie Jane Nichols Lester. She is survived by her five siblings, Robert (Robin) J. Lester Jr. (Ruby) of Midlothian ,Virginia, Anne Lester Heath of Dinwiddie,Virginia,...

Jane V. Riccio

Jane V. Riccio

Feb 7, 2024

Jane V. Riccio age 90 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at her residence.

Local arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Mary Strack Humphrey

Mary Strack Humphrey

Feb 7, 2024

Mary S. Humphrey age 91 of Corydon, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 while visiting with her family in Rocky Mount.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Virginia Johnson McCormick

Virginia Johnson McCormick

Feb 6, 2024

Virginia “Tootsie” Johnson McCormick age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1928 a daughter of the late James Houston and Nobie Robertson Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Oscar McCormick; son, Randall McCormick; brothers, George Taylor “Slim” Johnson and James McArthur “Dar” Johnson; sister,...

Roger Leslie Brown

Roger Leslie Brown

Feb 4, 2024

Roger Leslie Brown age 62 of Wirtz passed away at his home on Sunday, February 4, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21, 1961 to Herman Brown and Josie Eames Brown. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Brown; brother, Sonny Brown; and a daughter, Angela Marie Brown.

He is survived by his girlfriend and...

Lindsey Renée Hogan

Lindsey Renée Hogan

Feb 3, 2024

Lindsey Renée Hogan age 22 of Boones Mill passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Lindsey was a beautiful young soul who loved art, music, nature, spending time with her family and friends and making people smile and feel loved. She enjoyed colorful sunsets and hikes in the woods. Words can't express how...

Carl Wythe Johnson

Carl Wythe Johnson

Feb 1, 2024

Carl Wythe Johnson age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1945 a son of the late George Doyle Johnson and Etta Frances Sink. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ovilla Marie Hopkins and Eleanor Akers; and one brother, John Hamilton Johnson.

Carl is survived...

Dr. Karen S. Bowman

Dr. Karen S. Bowman

Feb 1, 2024

Dr. Karen S. Bowman age 58 of Boones Mill passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

On December 28th 1966 the almighty looked down upon this valley and said I need a caretaker and not just a veterinarian. We needed someone who could be an amazing wife to a wonderful husband. A mother to raise four independent, strong girls. A veterinarian...

Mabel Feazell Bowling

Mabel Feazell Bowling

Jan 30, 2024

Mabel went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert B. Feazell and Viola Sink Feazell, and her husband of 33 years Arthur J. Bowling. In addition, she was preceded in death by her brother Norman B. Feazell and sisters Christine Feazell Allen, Violet Feazell Anderson and Jewell Feazell...

Terry Lee Sloan "Big Wheel"

Terry Lee Sloan "Big Wheel"

Jan 26, 2024

Terry Lee Sloan "Big Wheel" age 54 of Wirtz passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 4, 1969 and was preceded in death by his father, Mike Toney; grandparents, Jim and Irene Ayers, James and Edna Toney. He was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Terry...

Dora Bunn Davis

Dora Bunn Davis

Jan 24, 2024

Dora Bunn Davis age 82 of Hardy passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born the 7th of 10 children to Garlan and Minnie Bunn on August 4, 1941. Dora was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Davis Angle.  

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Mike Davis. They took many trips to Florida and...

Donnie Lee Hodges

Donnie Lee Hodges

Jan 22, 2024

Donnie Lee Hodges, 67, of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away at home sitting by the warmth of his wood stove on January 22, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1956, in Roanoke, Virginia. Donnie was a beloved husband to Yvonne Hodges for 47 years and a father to his daughters Whitney Artutis (Justin) and Celeste Hodges (Ryan). He adored...

Shirley Holland Hodges

Shirley Holland Hodges

Jan 21, 2024

Shirley Holland Hodges age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 9, 1936 a daughter of the late Walter Thomas Holland and Elsie Holland Nash. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Hodges; son, Michael Curtis Hodges.

Mrs. Hodges was a...

Gary Wayne Hubbard

Gary Wayne Hubbard

Jan 20, 2024

Gary Wayne Hubbard age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Gary was born December 12, 1952 to Opal Maxey Hubbard and Bobby Woodrow Hubbard. He is survived by his father Bobby; son Jimmy Wayne Hubbard (Heather Akers); grandchildren Nathan, Elijah, Faith and Reagan; sister Rachel Law (Leonard); many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors. 

Per his request,...

Dixie Marie Joy Walker

Dixie Marie Joy Walker

Jan 17, 2024

Dixie Marie Joy Walker, born January 16, 2024 of Milton, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was the first born of Brysa and Dawson Walker.

She was preceded in death by her great-great-grandparents, Robert Carl and Beatrice Joy Finney, Charles and Doris Brewer; her great-grandmother, Pearly Smith; her grandmother, Angela Walker; and her great-uncle, Berkley Whitlock.

Dixie is survived...

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