Chester F. Lang
Dec 4, 2016
Mr. Chester F. Lang of Roanoke passed away peacefully at his home at Brandon Oaks on December 4, 2016 with his family at his bedside. He was born July 6, 1921 in The Bronx, New York. His family moved to Nanuet, NY where he spent his childhood developing his love of nature. He moved several times and achieved his dream...
Ira Bruce Powell
Dec 1, 2016
Ira Bruce Powell, age 83 of Glade Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the VA Medical Center. Ira was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad and was a member of Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. He was born on December 12, 1932 a son of the late Oliver V. and Annie Thurman Powell,...
Juanita Hood Perdue
Nov 27, 2016
Juanita Hood Perdue, age 59 of Wirtz passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 in University of Virginia Hospital after a long illness. She was born on August 21, 1957, a daughter of the late Evan and Mildred Arne Hood. She is survived by her husband, Roger Perdue; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Laura Yerkey, Terry Yerkey, Roger and Kelly...
Ila Jane Perdue Shepherd
Nov 27, 2016
Ila Jane Perdue Shepherd peacefully entered her heavenly home on November 27th, 2016. Born in Redwood, Virginia on August 25th, 1929, Ila grew up on the farm as the youngest of 8 siblings. After attending Radford College, she worked as an operator at C&P Telephone in Roanoke during a time when being an operator meant actually connecting calls. With her...
Sharon Ann Gammons
Nov 25, 2016
Sharon Ann Gammons, age 74 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1942 a daughter of the late Randolph and Anna Dmytrich Seals. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lester Gammons. Mrs. Gammons was a faithful and devoted member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. She is...
Ralph Aaron Carter
Nov 23, 2016
Ralph Aaron Carter, age 75, of Ferrum passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Aaron was the son of the late Ralph and Roxie Carter. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse and Kenneth Carter; four sisters, Ellen Barbour, Reba Mabry, Faye Peters, and Joy Underwood. Surviving are two sons, James Carter (Rhonda), Allan...
Kelly "K.T." Thomas Quinn
Nov 23, 2016
K.T. Quinn, Jr., age 35 of Ferrum, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Town Chapel) 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Arthur Hayden Forbes
Nov 20, 2016
Arthur Hayden Forbes, age 60, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151
Zachary Stewart Adkins
Nov 19, 2016
Zachary Stewart "Zack" Adkins, 33, of Penhook, VA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Growing up on the Adkins Farm, Zack loved everything outdoors. Hunting, fishing, riding ATVs, and working on the farm. He also loved snowboarding. Zack is survived by his parents, who loved him so much, Stewart and Debra of the home....
Gwendolyn Diane Sauer
Nov 17, 2016
Gwendolyn Diane Sauer age 85 of Hardy passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 at Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount.
Cathryn Mae Dillon
Nov 16, 2016
Cathryn Mae Dillon, age 59, of Glade Hill passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born May 23, 1957 the daughter of the late Clegard Ebenzer Dillon. Surviving are her mother, Ruby Mae Holland Dillon; sister, Donna Wright; two brothers, Everett Dillon, Alfred Dillon; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Holland...
William Shaw Blankenship
Nov 15, 2016
William Shaw Blankenship infant son of William Anthony Blankenship and Jenniffer Nicole Matthey-Blankenship of Henry passed away on November 15, 2016 due to complications of the pregnancy. William was preceded in death by his grandmother, Teresa Wagner. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Nathaniel and Jackson Matthey; and his sister, Annalynn Blankenship; grandparents, William and...
Nancy A. Runyon
Nov 13, 2016
Nancy A. Runyon, age 66 of Hardy passed away at her home on Sunday, November 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on May 31, 1950 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Van Buren and Georgia Woolridge Thompson. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren which was her greatest joy. She...
Paul Christopher Mitchell
Nov 8, 2016
On Tuesday, November 8, the Lord blessed Paul Christopher Mitchell, age 90 to go to his heavenly home and be reunited with his wife of 64 years, Alvie Chrystine Mitchell. He was born on July 29, 1926 to the late General Lee and Alverda Gertrude David Mitchell. He was the last surviving sibling of five children and preceded in death...
David Anthony Brown
Nov 4, 2016
David Anthony Brown, 31, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born March 2, 1985 the son of the late David Lynn Brown. He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Samuel Manning. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Iraq. Surviving are his mother, Debra Manning; grandmother, Margaret Manning;...
Ruby Sigmon Dillon
Nov 3, 2016
Ruby Sigmon Dillon, age 90 of Glade Hill, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence Dillon and son James Dick Dillon. Ruby was a hard working lady who enjoyed cooking and gardening but most of all she loved her family. She will be greatly missed by her...
Olen Simmons Phillips
Oct 29, 2016
Olen Simmons Phillips of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. He was the son of the late Fitzhugh Simmons Phillips and Edna Ivan Turpin Phillips. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Kingrea. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from G. E. Manufacturing. He was an excellent woodworker and builder;...
Tim Quinn
Oct 22, 2016
Timothy David (Tim) Quinn, age 32 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home. He was employed for Fleetwood Homes and attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church when he could. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wick and Myrtle Wickline; uncle, Timmy Wright; and aunt, Bonnie Hall Tim is survived by his mother,...
Joseph Willard Kassell
Oct 20, 2016
Joseph Willard Kassell, age 58 of Boones Mill and formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Joe was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran, Hospital Corpsman, served in Dessert Storm with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a life member of VFW Post #6426, Elsmere, Kentucky, Life member of AMVETS Post 40 in Roanoke, Virginia and...
Tommy Russell Kooken
Oct 18, 2016
Thomas Russell (Tommy) Kooken age 38 of Glade Hill and formerly of New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was a member of the Southwestern Virginia 4-Wheeler (SWVA4W) Club, owned and operated Fairfield Transmission along with father and then himself in New Jersey prior to relocating in Franklin County. Tommy was currently employed with Carr’s Garage in...
