David Stone Young
Feb 23, 2016
David Stone Young, age 69 of Penhook passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was born on February 16, 1947 a son of the late Morris H. and Ruby Adkins Young, and was also preceded in death by his brother, James E. Young. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Surviving are his children, David M....
Irene Wells Stout
Feb 23, 2016
Irene Wells Stout, age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully in the arms of angels Tuesday, February 23, 2016 after a brief battle from cancer. Irene was born September 11, 1928 to the late Miller Wells and Maggie Lee Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law Clarence Toney. Irene started her nursing...
Ricky Noel Taylor
Feb 21, 2016
Ricky Noel Taylor, age 48, of Ferrum, VA went to be with his Brother in Heaven on Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was born August 10, 1967 the son of the late Jesse Winifred Taylor. Surviving are his mother, Rebecca J. Taylor; two sisters, Nancy Woods and friend, Jerry, Patricia Martin and Larry; two brothers, Kenny Taylor and Bonnie, Charlie...
James Alvin Law
Feb 20, 2016
James Alvin Law, 84, died Saturday, February 20, 2016. Born in Franklin County, VA the youngest of 13 children he had been a Hampton resident for 57 years and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He retired as Sheriff for the City of Hampton in 1991 having originally been appointed to the position in 1970 and then elected...
Sharon Wahl Crocker
Feb 11, 2016
Sharon Ruth Wahl Crocker, age 77, of Hardy, VA passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Dora Martin Smallwood
Feb 10, 2016
Due to the pending inclement weather, the Funeral service and visitation for Mrs. Smallwood has been postponed until Wednesday. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the service at 2 p.m. We appreciate your understanding! Dora Martin Smallwood, age 85, of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was born September 4, 1930 to the...
Alvena Flora Plunkett Edens
Feb 6, 2016
Alvena Flora Plunkett Edens, 87, of Boones Mill, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 6, 2016.She was born July 1, 1928, to the late Dean Stanley and Georgia Ann Flora Plunkett. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, William (Buddy) Edens. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Plunkett...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
