Mary Mae Bordo
Dec 12, 2015
Mary Mae Bordo, age 91, of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-334-5151
Perry Blaine Hall
Dec 8, 2015
Perry Blaine Hall, age 66, of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was born February 8, 1949 in Rocky Mount, VA. His father was the late James Edward Chitwood. He was employed at Fleetwood Homes, M W Windows and retired from Food Lion Grocery Store. Surviving are his mother, Doris Teen Hall;...
Henry J. Holtzapfel
Dec 5, 2015
Henry J. Holtzapfel, age 89, of Beckley, West Virginia, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gertrude Holtzapfel; his loving wife of 68 years, Imogene Day Holtzapfel; a daughter, Jackie Smith; brother Leo Frank Holtzapfel; sisters, Jacqueline Holtzapfel and Barbara Ann Colson; and a niece, Trudy Holtzapfel....
William T "Wild Bill" Chitwood
Dec 2, 2015
William Thomas Chitwood (Wild Bill), age 77, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A son of the late James Oliver and Wilda Davis Chitwood. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and Roy Chitwood. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired truck driver for M...
Virginia E. Roope
Dec 1, 2015
Virginia Elizabeth Roope, age 91 of Richmond and formerly of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
Franklin Joseph Peery
Nov 29, 2015
Franklin Joseph Peery, Sr. age 63, of Ferrum, VA passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born October 2, 1952 the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Egner Peery and his adopted father, Richard Peery. His brother, Henry Arthur Peery, also preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and retired from Leonard’s Copy...
David Lynn Turner
Nov 28, 2015
David Lynn Turner, age 56 of Rocky Mount, departed his earthly home on November 28, 2015. David was affectionately known by his family and friends as "Squirrel". He was a loving father, brother and friend who never met a stranger. David was preceded in death by his father Earlie Turner; mother Gertrude Young; stepdad Richard Young; two brothers Everett and...
Jim Hiles
Nov 26, 2015
James Melvin (“Jim”, “J.J.”) Hiles, age 72 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. Jim was passionately known as “J.J.” by his trucking friends as he spent his life dedicated to the profession he loved, “Looking at the World through a Windshield”. He was also a member of Boones Mill Baptist Church. He was born on February 24,...
Henry Brubaker
Nov 25, 2015
Henry Herbert Brubaker, 81, of Rocky Mount, passed away on November 25, 2015. He was born April 19, 1934 to the late Isaac and Mary Viola Brubaker. He was a quiet man that always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He could turn an ordinary piece of wood into a beautiful piece of furniture, turn...
Noah Riley Byers
Nov 25, 2015
Noah Riley Byers infant son of Kimberly King Jennings and Anthony Lee Byers went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Surviving also are five brothers Nathan Jennings, Richard Jennings, Jacob Graham Jennings, Jacob Allen Byers, Elijah Byers; two sisters, Madison Byers, Emma Byers; maternal grandparents, Deborah Edwards (Richard), Dennis King (Judy); paternal grandparents, Carlene Lane (Richard). Memorial...
Shirley A. Scott
Nov 21, 2015
Shirley Ann Scott, R.N. (Van Wagoner) died peacefully and surrounded by her family on November 21, 2015 in Avon IN at the age of 85. Mrs. Scott is survived by her three sons, Jon (Mischelle)of Avon IN, Clarke (Joyce) of Altavista VA and Craig of Gadsen AL. Shirley was a particularly proud and loving grandmother of her 8 grandchildren (Amber,...
Mildred Holland Hartz
Nov 20, 2015
Mildred Holland Hartz, age 78 of Glade Hill passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. She was born on June 20, 1937 a daughter of the late Pete and Frances Pagans. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Dauphus Holland and Henry Hartz; a daughter, Gail Bousman; and a son, Jube Holland. She is survived by her children...
Ruby Katherine Littrell
Nov 19, 2015
Ruby Katherine Littrell, age 75 of Moneta, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. Arrangements are private by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
Wes Burnette
Nov 19, 2015
Paul Wesley “Wes” Burnette, 67, of Roanoke VA passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Luther and Cova R. Burnett, Ferrum, and maternal grandparents, Willie Claude and Dewey S. Edwards, Endicott; Aunts Reva Goode, Rocky Mount, and Ileta Nolen, Vinton; Uncles Charlie Burnett, Altavista, Bill Burnett and Bob Burnett, Ferrum. Wes...
Nellie Scott Rakes
Nov 16, 2015
Our Mom, Nellie Scott Rakes, 86, of Ferrum, VA passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015. She was born January 26, 1929 and grew up in Ferrum. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sally Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas (Clem) Rakes; two sisters, Wilma Woods, Elma Young; seven brothers, Paul, Lewis, W....
John James McGreevey
Nov 14, 2015
John James McGreevey, age 71, of Hardy, was called home to God’s comfort and protection on Saturday, November 14, 2015. John was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 15, 1944, but his family roots as Virginia Farmers captured his heart at a young age. He was proud to call himself a Virginian. He enjoyed a successful career in horticulture,...
Ricky D. Oliver
Nov 12, 2015
Ricky D. Oliver, age 57 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Henry Fork Church of the Brethren. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to help with expenses. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
Marguerite Faye Dreyer
Nov 5, 2015
Marguerite Faye Dreyer, age 84, of Wirtz, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
Carliss Robertson
Nov 5, 2015
Carliss Rabon “Strawberry” Robertson, age 76, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. He was born October 9, 1939 the son of the late Carlton and Lillie Compton Robertson. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine (Fennie) Willard, Doris Minnix. He retired from General Electric Corporation and also worked for many years as a barber....
Charles William Dreyer
Nov 4, 2015
Charles William Dreyer, age 85 of Wirtz, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
