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Frankie Dee Fralin

Frankie Dee Fralin

Nov 4, 2015

Frankie Dee Fralin, age 53, of Union Hall passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The most important part of his life was his family, especially his wife Martha whom he adored and his FCA family. Frankie never met a stranger and was loved by all who met him. He enjoyed NASCAR, football, Harley Motorcycles and listening to bluegrass music. Frankie...

Michael McCarthy

Michael McCarthy

Nov 1, 2015

Michael McCarthy age 63 of Wirtz and formerly of Tolland, CT and Jupiter, FL passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Jerry Bowles

Jerry Bowles

Oct 30, 2015

Jerry Lynn Bowles, age 64 of Callaway, joined our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 30, 2015. Jerry was preceded in death by his father David Bowles. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pauline Bowles; daughter, Jennifer Burtch (Joe); mother, Elsie G. Bowles; brothers, John Phillip Bowles (Carol), Mitchell Lee Bowles (Wanda), Larry Allen Bowles, Mark Stephen...

Jeff Smithers

Jeff Smithers

Oct 28, 2015

Dallas Jeffrey (Jeff) Smithers, age 53 of Rocky Mount left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 with his family by his side at his home. Jeff loved life and he enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and spending time with his family. He also loved all of his animals especially his cat, Tibbs. Jeff owned...

Deborah  E. Bowers

Deborah E. Bowers

Oct 25, 2015

Deborah Bowers, 64, of Callaway, Virginia departed this life on October 25, 2015 with the blessed assurance of Christ Jesus in her heart. She was the daughter of the late Garvie and Dorothy Eggleton formerly of St. Albans, West Virginia. Surviving family members are: husband, Randy Bowers and daughter, Rachel Bowers both of Callaway, Virginia; son, Jordan Bowers and wife...

Melvin Wayne Fralin

Melvin Wayne Fralin

Oct 24, 2015

Melvin Wayne Fralin, 69, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was born December 17, 1945, the son of the late Cecil and Lena Ruth Perdue Fralin. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Rigney and Carolyn “Kitty” Carter. Mr. Fralin had a 25 year career in construction at Local...

Dillard "Chinese" Cannaday

Dillard "Chinese" Cannaday

Oct 22, 2015

Dillard (Chinese) Cannaday was born on Sept. 13, 1939 in Ferrum, VA and passed away on Oct. 22, 2015. He was surrounded by the sounds of laughter of the many life stories as recalled by his family. He was famous for his love of life, sports, recreational activities and love for his family. He was always involved with family events...

Barbara Ann Ware

Barbara Ann Ware

Oct 16, 2015

Barbara Ann Ware, age 77, of Callaway, VA passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. She was a loving and generous mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born November 21, 1937 the daughter of the late Parris Henry Richards and Lillie Mae Vess Richards. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Earl Ware; son, Ronald Patrick Baker; daughter, Gena...

Jerry W. Davis

Jerry W. Davis

Oct 16, 2015

Jerry Wayne Davis, age 75, of Redwood, Virginia left this Earth peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 16th, 2015. Left to cherish his memory and quirks are his loving and dedicated wife, Frances Davis and his devoted daughter Debbie Hall (Jessie). He has left years of memories and laughs with his two grandchildren, Kasey Hall and Cameron...

Betty Lou Blankenship

Betty Lou Blankenship

Oct 12, 2015

Betty Lou Roberson Blankenship, 79, of Glade Hill, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 after a long illness. She was a member of Craft’s United Methodist Church and worked for Virginia Apparel for over 30 years. Mrs. Blankenship was born on February 6, 1936 a daughter of the late Thomas Lacy and Thelma McBride Roberson and was also preceded...

Kandis Renee Whalon

Kandis Renee Whalon

Oct 11, 2015

Kandis Renee´ Myers Whalon, age 26 of Sandston and formerly of Franklin County passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Whalon; and their son, Kyte Henry Whalon; mother, Stacey Ferron; grandmother, Norah Beach; father, James Myers; sister, Rachael Mancini; uncles, Steve, Shawn and Seth Ferron. She is...

Mary Leatrice David

Mary Leatrice David

Oct 11, 2015

Mary Leatrice David, age 84 of Glade Hill passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was born on August 25, 1931 a daughter of the late Coleman and Eva Blankenship David and also preceded in death by her brother, Maxwell David. She is survived by her sisters, Marie D. Keyes, Charlottesville, Eliza Perdue, Glade Hill, Dotsie Fisher, Chicago, IL,...

Martin Conley Widener

Martin Conley Widener

Oct 7, 2015

Martin Conley Widener, age 44 of Moneta went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles James, Sr. and Barbara Vest Widener. He is survived by his brother, Charles James Widener, Jr. (Sandy); sisters, Cynthia Widener Landrum (Butch) and Crystal Widener Taylor (Steven); one niece and three nephews....

Eva Shively Peters

Eva Shively Peters

Oct 1, 2015

Eva Shively Peters, age 94, of Ferrum went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 1, 2015. She was born May 25, 1921 to the late Dexter and Zula Shively. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence Peters of 47 years; brothers, Alvin, Oscar, and Garfield Shively; sisters, Dora Jones & Elsie Rakes. She is survived...

Elena Marie Harrison

Elena Marie Harrison

Sep 27, 2015

Elena Marie Harrison, age 47, of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was born July 2, 1968 the daughter of Eugene Harrison and the late Mary M. Summit Stamback. Surviving are her father, Eugene Harrison; fiancé, Joe Muse; sister, Tammy Harrison; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Lynch Conner...

Opal Sigmon Davis

Opal Sigmon Davis

Sep 24, 2015

Opal Sigmon Davis, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her home at the age of 86. Mrs. Davis was born on March 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Lorton E. Sigmon and Blanche Buckner Sigmon. She was also preceded in death by husband of 67 years H. M. “Dick” Davis and one brother, Mike Sigmon. Opal is...

Francis L. Slough

Francis L. Slough

Sep 12, 2015

Francis L. Slough, Sr., age 83 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born January 21, 1932 to the late Elmer and Clara Slough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Katherine Duhanel; a brother Hansford Slough; father-in-law and mother-in-law Ike and Viola Brubaker; brothers-in-law and...

Margaret Campbell Bussey

Margaret Campbell Bussey

Sep 3, 2015

Margaret Campbell Bussey, 82, of Rocky Mount, our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her son Steve Marshall Bussey; daughter Mary Margaret Bussey; parents Noah and Nannie Campbell; parents-in-law Forrest and Myrtle Bussey; and brothers Sam, Bill, David, and Walter Campbell....

Mary Edith Poff

Mary Edith Poff

Sep 3, 2015

Mary Edith Yates Poff, age 86 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Vinton, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, September 3, 2015. She loved her dogs, and operated her own dog business out of her home in Vinton for quite a number of years. She enjoyed dancing, the beach, fishing, and having good times with her family. She was...

Meribah Deutsch

Meribah Deutsch

Aug 31, 2015

Meribah Deutsch, age 69 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She leaves behind her husband Carlo Deutsch and granddaughter Denise Deutsch. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

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