William Wells Edens
Aug 13, 2013
William W. “Buddy” Edens, age 89, of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his home. He was born April 16, 1924, a son of the late Charley and Pearl Edens. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Epperly. Mr. Edens was a veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII. He was also...
Samuel Wiley Nolen
Aug 12, 2013
Early in the morning of August 12, 2013, Samuel “Sam” Wiley Nolen, age 76, of Rocky Mount, VA went to join his Lord and Savior. Remaining to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Alice Nadine Puckett Nolen of 54 years this coming September 25; much loved daughters, Angela Robin Nolen of Rocky Mount, Terri Elizabeth Nolen of Roanoke; precious...
James C. Bridges
Aug 12, 2013
James Harvey Bridges, age 81, of Callaway, VA went to join loved ones in the hereafter on Monday, August 12, 2013. He was born October 27, 1931 the son of the late Edison Gilmer Bridges and Fannie Sigmon Bridges. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley F. Bridges and his son, John Bridges. He is survived by his...
Helen Ingram Smith
Aug 10, 2013
Helen Ingram Smith, age 82 of Glade Hill went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Ford Smith and her stepbrother Eugene Wright. Surviving to cherish Granny Helen’s memory are her four children Douglas (Dianne) Smith, Jeanette (Raymond) Peters, Benny Lee Smith (Sandra), Brenda (Gary) Solomon; fourteen brothers and...
Lewis R. Gibson
Aug 3, 2013
Lewis Roland Gibson, age 79 of Boones Mill, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2013. He was born December 5, 1933 in Boones Mill to the late Tom Gibson and Josie Reddon Gibson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters and brothers Christine Gibson, Beulah Hopkins, Carl Gibson, Earl Gibson, Gerald...
Nellie Ferguson
Aug 2, 2013
Nellie Woods Ferguson, age 89 of Ferrum, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and child of God, died on Friday, August 2, 2013. Mrs. Ferguson was a faithful member of First Church of the Brethren of Ferrum for 59 years and retired from the Ferrum Elementary School as Cafeteria Manager with 30 years of service. She was born...
Sheldon Scott Danise
Aug 2, 2013
Sheldon “Scott” Danise, 57, of Rocky Mount and formerly of Salem, passed away suddenly after years of illness, surrounded by family. Scott was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and great-uncle. He had a contagious laugh and a playful personality. Scott will be dearly missed. Scott was a diesel mechanic for companies in Roanoke, Salem, & Texas...
Daniel S Webster
Jul 31, 2013
Daniel S. Webster, Sr., age 89 of Callaway, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday from Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery with Rev. Doyle Wyatt officiating. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220 @ Wirtz Rd., Rocky Mount. (540)334-5151 www.connerbowman
David B Parcell
Jul 30, 2013
David Burton Parcell, age 90, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was born September 7, 1922, the son of the late David Allen and Ada Williams Parcell. He was the last of nine children. Burton was a caring and kind person that loved to read His Bible and believed what he read…He was a Christian man....
Deborah S. England
Jul 29, 2013
Deborah Sue England, age 59 of Callaway and formerly of Capels, WV, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013. She was born June 17, 1954 to the late James Owen England Sr. and Letta Zell Bolden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Michael England Sr. Deborah was an extremely hard worker who lived for...
Mary Brubaker Lucas
Jul 28, 2013
Mary Frances Brubaker Lucas, 82 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully with family members by her side on Sunday, July 28, 2013 after a long illness. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer A. Lucas; children, Donna and Edwin Lucas; her parents, Isaac and Viola Brubaker; and two brothers, Lewis and George Brubaker. She was a loving wife,...
Eula Frances Slayton Robertson
Jul 25, 2013
On July 25, 2013, Eula Frances Slayton Robertson, age 92, of Rocky Mount passed from this life to her eternal home. She was the daughter of the late James M. Slayton and Josie Hall Slayton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Posey L. Robertson; two brothers, Woodsie Slayton, Buford Slayton; two sisters, Viola Brubaker, Bessie Robertson; son-in-law,...
Sallie Bernard Roberson
Jul 25, 2013
Sallie Bernard Roberson, age 98, of Boones Mill, went to be with her Lord and family on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Miss Sallie was a faithful, long-time member of Bonbrook Baptist Church in Boones Mill, VA. She was born August 18, 1914, a daughter of the late Bud and Mary Bernard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Frances Scott Webb
Jul 23, 2013
Frances Scott Webb, age 86, formerly of Franklin County passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Snellville, Georgia. The Funeral Mass will be held 12:00 Noon Friday at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Martinsville with Father Mark White officiating. Interment will follow in the Mason Family Cemetery, Coopers Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA. The family will receive friends Thursday night from...
Carmen Moran Craighead
Jul 22, 2013
Carmen Moran Craighead, 89, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, was called home Monday, July 22, 2013. She was born March 16, 1924 to the late John and Alice “Granny” Moran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Sherman T. Craighead and brother Joel A. Moran. Carmen was a very caring and compassionate lady....
Dorothy "Dot" Rector McMinnis
Jul 19, 2013
Dorothy (Dot) Rector McMinnis, age 91, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1922 the daughter of the late George Rector and Bertha Altice Rector. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Robert McMinnis; sister, Peggy Boles; half sister, Lou R. Harlan; half brother, Leo Rector;...
James Joseph Janson
Jul 16, 2013
James Joseph Janson, Sr., age 79, of Hardy and Onchiota, NY, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He was born May 9, 1934, son of the late Carl and Caroline Marhan Janson. He was also preceded in death by a brother Roger Gowan. Jim was a Veteran Rep for the Star Touring & Riding Motorcycle association, Chapter 214 of the...
Harless Eugene Bishop
Jul 15, 2013
Harless Eugene “Gene” Bishop, age 72 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Floyd and Pearl Richards; and his hero father Harless G. Bishop. Gene was a very gifted and talented person whom learned a lot from his father. He was an exceptional basketball player, having received three National scholarships....
Daniel Hudson
Jul 13, 2013
Daniel “Danny” Steven Hudson, age 66 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was born June 6, 1947 to the late T.J. Hudson and Lavona Hudson Perdue. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War,he was employed at Ronile where he retired. Danny also drove a truck for Mountain Milk and...
Shirley Jean Agee Dillon
Jul 7, 2013
Shirley Jean Agee Dillon, age 69, of Callaway passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. She was born October 8, 1943 the daughter of the late Lewis Melvin Agee and Minnie Lee Guilliams Agee. She retired from Lane Furniture Company after over 40 years of service. Surviving are three daughters, Tammie Peters and husband, Dale of Rocky Mount, Dana Thompson and...
