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Kay Lessley Linnane

Kay Lessley Linnane

Nov 22, 2024

Kay Lessley Linnane age 86 of Franklin County, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Arrangements will be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Dorothy Dene Underwood

Dorothy Dene Underwood

Nov 20, 2024

Dorothy Dene Underwood age 92 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the local hospital. She was born on March 19, 1932 a daughter of the late William Jackson and Florence Chrisley Allison. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Thomas Buford Underwood; son, Carlton Earl Stoots; daughter, Sandra Marie Chatting;...

Gary Seay

Gary Seay

Nov 20, 2024

Gary Miller Seay, age 94 of Moneta died Tuesday, November 20, 2024. 

Gary graduated from Buchanan High School, served in the U.S. Army in Germany where he was undefeated lightweight boxing champion with the 1st Division. He then served in Korea and earned a number of medals including 2 Bronze Stars, a Silver Star, and Purple Heart. He was a Prisoner...

Herman Whitaker Payne

Herman Whitaker Payne

Nov 15, 2024

Herman Whitaker Payne, 79, of Rocky Mount, VA, claimed the joy of resurrection on November 15, 2024. Born on January 2, 1945, in Sabinal, TX to Herman Woodrow Payne and Mildred Babore, Herman was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. 

Preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, whom he thought of as a father, Ronaldo Babore, his wife of...

Mitchell Raymond Brewster, Sr.

Mitchell Raymond Brewster, Sr.

Nov 15, 2024

Mitchell Raymond Brewster, Sr. passed away at home Friday, November 15, 2024.  

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tammie Noell Brewster; Sons, Billy Ray Brewster and wife Lacy; Adam Ray Brewster and wife Megan (loving called Chicken); Mitchell (Mitch) Raymond Brewster, Jr. and wife Nikki; Daughter, Hannah Suzanne Brewster (Sissy) and Future Son-In-Law, Billy Fulcher; Granddaughters, Raelynn,...

Gaynell Messenger

Gaynell Messenger

Nov 11, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024 Gaynell Cooper Messenger (79) of Callaway Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her loving family and her faithful husband of 57 years, W.D. (Dee) Messenger Jr.   She will be deeply missed by her son Jonathan Messenger (Emily) and her daughter Lori Messenger-Peters (Jeff). Along with her...

Lou Nickolopoulos

Lou Nickolopoulos

Nov 11, 2024

Louis John Nickolopoulos passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11 2024. 

He is survived by his wife, May Nickolopoulos, his two daughters, Amanda Zawhorodny (Joe) and Samantha Nickolopoulos, a son, Louis Nickolopoulos, as well as his granddaughter Emma Zawhorodny his two brothers, James Nickolopoulos and Thomas Nickolopoulos, and his favorite of all, his dog, Belle. 

Lou was very successful in his career...

Thomas Grant Harmon, Jr.

Thomas Grant Harmon, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Thomas Grant Harmon, Jr. age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024at his residence.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. 

Brady Alan Mullins

Brady Alan Mullins

Nov 3, 2024

Brady Alan Mullins, age 27, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as the result of an ATV accident. Brady was preceded in death by his beloved father, Alan Corey Mullins, on November 2, 2014; maternal grandparents, Joyce Atkins (Roy) and Sonny King; special great-aunt, Marie Brubaker; and special great-grandmother, Viola Brubaker, along with a number of other family members. 

Our...

Mary Lou Gibson

Mary Lou Gibson

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Lou Gibson was a caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born January 7, 1950, and left this world on October 29, 2024, at age 74.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Ernest "Hoot" Gibson, parents William Buford and Virginia Belle Robertson, sister Nora Grace Eggleston, and dear friend Darrell Jefferson. She is...

Nancy Helen Himmelbrand Harris

Nancy Helen Himmelbrand Harris

Oct 23, 2024

Nancy passed away on October 23, 2024, at 8:54 p.m., venturing to her final frontier, where she joins her beloved mother, Alice; her brothers, Eddie and Lee; and her daughter, Alyson, among the stars.

Nancy had a warm and welcoming heart, offering comfort and guidance to all who needed it. Affectionately known as “Mom” by many, she brought light and kindness...

Barry Kemplin Blankenship

Barry Kemplin Blankenship

Oct 21, 2024

Barry Kemplin Blankenship, “Papa” (65)

Born in Rocky Mount, VA on October 12, 1959, died in his home in Boones Mill, VA on October 21, 2024. Barry was an avid hunter, camping enthusiast, and loved spending time with his family. He was a happily retired mechanical superintendent of GJ Hopkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Junior and...

Leslie Dwight Howard

Leslie Dwight Howard

Oct 19, 2024

My pain and suffering are over. I left this earth on October 19, 2024. I was born September 25, 1947, the sixth of ten children, to the late John A. Howard and Margaret Horton Howard. My brothers Emory Wayne Howard and John A. Howard Jr. and sister Margaret Ruth Kinsley gained their wings before me.

I leave behind three brothers –...

Edson Kendrick Wiley Ralph, Jr.

Edson Kendrick Wiley Ralph, Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Edson Kendrick Wiley Ralph Jr., “Ken” aged 77, passed away on October 17th at his home on Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, Virginia. Born on February 12, 1947 in New Haven, CT, Ken led a vibrant life marked by his passions and dedication to both his family and career. Ken graduated high school from The Hopkins School in New...

Leonard "Buddy" White, Jr.

Leonard "Buddy" White, Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

"With sadness we say goodbye to my dad Buddy White. We love and miss you terribly. We will miss your laugh most of all"

 Leonard M. White, II " Buddy" age 74 of Callaway, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Buddy was born January 19, 1950 to the late Leonard White Sr and Ruth G....

Andrew Jackson Smith

Andrew Jackson Smith

Oct 14, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Andrew Jackson Smith on October 14, 2024. Deeply mourned by his daughters, Laura Smith and Macey Smith, his son Joseph Smith; his grandchildren, Dustin, Destiny and Everleigh; brothers Johnnie Smith (Wendy), Kenneth Smith, Edgar "Buster" Smith (Pam), Dennis Smith and Stanley Smith (Alice), sisters Becky Roberts (Cliff), Lola Manning (Dennis), Sandra Greer...

Richard William Randleman

Richard William Randleman

Oct 14, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Richard Randleman, a deeply loved husband, son and brother, announce his sudden passing on October 14, 2024. His loving heart was simply not strong enough to survive.

Born on January 27, 1978 in Washington, D.C. to Mary Morton and Gary Randleman, Rich was a joyful child. Never seen without a bright smile or mischievous grin,...

Keith Austin White

Keith Austin White

Oct 13, 2024

Servant of God, Keith Austin White, reposed in the Lord on Sunday afternoon October 13, 2024, in Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY. As one would expect, his loving wife was right by his side. Days leading up were blessed with very loving and tender moments with many family members traveling to be with him and along with friends being...

Betty Mitchell Guthrie

Betty Mitchell Guthrie

Oct 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Jean Mitchell Guthrie, age 85, who peacefully left the world and was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 12, 2024. Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love was felt by all who knew her.

Betty was born on April 7,...

Terri Maguire Law

Terri Maguire Law

Oct 11, 2024

Terri Maguire Law age 69 of Glade Hill passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her residence. She worked in the medical filed as a Registered Nurse, a job she loved as it was her passion in helping others. She fought a courageous battle after suffering a stroke 13 years ago. She was a special person and will be...

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