Lisa Smithers Miller
May 28, 2025
Lisa Smithers Miller, age 60 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was born March 23, 1965 and was preceded in death by her father Dallas Smithers, Jr.; brother Dallas Jeffery Smithers; sister Mary Robin Lynn Smithers; and special nephew Tyler Altice. Lisa was a devoted and loving mother. She loved children, flowers...
Diahanna Lynne Deuel
May 28, 2025
Diahanna Lynn Deuel age 58 of Hardy passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her home.
In lieu of flowers, please follow he link below and make a memorial contribution in her name to the ALS Association.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Larry Wayne Price
May 27, 2025
Larry Wayne Price, 61, of Boones Mill, VA., passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2025 following a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Arlene Price; sisters Wanda and Becky. He is survived by wife Debbie, children: Alisha (Brian), Michael, Megan, Matthew, Mitchell (Angela), and...
Bobbie Arlene Willis
May 26, 2025
Bobbie Arlene ( Young) Willis of Boones Mill , Virginia passed away peacefully on the night of May 26, 2025 under Hospice care. She was surrounded at the time of her passing and the days before by many friends and family. She was a breast cancer survivor but her body lost the fight against neuroendocrine cancer.Bobbie was born in Hopewell,...
Claude Wayne Johnson
May 22, 2025
Claude Wayne Johnson, 87, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully on the breeze of an open window to a beautiful afternoon on May 22, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.
He was born on February 21, 1938, to Dennis and Mary Johnson of Callaway, Virginia. Claude had a rare gift for fixing and building just about anything. Like...
Mary Jean Brodeur
May 20, 2025
Mary Jean Brodeur of 1245 Novelty Rd. Penhook passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, at 11pm on May 20 at the Hospice unit of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert, (Bob), two sisters, Myrtice Harnly of Tenn. Gloria Smith of Honolulu Hawaii and one brother Leon Robertson of Otter...
Irene Hatcher Burnett
May 18, 2025
Irene Hatcher Burnett, age 93, of Ferrum passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, May 18, 2025. She was the daughter of the late James Walter “Peg” and Eula Mae Shively Hatcher. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Bill Burnett; daughter, Ellen Mae Burnett; son-in-law, Larry Prillaman; four sisters and one brother; and grandparents.
She is survived by...
Haley Marie Clay
May 14, 2025
Haley Marie Clay age 22 of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Sentara VA Beach General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jessie Rickmond and grandmother, Jean Rickmond.
Haley never met a stranger and was a ray of sunshine and joyful spirit to everyone she made contact with. She loved...
Steven Wayne Hall
May 12, 2025
Steven Wayne "Steve" Hall age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at VCU Hospital in Richmond.
Steve was born on August 27, 1965 a son of Alice S. Hall and the late Van Buren (V.B.) Hall, Jr. He worked in the housing services at Step, Inc. as their Weatherization Coordinator. He was kindhearted to a fault,...
Julia Nance Gray
May 11, 2025
Julia Nance Gray age 71 of Bedford passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Runk & Pratt nursing facility at Smith Mount Lake.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Julie Cooper Wright
May 9, 2025
Julie Wright, daughter of Ira (deceased) and Betty Lou Cooper of Snow Creek, Va, gained her heavenly angel status after defeating cancer but suffering from post complications. She leaves behind her husband, Derek Wright, of the home, a daughter Allison (Steve) Joyce of Roanoke, two sons: Jacob Wright USMC and Jared Wright of the home, her sister Amy (Jerry) Chattin...
Jeff "Duff" Eckstein
May 8, 2025
Duff Eckstein went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2025. Born in Johnstown, PA he moved to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia in 1996 with Sharri, his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years.
Duff and Sharri operated a log home business and the House of Noah furniture store in Johnstown and Ligonier, PA before the...
Bobby Gene Dillon
May 6, 2025
Bobby Gene Dillon age 81 of Rocky Mount, passed away May 6, 2025.
Bobby was a “Wheeler and dealer” with cars and faithful to his church for last several years
He was born August 26, 1943 to the late James Ewell Dillon and Stella Dillon Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings James Ewell “JE” Dillon,...
Arthur Philip Guiffre
May 5, 2025
Arthur “Art” Philip Guiffre passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 5, 2025, at the Franklin Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He was 88 years old.
Art was born on April 22, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York. In 1956, he joined the United States Navy as a musician in the Navy Band, serving for 12 years. In 1968, he...
Roger Carl Shively
May 5, 2025
Roger Carl Shively, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 in Lynchburg, Virginia. A devoted husband, loving son and father, and faithful servant of Christ, Roger lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service.
Born a man of strong convictions, a very talented musician and love of the land, Roger was known for his unwavering devotion to God...
Dana Marie Moran
May 1, 2025
Dana Marie Moran, 75, of Rocky Mount, VA was called home on Thursday, May 1, 2025 to start her eternal journey with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9, 1950, she lived a life of faith, generosity, and devotion to those she loved.
She was the beloved wife of the late Jeff Moran and the daughter of...
Danni Rivera
Apr 30, 2025
Regenna Danielle “Danni” Rivera, 37, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Born on February 24, 1988, in Rocky Mount, Virginia.
Danni brought light and laughter to those around her throughout her life.
A proud graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Psychology, Danni dedicated her career to helping others. She spent much of her professional life as a...
Jim Weakland
Apr 30, 2025
James Edwin "Jim" Weakland, 73 years old Passed away peacefully at his home in Union Hall, VA with all his children by his side.
He retired from Alliance Imaging. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper, and loved wood working. Later in life he loved to travel in his RV.
Survived by his children, James Weakland, and Robin of Addison, MD, Marshall...
Thomas Lee Guthrie
Apr 28, 2025
Thomas Lee Guthrie age 69 of Boones Mill passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, April 28, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital ICU Trauma Center.
Tom was born on August 13, 1955 a son of the late Stuart and Betty Guthrie. He was also preceded in death by his special daughter, Jamie Leigh; and a sister, Caroline...
