Obituaries

Anne Caroline Roberts Barkley

Anne Caroline Roberts Barkley

Aug 29, 2025

Anne Caroline Roberts Barkley, 88 years old, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice on August 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorena Monk, Clayton Roberts and Georgia Roberts; daughter, Donna C. Rumburg Grant; grandson, Joseph Reid; sister, Murl Sisson; and brother, Robert Roberts, Sr.

Surviving to cherish her memories are daughters, Cynthia Rumburg, Lisa Rumburg and...

Monte Lewis Spencer

Monte Lewis Spencer

Aug 27, 2025

Monte Lewis Spencer age 62 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Monte was born January 2, 1963 in Dequin Ark and raised in Cresent City California. He was preceded in death by his parents Ollie Spencer and Beulah Mae Bettencourt; grandparents Ollie H. Spencer and, Iva Lou Edmonsen; Manuel Bettencourt and Mabel Ridderbusch; a daughter Nina Marie...

Michelle Vernon Sink

Michelle Vernon Sink

Aug 22, 2025

Michelle Vernon Sink went home to be with Jesus on August 22, 2025. She was born in Martinsville, Va. on January 3, 1969

She was preceded in death by her father Ray Vernon, brother Ricky Vernon, sister Kimberly V. Livengood.

Michelle is survived by daughter Paige S. Hedrick (Ryan) and Grandson Esmond; Her loving mother Linda Vernon; her sister Robin Frith and...

Starr Dove Wade

Starr Dove Wade

Aug 17, 2025

Starr Dove Wade age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away at her home on Sunday, August 17, 2025 surrounded by family.

She was born on February 23, 1960 a daughter of the late Peary and Christine Dillon. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Hodges (Jimmy); three brothers, Raymond Dillon (Frances), Garland Dillon (Ruby) and Jerry Dillon (Shelby).

She...

John Raymond Watson

John Raymond Watson

Aug 13, 2025

John Raymond Watson age 71 of Wirtz, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. 

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

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

Lela Alderman Young

Lela Alderman Young

Aug 9, 2025

Lela Alderman Young age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1938 a daughter of the late Arnold Buford and Ella Spencer Alderman.

She is survived by her precious children, grandchildren and her great-granddaughter which includes her three sons, Terry (Pam), Barry and Gary (Melissa); daughters, Sheila Hagy (David) and Teresa...

Wayne Thomason

Wayne Thomason

Aug 8, 2025

Carl “Wayne” Thomason passed away on August 8th, 2025. Wayne was born in Roanoke on July 21, 1953, to James “Herman” Thomason and Celia “Rachel” Simmons Thomason, who preceded him in death, as did his brother Jimmy Thomason, and sister Evelyn Salmon.

Wayne is survived his son Patrick and his partner, Rachel Arrington, whom Wayne lovingly referred to as his daughter-in-law,...

Jack Blake Dillard, Jr.

Jack Blake Dillard, Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

Jack Blake Dillard Jr., a man with a spirit as bold as the open road, passed away leaving behind a legacy of grit, laughter, and adventure. Jack had a larger-than-life personality—equal parts stubborn and passionate—that made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him. Jack had a deep love for motorcycles and the freedom they represented. Whether he was trading stories...

Martell Lee Overman, Jr.

Martell Lee Overman, Jr.

Aug 3, 2025

Martell Lee Overman, Jr., age 61 passed away on Sunday, August 3.  Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA  24151.   Arrangements are private.

Lillian Joiner

Lillian Joiner

Jul 31, 2025

Lillian Joiner, age 93 of Roanoke, VA passed away July 31, 2025.   Arrangements are by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA.   All services will be private.  

Lorri Maas

Lorri Maas

Jul 31, 2025

Lorri Anne Maas age 64 of Penhook born March 9, 1961 Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Shelby Maas; father Gerald Maas; brother Bill Maas; Grandmother Haseltine Byrd; Grandfather Gordon Byrd. 

She is survived by her son Tyler (Regina), her grandchildren, Isabella, Levi, Bentley,...

Roger Earl Davis

Roger Earl Davis

Jul 30, 2025

Roger Earl Davis "Cub" age 80 of Glade Hill passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his home. He was on February 2, 1945 a son of the late Curtis  Joseph and Mary Ernestine Thurman Davis, and he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Wayne Davis.

Roger is survived by his sister-in-law, Frances Davis; a special...

James Richard "J.R." Perdue

James Richard "J.R." Perdue

Jul 23, 2025

J.R. Perdue age 43 of Wirtz passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a brief illness that left him with a weakened heart. He put up a good fight, but in the end, the good Lord called him home.

J.R. was full of life and he lived that life doing things his own way. He loved his family and...

James "Jimmy" Abraham Boyd

James "Jimmy" Abraham Boyd

Jul 20, 2025

James “Jimmy” Abraham Boyd age 78 of Ferrum went to be with The Lord on July 20, 2025 with his family by his side. Jimmy owned and operated Boyd’s Body Shop for many years. His love of music led him to co-founding the old-time band The Dry Hill Draggers in the late 70’s. His experience making moonshine led to giving...

Leighton Elbert Smith, Jr.

Leighton Elbert Smith, Jr.

Jul 19, 2025

Leighton Elbert Smith, Jr. age 62 of Troutville and formerly of Covington passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a strong and courageous battle of cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Leighton Elbert Smith, Sr., grandparents, Elbert and Virginia Smith and Hunter and Evelyn Dudley. Leighton worked many years as a...

Pamela T. Campbell

Pamela T. Campbell

Jul 18, 2025

Pamela T. Campbell—lovingly known as Pam, Pammy, Mama, Nanny, Mimi, and NeNe—passed away on July 18, 2025, just eight days after her 76th birthday. Her life was full. Her love ran deep. She did things her way—giving to everyone around her with her whole heart.

Born in New Orleans, Pamela carried the soul of the city in her bones: deeply rooted...

Rosie Ferrell

Rosie Ferrell

Jul 5, 2025

Rosie left us to live a brand new life on Saturday 7/5/25, where there is no more sadness or goodbyes.And, even though she is dearly loved and we miss everything about her - her wonderful sense of humor, faithfulness and care - we know that the welcome she had into Heaven was glorious, filled with happiness and she is now...

Virginia Lee Robertson Austin

Virginia Lee Robertson Austin

Jul 3, 2025

Virginia Lee Robertson Austin, 75, of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. Virginia spent most of her adult life as a caregiver to her children, grand children, great grand children as well as many other children in the community throughout her life. Virginia enjoyed spending time with the Lord reading scripture. She...

Sandra Lucas Curd

Sandra Lucas Curd

Jul 2, 2025

Sandra Lucas Curd, lovingly known as "Sandy," of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Sandy was a woman of grace, beauty, and generosity, whose radiant spirit touched everyone she met. Born on February 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the...

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