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...
Charles Carter Hopkins
Apr 24, 2025
Charles Carter Hopkins "Carter" died on April 24, 2025 at UVA Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1956, in Roanoke, Va, to William B. Hopkins and Virginia George Hopkins. Carter graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1975 and earned a degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech in 1979.
After college, he joined his uncle and aunt, Henry and...
Juanita Carmen Bean
Apr 22, 2025
Juanita Carmen Bean, age 95 of Moneta, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born August 12, 1929 to the late Alfred and Grace Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Edna Hatfield and Loretta Jones; and her loving husband Howard William Bean.
Juanita was a longtime member of...
George Friend Gresham
Apr 20, 2025
George Gresham of Moneta, age 96, passed away at his assisted living center home on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1928, the son of the late George Gresham and Dorothy Gresham (nee Halleck).
He is survived by his son, David Gresham, grandson, Michael Gresham, and a multitude of extended family members and friends. He was preceded...
Brenda Nicely Forbes
Apr 16, 2025
Brenda Nicely Forbes, age 79 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord April 16, 2025. She was born September 1,1945 to the late Paul and Hilda Snyder Nicely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Jeff Nicely. Brenda enjoyed reading and traveling, especially going to the beach. She looked forward to local...
Paul Douglas Warner
Apr 10, 2025
Paul Douglas Warner age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born August 29, 1959 a son of the late Elmer Paul and Jetty Jo Mowery Warner. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Linda Preston.
He is survived by his sisters, Nyla McDilda and Joyce Cullings; son, Chris Warner; and his daughter,...
Christopher Karroll Morris
Apr 9, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Karroll Morris, age 51, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on April 9, 2025. Chris was born on June 28, 1973 to Harold and Cheryl Morris.Chris will be remembered for his kindness, love for his family and his laughter. Growing up, Chris was always getting into trouble with his 3 older brothers. All 4 brothers stood up for each...
Gladys Beckner Webster
Apr 9, 2025
Gladys Beckner Webster passed into the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025.
She was born September 16, 1934 in Franklin County, Va., the daughter of Covie Beckner and Gillie Holt Beckner. She married Tinsley Edward Webster on July 27, 1951, sharing nearly 72 years of marriage together in Franklin County before his passing in 2023.
She...
James Woodrow Wray
Apr 8, 2025
James Wray, age 81, of Henry, Virginia, passed away on April 8, 2025. James was born on January 14, 1944 to the late Roy and Dorothy Hatcher Wray.
James grew up in Collinsville, VA and attended Fieldale High School. During his high school years, James experienced a traumatic leg injury from a motorcycle accident. Despite the injury, James went on to...
Fumiko Maddow
Apr 5, 2025
Fumiko Maddow left this world on April 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Maddow. Fumiko is survived by her sons: Masahiro Aida (Sandra Aida), Dennis Maddow Jr. (Tonya Maddow), and Danny Maddow (Tabitha Maddow). She cherished her grandchildren: Nick, Carissa, and Juliana (Masa); Courtney and Dennis (Dennis Jr.); and Nickolas, Blake, Bentley, Montana, and Baylor...
Harry Lee Foster, Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
Harry Lee Foster, Jr. age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home. He was born October 22, 1944 a son of the late Harry, Sr. and Doris Foster. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Derise Foster. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Mr. Foster is survived by his daughter,...
Arthur Wayne Narron
Mar 28, 2025
Arthur Wayne Narron age 69 of Penhook passed away at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025.
He was loved by his family and friends, and he lived a full and adventurous life. Wayne never met a stranger. If he knew you, you were a friend for life. He will be sadly missed. Wayne was a proud Vietnam-era veteran who served...
Jerry Steven Meeks
Mar 28, 2025
Jerry Steven Meeks age 66 of Rocky Mount passed away at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on April 8, 1958 a son of the late Joe Henry Meeks, Jr. and Betty Jane Meeks. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Meeks; father-in-law, Bobby Shively; and a sister-in-law, Lisa...
Larry Allen Burks
Mar 27, 2025
Larry Allen Burks age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
There will not be a service per his request.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Joan Sforza
Mar 27, 2025
Joan Helen Sforza, from Wirtz, VA passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Joan, more famously known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, was born in New York. From exploring the world, riding camels in Egypt, watching bull-fighting in Spain, to teaching her grandchildren how to swim, there wasn’t an adventure she couldn’t wait to explore.
Nana was...
Doris Lee Hambrick
Mar 21, 2025
Doris L. Musgrove Hambrick, age 84 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025.She was born November 17, 1940 to the late Archie and Annie Perdue Musgrove. In addition to her parents, she was was preceded in death by her husband Charles T. Hambrick; sisters Rose Hollaway, Louise Musgrove, Annie Hodges and Ellen Turner; brothers Benjamin Walter Musgrove and...
Rice William Akers III
Mar 20, 2025
Rice William Akers III, age 70 of Callaway, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Billy, as most knew him, is suffering no more. Billy was born December 23, 1954 to the late R. W. Akers, Jr. and Eleanor Akers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Josie Akers and...
Myrtle Clingenpeel Anderson
Mar 19, 2025
Myrtle Clingenpeel Anderson, age 94 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born August 9, 1930 to the late Joe P. Clingenpeel and Beulah G. Clingenpeel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Garland B. Anderson; daughter Brenda Ritenour; grandson Paul Bonney; brother Paul Clingenpeel and sister Barbara Ann...
