Obituaries

Apr 12, 2024

Brenda Lee Swim “Meme”, 82, passed away April 12, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Helen and Haven Barker, April 10, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia.  She attended Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Virginia.

She married the late Ron Swim on February 1, 1992.  During their marriage they lived in Roanoke, VA; Elizabethton, TN; Ft. Worth,...

Apr 11, 2024

John Wertz age 65 of Boones Mill passed away on Thursday, Apri 11, 2024 at his home.John Kyle Wertz age 65 of Boones Mill went home to the upper room to be with his missed family and friends on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1959 a son of the late Willie Ferris and Doris A....

Apr 9, 2024

Chrissy Lynne Richmond age 36 of Franklin County passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She is survived by her parents, Mark & Ginny Richmond; her sister, Chelsea Richmond (Dwayne Shively); nephews, Holden Mark, Reign Thomas; niece, Kailen Rae; her companion, Phillip Creasy; her precious Sprocket. There will not be a service and the family respectfully request in lieu of food and flowers,...

Apr 8, 2024

Steven Van Mizak of Boones Mill, VA went home to be with his Lord on April 8, 2024 at the age of 74. He was welcomed by his parents, Andrew Steven Mizak and Claudine Abshire Mizak, his beloved brother Micheal A. Mizak, and his loving father-in-law Jimmie Lester Fisher, along with many others.

 

Steve graduated from Franklin County High School in...

Apr 7, 2024

Diane Laurette Rouleau, age 68 of Ferrum, Virginia passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  She was born on May 18, 1955 to George Rouleau and Jauqueline Forish who preceded her in death.  She enjoyed the outdoors, painting, reading, and was a dedicated servant of the Lord.   

 

She is survived by her loving daughters,...

Apr 6, 2024

Duane Scott Simmons, age 61 of Wirtz, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. Duane was born August 4, 1962 to the late Elmer and Geraldine Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Ann Simmons. He loved singing, hunting and fishing but most of all, he loved his family.Surviving is his loving wife...

Apr 6, 2024

Lisa Gail Countryman age 56 of Roanoke, Virginia and formerly of Clifton Forge, Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151.

Mar 31, 2024

Howard “Bud” Norman Chambers  of Hardy, VA, age 91, born May 4, 1932,

passed away peacefully at his home on March 31, 2024, surrounded by his

family.  

 

Our Father enjoyed archery, he was a member of Eutaw Forest Archers for over 50 years.  He enjoyed hunting and playing his guitar.

 

An Army veteran, Howard served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1955 as a Medical...

Mar 30, 2024

Ray Radford age 75 of Henry passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death byBrothers-Bobby Fredrick Radford and Shelton Radford; and two grandchildren, Becki and Tomothy.Ray is survived by his son, Tim Radford; stepson, Steve Thompson; grandson, Timothy Radford, Jr.; granddaughter, Megan Bethany Brewster; sister, Sylvia Dare Manning; and brother, Billy Radford (Claudine); Very...

Mar 29, 2024

Kimberly Ann Adkins of Axton, VA passed away unexpectantly on Friday, March 29, 2024.  She was born on July 21, 1972, a daughter of the late Carl, Sr. and Roslyn Walker Postell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Carl Postell, Jr.; and her husband, Timothy Adkins.She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Adkins (Mackenzie Sigmon); two grandchildren,...

Mar 28, 2024

Betty Sigmon Hubbard age 76 passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.She was born on June 20, 1947, a daughter of the late Omedel, Sr. and Bevoline Webb Sigmon and was also preceded in death by a son, Jason Hubbard; and her husband, Warren Hubbard. Betty was a member of Jehovah's Witness since 1970 and...

Mar 22, 2024

Raymond Dale Runyon, Sr., age 73 of Wirtz, passed  away Friday, March 22, 2024. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Mar 19, 2024

Donn Frederic Fasick Jr., 64, of Ferrum, VA, passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2024. 

He was born on March 27, 1959, to Donn Fasick Sr. and Mary Gingell Fasick. He loved the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting. When not in nature, he enjoyed woodworking and chores around the farm. No matter what his family (mostly wife and daughter)...

Mar 17, 2024

Jack “Rabbit” Randall Hogan age 77 of Boones Mill passed away at home Sunday March 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. Jack was born April 12th, 1946 son of the late Lawrence Edward and Sara Rucker Hogan. He was also preceded in death by his brothers John and Jim Hogan.

He is survived by his loving wife Louise, his daughters Melinda...

Mar 12, 2024

Mary K. Sweitzer age 79 of Wirtz passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the local hospital.She was preceded in death by her mother Frances E. Sweitzer; brothers William Sutphin, Jr. and Charles Sutphin; her husband Carlton Sweitzer; and granddaughter Melissa A. Holland.  Surviving is her daughter Brenda Ashe (Dennis Holland); grandson Corey Ashe (Hillary); grandson Shawn Holland; great-grandkids...

Mar 11, 2024

Mar 9, 2024

David Alan King, Sr., age 78 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Mr. King was born July 22, 1945 in Maryland to the late Roland and Marjorine King.David loved people, He enjoyed talking to everyone he ran across and never met a stranger. David was a very active and devout member of St. Francis of Assisi  Catholic...

Mar 6, 2024

John W. Helms age 82 of Rocky Mount (Boones Mill) went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born on December 16, 1941 a son of the late Lt. Col. George J. and Adelaide Hartfelder Helms. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Steven L....

Mar 3, 2024

Linda Lee Lewis age 77 of Wirtz passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 19, 1946. She was also preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband of 54 years, Robert J. "Bob" Lewis, Sr. on February 19, 2024, and also by two daughters, Tina A. Lewis, and Dawn M. Lewis;...