Obituaries

Mar 14, 2026

 Alan Rudolph Krasberg age 91 of Wirtz passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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

Mar 13, 2026

Julia May Peterson age 94 of Hardy passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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

Mar 11, 2026

Marilyn Ann "Muffin" Hall age 64 of Callaway passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on May 1, 1961 a daughter of the late Ben and Bev Hall in New York. The family moved to Virginia in 1977 where she lived the rest of her life. She was married to Ronnie Gillispie and to this union a...

Mar 11, 2026

Donna Mae Marshall, 71, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026. She was an adored mother, grandmother, sister and friend.Her beautifully-kind spirit will be forever missed. 

She is survived by her children, Donna & Scotty; grandchild, Ashley; brother & sister Bucky & Pat; adopted grandchildren, DJ, Kevyn & Leah; adopted daughter, Jessica; as well as several...

Mar 6, 2026

David Frederick Katt, age 84 of Callaway, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2026.  David was born October  26, 1941 in New York to the late Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Katt. 

David earned a master's degree and worked many years as an audiologist for the State of Michigan. After retiring to Virginia he joined Piedmont Presbyterian Church...

Mar 2, 2026

Maxine Turner Angle, age 100, of Boones Mill entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1925 a daughter of the late Crawford and Reecie Wright Turner. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry L. Angle; sister, Raeburn Angle (Ruthford); brothers, Zane Turner (Edna), Norwood Turner, Sr. (Esther);...

Feb 27, 2026

Delilah "Dee" Dean Reed age 74 of Callaway passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born June 30, 1951, in Beckley, WV, to the late Raleigh Madison Reed and Opal N. Reed. Dee spent her career serving as a LPN and cardiac care nurse in both WV and VA.

Surviving include her daughter, Emily Messenger (Jonathan) of Callaway, VA,...

Feb 27, 2026

Gary Maupin Goodale, age 88 of Boones Mill, passed away February 27, 2026.

Gary was graduate of the University of Virginia and was a retired teacher, having taught AP English at Cave Spring High School for many years. She was lover of horses, dogs and cats and was a lifetime member of the Southwest Virginia Dressage Association.

Surviving are: Gail Maupin Jones,...

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Feb 21, 2026

Joseph G. Bordo age 81 of Ferrum passed away earlier this month as a result of a house fire.

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

Feb 20, 2026

Shannon Overfelt, age 53 of Boones Mill passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Perdue Overfelt; and one brother, Connell W. "Stink" Overfelt, Jr.

She is survived by her father, Connell W. Overfelt, Sr.; brother, Chris Overfelt (Sherry); nephews, Josh Overfelt and K.C. Altice; nieces, Cheyenne Overfelt, Kylian Overfelt and Brendi Overfelt....

Feb 19, 2026

Bailey was born on November 16th, 2023 and she lived a very short life! She passed away in the evening hours of February 19, 2026. She left behind her Mother, Father, three older Brothers, and her Younger sister, as well as grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, And Cousins. She had her first little giggles at 3 months old and was saying mama...

Feb 18, 2026

Marcus Dillard Keen age 20 of New Castle passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 due to injuries sustained in an auto accident while working. He was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Baird; and his paternal grandparents, Vern and Lottie Keen.

Marcus was born on October 14, 2005 a son of David and Cindy Keen. He graduated from...

Feb 18, 2026

Jane Margaret Bower age 75 of Hardy passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home.

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

Feb 16, 2026

Dr. Kenneth MacLachlan Thelan, 76, of Moneta, Virginia passed away suddenly on Monday, February 16th. He was born June 8, 1949 to Barbara and Andrew Vincent Thelan. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Phillip. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Virginia Blevins Thelan. Survivors also include a sister, Anne Thelan of...

Feb 11, 2026

John David Hodges Jr.

August 21,1968 - February 11, 2026 Rocky Mount, VA

Johnny passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in his 58th year.

Johnny was a loving husband, father and grandpa. When Johnny wasn't working, he loved spending his free time hunting, fishing and woodworking. Most important to Johnny was spending time...

Feb 10, 2026

Lewis C. Berry (1952-2026)

Lewis C. Berry, 73, of Moneta, Virginia, died peacefully at home on February 10, 2026.

He was born in Tulare, California in 1952. An adventurous spirit from the start, as a young man Lew took to surfing the waves of Santa Cruz and enjoyed an occasional train hop along the California coast.

Lew loved to travel. At 18 years...

Feb 8, 2026

Mary Virginia Hoppe age 83 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

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

Feb 7, 2026

Nancy Guilliams Bradley, age 82, of Rocky Mount, passed through the gates of Heaven on February 7, 2026, after a long courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was born to Thelmo (John) and Minnie Guilliams, on October 24, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie, her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and Henry Webb; Barbara and...