Obituaries

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" Reed age 74 of Callaway passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Services will be private.

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

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,...

Feb 26, 2026

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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 Anne Marie Henry, age 2 of Patrick Springs, went to be with Jesus February 19, 2026.

Arrangements to be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory. 

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...

Feb 7, 2026

Evelyn Laverne Love Wray crossed the river Jordan into Heaven on February 7, 2026, peacefully, at Brookdale Memory Care/Assisted Living . She was preceded in death by parents, Horace D. and Gladys Sigmon Love, sister, Eleanor Grey Bailey, and husband of 18 years Brady Lee Wray.

Surviving are a Sister, Esther Paige Bailey, Daughters, Sherry (Ricky) Foutz, Linda (Jeff) Booth, Granddaughter,...

Feb 7, 2026

We are saddened to announce our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Armstead Akers (Will) Young, a talented and remarkable man, left us this past weekend, at the age of 94. Throughout his life, he demonstrated exceptional talent and an unwavering commitment to sharing his wisdom, rendering him a blessing to our family. Among his numerous interests were clockmaking. He sang,...

Feb 4, 2026

Albert Chambers "A.C." Davis age 48 of Glade Hill passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Davis.

A.C. is survived by his mother, Diane Bousman (Glenn); brother, Terry Davis; sisters, Jennifer Dillon and Jammie Davis (Patrick); special cousin, Renae Hodges. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, niece...

Feb 2, 2026

Don Wilson "Shiny" Shelton, Sr., 75, of Glade Hill, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on September 18, 1950, in Glade Hill, where he was raised and spent his life surrounded by the land and people he loved.Don was preceded in death by his...

Feb 1, 2026

Bryan David Jones (Jonsey) passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2026. He was born on July 21, 1978. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and will be missed by so many.

He is survived by his father, David Jones, his mother, Bettie Baber (Steve), sisters Sarah Chamberlain (Paul), Jillian Jones (Mark Stone), and nieces and nephews Logan and Lilly...