Obituaries

Sep 26, 2025

James Michael “Jim” Akers and Suzanne Holden “Suzy” Akers

James Michael Akers, known to most as “Jim” or “Jimbo,” and to his grandchildren as “Grumpy,” was born on September 24, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia. His beloved wife, Suzanne Holden Akers, born Cathy Suzanne Holden on November 24, 1947, in Florida, was “Suzy” to her friends and “Grammy” to her grandchildren. Together,...

Sep 25, 2025

Kathy Turman, age 72 of Glade Hill, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin.

Kathy was the most wonderful person you could know. She was selfless and always put others first and would do anything for anybody.

Surviving is her daughter Brenda Furrow (Timothy Meadow and his daughter Katherine); stepson Melvin Turman, Jr.; three...

Sep 22, 2025

Today, September 22, 2025, The Lord called home Helen Faye Cannaday, age 77, of Prillaman Switch Road, Ferrum, VA.

Helen, fondly known as “Punkin” was born on September 19, 1948. She was the youngest daughter of William Washington and Allie Chaney Cannaday. She was proceeded in death by her parents and beloved siblings, Donald (Dot) Cannaday, Billy Wayne Cannaday, Maynard Cannaday,...

Sep 18, 2025

Jackson "Jackie" Dearl Jones age 70 of Ferrum, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Services will be private per his request.

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

Sep 18, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Haven, age 85, passed away surrounded by family on September 18, 2025 in Callaway, Virginia. Liz was born on October 16, 1939 in Hampton, Virginia. Her parents were Samuel King Helms, Sr. and Deloris Isabell Mooney Helms. Liz had two brothers, William Dempsey Helms of Tucson, Arizona and the late Samuel Helms, Jr. (Deborah). She is also preceded...

Sep 17, 2025

Michael "Mike" Ray Dillon age 63 of Wirtz passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home after a short illness. He was born on July 30, 1962 a son of the late Ezra Vernard and Elsie Mae Dillon. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Dillon and William Dillon.

He is survived by his wife, Reba...

Sep 13, 2025

Eva Hatcher Burnett, age 99 of Altavista, VA passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.  She was born January 1, 1926 a daughter of the late James Walter and May Shively Hatcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ross Burnett; son, Richard Burnett; brother, Archie Hatcher; sisters, Goldie H. Bowling (Ottis), Dorothy H. Wray (Roy), Irene H....

Sep 10, 2025

Richard Stephen Renshaw 60, of Hardy VA, passed away on September 10,2025. He was born in Jacksonville FL on August 1,1965. He was a graduate of Hixson High School, Hixson TN. He attended the University of Tennessee where he became a huge fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. Since his father was in the military, he was able to live in...

Sep 7, 2025

Sep 6, 2025

Andrew Luther Dudley, of Leatherwood, Virginia, passed away listening to Johnny Cash, with his family by his side in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 6th. He was 82 years old. “Andy,” as he was better known by family and friends, was born alongside his twin sister Audrey on September 21, 1942, to Emma Hilda Cundiff and Stuart Jesse...

Sep 3, 2025

Charles A. McManaway of Franklin County passed away on September 3, 2025 at 93 years of age. Preceded in death by his parents, Doella Simmons McManaway and Rufus Clayton McManaway.

Survived by wife of 44 years, Brenda McManaway. His children Chuck (Penny) McManaway, Brad McManaway, Fran Newbury, Stepson Gary (Carla) Helton. Grandchildren Carson McManaway, Bailey McManaway, Christian (Ha) Newbury and Katie...

Sep 1, 2025

Jeffrey Curtis Young, 68, of Callaway, VA passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2025.

Born to James C. and Patricia A. Young on March 21, 1957 in San Jose, CA, Jeff was raised in Cupertino, along with two brothers, and attended Monta Vista High School. He served the U.S. Navy before moving to Franklin County, VA in the early...

Sep 1, 2025

Floyd Wayne Prillaman age 84 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1941 a son of the late Willie Edward and Bertha Webster Prillaman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Edward (Betty) Prillaman; sisters, Alice (James) Dickens and Pearl (Odell) Robertson; brother-in-law, Bill Hurley.

He is survived by...

Sep 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we remember our cherished son, Christopher James Portelli, who passed away peacefully on Monday morning at just 33 years old. Chris met his illness with extraordinary courage and resilience, never allowing it to dim the love, warmth, and joy he so effortlessly shared. More than a son, he was a devoted father to two beautiful young children...

Aug 31, 2025

Barbara Chambers age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1947 a daughter of the late Paul and Osie Reed Turpin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Chambers; sister, Elizabeth Driscoll, brother, Gary Turpin. She was a member of the Church of God...

Aug 31, 2025

Rodney Lee Jefferson age 58 of Penhook passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother, Walter Reevie Jefferson and Mildred Jeanette Jefferson; maternal grandfather and grandmother, Frank Edward Mullins and Frances Mildred Mullins.

He is survived by his wife Shannon Denice Jefferson; son, Reese Lawson Jefferson (Alexis Wright);...

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...

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...

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...

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...