Obituaries

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

Jeff Curtis Young, age 68 of Callaway, passed away September 1, 2025. 

Arrangements to be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount

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...

Aug 13, 2025

John Raymond Watson age 71 of Wirtz, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. 

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

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

Aug 9, 2025

Lela Alderman Young age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1938 a daughter of the late Arnold Buford and Ella Spencer Alderman.

She is survived by her precious children, grandchildren and her great-granddaughter which includes her three sons, Terry (Pam), Barry and Gary (Melissa); daughters, Sheila Hagy (David) and Teresa...

Aug 8, 2025

Carl “Wayne” Thomason passed away on August 8th, 2025. Wayne was born in Roanoke on July 21, 1953, to James “Herman” Thomason and Celia “Rachel” Simmons Thomason, who preceded him in death, as did his brother Jimmy Thomason, and sister Evelyn Salmon.

Wayne is survived his son Patrick and his partner, Rachel Arrington, whom Wayne lovingly referred to as his daughter-in-law,...

Aug 5, 2025

Jack Blake Dillard Jr., a man with a spirit as bold as the open road, passed away leaving behind a legacy of grit, laughter, and adventure. Jack had a larger-than-life personality—equal parts stubborn and passionate—that made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him. Jack had a deep love for motorcycles and the freedom they represented. Whether he was trading stories...

Aug 3, 2025

Martell Lee Overman, Jr., age 61 passed away on Sunday, August 3.  Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA  24151.   Arrangements are private.

Jul 31, 2025

Lillian Joiner, age 93 of Roanoke, VA passed away July 31, 2025.   Arrangements are by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA.   All services will be private.  

Jul 31, 2025

Lorri Anne Maas age 64 of Penhook born March 9, 1961 Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Shelby Maas; father Gerald Maas; brother Bill Maas; Grandmother Haseltine Byrd; Grandfather Gordon Byrd. 

She is survived by her son Tyler (Regina), her grandchildren, Isabella, Levi, Bentley,...