Obituaries

Daniel Brian Kuhary

Daniel Brian Kuhary

Aug 21, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Dan Kuhary, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, on August 21, 2024, at the age of 71.

 He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Patty, children Brian and Matt (Hannah), granddaughters Berit and Silje, and his pet Yorkie, Abby, aka Abbs-Dabbs.

 Dan was born near Detroit,...

Martha Helm Linnartz

Martha Helm Linnartz

Aug 19, 2024

Martha Helm Linnartz, age 96, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 at her home in Roanoke, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Bernard and Lucy Wells Helm; husband, Robert Edward Linnartz; son, Michael Wayne Linnartz; and siblings Mawyer Helm (Hilda), Margaret Evans (Norman), Marie Ruske (Robert), and Mildred Conner (Marcus). She is survived by her...

Michael Rossi, Jr.

Michael Rossi, Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

Michael Rossi, Jr. age 83 of Radford passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Lewis-Gale Hospital.

Services will be private.

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

Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner

Aug 14, 2024

William Jeffrey "Jeff" Turner age 48 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1975 a son of the late Keith and Jeanette Hall Turner. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie Turner, Edith Turner, Cleatis Hall and Mary Alice Adkins.

Living on to cherish his memory is...

Marilyn McKenna DeRaps

Marilyn McKenna DeRaps

Aug 14, 2024

Marilyn Edith McKenna DeRaps age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1947 a daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie Kimball McKenna. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, David Gary DeRaps.

She is survived by her son, Michael David DeRaps (Tonya), Bristol, VA;...

MaryAlice Blankenbeckler

MaryAlice Blankenbeckler

Aug 12, 2024

MaryAlice Thompson Blankenbeckler passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, with her children holding her hands. She was a beloved mom and maw maw/grandma who will be deeply missed. She was born to the late Mary Catherine and Frank Melvin Thompson on October 24, 1943. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Martha Lena Trail

Martha Lena Trail

Aug 12, 2024

 Martha ‘Lena’ Trail, age 77 of Ferrum was called to her heavenly home on Monday, August 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born December 5, 1946 to the Late James ‘Zera’ and Clyndia Marie Underwood Trail. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Jefferson ‘Sonny’ Trail. Grandparents Jeff and Eliza M....

Mark Austin Carlson

Mark Austin Carlson

Aug 11, 2024

Mark Austin Carlson, 35, of Wirtz, VA, passed suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2024, while spending time along North Creek in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in western Virginia.

Born on May 8, 1989, in Great Falls, Montana, Mark was one of three triplets, along with his siblings Meghan and Matthew. He grew up in Greece, New York, where...

Jeffrey Ray Collins

Jeffrey Ray Collins

Aug 11, 2024

Jeffrey R. Collins 61 of Rocky Mount, Va passed away Sunday August 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Dorothy Collins. Jeff is survived by his loving sisters Wanda Hypes of Roanoke and Debra Ayers (Donald) of Goodview. Aunt Pauline Palmer of Goodview. Nieces Cindy, Kelly and Chasity, nephew Donald Jr. as well as many...

Janet Ann Custer

Janet Ann Custer

Aug 11, 2024

Janet Ann Gibson Custer passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Fully healed, she ran into the loving arms of her Lord and our daddy who had been waiting to see her again. She was preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 64 years Jimmie Custer; parents, Josie Gibson and Tom Gibson; father-in-law and...

Vincent McLane Salb

Vincent McLane Salb

Aug 10, 2024

Vincent McLane Salb age 62 of Wirtz passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1961 a son of the late Charles Joseph and Margaret McLane Salb. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Salb.

Mr. Salb was retired from the U.S. Army where he faithfully served the country he loved so dearly.

He...

William Packer Clarke II

William Packer Clarke II

Aug 9, 2024

William Packer Clarke II passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 15, 1942.  Funeral arrangements are private.  Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Wendy Annette Chambers

Wendy Annette Chambers

Aug 5, 2024

Wendy Annette Chambers, daughter of Howard and Edna Chambers, of Hardy.VA, left us on August 5, 2024, at the age of 52, peacefully in her sleep.

She is preceded in death by parents Howard Chambers, Edna Chambers and sister Crystal King.

Wendy is survived by sisters Eilain England, Cheryl Fulbright, Lisa Chambers, Luanna Ransom; brother William Joseph Chambers and a large extended...

Mary Frances Butler

Mary Frances Butler

Aug 3, 2024

Mary Frances Butler age 87 of Wirtz passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 13, 1936,

a daughter of the late Newton and Mary Waller Cayton.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Agena (Pierre), and Jamie L. Wickline (Corky); her sons, Richard Conrad (Diana), Mitchell Conrad, and Vincent Conrad (Suzie). She...

Brenda Lee Ashe

Brenda Lee Ashe

Aug 3, 2024

Brenda Lee Ashe, passed away at her home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 03, 2024.

Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Sweitzer; step-father, Carlton “Corkey” Sweitzer; and her beloved daughter, Melissa Holland.

She leaves behind her husband, Dennis “Chicken” Holland; sons, Corey Ashe (Hillary Ashe) and Shawn Holland; and grandchildren; Laken Ashe & Raylan Ashe...

Christeen Hodges Hartman

Christeen Hodges Hartman

Aug 1, 2024

Christeen Hodges Hartman, age 86 of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Christeen was born May 13, 1938, to the late Wilford and Evelyn Wray Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Annabell and James Hodges; sisters-in-law Ruth Leffel, Thelma Brumfield and...

Donna Lynn Whitehead-Hengeli

Donna Lynn Whitehead-Hengeli

Jul 31, 2024

Donna Lynn Whitehead-Hengeli of Wirtz passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Celebration of Life/Party

Westlake Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

2075 Scruggs Road

Moneta, VA 24121

 Saturday, August 24, 2024

2 pm to 6 pm

A short service at 2:15 pm followed by a "Party" with food and music provided

You are invited to share memories of Donna throughout the afternoon.

Dress is very casual

 Donna wanted her passing to...

David Allison Smythers

David Allison Smythers

Jul 30, 2024

David Allison Smythers age 54 of Lebanon, VA passed away on July 30, 2024.

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

Alice "Ivy" DePriest

Alice "Ivy" DePriest

Jul 29, 2024

Alice Joyce DePriest, born on November 1, 1941, and affectionately known to all as Ivy, passed away peacefully at her home in Rich Patch on July 29, 2024. A devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, Ivy’s life was a testament to her resilience and nurturing spirit.

 She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earnest “Jack” Taylor Sr.;...

Robert "Rob" Prom

Robert "Rob" Prom

Jul 20, 2024

Rob Prom, 62, of Callaway, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 20, 2024 after a tractor accident while working at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Marie (Melichar) Prom, brother Dave Prom, and sister Cindy (Greg) Nickels. He is survived by his loving wife of 37...

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