Obituaries

Mar 30, 2024

Ray Radford age 75 of Henry passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death byBrothers-Bobby Fredrick Radford and Shelton Radford; and two grandchildren, Becki and Tomothy.Ray is survived by his son, Tim Radford; stepson, Steve Thompson; grandson, Timothy Radford, Jr.; granddaughter, Megan Bethany Brewster; sister, Sylvia Dare Manning; and brother, Billy Radford (Claudine); Very...

Mar 29, 2024

Kimberly Ann Adkins of Axton, VA passed away unexpectantly on Friday, March 29, 2024.  She was born on July 21, 1972, a daughter of the late Carl, Sr. and Roslyn Walker Postell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Carl Postell, Jr.; and her husband, Timothy Adkins.She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Adkins (Mackenzie Sigmon); two grandchildren,...

Mar 28, 2024

Betty Sigmon Hubbard age 76 passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.She was born on June 20, 1947, a daughter of the late Omedel, Sr. and Bevoline Webb Sigmon and was also preceded in death by a son, Jason Hubbard; and her husband, Warren Hubbard. Betty was a member of Jehovah's Witness since 1970 and...

Mar 22, 2024

Raymond Dale Runyon, Sr., age 73 of Wirtz, passed  away Friday, March 22, 2024. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Mar 19, 2024

Donn Frederic Fasick Jr., 64, of Ferrum, VA, passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2024. 

He was born on March 27, 1959, to Donn Fasick Sr. and Mary Gingell Fasick. He loved the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting. When not in nature, he enjoyed woodworking and chores around the farm. No matter what his family (mostly wife and daughter)...

Mar 17, 2024

Jack “Rabbit” Randall Hogan age 77 of Boones Mill passed away at home Sunday March 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. Jack was born April 12th, 1946 son of the late Lawrence Edward and Sara Rucker Hogan. He was also preceded in death by his brothers John and Jim Hogan.

He is survived by his loving wife Louise, his daughters Melinda...

Mar 12, 2024

Mary K. Sweitzer age 79 of Wirtz passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the local hospital.She was preceded in death by her mother Frances E. Sweitzer; brothers William Sutphin, Jr. and Charles Sutphin; her husband Carlton Sweitzer; and granddaughter Melissa A. Holland.  Surviving is her daughter Brenda Ashe (Dennis Holland); grandson Corey Ashe (Hillary); grandson Shawn Holland; great-grandkids...

Mar 11, 2024

Mar 9, 2024

David Alan King, Sr., age 78 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Mr. King was born July 22, 1945 in Maryland to the late Roland and Marjorine King.David loved people, He enjoyed talking to everyone he ran across and never met a stranger. David was a very active and devout member of St. Francis of Assisi  Catholic...

Mar 6, 2024

John W. Helms age 82 of Rocky Mount (Boones Mill) went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born on December 16, 1941 a son of the late Lt. Col. George J. and Adelaide Hartfelder Helms. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Steven L....

Mar 3, 2024

Linda Lee Lewis age 77 of Wirtz passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 19, 1946. She was also preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband of 54 years, Robert J. "Bob" Lewis, Sr. on February 19, 2024, and also by two daughters, Tina A. Lewis, and Dawn M. Lewis;...

Mar 2, 2024

Early "Dale" Williams age 66 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 after a long illness at 2:33 PM in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was an employee with VDOT for 27 years. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Adrianna Leigh Himmel; parents, Alexander "Bobby" and Martha "Carol" Williams; sister, Shirley Jane Williams (Perry); brother,...

Mar 2, 2024

Hazel Allene Janney Overfelt age 80 of Boones Mill passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 22, 1943 a daughter of the late Dallas Ellis Mosses Janney and Mary Alice Edwards Janney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Ellis Janney; her children, Perry...

Mar 1, 2024

Marguerite Woodbury age 85 of Union Hall passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024.Arrangements will be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151.

Feb 29, 2024

Janet Simmons, age 87 of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, February 29, 2024. Janet was born January 14, 1937 to the late Harry and Nancy Simmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Claude Simmons, Mildred Booth, Joe Simmons, Mary Wray, Melva Beard and Frances Greer. Janet enjoyed listening to her gospel...

Feb 29, 2024

Linda Sue Dickens Jones age 70 of Wirtz passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 20, 1953, a daughter of the late James Thomas and Alice Prillaman Dickens. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby and James Dickens; aunt, Betty Prillaman (Richard), and special aunt, Pearl Robertson (Odell).

She is...

Feb 27, 2024

Amanda Nicole Graninger age 34 of Boones Mill passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born in Cape Coral, Florida on June 13, 1989 and graduated from Cape Coral High School in 2008. Amanda was very passionate about animals and helping others. She loved to make people laugh, but most of all, she loved being a mother....

Feb 24, 2024

Charles David Hotaling, Sr.

(March 18, 1936 – February 24, 2024)

Charlie Hotaling, age 87 of Glade Hill, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 with his son by his side. He was born in Linden, New Jersey on March 18, 1936 and was preceded in death by his parents David Harrison and Louise Castoral Hotaling. He was also preceded in death...

Feb 22, 2024

Iaan Michael Lee passed away on February 22, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Roy and Annie Dowdy of Rocky Mount, VA, his Uncle Jerry Wayne Dowdy of Roanoke and Aunt Joy Lee Taylor of Atlanta, GA.

Iaan is survived by his Son William Parker Lee of Vinton, VA, Mother Joyce Ann Dowdy Taylor, Step-father Reginald  A. Taylor...

Feb 22, 2024

Dave Edwin Brumfield age 67 of Wirtz passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Carrington Place in Daleville, VA. He was born on July 22, 1956, a son of the Late Noel "Dave" Brumfield and Nancy Obenchain Brumfield. He was a very proud grandpa who loved his grandkids more than anything. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved...