Ina Messenger
Jul 30, 2010
Ina Jones Messenger age 96 of Callaway departed this life on Friday, July 30, 2010 to be with the Lord. She was born May 18, 1914 in Callaway, Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Aldine Jones and Sallie Elmer Jones and Step-mother Pearl Jones; her husband, William Donald (Tiny) Messenger, Sr.; brothers, Ishmael, Rudolph and Stafford...
William Daniel Altice
Jul 26, 2010
William Danny Altice, 67, of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 while serving his community as a member of the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department. He was born October 12, 1942. Son of the late William Oliver Altice of Rocky Mount and Annis Davis Altice of Henry. He is survived by his fianc Frances C. Holley, his...
Bernice Goad Moore
Jul 26, 2010
Bernice Goad Moore, 82 of Boones Mill died Monday, July 26, 2010. She retired from Reliance Universal with 15 years of service and she was a 50 year member of Boones Mill Baptist Church and former organist and pianist at the church. She was born April 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Woody and Elsie Goad. She was also...
John Lewis
Jul 24, 2010
John Johnny L. Yopp, Jr. age 40 of Franklin County and Roanoke died Saturday, July 24. He was born Jan. 3, 1970 to the late John Lewis and Nellie Sloan Yopp. He was a member of Lamplight Baptist Church. Surviving are his brother Mike Yopp (Elizabeth); sister Sarah Chitwood; half sister Sue Jewell; a very special friend, Debbie LaBiosa &...
Elizabeth Dewitt Patterson
Jul 19, 2010
Elizabeth DeWitt Patterson, 95 of Snow Creek, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Franklin Health Care of Rocky Mount, VA. She was born in Franklin Co. in August of1914, to the late Will and Belva Lester Dewitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Patterson and an infant daughter, 2 sisters, Barbara DeWitt,...
Elizabeth Bates
Jul 14, 2010
Elizabeth T. Bates, age 73, of Tampa, FL, passed away July 14, 2010. She was born June 25, 1937 in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late Harry and Mable Gwynne Bates. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Erickson; and niece, Ann Richerdson. Surviving are her children, Bonnie Kushlakus, Bill and Lorilynn Mowery, Colleen and Chris Hart,...
Melissa Steward
Jul 10, 2010
Melissa J. Steward, age 40, of Boones Mill and formerly of Owensboro, KY, passes away Saturday, July 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by a sister, Melinda Stewart; and grandparents, Roy and Evelyn Morris. Surviving is her mother, Linda M. Davis; father and stepmother, Jack and Bonnie Stewart; daughters, Melinda Byrd and husband John, Leah Havener and fiance DJ;...
Noah Mills
Jul 9, 2010
Noah E. Mills, Jr. (Eddie), age 78 of Callaway passed away Friday, July 9, 2010. He was born September 18, 1931 to the late Noah E. Mills, Sr. and Hattie Green Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Albert Earl Mills and two sisters Lorene Jennings and Pearl Clark. Mr. Mills was a...
Cheryl Bowles Ellis
Jul 7, 2010
Cheryl Bowles Ellis, age 66 of Wirtz went with the Angels to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Cheryl was born February 16, 1944. She dedicated her life to her family. Her heart and her door were always open. She will be sadly and greatly missed and remembered with much Love and admiration. She was preceded in...
Bobby Ray Arnold
Jul 7, 2010
Bobby Ray Arnold, 72 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in the VA Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Route 220 @ Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com (540)334-5151
Elvin Hess
Jul 6, 2010
Pastor Elvin G. Hess, age 79 of Rocky Mount went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. He was Pastor of Celebration Church, Great evangelist in the marketplace and used mightily by God in the Work of the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Fran Hess; brother John Hess; three sons,...
Edith Fralin Arrington
Jul 5, 2010
Edith Fralin Arrington, 86 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living in Roanoke. She was predeceased by her parents Alfred G. Fralin and Edna B. Fralin; one sister June Gravely; and one brother, Tommy Fralin; husband Kearney W. Arrington; granddaughter, Heather Arrington and grandson Travis Whitlock. She was a longtime member of the Rocky...
William B. Robertson
Jul 3, 2010
William Buford Robertson, age 82 of Penhook went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 3, 2010. Mr. Robertson worked for VDOT for 31 years. He was born April 12, 1928 to the late William O. and Nannie Grace Smith Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Gilbert and Wilson Robertson; and a...
Brian Atkins
Jul 2, 2010
Brian Elmer Atkins, age 44, of Ferrum, passed away peacefully July 2, 2010 with his special companion, Amanda Quinn and the music of his friend Jr. Sisk, at his side. Brians love for his children, family, friends, and bluegrass music was his life. Brian is preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie & Beverly Atkins and Julian F. Gearheart; and...
Lewis Bowyer
Jun 28, 2010
Lewis Douglas Bowyer of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday June 28, 2010 at the age of 76 years after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doug and Mary Bowyer, and his brother Richard Bowyer, and Great Granddaughter Mason Elizabeth Rill. He is survived by his wife Jean Bowyer of Rocky Mount, VA;...
Katherine C. Derrickson
Jun 26, 2010
Katherine C. Derrickson, age 96 of Union Hall died Saturday, June 26, 2010. She was born December 19, 1914 a daughter of the late Charles and Edna Fiesel Cozza. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Edward, Jr. and Signe Derrickson, Union Hall; her grandchildren, Roy Derrickson and Kim Moisa; three great-grandchildren, Jared and Lauren Moisa, Scott Derrickson. Funeral...
Cheza Rain Holley
Jun 26, 2010
Cheza Rain Holley, infant daughter of Jonathan and Marilyn Holley of Ferrum passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Route 220 @ Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com (540)334-5151
Danny Lee Ferguson
Jun 25, 2010
Danny Lee Ferguson, age 65 of Rocky Mount died Friday, June 25, 2010.He was born November 22, 1944 a son of the late Grover Ferguson and Clydie Wade Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dicky Ferguson. He is survived by his mother, Clydie Wade Ferguson; children and their spouses, Greg and Lan Ferguson and unborn granddaughter...
Larry M. Hudson
Jun 20, 2010
Larry Mitchell Hudson, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away, June 20, 2010. He was born May 26, 1946 to the late John Thomas and Marie Hodges Hudson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Surviving are her daughter Sonya Hodges and Richard Musgrove; grandchildren Gage Hodges, Rachel Musgrove and Reanna...
Frank Junior Roberson
Jun 13, 2010
Frank Junior Roberson, age 73 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday morning. Frank spent his life caring for family and co-workers. He worked a large majority of his life in the textile industry holding various positions and supervision. He was employed after retirement at Boones Mill Elementary School and was loved by all he encountered thru his gentle caring manner....
