Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

Deanna Nadine Phillips age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in the local hospital.

In accordance to her wishes, all arrangements will be private.

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

Jan 10, 2024

James Robert Love was born to Emmett and Julia Ellen Love on 8/31/1938 in the Briar Mountain Area of Franklin County. He was number 12 of the Love Bunch. James married the love of his life "Marlene Nolen" on November 23, 1968. James retired from Nationwide Homes of Martinsville. He believed in helping people and giving people second chances in life. He...

Jan 5, 2024

Larry Douglas Zeigler age 74 of Union Hall went to his Heavenly home on Friday, January 5, 2024. He died in his home on his family farm where he resided all of his life. He was born on September 6, 1949 a son of the late Luther Bernice and Janie Viola David Zeigler. He was also preceded in death by...

Jan 4, 2024

Harold Winston Newby age 85 of Moneta passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 4, 1938, a son of the late George Harold and Annie Belle Moses Newby. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Willard Newby; and stepbrother, Danny Aye.

Harold was a proud U.S....

Jan 3, 2024

Robert "Bob" Parmelee, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was born on December 15, 1950, in Penn Yan, New York, a son of the late Barbara Millis Schofield and Robert E. Parmelee; his wives, Sharon Hawkins Parmelee and Linda Caldwell Parmelee. Bob was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He...

Dec 29, 2023

Claude Thomas "Tommy" Robertson, age 82 of Union Hall, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born July 23, 1941 to the late Claude Peter Robertson and Etta Brown Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Randall Robertson and sister Eraldine Covington. Tommy is survived by his wife of 60 years Nancy...

Dec 27, 2023

 

John Michael Jones, better known as Mike Jones, 80 years young, passed away on December 27, 2023. Born in New Jersey in 1943 to parents James and Kathleen (Cuthbert) Jones, Mike grew up alongside his sisters, Kathleen and Geraldine.

 

Mike was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather during his incredible eighty years of life. Nothing brought Mike more...

Dec 25, 2023

 

Reverend Theodore (Ted) Brossoie, age 93, a Presbyterian minister (PCUSA), reunited with his Lord on December 25, 2023 following a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sheila (Geagheion) Brossoie and four of his five children: Alan Brossoie (Manson, NC), Jim (deceased) and Dawn Brossoie (Hamilton, NJ), Nancy Brossoie (Radford, VA), Lori Trahan (Harrison, OH),...

Dec 23, 2023

William “Billy” Allen Palmore, age 88, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  Billy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma, sons Dawson Jones, Allen and Steven Palmore, sister Joyce Parker, and grandchildren Marc Fitzwater, Meredith Palmore and Lorraine Palmore.  He was preceded in death by his father Clyde Palmore,...

Dec 21, 2023

Clinton R. Sharp, Jr. age 61 of Boones Mill passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton R. Sharp, Sr.: and his sister, Kathy Sharp. Clinton was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a carpenter by trade.

He is survived by his loving mother, Katherine "Kaki" Sharp...

Dec 20, 2023

 

On December 20th 2023, Virginia Margaret Crawford Camicia, loving wife and mother of three, went to be in eternal rest and peace, after a long illness.  Although she lived her life in many places, both domestically and internationally, she was ultimately drawn to the area of her final home in SW Virginia.  She was born February 3rd, 1942, the...

Dec 15, 2023

Jerry Bartenfield, age 83 Whitsett, NC, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. Arrangements to be announced at a later date by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Dec 15, 2023

Bobby Wayne Bailey age 54 of Glade Hill passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Bobby was a Press Operator for ProAm Pac.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cheryl L. Bailey; children, Nathan Prillaman, Carol Bates, Christi Bates and Courtney Smith (Brett); grandsons, Dylan Bates and Caden Belcher;...

Dec 12, 2023

Dec 11, 2023

Dennis B. Holland age 69 0f Rocky Mount passed away on December 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Bruddie and Ruby Nolan Holland; his sister, Wanda "Bunny" Whitlow Huffman; his brother, Harold Holland; brother-in-law, B.M. Whitlow; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Dorothy Wimmer.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Cyndee Wimmer Holland; his children, Cole...

Dec 8, 2023

Carlton E. Dixon, Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 after a short stay at  Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carolyn H.  Dixon; his Son, Carlton E. Dixon, Jr. (wife Beth); Daughter, Kimberly A. Hanenburg (husband Tim); and Stepson, Kevin L. Carlyle.  Carlton was blessed with seven Grandchildren and seven Great-Grandchildren. Also...

Dec 6, 2023

Daniel James Vincent age 55 of Rocky Mount passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Daniel was a sales clerk for O'Reilly's Auto Parts and was formerly with Lowe's of Rocky Mount. He was a loving father, son and special friend that will be missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his parents,...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Travis Floyd Hicks, age 35 of Rocky Mount, VA was called home on November 30, 2023.  Travis was a family man who never met a stranger, cared for everyone, and always had a smile on his face.  He was born March 19, 1988 to William and Shirley Powell.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilfred and Ruby...

Nov 28, 2023

Barry Mitchell Davis, age 68 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in the local hospital. He was born on May 19, 1955 a son of the late Wesley E. and Verlie Mitchell Davis. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Wesley Davis.

Barry was a truck driver with over 30 years of experience....

Nov 27, 2023

Sandra P. Cribb age 76 of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Services will be private in Myrtle Beach, SC at a later date.

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