Obituaries

Jean Gobble

Jean Gobble

Jul 10, 2023

Jean Deck Gobble, 91, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday morning, July 10, 2023. She was a lifetime member of First Church of God,Roanoke, where she attended church her entire life. She was born on July 19, 1931 a daughter of the late John and Ethel Deck and was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gobble; brothers, Lavelle (Betty),...

Ramon Marin, Jr.

Ramon Marin, Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

Ramon Marin, Jr. age 70 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

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

Kyle James Simino

Kyle James Simino

Jun 26, 2023

Kyle James Simino, 22, of Penhook, VA passed away Monday, June 26, 2023.  He was born August 9, 2000 the son of Richard David Simino and Caryn Elaine Wheeler Simino; also surviving are two sisters, Bailey Simino and Emma Simino.  Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home wih Pastor Jonge Tate officiating.  Interment will follow...

Georgia Ramsey Cooper

Georgia Ramsey Cooper

Jun 25, 2023

 

Georgia Ann Ramsey Cooper, 87, passed away from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Georgia was born June 22, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to Robert Coleman Ramsey and Ethel (George) Ramsey. Georgia was a cheerleader at Franklin County High School and graduated in 1954. Georgia met Russell Wayne Cooper in...

Joe Bandy, Jr.

Joe Bandy, Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

Joseph Mitchell Bandy, Jr. age 73 of Wirtz passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on September 14, 1949, a son of the late Joseph M., Sr. and Dorothy Esther Davis Bandy. He was also preceded in death by his infant twin sons, Joseph III and Jonathan;...

Sue Sigmon

Sue Sigmon

Jun 23, 2023

Sue Sigmon age 76 of Callaway passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 17, 1946 a daughter of the late William Curtis and Sally Kate Brooks Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nick Sigmon; siblings, Perry Brown, Kitty Beale (Luther), Melva Pendleton (Jake), Elva Kirby (Jack), J. C....

Audrey Powell

Audrey Powell

Jun 18, 2023

Audrey Elizabeth Lynch Powell age 88 of Glade Hill passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home. She was a long-time member of Redwood United Methodist Church and retired from M & W Manufacturing. She was a devoted wife and mother and was loved by all and will be missed.

She was born on August 8, 1934 a...

Gerald Glen Lilly

Gerald Glen Lilly

Jun 15, 2023

 

Gerald Glen Lilly, 64, of Boones Mill, VA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Surviving are his committed partner, Lynne Hardison; three daughters, Angela Lilly, Janice Weddle, and Hollie Hardison.  A Gathering of Friends will be Thursday night from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive,...

Warren H. Nolen

Warren H. Nolen

Jun 13, 2023

Warren H. Nolen, age 71 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel (Rt. 220)  2:00 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia...

Stephen Weldon Lee

Stephen Weldon Lee

Jun 12, 2023

 

 

Stephen Weldon Lee (Steve) of Boones Mill, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12th, 2023 after a year and 1/2 long fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. 

Steve is survived by Kathy, his wife of 47 years, his sister, Peggy Lee Bostick, her husband Alfred, their sons Joe, Jeffrey and Jeff’s wife Christine Mechen Bostick. 

 

Steve worked...

William "Bill" Cundiff

William "Bill" Cundiff

Jun 12, 2023

 

          William “Bill” Cundiff, 75, of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away suddenly Monday, June 12, 2023. He is a son of the late William Oscar Cundiff and Ruthie Mae Hall. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Linda Mae Dillon and brothers-in-law, Curtis, James, Howard, and Charles Wagner; sister-in-law, Alpha Hale and Nancy...

Marie Elizabeth Freeman

Marie Elizabeth Freeman

Jun 8, 2023

 

Marie Elizabeth Freeman, 59, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born March 24, 1964 the daughter of the late Richard Douglas Andrews. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, James W. Freeman. She was an employee of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for many years. Surviving are her husband, Richard Freeman; two...

Jeffrey Dale Hawley

Jeffrey Dale Hawley

Jun 8, 2023

Jeffrey Dale Hawley, 66, of Boones Mill, Va. passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born November 21,1956 the son of the late Wilbur G. Hawley and Delois Ann Brann Hawley. Surviving are his daughter, Cynthia Kiser of Rocky Mount, Va. All services will be private. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount,...

Mildred Campbell Carter

Mildred Campbell Carter

Jun 7, 2023

Mildred Marie Campbell Carter age 99 of Roanoke County passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1923 a daughter of the late William McKinley and Lottie Hofawger Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hubert Carter; and her sister, Edith Campbell King.

She is survived by her son, Roger Carter...

Iva Ellen Whorley Guilliams

Iva Ellen Whorley Guilliams

Jun 6, 2023

 

Iva Ellen Whorley Guilliams, age 77 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Iva was born June 25, 1945 to the late Lacy and Haggie Whorley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Margaret Whorley and Pauline Blalock; and brother Roger Whorley. Iva was a member of Endicott Assembly...

Martha Levonnia Coon

Martha Levonnia Coon

Jun 5, 2023

 

Martha Levonnia Coon, 77, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home. She was born December 1, 1945 the daughter of the late Lewis Guilford Maxie and Bertha McCrickard Maxie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Coon. Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Midkiff and Cathy Midkiff; two sons, Steven Rosko...

Matt Chandler

Matt Chandler

Jun 1, 2023

 

Robert Matthew Chandler - August 10, 1982 - June 1, 2023

Our much beloved “Matt” is gone from us and will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

While he accomplished much in his life, the time he spent with his family and friends, whether it was on the golf course with his buddies; playing music and “pickin' and “grinnin',...

Elizabeth Handy

Elizabeth Handy

May 31, 2023

Elizabeth Handy of Roanoke passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Raleigh Court Health & Rehab in Roanoke.

Per her request, services will be private.

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

Elonza Tavinous Turner

Elonza Tavinous Turner

May 30, 2023

Elonza Tavinous Turner, 78, of Franklin County passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.He was preceded in death by his parents Kent Kera and Angie Brown Turner, sister Iris, brotherJoel, nephew Ashley, brother-in-law John.

Elonza was a Franklin County native and graduate of Virginia Tech. After earning his CivilEngineering Degree at Virginia Tech he had a successful career with the...

Joan Quick

Joan Quick

May 29, 2023

Joan Muriel Quick age 86 of Union Hall and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

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

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