Obituaries

Joann Brown Poindexter

Joann Brown Poindexter

Feb 11, 2025

Joann Brown Poindexter, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend entered eternal rest peacefully on February 11, 2025, in the comfort of her home at the age of 83. Born on August 24, 1941, in Franklin County, Va., Joann was the cherished wife of the late James D. Poindexter and a devoted member of her family and community.

Joann was predeceased by...

Tommy R. Guthrie

Tommy R. Guthrie

Feb 11, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Raymond Guthrie, age 74, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away on February 11, 2025. 

He was born December 9, 1950, and is preceded by his loving parents, Riley and Thelma Guthrie, and brother, Gary Guthrie. 

Tommy is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years Becky Guthrie, son Noah Guthrie (significant other Melissa Rolfes) of Roanoke, VA, son Joshua Guthrie...

Charles Ray Aikman

Charles Ray Aikman

Feb 10, 2025

Charles Ray "Chuck" Aikman, age 92 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. A memorial service will be conducted 1:00 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Faith Fellowship. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Roberta Marie Harrison

Roberta Marie Harrison

Feb 9, 2025

Roberta Marie Harrison, age 83 of Moneta, passed away February 9, 2025. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Jack Kendrick

Jack Kendrick

Feb 7, 2025

Jack Kyle Kendrick age 93 of Vinton passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 25, 1931 a son of the late Arthur and Lena Davidson Kendrick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velma Perdue Kendrick; sisters, Theresia K. Hylton, Patricia K. Hancock and Nina K. Bowles; and brother, Allen...

Ruth Housman

Ruth Housman

Feb 1, 2025

Ruth Clara Housman age 88 of Boones Mill passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20, 1936 a daughter of the late Samuel and Josie Bowyer White. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Buford A. White; son-in-law, Douglas Finnigan; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Wright and...

Bob Eames

Bob Eames

Jan 31, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Glenn Eames age 86 of Boones Mill passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Kesler Murray.

Bob was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired as a Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy with over 30 years of service. He started out as a Jailor in the...

Pat Wilson

Pat Wilson

Jan 31, 2025

Paul "Pat" Layne Wilson age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home with Mr. Aaron Ratliff and Pastor Bryan Ratliff officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at Maple Grove Cemetery. Pat's family will...

Paul Alley

Paul Alley

Jan 30, 2025

Paul Junior Alley age 78 of Wirtz and formerly of Bassett passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1946 a son of the late George Washington Alley and Lexi Rose Alley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Baker Alley; and son-in-law, Dean Blankenship.

He is survived by his daughters, Linda Blankenship and...

Robert Wayne Markham

Robert Wayne Markham

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Wayne Markham age 67 of Ferrum passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1958 a son of the late Miles and Lottie Markham. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Doyle Markham and Terry Markham; and a daughter-in-law, Robin Blankenship.

Robert is survived by his wife, Connie Markham;...

Ronald Craig Gillaspie

Ronald Craig Gillaspie

Jan 30, 2025

Ronald Craig Gillaspie age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

There will not be any services per his wishes.

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

Gary Stephans Talbert

Gary Stephans Talbert

Jan 29, 2025

Gary Stephans Talbert, a lifelong resident of Patrick County and Martinsville, VA passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on June 12, 1954, Gary was the son of Eva Irene Hylton and Lewis Earl Talbert and the brother of Randy Talbert of Stuart, VA and Melvin Talbert of Fayetteville, NC. 

Gary was a man of...

Doris Yvonne Boitnott

Doris Yvonne Boitnott

Jan 27, 2025

Doris Yvonne Boitnott, 70, of Castlewood, VA, passed away on January 27, 2025 in Abingdon, VA. 

Born on August 14, 1954, to Howard Wesley and Elsie Jacqueline Feazelle Boitnott, she was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, David Lewis. She is survived by her sister, Kitty Jean Boitnott of Glen Allen, VA and her loving partner and caretaker,...

Roger Allen Hodges

Roger Allen Hodges

Jan 27, 2025

Roger Allen Hodges, age 73, of Rocky Mount Va, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1951, to the late Cabell and Cora Hodges. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Ronnie Hodges, and Russell Hodges. Roger was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend whose humor and warmth...

Cephas Oliver Hill

Cephas Oliver Hill

Jan 26, 2025

Cephas Oliver Hill, age 59 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. Mr. Hill was born February 4, 1965 to the late Cephas Oliver Hill, Sr. and Iris Mills Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Lacy Olivia Hill; brothers David and Stanley Hill. Cephas was a genuinely selfless and humble...

Joanne Parker Hunter

Joanne Parker Hunter

Jan 20, 2025

Joanne Parker Hunter age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born July 2, 1940 to the late John Parker and Lillian Brady Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Parker.

Surviving are her loving husband of 63 years, Alvin Hunter; daughter Lynn Hunter, son Michael Hunter...

Joe Webb

Joe Webb

Jan 19, 2025

 Joe Webb, 60, of Rocky Mount Virginia, passed away January 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends after a valiant battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Joe’s life was a testament to resilience, passion, and deep devotion to those he loved.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years,...

Derwin Wilhelm

Derwin Wilhelm

Jan 18, 2025

Alvin "Derwin" Wilhelm age 63 of Covington passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 15, 1961 a son to Burton and Margaret Wilhelm. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Caldwell Wilhelm; grandparents, Fred and Frances Caldwell, Allen, "Jake" Sr. and Florence Johnson; uncles, Julian, Stuart and Wayne Caldwell;...

Gerry Brown

Gerry Brown

Jan 16, 2025

Gerard "Gerry" Thomas Brown age 61 of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerard Francis Brown.

Gerry is survived by his daughter, Trish Brown; grandsons, Hunter Covel and Mason Covel; mother, Patricia Harrington; brothers, Jimmy Brown, Shane Brown (Susie) and Greg Leviness; his sister, Jackie Brown....

George Steven Loya, Sr.

George Steven Loya, Sr.

Jan 16, 2025

George Steven Loya Sr.

(aka Dad, 'Porky', 'Pops, Grandpa, Great Popa)

April 25, 1930 - January 16, 2025

...a good man, who lived a long and full life...

George, Sr. was born, raised and lived his younger life in Danbury, Ct. He later moved to New 

Milford, and then Southbury,, Ct. Late in life George moved to Virginia.

He worked at Marcus Dairy many years and...

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