Obituaries

Apr 16, 2022

Mari-Jo Swonger Kidd was called to her home in Heaven April 16th 2022. She was born January 11th, 1948 in Ohio to the late Werner and Hazel Swonger. She worked for over 40 years as a lab technician and finally retired in 2020. She loved the beach, especially her girl trips with her friends for so many years. Although her...

Apr 15, 2022

Doyle Ray Markham, 68 of Henry, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Apr 13, 2022

Matthew Earl Miles, age 62 from Callaway, VA passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Apr 12, 2022

Betty Brubaker Wagner, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a retired bus driver from Franklin County Public Schools with over 55 years of faithful and dedicated service and she was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister...

Apr 11, 2022

Albert Francis Kershaw, age 96, of Moneta, VA, formally of Delanco, NJ and Melbourne, FL, World War II veteran who served as a Machinist’s Mate aboard the USS Thomas Jefferson APA30 in the European and Pacific Theater, died on Monday, April 11, 2022. On June 6, 1944, Albert found himself as an Engineer aboard a landing craft filled with combat...

Apr 10, 2022

Earl Dale Dalton age 64 of Christiansburg has passed away. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rocky Mount.

Apr 10, 2022

Mrs. Catherine Smith age 101 of Franklin County passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Apr 9, 2022

Roger Johnson Gawne, 87 of Rocky Mount, Virginia died April 9, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio on July 4, 1934, he was the son of Howard L. & Ruth M. (Johnson) Gawne. Roger was a United States Marine & proudly served his country for 21 years. He served in both Korea and...

Apr 4, 2022

Robert Arthur (Bob) Richter of Moneta passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 88, just two days shy of his 65th wedding anniversary. He is deeply missed by his loving wife, Carol Anne Richter Jamison, his three children Robert Richter, Sheryl Stephens and Suzanne Hubler, their spouses, his eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and the countless people...

Apr 4, 2022

William "Norris" Patterson, age 87 of Snow Creek passed away at home on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:07 a.m. He was a retired Tobacco Farmer and a U. S. Air Force Veteran who loved to play his banjo, fiddle, and working in his garden. Mr. Patterson was born on November 7, 1934 a son of the late Buster and...

Apr 3, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn (Jeff) Moran, age 66 of Rocky Mount, on Sunday, April 3, 2022 his earthly journey ended and his Heavenly journey began. He was preceded in death by his father, Flemon Moran, Sr.; brother, Michael Alan Moran. He is survived by his mother, Dee Kalmbach; his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Dana; his sons, Jamie (Kelly), Tony...

Apr 2, 2022

Johnny Wayne Maxey, age 74 of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born March 3, 1948 to the late William and Abbie Maxey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Gerlinde Maxey. Surviving are his two sons Daniel Maxey and Matthew Maxey (Kelli); granddaughter Julia; brother Dolly Maxey; sisters...

Apr 2, 2022

Patricia Ann Tuell, age 70 from Ferrum, VA passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Apr 2, 2022

Gary Fielden Slusher, age 91 of Moneta passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born in Roanoke, VA, a son of the late Roy F. and Edna Simmons Slusher. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Janice A. Slusher; second wife, Nancy B. Slusher; and his sister Joyce May. Gary was an Army Veteran. He retired...

Mar 31, 2022

Witchell Zane Hall “Zeke” age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born May 21, 1949 a son of the late Raymond and Mary Ella Barbour Hall. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Berger and Betty Ann Chitwood Hall, George and Roxie Belle Mattox Barbour; brothers, Terry Michael Hall, Bobby Allen...

Mar 30, 2022

Bertha Mae Martin went to meet her heavenly father on March 30th 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Roger Martin; three sons, Michael and Lori; Danny and Darlene, and Billy and Jennifer; four Grandchildren, Aaron, Kelsie, Kaleb, and Bethanie; three step-grandchildren, Tori, Bethany, and Carson; four great-grandchildren, Leann, Skyla, Alexa, and Landyn In keeping with...

Mar 29, 2022

Donna Matherly Tilley age 56 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Foster and Barbara Matherly; three brothers, Sammy, Kenny, and Gary Matherly; one grandbaby. She is survived by her husband, Wesley Tilley; son and daughter-in-law, Dylan and Brandi Brubaker; five grandchildren, Nicholas, McKinleigh, Bryson, Serenity, and...

Mar 29, 2022

Mar 28, 2022

Doreta Cooper, 74, was surrounded by her loving family on March 28, 2022 as she went to meet her heavenly father whom she had faithfully served. She was born on November 9, 1947 and married on December 24, 1964 to Pug Cooper to whom she remained faithful. Left to cherish many fond memories is her faithful husband of 57 years,...

Mar 25, 2022

Thelma Louise (Weesie) Moore Butler, 86, of Moneta VA, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born August 20, 1935, in Moore County NC and moved to Greensboro NC where she retired from the North Carolina Department of Revenue after 30+ years of dedicated service. She loved living at the...