Joyce Dillon Schmidt
May 27, 2021
Joyce Dillon Schmidt, age 65 of Glade Hill passed away at her home on Thursday, May 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 20, 1955 a daughter of the late Richard Ray and Beulah Robertson Dillon. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Justin Haley. She is survived by her husband, Clinton...
Daniel David Thompson
May 24, 2021
Daniel D. Thompson “POPS”, 74, of Rocky Mount, VA went to join the love of his life, Regina A. Thompson, on May 24, 2021. Dan retired from the United States Army, he had a successful 16 years employment at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in the Security Department. He is survived by his children, Brian Thompson (Amanda), Gerda Gordon (J. L.),...
Doug Mills
May 23, 2021
Douglas “Doug” Howard Mills was ushered into the presence of God while surrounded by family who loved him on May 23, 2021. Demonstrating tremendous strength and courage over the years, Doug fought a long battle with leukemia. As difficult as his death is for those who knew and loved him here on this Earth, it is comforting to know he...
Esther Bailey Greene
May 19, 2021
Esther Bailey Greene, age 86 of Rocky Mount, passed away May 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Macie Bailey; daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Darius Greer; daughter Joyce Ann Garman; two grandchildren Steven Leon Hall and Samantha Lynn Garman. Surviving are her children Connie Wagoner, Leon Allen "Buck" and wife Rosie Garman, Teresa Lynn...
Mary Beth Shively
May 19, 2021
Mary Beth Shively, 75, of Ferrum, VA passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born July 16, 1945 the daughter of the late Jones Clyde Fulcher and Geraldine Aaron Fulcher. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Fulcher. Mrs. Shively worked for many years at Ramsey Ford and later Duncan Automotive. She loved to spend time...
Michael William Booth
May 19, 2021
Michael William Booth, 66, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born November 20, 1954 the son of the late Edward Clinton Booth and Mattie Marie Midkiff Booth. He was also preceded by two brothers, Everett and Johnny; grandchild, Aaron Wood; nephew, Bobby Wills. Surviving are the love of his life, Clara Booth; children, Tim...
Ina Mullins Layman
May 18, 2021
Ina Dean Mullins Layman, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Ina was a mama and granny to many children in the area over the years as well as an avid seamstress and gardener. A member of Fairview Church of the Brethren, she was a light to all who knew her. Ina was born August 30,...
Brian Belcher
May 16, 2021
Brian Belcher, age 55 of Rocky Mount, passed away May 16, 2021. Surviving are sons Brian Belcher, Jr. (Katie), Cody Belcher; daughter Angel Facin; love of his life Sharon Altice; eight grandchildren Jacklyne, Brian, Abbigale, Levi, Teagan, Nova, Kaylyn, Kaleb; brother Eric Belcher; Mary Toriello (Jeff). Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Tuesday from Franklin-Clearview Cemetery with Rev. Cleve...
David Sides
May 10, 2021
David Sides, 58 of Rocky Mount, passed away May 10, 2021. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
David Boitnott
May 9, 2021
David Lewis Boitnott, loving son and brother, passed away in his home at the age of 63. He was preceded in death by Howard and E. Jacqueline Boitnott and survived by sisters Kitty Boitnott of Richmond and Doris Boitnott of Lebanon VA, and his faithful canine companion, Jewel. A graduate of Virginia Tech, he was best known as a gifted...
Suzanne H. Cundiff
May 6, 2021
Suzanne H. Cundiff, aged 69, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lorraine Hodges and is survived by her two daughters, Abby (James) and Ellen (Victor); her sister Pat Cundiff (Rodney); three nephews, and a niece. She spent her last days just had she had always wanted: tucked peacefully into her...
John Randall Shively
Apr 28, 2021
John Randall Shively, 60, of Ferrum, VA passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was born January 3, 1961. He was employed for several years at C M C Supply Company in Rocky Mount. Surviving are his parents, Alvin John “A.J.” Shively, Jr. and Barbara Griffith Shively; life partner, Wanda L. Martin; children, Bradley Shively (Heather), Kristi Shively (Odin), Hunter...
Bill Miller
Apr 27, 2021
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, William “Bill” Miller died at his home in Moneta, VA on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Bill was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He enjoyed living at Smith Mountain Lake for 14 years. He is survived by Sally, his loving wife and loyal companion of 56 years. Other survivors include his sister...
Dick Ankerstjerne
Apr 26, 2021
William D. "Dick" Ankerstjerne age 86 of Wirtz passed away at his residence on Monday, April 26, 2021. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
James Michael Bennett
Apr 24, 2021
James Michael “Mike” Bennett, 47, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born July 3, 1973. He was part owner and operator of Boones Mill Auto Service, Inc. Surviving are his parents, James D. “Jim” Bennett and Sue Bennett; two daughters, Amber Lynn Bennett, Ashlyn Renae Bennett; aunt, Betty Young; nephew, Thomas Young, Jr.; friend,...
Robert Carl Weaver
Apr 19, 2021
Robert "Bob" Carl Weaver, age 86 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Devotion at Mountain View Memorial Park with Pastor Pete Trout officiating. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount, VA.
Mary Frances Sigmon
Apr 18, 2021
Mary Frances Sigmon, 79, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born March 6, 1942 the daughter of the late Joseph English and Pearlie Maude Scott English. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Lewis Sigmon and two daughters, Denise Sigmon and Vickie Newman. Surviving are her daughter, Doris Worrell (Terry); three sons,...
Jonathan Wilbert Sayles
Apr 17, 2021
Jonathan Wilbert Sayles, born July 6, 1955, left this earth on April 17, 2021. Jonathan was the loving and devoted husband of twenty-four years to Luciene Rodrigues Sayles, father to Michelle Sayles Sorrell, step-father to Alessandra de Souza, Christiane Rodrigues and Viviane (Todd) Daniel. Brother of Edwin (Diane) Sayles, grandfather of Andrew Moore, Tyler and Keegan Fortenberry, Ian Felipe and...
Barry A. Montgomery
Apr 17, 2021
Montgomery, Barry Allan 68 year old of Scruggs passed away on April 17, 2021. On April 16,1953 he was born to the late Joseph and Janie (Maxey) Montgomery. On May 2nd, 1981 he married the love of his life, Shirley Elaine Hundley. He retired from Western Virginia Water Authority (Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant) after 30 years of service. He enjoyed...
Marilyn B. Hooker
Apr 16, 2021
Marilyn B. Hooker was born on October 7, 1927, in Casper, Wyoming and passed away in Roanoke, VA on April 16th. Her parents were William Ray Borough and Marie McGruder Gates. Her father was in the oil business, so they moved throughout the west and eventually settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from East Grand Rapids High School and...
