Janet Abshire
Apr 15, 2021
Janet Hopkins Abshire of Boones Mill was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 15, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roanoke on October 24, 1932, she was the eldest daughter of the late Louella Hopkins and Charlie Hopkins. She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-eight years, John Abshire,...
Jonell Patsel Black
Apr 14, 2021
Jonell Patsel Black, age 87 of Hardy, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born August 11, 1933 to the late Elmer Ralph “Pete” Patsel and Winnie Blosser Patsel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Oakley Black; sons Ronald Wayne Hannah and Thomas Eugene Hannah; sister Sandra...
Clarence Preston "Mack" Woody
Apr 11, 2021
Clarence Preston “Mack” Woody (also known as, Mack Daddy), age 77 went to his heavenly home on April 11, 2021. Mack was an avid fisherman, loved horses, and most of all loved his adoring wife of the past 17 years, Carolyn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Richard Woody; two brothers, Johnny and Richard; two daughters,...
Wilson Mason
Apr 11, 2021
James Wilson Mason age 77 of Ferrum passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in the VA Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1944 a son of the late Charles Jessie and Ethel Mullins Mason. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Edward Mason and son, Kenny Cook. Wilson was a Veteran of the United States Army...
Gary Russell
Apr 10, 2021
Gary Lynn "Big Gary" Russell, age 76 of Hardy, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 10, 2021, surrounded by his children. He is now able to breathe freely with no more suffering and is walking the streets of gold. He was born on December 16, 1944, in the foothills of Tennessee to the late...
Edna Hurd Scott
Apr 9, 2021
Edna Hurd Scott, age 78 of Ferrum, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. Arrangements by Lynch-Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount, VA
John Eldridge Altice
Apr 7, 2021
John Eldridge Altice age 74 of Callaway passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1946 a son of the late John and Audrey Ferguson Altice. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy Joanne Lax Altice. Eldridge was a veteran of the U. S. Army,...
Eleanor Griffin
Apr 7, 2021
Eleanor Griffin age 78 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1942 a daughter of the late Tazewell E. Sloane and Willie Richards Sloane; and her husband, John F. Griffin, whom preceded her in death on April 9, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Turner and partner Jennie West and...
Frederick Charles McKay-Gemski
Apr 3, 2021
Frederick Charles McKay-Gemski, 76, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 3, 2021, with his wife Barbara at his side. They had been together for 35 years. Fred was born in Passaic New Jersey, and was predeceased by his parents Adam and Helen Gemski, and his brother Ronald Gemski. Fred is survived by his loving wife Barbara McKay-Gemski,...
Frances Murray
Apr 3, 2021
Frances Kesler Murray, born March 23, 1927 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the daughter of Rosa Lee Garrett and Lawrence Curtis Kesler and grew up in old Southeast Roanoke. She married Homer Greer Murray on September 24, 1952, and was a resident of Murray Hill, Boones Mill for 66...
Mac Torrence
Mar 30, 2021
William McClain “Mac” Torrence, 61, of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 8, 1959 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Florence Davis Torrence and the late William McClain “Bill” Torrence, Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years, Margaret Stone Torrence and his...
Vonnie Carter
Mar 29, 2021
Lois LaVonne Carter (Vonnie) age 85 of Moneta, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded by her husband of 64 years and her loving family. Vonnie was an active member of Trinity Ecumenical Parish and was an avid bridge, Scrabble, Words with Friends player, quilter, and cultivator of gorgeous African violets. As of this...
JD Jones
Mar 27, 2021
JD Jones age 92 of Ferrum passed away at his home on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born on April 6, 1928 a son of the late Claude and Dora Shively Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine James Jones; and a daughter-in-law, Judy Jones. He is survived by his sons, Jackie Jones and Steve...
Dorothy Mae Harter
Mar 27, 2021
Dorothy Mae Harter, 79, of Rocky Mount, VA (previously Penhook, VA), went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021 due to papillary thyroid cancer. She was born on February 23, 1942 to Charles H. Young & Helen M. Young in Beaver Falls, PA. She was a stay-at-home mom who raised two kids and then worked in the...
Margaret Andrews
Mar 26, 2021
Margaret E. Andrews, age 70, of Penhook, VA was called home with the Lord on March 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; James C. Flint & Mary Ann Flint, her husband Robert W. Andrews, her son Robert W. Andrews Jr., her brothers Mark C. Flint & J.C. Flint, her sister Carol V. Emerson. Left to cherish...
Sue Carter
Mar 22, 2021
Ellen Sue Carter (Sue) age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Sue was passionately known for her outgoing personality and her willingness and readiness to carry on a conversation with anyone. She was loved by everyone that came into her life and she will be missed by...
Janice Beckner
Mar 21, 2021
Janice Beckner age 60 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA.
Jane Connel
Mar 15, 2021
Jane Rita Connel age 68 of Moneta passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
Steven Earl Ferguson
Mar 15, 2021
Steven Earl Ferguson, age 74 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2021 after a harsh battle with Covid-19. He was born October 12, 1946 to the late Grady and Jeanette Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Sherman Ferguson. Steve proudly served his country in the US Army during...
Winfred Thomas Anderson
Mar 12, 2021
Winfred Thomas "Tommy" Anderson, 75, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born April 1, 1945 the son of the late Winfred Clinton Anderson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Kay Anderson and a sister, Patty King. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army; a member of the Church of...
