Obituaries

Sep 26, 2020

Elaine Gresham of Moneta, age 89, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on November 11, 1930 a daughter of the late Jesse and Agnes Beinke. She is survived by George Gresham, her loving husband of 69 years, her son, David Gresham, grandson, Michael Gresham, and a multitude of...

Sep 19, 2020

Polly Anne Holt Hodges, 73, of Callaway, passed away Saturday, September 19th, 2020. She was born June 28, 1947, the daughter of the late Edward F. and Gladys Waldron Holt. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Ronnie Preston Hodges and great grandchild Saphira. Polly was a kind person who loved people unconditionally. Her greatest love...

Sep 17, 2020

Kim Bowles Johnson age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, accomplished business owner, proud Emory & Henry graduate, beloved teacher, irreplaceable friend, and the best mom the world has ever known. The most beautiful woman inside and out. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 14, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" W. Broomall Jr., died peacefully in his home on Monday Sept. 14, 2020 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence “Ward” Broomall and Ruth Elizabeth Broomall, and his younger sister Dorothy “Dottie” Jane Broomall. Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Donna Broomall. He is also...

Sep 14, 2020

Rita Joyce Mullins, age 72 of Roanoke, VA passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. Services will be private. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Sep 10, 2020

It is with Great Despair the Family of Geraldine (Gerry) DiGenova will begin the first of many days without their devoted wife of 51yrs. and Cherished Mother to share it with. In the early morning hours on Tuesday, September 10, 2020 at 73, Gerry was unexpectedly taken in her sleep from her husband, John Raymond DiGenova, by her side, and...

Sep 6, 2020

Sep 2, 2020

Shirley C. Crook born September 18, 1944 was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Crook; son, David Crook; parents, Arzie and Susie Crum; brothers, Rufus, George and Jimmy Crum. Left to cherish her memory son, Bryan Young (Lisa); granddaughters, Bryana and Kelley Young; step grandson, Jeremy Janney; great grandchildren, Aiden,...

Sep 2, 2020

James Calvin “J.C.” Brown age 82 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Union Hall passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1938 a son of the late Willie and Edith Smith Brown. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Alfred, Perry and Edwin Brown, Alvie B. Mitchell, Forrest, Tommy, Burton and Bernice...

Sep 1, 2020

Grover C. Tosh, Jr. “Junior”, 72, of Wirtz passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at his home. Junior was born on June 30, 1948 in Wirtz. Surviving are his wife of over 52 years, Linda M. Tosh; a son, Tommy Tosh (Cheryl); two daughters, Donna Beckner (Dennis) and Amy Minnix (Brandon); one grandson, Dustin, three granddaughters, Danielle, Kaitlynn, and...

Aug 31, 2020

Wanda Lee Ballard of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Monday August 31, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born November 9, 1932 in Success, AR, the daughter of the late William Russell Posey and Willie Mae Ruff Posey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Lee Ballard; and brother, Leon; and sister, Edna Faye....

Aug 31, 2020

Jessie Lewis Fisher age 43 of Hardy passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. He was born on August 9, 1977 a son of Lewis Austin Fisher and Rosanna Christine Thompson Fisher and was preceded in death by his father, Lewis “Cracker” Fisher; grandfather, Ben “Frankie” Thompson; paternal grandparents, Jess and Jewell Fisher; and uncles, Danny “Jay Bird” Thompson, Robert...

Aug 27, 2020

Lincoln James Allen Dunn infant son of John and Jenna Dunn of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Orion and Jackson Dunn. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Aug 26, 2020

Janet Feazelle Layman age 74 of Wirtz passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She was born on May 16, 1946 a daughter of the late David Williamson and Elsie Sink Feazelle. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Benny F. Davis; her second husband, Ronald L. Layman; a son, Nathan “Shorty” Layman; a daughter, Kelly Hutcherson;...

Aug 26, 2020

Dawn Collins age 82 of Wirtz passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Aug 23, 2020

Geneva Gillispie Adams, 94, of Ferrum, VA passed away at home Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was born July 24, 1926 the daughter of the late Fraizer Gillispie and Nettie Hale Gillispie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Adams; two brothers, Earl Gillispie, Carl Gillispie; great nephew, Joseph Randall Gillispie. She retired from DuPont with over 35...

Aug 23, 2020

Robert Hugh Kornegay, III (Robbie), age 49 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. Memorial services will be conducted from Antioch Church of the Brethren 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 with Pastor Andy Duffy officiating. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount.

Aug 21, 2020

Betty Walker Holt, age 67 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1952 a daughter of the late Macon and Mabel Walker. She was also preceded in death by brother, Billy Walker; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Lou Holt. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. “Rick” Holt;...

Aug 19, 2020

Bonnie Hodges Young, 68, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 19, 2020. She was born January 27, 1952 to Sallie and Lenford Hodges of Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jaquetta Young Walker; her husband, James Edward Young; and her father, Oscar Lenford Hodges. Bonnie was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who cared deeply for...

Aug 13, 2020

Donnie Lee Williams, 81, of Wirtz, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born August 3, 1939 the son of the late Richard Palmer Williams and Verna Elizabeth Easter Williams. Surviving are his wife, Elfriede Monika Williams; three children, Garrett Williams (Erma), Steven Williams (Rhonda), Michele Flippo (David); five grandchildren, Lauren Flippo, Garrett Lee Williams, Jr. , Emily...