Delno Lane Richardson
Mar 2, 2020
Delno Lane Richardson (Poppy), 89 of Ferrum went to his heavenly home March 2, 2020. He was born April 18, 1930. He was the son of T. R. and Annie Ferguson Richardson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Wright Richardson; brother-in-law and best friend, Jay Lee Hudson; brothers-in-law, John Griffo, Jack LeMond, Warren Wright; and...
George W. "Bill" Almond, Sr.
Mar 2, 2020
George William “Bill” Almond age 94 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Bill was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired in sales with many years of service. He was a member of Red Valley United Methodist Church and also the Ruritan Club. After retirement he enjoyed working with wood becoming a crafted furniture...
Joyce Thompson Bernard
Mar 1, 2020
Joyce Thompson Bernard, age 77 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born October 19, 1942 the daughter of the late B.T. and Lera Thompson of Ferrum, Virginia. She retired from Norfolk Southern after working over 30 years in various departments. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteering and spending time with her...
Jesse Thomas Kimberlin, Jr.
Feb 29, 2020
Jesse Thomas “J.T.” Kimberlin, Jr. age 60 of Hardy, Virginia and formerly of Covington, Virginia passed away at his home on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born on September 28, 1959 a son of the late Jesse T., Sr. and Vivian Humphries Kimberlin. J.T. was a Truck Driver for Corrugated Containers, Inc. and loved to bowl and fish. He...
Melinda Gail Huff
Feb 28, 2020
Melinda Gail Huff, 59, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born January 30, 1961 the daughter of the late Clyde Odell Johnson and Lucy Melinda Boone Johnson. Surviving are her husband, Eugene Huff; two daughters, Sarah Spencer (Rob), Allison Huff; two grandchildren, Abby and Peyton; two brothers, Carl Johnson (Anita), Buren Johnson; many loving...
William Allan Carter
Feb 24, 2020
William Allan Carter, 53, of Ferrum, VA passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born August 22, 1966 the son of the late Ralph Aaron Carter and Kate Marie Stanley Carter. Surviving are his wife, Windy Carter; two daughters, Kasey Carter, Jessica Barrett; three grandchildren, Jordan Meekins, Braylen Meekins, Jaiden Barrett; brother, James Carter; sister, Lynn Thompson (Richard); sister-in-law,...
Marjorie Louise Bissell
Feb 24, 2020
Marjorie Louise Bissell age 79 of Glade Hill went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born on October 22, 1940 a daughter of the late Howard and Doris Houston of Cabot, Vermont and her sister, Carolyn Rae Houston; and daughter-in-law, Tammy Lynne' Bissell. She is survived by her husband, Robert Bissell, Glade Hill; daughters,...
Keith Bentford Perdue
Feb 23, 2020
Keith Bentford Perdue age 56 of Bassett passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Keith was born on July 25, 1963 a son of the late Milton and Betty Brown Manning. He is survived by his wife Sarah Perdue; step-daughter Amanda Pagans; brother, Mike Manning & Tammy; Sister Robin Frame & David. He is also survived by other family members...
Grace Inez Haley
Feb 21, 2020
Grace Inez Haley age 91 of Boones Mill passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 in Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on January 22, 1929 a daughter of the late Emmett M. and Elnora Teaford Dwier. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Michael, Richard and Timmy Robbins; son-in-law, Martin Bowles. Surviving are her...
James H. "Jim" Conklin
Feb 18, 2020
James H. “Jim” Conklin, 77 of Boones Mill, VA passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Jim was born August 9, 1942 in Suffern, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Kathryn Conklin and by his son Jimmie Conklin. Jim served in the U. S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. While serving, he sang in the Blue...
Philip A. Partington
Feb 6, 2020
Philip A. Partington age 83 of Salem passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
George H. "Buck" Wood, Jr.
Feb 4, 2020
George H. “Buck” Wood, Jr. age 85 of Boones Mill and formerly of Salem, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1934 a son of the late George H., Sr. and Mary Mitchell Wood and was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Louise Batten. Buck was a graduate...
Mary Lee Allen
Feb 2, 2020
Mary Lee Allen, age 50 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. She is survived by her son Cray Webb (Samantha); daughter Jaimee Allen; stepdaughter Lindsay Newbill; grandchildren Jayleen, Jayda, JuJu, Javi and Jasmyn; brothers Guy Allen, Timothy Allen; numerous other family and friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday from the Clemons Family Cemetery on Harmony...
Katherine Allison Chilton
Feb 1, 2020
Katherine Allison Chilton, 85, of Union Hall, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was born in Pulaski, VA, on May 6, 1934, the daughter of the late William Bramlett Allison and Kate Mitchell Allison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. William B. Allison, Jr. and Charles M. Allison...
Richard Wayne Hicks
Jan 31, 2020
Richard Wayne Hicks, also known as our own “cowboy warrior”, took his last breath after his long journey with cancer, on January 31, 2020 while surrounded by family at his home. Known by many through his real life “cowboy” appearance, he was quick to draw a crowd but never liked all of the attention. His heart truly shined in the...
Kenneth Joseph (Kenny) Burdzy
Jan 29, 2020
Kenneth Joseph Burdzy, Sr., of Smith Mountain Lake, unexpectedly passed away on January 29, 2020. Ken grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. After high school he attended Dale Carnegie Institute and Rutgers College. He lived in Wayne and Vernon, NJ, before retiring to Smith Mountain Lake. While in New Jersey he was active in many school and community organizations. Ken...
David Ray Arends
Jan 24, 2020
David Ray Arends, 80 of Hardy, VA died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1939 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Henry and Alice Arends. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen; sons, Randy Alan Arends (Robin) and Robert Alan Arends (Katherine); two grandsons, Aric Alan Arends...
Ronnie Hicks
Jan 22, 2020
Ronald Allen “Ronnie” Hicks age 50 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ronnie was born on June 18, 1969 a son of the late Wilfred Lee and Ruby Stump Hicks. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Junior Hicks; one nephew, Joey Hicks; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert Early, Sr....
Angela W. Walker
Jan 22, 2020
Angela W. Walker, age 48 of Penhook, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 24, 2:00 PM at Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren, 2229 Circle Creek Road, Penhook, VA 24137. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151
Allen McBride
Jan 22, 2020
Charles Allen McBride age 81 of Penhook left for his Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Allen was born in Franklin County on March 8, 1938 a son of the late Charlie and Goldie McBride. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby McBride (Wade) and their...
