Obituaries

Barbara Ann Campbell

Barbara Ann Campbell

Mar 13, 2019

Barbara Ann Campbell, age 71 of Covington, VA passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151

Posey Jacob Sink

Posey Jacob Sink

Mar 12, 2019

Posey Jacob Sink, Jr. “JR” age 83 of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born July 28, 1935 a son of the late Posie, Sr. and Maggie Sink and was also preceded in death by brother-in-law, Jim Woods. He is survived by his brothers, William J. Sink (Pat), Fortworth, Texas, Tommy R. Sink (Judy), Rocky Mount, VA,...

Imogene Katie Eames Bowles

Imogene Katie Eames Bowles

Mar 10, 2019

Imogene Katie Eames Bowles, 86, of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was born April 5, 1932 the daughter of the late Richard D. Eames and Lora Bowles Eames. She was preceded in death by her son, Allen McDaniel; her husband, Shannon Bowles; several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her sons, Greg Bowles, Brian Bowles (Charlene), Phillip...

Tony Lee Powell

Tony Lee Powell

Mar 9, 2019

Tony Lee Powell age 61 of Glade Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Tony was raised on his beloved Powell Family Farm. He graduated from Franklin County High School and then Ferrum College graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1984. After graduation from Ferrum, he went on to work at the college becoming the Director of AV Services,...

Barbara Ellen Hale

Barbara Ellen Hale

Mar 7, 2019

Barbara Ellen Hale, 65, of Ferrum, VA passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born December 20, 1953 the daughter of the late Posie Hale and Cora Quinn Hale. She was preceded in death by two sons, Edward Lee Hale, David Wayne Hale and great granddaughter, Layken Ardena Davis. Surviving are her son, Daniel Steven “Steve” Hale (Missy); grandchildren,...

William Franklin Moore

William Franklin Moore

Mar 5, 2019

Dr. William Franklin “Bill” Moore, Sr. age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. Bill was born on September 9, 1938 a son of the late John William and Jesephine Seymore Moore and also preceded in death by his first wife, Trecillia Leonard Moore; brother, Danny Moore; sisters, Marybelle Moore Saar and Irene...

Donald Lee Houck

Donald Lee Houck

Mar 4, 2019

Donald Lee Houck age 83 of Moneta passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Don was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the IRS as Director of Taxpayer Services with 37 years of service. After retirement he started D. L. Houck & Associates as a Tax Consultant. Don was a Mason with Portsmouth Lodge # 100 A.F....

Mason G. Leedy

Mason G. Leedy

Mar 4, 2019

Mason G Leedy, 70, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, after suffering a fall. Mason was a retired NS Railroad conductor with 40 years of service. He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He loved His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, hunting (although he never could shoot Bambi), riding his Harley (he was a member...

Carolyn Maria Mazingo

Carolyn Maria Mazingo

Feb 28, 2019

Carolyn Maria Mazingo, age 69 of Roanoke passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later day. Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151

Adele Ruth Gibson

Adele Ruth Gibson

Feb 25, 2019

Psalm 27 The Lord is my light, my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid. Adele Ruth Gibson, 84, of Franklin County, VA passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born November 18, 1934 the daughter of the late Aaron Pritt and Fondella Ruth Acton Pritt. She...

Sandra Jo Wertz

Sandra Jo Wertz

Feb 23, 2019

Sandra Jo Wertz age 62 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born January 21, 1957 a daughter of the late Willie Ferris, Jr. and Doris Ann Housman Wertz; and a brother, Paul Wayne Wertz. She is survived by her children, David Mullins (Chrissy), April Williamson and Amanda Woody (Barry); her grandchildren, Justice Wooldridge, Alaina...

Richard Wayne Dillon

Richard Wayne Dillon

Feb 22, 2019

Celebrating the life of Richard Wayne Dillon, 72 years young of Boones Mill began his new life journey on February 22, 2019. A loving father A music man A true dear friend. A grandpa A great grandpa A man of his word. We miss your warm smile, Your big bear hugs, Your compassionate heart, Your unending love. We are so...

Robert D. Howell

Robert D. Howell

Feb 21, 2019

“In loving memory of my husband, best friend and soul mate for life. You will be missed dearly, your wife Lynda." Robert was born August 23, 1964 to Robert Curtis Howell and Mary Virginia Conner Howell. He worked for 25 years for a utility company and was a member of Smith Mountain Lake Community Church of the Brethren. Robert was...

Larry Jackson Meador

Larry Jackson Meador

Feb 20, 2019

Larry Jackson "Jack" Meador, 86 of Boones Mill, VA passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home. He was born April 16, 1932 the son of the late Walter Thomas Meador and Berta Lumsden Meador. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Joyce Meador; children, Tim Meador (Brenda), Sharon Helmick (Doug), Donald Meador, Terry Meador (Lisa); six grandchildren; seven...

Ed Richard Smith

Ed Richard Smith

Feb 17, 2019

Ed Richard Smith, 89, of Wirtz, VA departed this life early Sunday morning, February 17, 2019, at his home. He was born October 1, 1929 the son of the late John Calvin Smith and Julia Mary Smith. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Tansey, Ira, Clarence, Calvin, Henry, James, Monroe; two sisters, Marie Young, Fannie Dillon. He was...

Colleen Trent Abshire

Colleen Trent Abshire

Feb 11, 2019

Colleen “Trent” Abshire age 89 of Boones Mill passed peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on February 11th, 2019. Colleen was born to the late Alonza and Nellie Trent on January 8th, 1930. She grew up in Southeast Roanoke, having many fond memories of her childhood and often telling stories that began with, “When I was a...

Patty Lee Smith

Patty Lee Smith

Jan 28, 2019

With our deepest sorrow the three daughters of Patty Lee Smith, 73, of Glade Hill, VA announce her passing on Monday night, January 28, 2019. She was born May 21, 1945 the daughter of the late Charles C. Bowles and Ressie Pearl Jordan Bowles. She was a loving mother, provider and caregiver. She always loved helping people. She was known...

Jeffery  Glen Johnson

Jeffery Glen Johnson

Jan 28, 2019

Jeffrey Glen “Jeff” Johnson, 59, passed away in Roanoke, Virginia on January 28, 2019. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, proud father, hard worker, and animal lover. Jeff was preceded in death by his daughter (Emily); parents (Bob and Bettie); and brothers (Mike and Rusty). He is survived by his wife (Kim), daughters (Caitlin and Lindsay), brothers...

Larry Vaughn Rathburn

Larry Vaughn Rathburn

Jan 27, 2019

Larry Vaughn Rathburn age 70 of Catawba passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home due to an accident involving a tractor. He was born on February 12, 1948 in Clarksburg, West Virginia and was preceded in death by his father, Lisle J. Rathburn. He was the owner and operator of Allegheny Speed Shop located at his home....

Linda Osborne  Sykes

Linda Osborne Sykes

Jan 24, 2019

Linda Osborne Sykes, age 75 of Penhook, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Ronald and Tammy Sykes, and grandson Tyler Sykes. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday from Mountain View Memorial Park with Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

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