Obituaries

Scott Hodges

Scott Hodges

Oct 26, 2018

Scott Hodges age 43 of Ferrum passed away too young on Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home leaving so many in mourning. He was quick to help anyone in need and could do just about anything. He loved hunting and he spent countless hours in the woods doing what he loved. He was the life of the party and...

Helene Marie Cich Karavish

Helene Marie Cich Karavish

Oct 25, 2018

Helene Marie Cich Karavish, age 85 of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Although our hearts are heavy with grief and sadness, our souls rejoice knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior. Helene was born September 14, 1933 in Empire, Ohio the daughter of the late Morris B. Cich and...

Lisle Junior Rathburn

Lisle Junior Rathburn

Oct 22, 2018

Lisle Junior Rathburn age 91 of Catawba and formerly of Clarksville, GA and Sarasota, FL passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 doing what he loved to do, being outdoors and on his tractor. Lisle was born August 4, 1927 a son of the late Lisle Eddie and Goldie Irene Wood Rathburn. He was a Veteran having served in the...

Paul A St Clair, Sr.

Paul A St Clair, Sr.

Oct 19, 2018

Paul A. St Clair, Sr. age 65 of Moneta, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born January 24, 1953 to the late John Wesley St Clair and Nina Mills St Clair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by bothers Calvin and Dennis St Clair; sister Elsie Reeves; and son Timothy...

Keith Wayne Brown

Keith Wayne Brown

Oct 17, 2018

Keith Wayne Brown age 56 of Union Hall went home to the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born on December 12, 1961 and spent his working years in the Landscaping and construction business. He loved his family and friends, his canine companion, Pepper, auto racing and the Washington Redskins. Keith was preceded in death by his father,...

Michael Wade Bond

Michael Wade Bond

Oct 17, 2018

Michael Wade (Mike) Bond, 72, of Hardy, VA, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the VA Hospital, Salem. Born April 11, 1946, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Wade Franklin Bond and Mildred Jane Faulkner Bond. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Mark Bond and Matthew Bond. He was a veteran of the United...

Ray  Wilton "Rayboy" Nichols

Ray Wilton "Rayboy" Nichols

Oct 14, 2018

Ray Wilton (Rayboy) Nichols, age 71 of Ferrum, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born October 5, 1947 to the late Wilton Sanford (Cat) Nichols and Bertha Ann Quinn Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Henry Sanford (Sambo) Nichols. Mr. Nichols was a Vietnam War Veteran who served his country...

Benton Stacy "Ben" Frith

Benton Stacy "Ben" Frith

Oct 12, 2018

Benton “Ben” Stacy Frith, age 45, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Frith; grandpa, Garvis Frith and sisters, Vicky Frith and Vicky Thomas. Surviving are his wife, Ellen B. Frith; mother, Shirley Frith; children, Joshua Frith (Jessica Woods), Benton Hall (Natalie), Dakota Frith, David Brown (Amber), Gary...

Trey Colby Sorrells

Trey Colby Sorrells

Oct 12, 2018

Trey Colby Sorrells, age 26, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 in Roanoke, VA. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151

Joseph Ivan Mason

Joseph Ivan Mason

Oct 11, 2018

Joseph Ivan Mason, 81, of Fork Mountain, VA passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Arrangements by Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Thomas Claiborne "T.C." Ramsey

Thomas Claiborne "T.C." Ramsey

Oct 11, 2018

Thomas Claiborne (T.C.) Ramsey, 84, of the Bonsack Community in Roanoke passed from this life at his home with wife, Christine, at his side on Thursday, October 11, 2018. T. C. was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lilly Lacy Ramsey; sisters, Thelma Cundiff and Hilda Davis; and brother, Neville Ramsey. He was also preceded by his and...

Harold "Nicky" Sigmon

Harold "Nicky" Sigmon

Oct 8, 2018

Harold (Nicky) Sigmon, 75, of Callaway, VA passed away on Oct. 8, 2018. He was born on Feb. 7, 1943 to Flem and Eula Sigmon of Callaway, VA. He is survived by his wife Sue Sigmon, his son Kevin (Whitney), and daughter Nicole Ferguson (Matt). Grandchildren Rowan, Layne, Houston, Colton, and Lilia. Special niece Sandy Hodges (Mitchell), brother Bobby Sigmon...

Jeremy Gibson

Jeremy Gibson

Oct 3, 2018

Jeremy Gibson age 40 of Glade Hill passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1978 a son of the late Angela Jones Marshall. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Heather Summers; and an uncle, George L. Jones. He is survived by aunts and uncles, Michael Jones, Collinsville, and...

Robert John Taylor

Robert John Taylor

Oct 2, 2018

Robert John "Johnny Mac" Taylor age 61 of Henry, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Amanda M. Lanier; step-children, Alex M. Lanier and Al M. Lanier; and father-in-law, Carl Lanier. He is also survived by other relatives and many friends. Johnny's...

Marlene Mullins Eames

Marlene Mullins Eames

Sep 29, 2018

Marlene Mullins Eames, age 79 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born May 12, 1939 to the late George Dewey Mullins and Doris Sink Mullins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Eames; brothers and sisters George Dewey "Pete" Mullins, Virginia Mullins Chaney, Norma...

Woody Guthrie

Woody Guthrie

Sep 29, 2018

GUTHRIE Woodrow Wilson July 25, 1935 September 29, 2018 Woodrow W. "Woody" Guthrie, age 83 of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1935 a son of the late Wilbur and Lillie Angell Guthrie. Woody was a 32°Mason with Isaacs Lodge #29 A.F. & A.M., and a member...

William Perry "Butterfinger" Dillon

William Perry "Butterfinger" Dillon

Sep 27, 2018

William Perry “Butterfinger” Dillon, 94, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born November 28, 1923 the son of the late Peddie B. Dillon and Mary White Thurman Dillon. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jannie Fannie Dillon. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Ann Dillon; daughters, Brenda Smith (Michael), Jannie Dillon, Karen...

Connell W. "Stink" Overfelt

Connell W. "Stink" Overfelt

Sep 26, 2018

Connell William (Stink) Overfelt, Jr. age 50 of Boones Mill passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Stink is survived by his parents, Connell W., Sr. and Brenda P. Overfelt; brother, Chris Overfelt (Sherry); sister, Shannon Overfelt; three nieces, Cheyenne Overfelt, Kylian Overfelt and Brendi Overfelt; one nephew, Joshua Overfelt and fiancée Jessie Hampton; aunts, Sandra Clark,...

Helen Stickle

Helen Stickle

Sep 25, 2018

Helen Stickle, age 85 of Somerset, NJ and Glade Hill, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Jessie Marie Brown

Jessie Marie Brown

Sep 20, 2018

Jessie Marie Brown, age 90, Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born February 11, 1928 the daughter of the late Thomas Millard Sloan and Bertha Saul Sloan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Brown and nine brothers and sisters. She was a founding member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. She worked...

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