Obituaries

Janie Houston Kidd

Janie Houston Kidd

Sep 7, 2019

Janie Houston Kidd age 86 of Glade Hill passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was born on December 10, 1932 a daughter of the late Tom and Elsie Houston and was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Kidd; her son, Mike Kidd; sisters, Louise Hall and Estelle (Tootie) Martin; and her brother, Nick Houston. Janie attended...

Jorge L. Ortegon

Jorge L. Ortegon

Sep 6, 2019

Jorge Luis Ortegon “Mr. O”, 78, recently of Columbia, South Carolina, beloved husband, Dad, Papa, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and coach; passed away September 6, 2019 in Roanoke, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Paula Ortegon; 3 children and 4 grandchildren, Jori Lynne Ortegon of Roanoke, VA - son Anthony Ardila, 22, Jamie Ortegon of Columbia,...

Frank Harrison Basham

Frank Harrison Basham

Sep 6, 2019

Frank H. Basham age 90 of Moneta passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. Mr. Basham was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was a farmer all of his life. After retiring from farming his new passion was playing golf up until his death. He was born May 30, 1929 a son of the late Oglesby Davis and...

William Carter Riddick

William Carter Riddick

Sep 5, 2019

William Carter "Bill" Riddick age 60 of Moneta passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and employed by Bob Riddick Home Service. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Parker Riddick. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Conti Rabalais, Sarasota, FL; sister, Catherine Reddick, LaGrange,...

Frits Jasper Den Hertog

Frits Jasper Den Hertog

Sep 2, 2019

Frits Jasper Den Hertog, age 73 of Callaway, passed away September 2, 2019. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Jaylin Dontrell Harris

Jaylin Dontrell Harris

Aug 30, 2019

Jaylin Dontrell Harris, 18 of Greensboro, NC passed away on August 30, 2019. He was born on May 13, 2001 to Alisha Holland and Keith Harris. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparent, Betty Holland; paternal grandparent, Harold Harris; and one aunt, Tondra Harris. Jaylin was a recent graduate Class of 2019 at Walter Hines Page High School....

David Lane Robertson

David Lane Robertson

Aug 30, 2019

David Lane Robertson, age 60 of Ferrum, passed away, Friday August 30, 2019. He was born June 27, 1959 to the late Clarence and Naomi Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Wanda Robertson. Surviving is his loving companion and Angel of mercy Nancy Jones; loving friends in Ferrum; brothers and sisters, Brenda...

Sue Ellen Hall

Sue Ellen Hall

Aug 13, 2019

Sue Ellen Hall age 37 of Rocky Mount passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Sue was a wonderful loving mother, sister and friend with a kind hearted soul. Being a mother to her son was her greatest joy and achievement in her life as that was the one thing she truly loved. She was a Christian...

Coleman Lewis Hale

Coleman Lewis Hale

Aug 13, 2019

Coleman Lewis Hale, 73, of Ferrum, VA passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born April 25, 1946 the son of the late Posey Brown Hale and Cora Quinn Hale. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby Woody, Joy Cassell, Barbara Hale; brother, Leonard Hale; two sons, Clayton Hale, Mark Hale. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law,...

Ivy "J" Layman

Ivy "J" Layman

Aug 10, 2019

Ivy “J” Layman, IV age 38 of Henry passed away on August 10, 2019. J was an avid hunter, loved the Tar Heels, and teaching his boys all about life. J believed in living life to its fullest. He had a long, strange trip, but his fight is finally over. J is preceded in death by his paternal grandpa, Ivy...

William Lee Keeney

William Lee Keeney

Aug 8, 2019

William L. Keeney age 83 of Moneta passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 8, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. Mr. Keeney retired from the City of Elgin, Illinois Police Department with 20 years of service. He proudly and willingly spent his career as a patrolman and enjoyed the connections and lasting relationships with the people he served...

Logene Greer Spencer

Logene Greer Spencer

Aug 8, 2019

Logene Jewell Greer Arrington Spencer, 79, of Franklin County, VA passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born March 9, 1940 the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Greer and Lottie Mae Greer Jones . She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Thomas Junior Arrington, John Henry Spencer; her granddaughter, Monica Lynn Pagans. Surviving are her...

Tina Lynn Obenchain-Smith

Tina Lynn Obenchain-Smith

Aug 2, 2019

Tina Lynn Obenshain-Smith, 56, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born October 27, 1962. She preceded in death by her father, Harold Richard Obenshain. Surviving are her son, Joey Byrd (Lisa); daughter, Tiffany Surey (James); mother, Judith Carol Obenshain; husband, Tommy Smith; grandchildren, Victoria Conner, Sean Surey, Elizabeth Surey, Hazel Byrd; Freya Byrd; brothers,...

Tina Louise Myers

Tina Louise Myers

Jul 31, 2019

Tina L. Myers, age 57 of Hardy, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Tina was preceded in death by her husband Craig Myers and her mother Joyce Bubnick. Surviving is her daughter Alexandra Myers; father Felix Bubnick; brothers and sisters Wayne Bubnick, Treasa Smith, Sharon Lundy, Kerry Bubnick and Tanya Bubnick; many nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Carl Hampton Wright

Carl Hampton Wright

Jul 30, 2019

Carl H. (Fuzz) Wright age 70 of Boones Mill passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1949 a son of the late Carlos E. and Pearl Barnhart Wright. Fuzz was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retired from the United States Postal Service with over 40 years of service and...

Paul E. "Fuzzy" Waters

Paul E. "Fuzzy" Waters

Jul 29, 2019

Paul E. (Fuzzy) Waters age 58 of Callaway passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 19, 1961 a son of W.P. and Jeanette Waters and he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Atticus and Oliver Robertson; and a sister, Deborah Yancey. Paul is survived by his wife, Barbara...

Charles Preston Lee

Charles Preston Lee

Jul 29, 2019

Charles Preston Lee, 86, of Moneta, VA passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2019, at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. Charles was born May 30, 1933 to his mother, Effie Lee in New Castle, Virginia and they later moved to Roanoke, Virginia where he attended Jefferson High School and then VPI now Virginia Tech. He was...

Shane Michael McDaniel

Shane Michael McDaniel

Jul 29, 2019

Shane Michael, loving son, brother, uncle, husband and friend. Loved endlessly and unconditionally by his mother, sisters, niece, family and friends. May he now have the peace in Heaven he couldn’t find here on earth. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, August...

Ronald Calvin "Red" Walker

Ronald Calvin "Red" Walker

Jul 29, 2019

Ronald Calvin “Red” Walker, 81, of Snow Creek, VA passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born March 8, 1938 the son of the late Richard Younger Walker and Agnes Williams Walker. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Walker; brother, Dennis Walker. Ronald worked his whole life in tobacco, sawmilling, cattle and truck driving. He loved...

Rebecca Kemp Chandler

Rebecca Kemp Chandler

Jul 29, 2019

Rebecca Elizabeth Kemp Chandler age 63 of Roanoke arose on wings to Glory on Monday, July 29, 2019 following a massive stroke. She graduated from Jefferson High School where she was the head majorette and played the trumpet and won several singing contests. She dreamed of opening a Teashop Pearl and Parasol, loved her family and her Jesus and was...

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