Obituaries

Kevin Lynn Hicks

Kevin Lynn Hicks

Jul 28, 2019

Kevin Lynn Hicks age 61 of Glade Hill passed away at his home on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.

Aaron "Ace" Wickline

Aaron "Ace" Wickline

Jul 26, 2019

Aaron James (Ace) Wickline age 27 of Wirtz passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. Aaron loved life and he lived it to the fullest. He will be missed by everyone. He was born November 14, 1991 a son of Chester Lynn Wickline and Lisa Corbin Wickline. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Buddy Wickline...

Alice K. Strouse

Alice K. Strouse

Jul 25, 2019

Alice K. Strouse, 90, of Titusville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 10, 1929 in Ithaca, Michigan to the late Floyd and Bessie Keefer. Alice was a long time member of Indian River City United Methodist Church. Other than her parents, Alice is preceded...

Janet Bocckinfuso Janson

Janet Bocckinfuso Janson

Jul 24, 2019

Janet Mary Janson age 61 of Hardy passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home. She was born October 4, 1957 a daughter of the late James Vincent and Julia Domino Bocckinfuso. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Janson. She is survived by her companion and partner, Daniel K. (Dan) Fox; brother, James...

Richard R. "Rick" Remensnyder

Richard R. "Rick" Remensnyder

Jul 23, 2019

Richard Robert “Rick” Remensnyder age 66 of Boones Mill passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home. He was born November 14, 1952 a son of the late Karl August and Mary Annette Coble Remensnyder. Rick was a Senior Estimator with American Door and Glass Company in Salem and received his Bachelor’s Degree from VMI in Lexington, a...

Rhonda Jeane Gilbert

Rhonda Jeane Gilbert

Jul 23, 2019

Rhonda Jeane Gilbert, 54, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Surviving are her mother, Shirley J. Winningham and her poodle, Natasha. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday at Callaway Community Cemetery with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements by...

Patsy Meador Saunders

Patsy Meador Saunders

Jul 20, 2019

Patsy Meador Saunders age 91 of Wirtz passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1928 a daughter of the late Earl and Evie Dickerson Meador. She was the youngest of nine children and was preceded in death by her siblings, Mamie, who died at six years old, Lessie, Lois, Earline, Ida, Ralph, Norman, Ralph...

Harwell Haywood Grice

Harwell Haywood Grice

Jul 17, 2019

Harwell Haywood Grice, age 82 of Callaway and formerly of Vero Beach, Florida passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Mr. Grice was a retired Fire Fighter Captain of the Vero Beach Florida Fire Department, 32° Mason with Vero Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M., Vero Beach, Florida and a member of the Scottish Rite. He loved flying...

Barbara Obenshain Goodwin

Barbara Obenshain Goodwin

Jul 15, 2019

Barbara Earle Obenshain Goodwin (aka Granny), 96 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019. She was born on March 31, 1923, to Ernest O. Obenshain and Bessie Thomas Obenshain who welcomed her to heaven along with her 4 sisters and 2 brothers: Annie Mathews, Jean Wade, Beverly Hill, Mary Katherine “Kitty” Obenshain, Ernest O Obenshain, Jr. “Obie”,...

Henry M. Robertson

Henry M. Robertson

Jul 13, 2019

Henry Melvin Robertson, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1929, a son of the late Oakie and Gracie Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Nellie B. Robertson; brothers, Gilbert, Wilson, Buford Robertson; sisters, Rachel Young, Gloria Davis, and Casteen Davis. Mr. Robertson is...

Keith Shepard

Keith Shepard

Jul 12, 2019

Keith Shepard, age 52 of Boones Mill, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 20th at the Church of God of Prophecy at 2301 Roanoke Ave SW Roanoke. His family will welcome friends from 11am-1pm and family from 1:30-3:30. Pictures and stories are welcomed to be shared at this time. If you...

Nordis Ebel

Nordis Ebel

Jul 12, 2019

Nordis Ebel, age 87 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born November 19, 1931 to the late Coy Prillaman and Myrtle Lemons Prillaman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first two husbands William Huston Jones and Marvin Pierce; a son Jeffery Lee Jones, Sr. Surviving is...

James Edward Jarriel

James Edward Jarriel

Jul 11, 2019

James Edward Jarriel, age 53 of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Joey Lee Hicks

Joey Lee Hicks

Jun 30, 2019

Sgt. Joey Lee Hicks, 44, formerly of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 after a long battle with Melanoma. Joey is a veteran of the United States Army where he served 14 years and earned many awards and accomplishments. Joey’s greatest accomplishment was being a dedicated father to his four boys and a devoted husband to Renee....

Shirley Ann Forbes

Shirley Ann Forbes

Jun 29, 2019

Shirley Ann Young Forbes, 72, of Bassett, VA passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born August 16, 1946 the daughter of the late Jack Daniel Young and Myrtle Hodges Young. She was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Wayne “Jimbo” Young. She was a lifetime member of the Bassett Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband,...

Charlie Blankenship

Charlie Blankenship

Jun 29, 2019

Charlie Blankenship age 96 of Sandy Level passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Charlie was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Lane Furniture Company in Altavista. He was born October 1, 1922 a son of the late William Thomas and Bertha Perdue Blankenship and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Otie Blankenship,...

Ruby Helen Hicks

Ruby Helen Hicks

Jun 28, 2019

Ruby Helen Hicks age 94 of Callaway passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Ruby was a hardworking woman who was a loving mother and grandmother. She was born on September 18, 1924 a daughter of the late Lissy and Lewis Stump and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Lee Hicks; son, Wilfred Lee Hicks, Jr.; brothers,...

Richard Lewis Saunders

Richard Lewis Saunders

Jun 25, 2019

Richard Lewis Saunders, age 48 of Veedersburg, Indiana and formerly of Franklin County, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born March 26, 1971 the son of the late Clearsey Arlene Saunders. Mr. Saunders loved fishing, his family, the Washington Redskins and he was very outgoing. He is survived by his children, Kaley Mills, Avery Saunders, Emma Myers,...

Thomas Ethan Rusgrove

Thomas Ethan Rusgrove

Jun 24, 2019

THOMAS ETHAN RUSGROVE ESTHER MARIE RUSGROVE JENNIE RUTH RUSGROVE Thomas (37) and his daughters, Esther Marie (14) and Jennie Ruth (11) from Todd, NC and originally from Franklin County were taken from us in an auto accident on Monday, June 24, 2019. Thomas is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Ruth Rusgrove. Surviving to cherish their memories are his...

Esther Marie Rusgrove

Esther Marie Rusgrove

Jun 24, 2019

THOMAS ETHAN RUSGROVE ESTHER MARIE RUSGROVE JENNIE RUTH RUSGROVE Thomas (37) and his daughters, Esther Marie (14) and Jennie Ruth (11) from Todd, NC and originally from Franklin County were taken from us in an auto accident on Monday, June 24, 2019. Thomas is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Ruth Rusgrove. Surviving to cherish their memories are his...

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