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Goldie Hale

Goldie Hale

Aug 9, 2023

Goldie Hale, age 77 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Graveside services will be private per her wishes by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Mabel "Ruth" Arrington

Mabel "Ruth" Arrington

Aug 7, 2023

 

On the evening of August 07, 2023, Mabel “Ruth” Arrington, age 85, transitioned peacefully to heaven while listening to a reading of Psalms.

Ruth and her siblings: Billie, Jimmy, Francis, Rodney, and Nancy were raised in Collinsville, Virginia, by their parents Oscar and Mable Mayhew. As a child, Ruth learned to cook and to sew, and found a...

Cathy "Kitten" Custer Guilliams

Cathy "Kitten" Custer Guilliams

Aug 6, 2023



Cathy "Kitten" Custer Guilliams, age 78 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday August 6, 2023. She was born August 15, 1944 to the late W. Clinton and Eva G. Custer.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Erma C. Custer. 

She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 58 years, Douglas...

Gene Hedge

Gene Hedge

Aug 5, 2023

 William Eugene "Gene" Hedge age 62 of Roanoke passed away at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born om March 11, 1961 a son of the late Robert, Sr. and Kathy Hedge and also was preceded in death by his brother, Robert L. Hedge, Jr.

Gene is survived by his loving and devoted wife and caretaker, Dorothy...

Shelby Williams Adkins

Shelby Williams Adkins

Aug 4, 2023

Shelby Williams Adkins, age 87, of Sago, VA went to her heavenly home on Friday August 4, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Shorty" Adkins; her son, James Keith Adkins; a special grandson, Zack Adkins; her parents, Walter C. "Buster" and Omar W. Williams; her brothers, Pete, Bobby, Jerry, and Norman Williams; and her sister, Marjorie...

Sara Elizabeth Hayden

Sara Elizabeth Hayden

Aug 3, 2023

Sara Elizabeth Hayden age 70 of Boones Mill passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Evelyn E. Willis

Evelyn E. Willis

Aug 3, 2023

 

 

Evelyn English Willis of Callaway, Virginia passed away at her home on Aug. 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Union Hall, Virginia to parents Fitzhugh Taylor English and Sallie Fannie Mattox English. Evelyn was a fiercely independent woman who faced adversity over her 98 years of life but met each challenge with poise and...

Beth Webster

Beth Webster

Aug 1, 2023

Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Webster age 39 of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a loving wife and a faithful and dedicated mother to her son, River. He was her life and being. Along with Deke, River was the passion that made her thrive to be a better mom and person. She...

Terry Dominic Weir

Terry Dominic Weir

Jul 31, 2023

Terry Dominic Weir, age 53 of Martinsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 31, 2023. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA.

Kathy Marie Hartz

Kathy Marie Hartz

Jul 30, 2023

Kathy Marie Hartz, 62, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born October 20, 1960 the daughter of the late Dauphus Holland and Mildred Pagans Holland. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Gail Bousman and brother, Jube Lee Holland. Surviving are her husband, Darrell Hartz; four children, Junior Perdue, Katie Perdue, Becky...

John Everette Durham

John Everette Durham

Jul 28, 2023

John Everette Durham, age 82 of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born September 29, 1940 to the late George and Myrtle Durham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Coy, Paul and Dan Durham; and a sister Gladys Turman. Mr. Durham enjoyed the outdoors and...

Steve Connel

Steve Connel

Jul 23, 2023

Stephen (Steve) Connel age 62 of Moneta passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in a Bedford Hospital.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Mary Louise Graham

Mary Louise Graham

Jul 20, 2023

 

 

Mary Louise Graham, age 88 of Wirtz, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born December 29, 1934 to the late Thomas and Emma Housman.

She was very active as a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, overcoming multiple physical obstacles which would have stopped many.

She loved super abundantly each and every...

Harriet Ruth Severs Showalter

Harriet Ruth Severs Showalter

Jul 14, 2023

 

Harriet Ruth Severs Showalter passed away peacefully after an extended illness.She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Severs, Jr., her sister Mrs. Ellen Patterson, and her husband of 36 years Sidney Showalter, Jr.  She is survived by her daughter, Mallory Churning (Matthew), son Tanner Showalter, two grandsons, many extended family in North Carolina, and...

Jean Gobble

Jean Gobble

Jul 10, 2023

Jean Deck Gobble, 91, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday morning, July 10, 2023. She was a lifetime member of First Church of God,Roanoke, where she attended church her entire life. She was born on July 19, 1931 a daughter of the late John and Ethel Deck and was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gobble; brothers, Lavelle (Betty),...

Ramon Marin, Jr.

Ramon Marin, Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

Ramon Marin, Jr. age 70 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Kyle James Simino

Kyle James Simino

Jun 26, 2023

Kyle James Simino, 22, of Penhook, VA passed away Monday, June 26, 2023.  He was born August 9, 2000 the son of Richard David Simino and Caryn Elaine Wheeler Simino; also surviving are two sisters, Bailey Simino and Emma Simino.  Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home wih Pastor Jonge Tate officiating.  Interment will follow...

Georgia Ramsey Cooper

Georgia Ramsey Cooper

Jun 25, 2023

 

Georgia Ann Ramsey Cooper, 87, passed away from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Georgia was born June 22, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to Robert Coleman Ramsey and Ethel (George) Ramsey. Georgia was a cheerleader at Franklin County High School and graduated in 1954. Georgia met Russell Wayne Cooper in...

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