Obituaries

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.

Dallas Edward Helm

Dallas Edward Helm

Jan 22, 2019

Dallas Edward Helm of Hardy, Virginia died on January 22, 2019. Born on June 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Pauline “Polly” Hall, David Helm and Marvin Hall. He is preceded in death by his sister Andrea “Andy” Biggs. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathy and his loving daughter, Laura. Dallas loved being...

J. P. Bowles

J. P. Bowles

Jan 21, 2019

J. P. Bowles, Sr., 89, of Boones Mill, VA passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born October 20, 1929 the son of the late Johnny Lewis Bowles and Annie Viola Walters Bowles. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Alan Dale Bowles; sister, Ethel Catherine Garinian; brother, John David Bowles. Surviving are his wife of 67...

Dorothy "Dot" Simpson Chidester

Dorothy "Dot" Simpson Chidester

Jan 20, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Simpson Chidester, 90, of Boones Mill, VA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Dot was born in Asheville, NC, March 14, 1928. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 49 years, Donval Carl Simpson, PHD; son, D. Carl Simpson, Jr.; parents, Clyde Mayo Taylor and Theodocia Ruth Gatlin; sister, Ruth...

Kitty Lou Robertson Young

Kitty Lou Robertson Young

Jan 15, 2019

Kitty Lou Robertson Young, 70, of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born October 30, 1948 the daughter of the late Flemming Letcher Robertson and Lizzie Smith Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jearl R. Young and a brother, Tommy Robertson. Surviving are her daughter, Donna Young Guilliams (Jeff); son, Steven Young (Melissa);...

Lucy DeWitt

Lucy DeWitt

Jan 12, 2019

Lucy DeWitt, age 86 of Snow Creek, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11:00 am at the DeWitt Family Cemetery . Her family will receive friends Tuesday starting at 10:30 at the cemetery. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Halie Whitt

Halie Whitt

Jan 8, 2019

Halie Whitt, age 100 of Ferrum, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was born July 24 1918 to the late Robert Lee and Martha Ann Graham. In addition to her parents , she was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred Whitt; a daughter-in-law Jo Ann Graham; brothers and sisters Noah Alfred Graham, Boyd Graham, Meda May...

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