Obituaries

Charlotte Cooper

Charlotte Cooper

Dec 17, 2017

Charlotte M. Cooper, 54, of Rocky Mount, passed away on December 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lottie Woods Cooper. Surviving are her father, Ronald Cooper; her sister, Cynthia Pierce (Jimmy); her brother, Joseph Cooper; her nephew, Zach Pierce; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, arts and crafts, flower gardening,...

Vearnice Martin

Vearnice Martin

Dec 16, 2017

Vearnice Arnold Martin, 74, of Ferrum, VA passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born June 1, 1943 the son of the late Vearnice Willard Martin and Betty Frances Shively Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife Ola Lee Underwood Martin. Surviving are two sons, James Martin (Molly), Robby Martin (Tina); several grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Mullins...

Liselotte Mangold

Liselotte Mangold

Dec 14, 2017

Liselotte Mangold, age 87 , passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount, VA

Dallas Marie Dalton Hodges

Dallas Marie Dalton Hodges

Dec 14, 2017

Dallas Marie Dalton Hodges, age 89, of Ferrum, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Wythe County, January 25, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Lauza Wade and Virgil Luther Dalton. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Reggie Carlton Hodges, sister, Christine Solomon and nephew, Virgil Eugene Solomon. She...

Wanda Faye Perdue

Wanda Faye Perdue

Dec 11, 2017

Wanda Faye Perdue, age 61 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at her home. She was employed with Ferrum College with many years of service. She was born on October 30, 1956 a daughter of the late James Buck and Pearl Maxey Perdue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Junior Perdue, Sr.;...

Michael William  "Mike" Young

Michael William "Mike" Young

Dec 9, 2017

Michael "Mike" Young, age 58 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. Mike was born May 27, 1959 to the late William Edward (Poochie) Young and Mary Selena (Lena) Young of Rocky Mount. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents Frank and Rachel Cooper of Richmond. Mike was a very loving and faithful...

Cordarious "Cory" Wright

Cordarious "Cory" Wright

Dec 8, 2017

Cordarious Immanuel "Cory" Wright of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the age of 27. Born on May 5, 1990 in Roanoke, VA to Cecile Wright Fitzgerald. Cordarious graduated Franklin County High School in 2008. His hobbies were playing basketball and listening to music. His favorite artist was Gucci Mane. Cordarious is proceeded in death by...

Everlene Poff Altice

Everlene Poff Altice

Dec 7, 2017

Everlene Poff Altice age 85 of Rocky Mount went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was born on May 17, 1932 a daughter of the late Griff and Effie Brown Poff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy C. (Fat Albert) Altice; two brothers, Norris Poff (Jo-Ann), Willie Alfred...

Kenneth R. Shafer

Kenneth R. Shafer

Dec 6, 2017

Kenneth R. Shafer went home to his Lord and Maker on December 6, 2017. He was born May 26, 1944 to Harold and Laura Shafer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He attended Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana where he met the forever love of his life, Judith Anne Martin. Driven by a spirit to help others in need, Ken became...

Mary Elizabeth Woody

Mary Elizabeth Woody

Dec 6, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Price Woody, age 82 of Rocky Mount joined her parents Carlton DeMoss Price and Gussie Cheek Price Clarkson and son Taylor Carlton Woody in heaven on December 6, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law John P. and Mary Ann Woody. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 57 years as...

Jesse David "Pap" Hodges

Jesse David "Pap" Hodges

Dec 4, 2017

On Monday, Dec 4, 2017, Jesse David Hodges, known as husband, brother, uncle, friend and by all as “Pap”, was called home by his Lord and Savior. The world lost a most unique man. Whether you ran into in his daily uniform adorned with his name patch at the post office or was able to catch him somewhere dressed up...

Lois "Little Bit" Johnson

Lois "Little Bit" Johnson

Nov 30, 2017

Lois Jean (Little Bit) Johnson, age 61 of Ferrum passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Memorial services will be announced at a later date by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA.

Daniel Lee Eubank

Daniel Lee Eubank

Nov 27, 2017

Daniel “Lee” Eubank passed away peacefully in his sleep, November 27, 2017 at 2:32 AM in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born November 12, 1963 to Daniel and Frances Eubank. He was born in Roanoke and grew up in Glade Hill. He worked hard all his able life, married young, and finally resided on Grassy Hill in Rocky Mount. He is...

Barbara Stout

Barbara Stout

Nov 25, 2017

Barbara Stout, age 69 of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel) Rocky Mount.

Harry  James "Jim" Worley

Harry James "Jim" Worley

Nov 25, 2017

Harry James “Jim” Worley, Jr. of Rocky Mount, Virginia has passed away at the age of 71. He was a Coach and Educator for Roanoke City, Roanoke County and Franklin County School Systems for 27 years. He is survived by Myra Leigh Worley, wife of nearly 50 years. His Son Harry James Worley III, Marietta Worley, Daughter-in-law, Their three children...

Violet Lora Sigmon Stanley

Violet Lora Sigmon Stanley

Nov 24, 2017

Violet Lora Sigmon Stanley age 82 of Roanoke passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Lee and Mary Sigmon and was also preceded in death by her former husband and friend, Glenn Stanley; and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Wayne...

Betty Jean Pillow Woods

Betty Jean Pillow Woods

Nov 24, 2017

Betty Jean Pillow Woods, 82, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at home. She was born September 19, 1935 in Roanoke to the late Thomas “Opie” and Carrie Brumfield Pillow. A beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Woods retired from Sears and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for the last 17 years,...

Dillard Lawson Nolen

Dillard Lawson Nolen

Nov 22, 2017

Dillard Lawson Nolen, age 80, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was born November 18, 1937 the son of the late G.C. “Buster” and Vera Whitlock Nolen. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Warren H. and Diane S. Nolen; sister, Betty N. Willis; Nieces, Leslie Nolen and Stacy Lee Nolen; great nieces and...

Luther "Squeaky" Hodges

Luther "Squeaky" Hodges

Nov 18, 2017

Luther “Squeaky” Hodges, 82 of Rocky Mount, VA., passed away November 18, 2017. He was born December 17, 1934 to the late Albert and Ella Hodges. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Hodges. Mr. Hodges was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church in Boones Mill and was a farmer and a cattle...

Kenneth Neil Peters

Kenneth Neil Peters

Nov 17, 2017

Kenneth Neil Peters, 79, of Ferrum, VA passed away Friday, November 17, 2017. He was born September 14, 1938 the son of the late Luther H. Peters and Mae Trail Peters. He was preceded in death by a brother, Luther Peters, Jr.; sister, Mary Sue Peters. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Judy A. Peters; two sisters, Janet Blankenship...

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