Sonya R. Holland
May 11, 2018
The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop at a late or early hour. Now is the only time you own. Live, love, and toil with a will. Place no faith in tomorrow, for the clock may then be still. On Friday, May 11, 2018, Sonya...
Naeshawn William Owens Eugene
May 11, 2018
Naeshawn William Owens Eugene, age 13 of Boones Mill passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. Naeshawn loved life and everything about it. He had a passion for sports, any form of water activity, family vacations especially those spent at Myrtle Beach. He had a smile that was contagious and would not stop. A smile that made everyone feel good...
Willard Palmer Gowdy
May 9, 2018
Willard Palmer Gowdy, Jr. passed away on May 9, 2018, after a long illness. Willard was an outgoing, friendly man who knew no strangers. The loves of his life were his wife Marjie Gowdy of Callaway, VA; his son Todd Gowdy and wife Lori Saunders of Amherst, VA; his four grandchildren Nathan, Sam, Cara and Luke; his son Craig Gowdy...
Kenneth L. Cleaver
May 7, 2018
Kenneth L. Cleaver, age 91 a resident of Runk and Pratt at Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. He was born on March 10, 1927, the second son of John and Irene Cleaver in Saunemin, Illinois. After serving in the Army during World War II, he used his GI bill benefits to complete his education at...
Larry Franklin Robertson
May 5, 2018
Larry Franklin Robertson age 74 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Larry was born on August 23, 1943 a son of the late Carlton Glen Robertson and Lillie Franklin Compton and was also preceded in death by his brother, Carliss Robertson; sisters, Doris Minnix and Josephine Willard. Larry will always be...
Ann Marie Ewers Overton
Apr 27, 2018
Ann Marie Ewers Overton, age 79 of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hewlett M. and Irene (Story) Ewers. Ann was a committed and faithful wife of 59 years to William “Quint” Overton and was a devoted mother to her two...
Diane W. Bryant
Apr 22, 2018
Diane Weaver Bryant, of Hardy, Virginia, passed on Sunday, April 22, at age 75 after a valiant 15-year battle with cancer. She was born June 30, 1942, to Myron and Norma Weaver of Niagara Falls, New York. Some of her most treasured childhood memories included family vacations at 30 Island Lake in Ontario, and riding roller coasters at the Crystal...
Frances Martin Cline
Apr 19, 2018
Apr 22, 1935 - Apr 19, 2018 Frances "Frankie" Martin Cline age 82 passed away at her home in Boones Mill on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Mrs. Cline retired from Skyline Cleaners in Salem with over 25 years of service; and then worked for JCPenneys Tanglewood store for over 10 years. Frankie was also a dedicated and faithful attendant since...
Loyd James Carpenter
Apr 16, 2018
Loyd James Carpenter, 80 years old of Rocky Mount, VA, formerly of Hacker Valley, West Virginia passed from this earthly bond on April 16, 2018, after a lengthy illness at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Hacker Valley on August 28, 1937 to the late Hubert and Georgie Cowger Carpenter. He was loved and will be...
Margaret Ruth Kinsley
Apr 13, 2018
God called an angel home. Margaret Ruth Kinsley passed away quietly in her home Friday April 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Harvey Kinsley; her parents, John and Margaret Howard; two brothers, Wayne Howard and John (Johnny) Howard, Jr.; two sons, Eddie Smith and Mark Smith. She is survived by her children, Timmy, David, Mary,...
Donald "Duck" Phyllow Ledbetter
Apr 13, 2018
Donald “Duck” Phyllow Ledbetter, Sr., 70, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. He was born September 9, 1947 a son of the late James Garfield Ledbetter , Sr. and Hestelle Amos Ledbetter In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son, Donald Phyllow Ledbetter, Jr.; brothers, Arnold “Big Boy” Ledbetter, Clifford “PeeWee” Ledbetter...
Ernest Lee Kisasonak
Apr 13, 2018
Ernest Lee (Ernie) Kisasonak, age 52 of Moneta passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Kisasonak. Ernie was a hard worker who loved to play pool, watch NASCAR and football and spend time with his family and many friends. Surviving is his mother Connie Kisasonak; brother Steven Kisasonak (Penny); sister Sandra Widener...
Lannie Cooper
Apr 8, 2018
Lance McArthur “Lannie” Cooper age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born on February 28, 1942 a son of the late Andrew and Bernice Greer Cooper. He worked at Cooper Wood Products in Rocky Mount for several years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Juanita B. Cooper; daughter, Molly Mullins...
Joseph D. Stogner,
Apr 6, 2018
Dr. Joseph D. Stogner, PhD. left this Earth on Friday, April 6, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Staying behind to cherish his beautiful memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Jane Duncan Stogner, his sisters-in-law Mary Hooks of Boone, NC., who loved him as a true brother, and Emily and Jimmy Gamble of Freemont, NC., son Dr. Henry...
Kenneth E. Eckles
Apr 6, 2018
Kenneth E. Eckles, 85, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lela Eckles; three sisters and an infant daughter. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Geneva Anderson Eckles; two sons, Buddy Eckles (Wanda), Michael Eckles (Teena); three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Bobby...
Jason Charles Gunderson
Apr 5, 2018
Jason Charles Gunderson, age 42, of Wirtz, VA passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. All services are private. Arrangements by Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-5533.
Charles D Bolton
Apr 4, 2018
Charles D Bolton, Jr. age 69, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. (540) 334-5151
Frances Jean Spencer
Apr 3, 2018
Frances Jean Spencer age 90 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Rocky Mount Health and Rehab. She was born on April 19, 1927 a daughter of the late John L. and Bertha Hudson Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noel Spencer; brothers, Millard Johnson, Harry Johnson, Henry Johnson, J. L. Johnson; sisters,...
Carroll Nathan Cane
Apr 1, 2018
Carroll Nathan Cane, born March 10, 1980, of Rocky Mount and formerly of California passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home. ‘Nathan’ was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Alene Cane, and a brother, Jim Dennis Armijo. He is survived by his wife Beth; beloved daughter Lillian Jade Cane; brothers John, Andy, Ben, Larry, Chris, Wes, Kenny;...
Buren Layne Furrow
Apr 1, 2018
Buren Layne (B.L.) Furrow, Jr., 72 of Callaway, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born February 2, 1946 to the late Buren Layne Furrow, Sr. and Era King Furrow. Excluding a few years he served in the Army during the Vietnam War, he lived his entire life in Callaway, VA. The Callaway community held...
