Cathryn Mae Dillon
Nov 16, 2016
Cathryn Mae Dillon, age 59, of Glade Hill passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born May 23, 1957 the daughter of the late Clegard Ebenzer Dillon. Surviving are her mother, Ruby Mae Holland Dillon; sister, Donna Wright; two brothers, Everett Dillon, Alfred Dillon; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Holland...
William Shaw Blankenship
Nov 15, 2016
William Shaw Blankenship infant son of William Anthony Blankenship and Jenniffer Nicole Matthey-Blankenship of Henry passed away on November 15, 2016 due to complications of the pregnancy. William was preceded in death by his grandmother, Teresa Wagner. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Nathaniel and Jackson Matthey; and his sister, Annalynn Blankenship; grandparents, William and...
Nancy A. Runyon
Nov 13, 2016
Nancy A. Runyon, age 66 of Hardy passed away at her home on Sunday, November 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on May 31, 1950 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Van Buren and Georgia Woolridge Thompson. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren which was her greatest joy. She...
Paul Christopher Mitchell
Nov 8, 2016
On Tuesday, November 8, the Lord blessed Paul Christopher Mitchell, age 90 to go to his heavenly home and be reunited with his wife of 64 years, Alvie Chrystine Mitchell. He was born on July 29, 1926 to the late General Lee and Alverda Gertrude David Mitchell. He was the last surviving sibling of five children and preceded in death...
David Anthony Brown
Nov 4, 2016
David Anthony Brown, 31, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born March 2, 1985 the son of the late David Lynn Brown. He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Samuel Manning. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Iraq. Surviving are his mother, Debra Manning; grandmother, Margaret Manning;...
Ruby Sigmon Dillon
Nov 3, 2016
Ruby Sigmon Dillon, age 90 of Glade Hill, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence Dillon and son James Dick Dillon. Ruby was a hard working lady who enjoyed cooking and gardening but most of all she loved her family. She will be greatly missed by her...
Olen Simmons Phillips
Oct 29, 2016
Olen Simmons Phillips of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. He was the son of the late Fitzhugh Simmons Phillips and Edna Ivan Turpin Phillips. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Kingrea. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from G. E. Manufacturing. He was an excellent woodworker and builder;...
Tim Quinn
Oct 22, 2016
Timothy David (Tim) Quinn, age 32 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home. He was employed for Fleetwood Homes and attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church when he could. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wick and Myrtle Wickline; uncle, Timmy Wright; and aunt, Bonnie Hall Tim is survived by his mother,...
Joseph Willard Kassell
Oct 20, 2016
Joseph Willard Kassell, age 58 of Boones Mill and formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Joe was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran, Hospital Corpsman, served in Dessert Storm with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a life member of VFW Post #6426, Elsmere, Kentucky, Life member of AMVETS Post 40 in Roanoke, Virginia and...
Tommy Russell Kooken
Oct 18, 2016
Thomas Russell (Tommy) Kooken age 38 of Glade Hill and formerly of New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was a member of the Southwestern Virginia 4-Wheeler (SWVA4W) Club, owned and operated Fairfield Transmission along with father and then himself in New Jersey prior to relocating in Franklin County. Tommy was currently employed with Carr’s Garage in...
Barbara Ann Bowles
Oct 14, 2016
Barbara lost her battle with cancer on Friday, October 14, 2016. Born January 19, 1962 to her late parents Eva Bowman and Russell Bowles. Leaving behind her devoted husband Gary Steven Bowles; adored son Aaron Russell Bowles; brothers Jim, Charles and Amos and sisters Kay, Dorothy and Martha; her step-father Kenneth Bowman and extended family; many nieces and nephews, all...
Benny LaPrade
Oct 13, 2016
Benjamin Blair (Benny) LaPrade took the hand of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2016 and went to his Heavenly Home. Benny was a retired Insurance Broker and a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, stepsons, Larry Quinn (Cathy) and...
Ellen Carter Barbour
Oct 13, 2016
Ellen Carter Barbour, age 82, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was born February 8, 1934 the daughter of the late Ralph and Roxie Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Barbour; two brothers, Jesse Carter, Kenneth Carter; three sisters, Reba Mabry, Faye Peters, Joy Underwood; one great grandchild, Jaiden Dakota...
Barbara Hedwig Holzer
Oct 7, 2016
Barbara Hedwig Holzer, age 93, of Moneta, VA passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born April 15, 1923 the daughter of the late Zygmunt Kosiorek and Eugenia Arasimowicz Kosiorek. She was a graduate of the Newark City Hospital School of Nursing. Her husband, Adolph Edward Holzer, preceded her in death. She and her late husband are Charter Members...
JoAnne Candela Burkle
Oct 7, 2016
JoAnne Candela Burkle, age 85 of Boones Mill passed into the Lords care after a long illness on October 7, 2016. JoAnne was born September 2, 1931, in Orange, New Jersey and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Arthur T. Burkle; and her beloved first grand-daughter, Tara Scutari. JoAnne was a seamstress for most of...
Stanley Richard (Stan) Reas
Oct 5, 2016
Stanley Richard (Stan) Reas, age 85, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his home in Moneta. Born in Cleveland, OH, February 2, 1931, the son of the late Alvarado and Verna Buell Reas. A graduate of Case Institute of Technology, Stan was an electrical engineer and retired from Lawrence Perry and Associates. He was a member of the Blue Ridge...
Patrick McLaughlin
Oct 4, 2016
Patrick McLaughlin, age 68 of New Jersey, passed away October 5, 2016. Local arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
Joshua Lee Hodges
Oct 1, 2016
Joshua Lee Hodges “Josh” of Franklin CO, VA. Went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 1, 2016 following a tragic vehicle accident. He was 16 yrs old. Josh loved to hunt with his special cousin J.C. Hodges, fish, spend time with friends and his favorite football team, The Dallas Cowboys! He was a hardworking, intelligent young man and...
Henry G. Sword
Sep 27, 2016
Our dear sweet husband and father, Henry G. Sword went home to meet his Savior and Lord Tuesday, September 27. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Army from August 29, 1952 to May 28, 1954, worked at the Ferrum Minute Market and was a member Central Grace Church. He was the son of the late John...
Trevor Whayne Roe
Sep 26, 2016
Trevor Whayne Roe, Jr., age 75 of Ferrum, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220 Rocky Mount, VA.
