Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 16, 2017

Richard W. Lawrence, 77, of Penhook, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. and Gladys R. Lawrence; half-brother, Bill Lawrence; half- sister, Gladys Walker; two sisters, Shelby J. Nance, Patricia Lawrence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Dianne B. Lawrence; daughter...

Nov 15, 2017

Thomas Eugene Hannah, age 66 of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Gene had a passion for life and was singing and playing the piano shortly before he passed on Wednesday. He graduated from the College of William & Mary and was a man of many talents and interests. He was a gardener, brewer, musician, wood carver, pool player,...

Nov 15, 2017

Pauline Rakes Spencer, age 82 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was born May 9, 1935 to the late Charles Rakes and Effie Nolen Rakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Erie Spencer; brothers Marvin, Clifford and Billy Rakes; sisters Mary Rakes and Gerene Rakes. Pauline...

Nov 12, 2017

Nov 9, 2017

Virginia Onielee Lumpkins Agee Celebrating going home to be with Jesus. Heaven’s gate has opened to let this precious soul in. Born July 2, 1916, Virginia went home to be with the Lord November 9, 2017. She was 101 years old. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Agee; two daughters, Shirley Sisk, Barbara Carter; granddaughter, Sonia L. Underwood;...

Nov 8, 2017

Garney J. Day, age 79 of Boones Mill passed away Wednesday November 8, 2017. Born Aug. 15 1938 in Wise County, Va. He was the son of the late Isaac Burton Day and Alice Mae Cantrell Day and was also preceded in death by His wife, Gloria J. Day; son Timothy Noel Day; and grandson, Christopher Wright. He is survived...