Obituaries

Clyde Thomas Dillon

Clyde Thomas Dillon

Jun 22, 2017

Clyde Thomas Dillon, 82, of Wirtz, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Louise Dillon; his son, David Wayne Dillon; parents, Robert Moses Dillon and Mary Kate Ellis Dillon. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Gladys Williams, Lena Williams, Effie Altice, Mary Barbour, Nannie Stultz, Donie...

Nellie C. Holley

Nellie C. Holley

Jun 22, 2017

Nellie Clingenpeel Holley, age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1921 in Dillons Mill, a daughter of the late Jubal A. and Nora M. Clingenpeel, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Russel Holley; sisters, Addie (Dot) Dyer, Nell Holland; brothers, George, Reggie, Roy, Herman, Earl, Forrest...

Deborah Joan Sigmon

Deborah Joan Sigmon

Jun 21, 2017

Deborah Joan Sigmon, age 60 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord and her mother on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Claudine Young Smith. Surviving are her son, Darin Scott (Mary Ann Cannaday); step-father, Ronnie Smith, granddaughter, Tiera; brothers, Marty Sigmon (Peggy), Ricky Sigmon (Mary), Joey Sigmon (Sarah Helen); step-brother, Michael...

Alexis T. Oleinikoff

Alexis T. Oleinikoff

Jun 21, 2017

Alexis T. Oleinikoff, age 72 of Henry passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road) Rocky Mount.

Donald Raymond Houston

Donald Raymond Houston

Jun 20, 2017

Donald Raymond (Donnie) Houston, 76 of Glade Hill passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1941 a son of the late Raymond and Myrtle Perdue Houston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Autry Houston. He is survived by his daughter, Lynne Blankenship (Robert); grandsons, Hunter and William; sisters, Sue Chitwood...

Ruth Eames Huston

Ruth Eames Huston

Jun 16, 2017

Betty Ruth Eames Huston, age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 in the local hospital. She was born on October 13, 1929 a daughter of the late George and Grace Hunt Eames and was also preceded in death by her husband, Adron Ford Huston; four sisters; one brother. Ruth graduated from Rocky Mount High School...

Maude McGhee Rakes

Maude McGhee Rakes

Jun 14, 2017

Mary Maude McGhee Rakes, of Vinton, formerly of Ferrum and Collinsville, VA passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville. She was born on March 12, 1928, the ninth of ten children of the late Walter Elmer McGhee and Alma Sink McGhee of Nola, Franklin county, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mark Randall Dudding

Mark Randall Dudding

Jun 13, 2017

Mark Randall Dudding, age 59 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday June 13, 2017. Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced by Conner Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount. (540) 334-5151

Titus Josiah Thompson

Titus Josiah Thompson

Jun 12, 2017

Titus Josiah Thompson, age 2, began his new adventure on June 12, 2017. He is survived by his parents Rev. Matthew and Tiffany "Janie" Thompson, Grandparents Dr. Johnny and Sherry Thompson, Virgil and Rose Younce, Great grandfather Ralph Johnson, Auntie Christa and her five children- Brianna, Kaley, Chris, Jeremy, and Abby, Uncle Mark and wife Aunt Betsy and son Jonathan,...

John Winfred Kinsey

John Winfred Kinsey

Jun 10, 2017

John Winfred Kinsey age 74 of Callaway passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. John was a self-employed auto mechanic and a farmer. He loved his farm especially working in his garden. Being on his land made him happy and it was a time of comfort and peace. He was born January 7, 1943 a son of the late John...

Marjorie Elizabeth  Weeden

Marjorie Elizabeth Weeden

Jun 9, 2017

Marjorie Elizabeth Weeden, age 96 of Hardy, passed away June 9, 2017. Local arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount. (540) 334-5151

Anthony "Tony" Dillard

Anthony "Tony" Dillard

Jun 6, 2017

Anthony “Tony” Dillard, 42, of Boones Mill passed away June 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Julian and Frances Dillard. Left to cherish many memories are his wife, Kristin and his three children, Kaitlin, Julian, and Grayson. Also surviving are his parents, Jeff and Patty Dillard; sister Erin as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Pearl Rita Hillson

Pearl Rita Hillson

Jun 5, 2017

Pearl Rita Hillson, age 89 of Ferrum passed away Monday, June 5, 2017. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151...540-334-51551

Dorothy May "Dot" Pagans

Dorothy May "Dot" Pagans

Jun 1, 2017

Dorothy May “Dot” Pagans, 83, of Wirtz passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was born May 2, 1934 the daughter of the late Samuel T. LaPrade and Myrtle Mitchell LaPrade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett L. Pagans; son, Roger L. Pagans. She was the owner and operator of Dot’s Store since 1968. Surviving are daughter,...

Sally Kate Manning Davis

Sally Kate Manning Davis

May 30, 2017

Sally Kate Manning Davis passed away peacefully at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the age of 85. Born on May 2, 1932 in Glade Hill, Va to the late Brice and Blanche Manning. She began her work career at the age of 18 for the E.I. Dupont Company. She continued to work there until...

Curtis Toler Wright

Curtis Toler Wright

May 27, 2017

Curtis “Man” Toler Wright passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Rocky Mount, VA at the age of 70. Born on April 3, 1947 in Penhook, VA to the late Curtis Walter Wright and Mary Jane Wright. His hobbies were collecting junk and playing cards. His passion was helping others. Curtis loved to make people laugh...

Clyde O. Franz

Clyde O. Franz

May 24, 2017

Elder Clyde O. Franz, age 104 of Hardy and formerly of Hendersonville, NC passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151...540-334-5151

Eunice Boitnott Minton

Eunice Boitnott Minton

May 24, 2017

Eunice Boitnott Minton, 94, of Rocky Mount went to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was born December 22, 1922 the daughter of the late Jacob Boitnott and Maggie Mills Boitnott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Minton; two sons, Junior Minton, Claude Minton; two brothers, Joe Boitnott, Reece Boitnott; four sisters, Beulah Thomas, Mary...

Mary Serena Sledd Matthews

Mary Serena Sledd Matthews

May 23, 2017

On Tuesday, May 23 Mary Serena (Sledd) Matthews of Callaway, VA peacefully left this earth at the age of 89. She left behind her son William Alan Rogers, wife Connie; grandchildren Cindy Cupps, Christina Brooks, Cathrine Rogers, Stephanie Griffin, April Rogers and David Rogers; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters Eva Ashworth, Cecile Bussey and husband Fred, and Norma...

Jerry Clark Rector

Jerry Clark Rector

May 15, 2017

Jerry Clark Rector, Jr., age 50 of Check passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount. Jerry Clark Rector Jr. of Floyd County, left this world unexpectedly on Monday May 15, 2017 with the wind in his face and the sunshine on his back as he rode his Harley down the Virginia backroads in...

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