Obituaries

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...

Nov 4, 2017

After a long battle with multiple myeloma, Sara B. Ruona of Penhook, VA passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Mrs. Ruona was born on November 25, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alba and Flossie Hunt Burgess; her sisters, Dorothy McCalla, and Marguerite Jettinghoff. She is survived...

Nov 3, 2017

Jimmie Conklin, 39, of Boones Mill, VA left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior in his eternal home on Friday, November 3, 2017. Our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew and Cousin lost a long battle with cancer and passed away in the comfort of his home. He was able to come home in 2017 after residing...

Oct 28, 2017

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, Neither shall there be anymore pain. Rev. 2:14 Charles “Ron” O'Neal transitioned to his new home over in “Glory” early Saturday morning, October 28, 2017 at his home. Ron was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia February 9, 1947 to...

Oct 28, 2017

Frank M. Dombkowski, age 74 of Wirtz and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 14, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Frank Anthony Dombkowski and Teresa Agnes Dombkowski. Frank went from being a city boy in Brooklyn,...

Oct 26, 2017

Anthony Novitzki age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.

Oct 25, 2017

Paul Leonard Rogers, age 67 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Oct 24, 2017

Nellie Young Holland, age 99 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was born on February 5, 1918 to the late Andrew Jackson Young and Sophia Ann Sink Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter Herbert Holland; sons, Bobby Joe Holland and Billy Douglas Holland; son-in-law, David Riley Messer;...