Obituaries

Carlton Green Thomas

Carlton Green Thomas

Jun 17, 2016

Hi, my name is Carlton Green Thomas, age 56 of Roanoke. I lost a good fight but I gained the kingdom of God on Friday, June 17, 2016. My greatest accomplishment was being a father and friend to my son Carl. I am so proud of the man that he has become. To my daughter Ruth Thomas although we were...

Joseph P. Zecchino

Joseph P. Zecchino

Jun 9, 2016

Joseph P. Zecchino, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Patsy and Mary Zecchino; brother, Nicholas Zecchino; and sister Maryann Mckenzie. He is survived by his sister Susan Donnelly of Rocky Mount; Brother Patrick Zecchino and wife Dianne Zeccino of Hazlet, NJ; Sister-in-law Theresa Zecchino of Middletown,...

Margaret Elizabeth Dickens

Margaret Elizabeth Dickens

Jun 7, 2016

Margaret Elizabeth Dickens, age 68 of Rocky Mount dies on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at her home. She was born on November 1, 1947 a daughter of the late James T., Sr. and Marie Adams Meadow. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Dillon; and three brothers, Calvin, Lonnie and James, Jr. Meadow. She is survived by...

Nell Hauldren Booth

Nell Hauldren Booth

Jun 5, 2016

Nell Hauldren Booth, 91, passed away, June 5, 2016, at her home in Penhook, Va. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Grey Booth and two brothers, Tom Hauldren and Chad Hauldren. She is survived by two daughters, Dr. Donna Grey Booth and Tippie Elizabeth Walston: two sisters, Lena Jo Blain and Nada Rose Gabardi: a sister-in-law, Helen...

Bessie L. Perdue

Bessie L. Perdue

Jun 4, 2016

Bessie Mae Perdue, age 88, was granted her wings on June 4th 2016 at her home. Her final days were spent surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born August 14, 1927 in Bedford, Va to George and Hester Lynch. Bessie married William Oscar Perdue “Bill” on June 13, 1945. They were happily married for 52 years...

Nancy Ann Stanley

Nancy Ann Stanley

Jun 4, 2016

Nancy Ann Stanley, age 67, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born January 19, 1949 the daughter of the late Clarence Crawford and Emily Switzer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mawyer David Stanley. Surviving are her three sons, David Stanley, Dale Stanley, Travis Stanley and wife, Ashley; two grandchildren; two brothers,...

Pansy Spencer Tavenner

Pansy Spencer Tavenner

May 30, 2016

Pansy Spencer Tavenner of Rocky Mount, VA., age 77, died on May, 30, 2016. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in early 2014. She was born in Henry County, VA to the late James Ralph and Hattie S. Spencer. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by son, James Montgomery (Monty) Tavenner (whose death was September 24, 2015) and...

William Lawrence Turner

William Lawrence Turner

May 23, 2016

November 7, 1942 - May 23, 2016 William Lawrence Turner, age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1942 a son of the late William Kelly Turner and Etta Turner Plybon. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Randolph Plybon. Mr. Turner is...

William Carlton Hill

William Carlton Hill

May 22, 2016

William Carlton Hill (Pop), age 81 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was a US Army Veteran and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Sadie Hubbard Hill; brother, Calvin; and sisters, Hazel, Ernestine, Josephine, and Doris. He is survived by his...

Vieva Peters Dickerson

Vieva Peters Dickerson

May 22, 2016

Vieva Peters Dickerson, age 73, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was born May 30, 1942 the daughter of the late Leland “Doc” Peters and Cora Belle Hale Peters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raz Dickerson and her son, Steve Compton. She is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Eanes (Steve) of Ridgeway,...

Geraldine M. Altice

Geraldine M. Altice

May 21, 2016

Geraldine M. Altice, age 85 of Glade Hill, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born January 20, 1931 to the late Will Chitwood and Hattie Belle Thurman Chitwood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Edward Altice. Geraldine had many hobbies in life including playing Rook, gardening, cooking, traveling and sometimes...

Alvin M. Spencer

Alvin M. Spencer

May 18, 2016

Alvin Mitchell Spencer, Sr., age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was born January 7, 1928 a son of the late Charles Mitchell and Lena Busic Spencer. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was known for his sense of witty humor and being a loving husband and father as...

Iris L. Dudley

Iris L. Dudley

May 18, 2016

Iris L. Dudley, age 75 of Hardy, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Surviving are son Pete Holland (Kathy Watts); daughter Jackie Kielbowick; grandchildren Vincent and Josh Kielbowick. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Norma Jean Young

Norma Jean Young

May 17, 2016

Norma Jean Young, passed away on May 17, 2016 at Carilion Franklin Memorial in Rocky Mount, VA. She was surrounded by many loving family members who have been by her side continually over the past several days. She was born December 7, 1935 in Koehler, Virginia to the late George Dewey Mullins and Doris Sink Mullins. She was also preceded...

Lena  Peters Brown

Lena Peters Brown

May 16, 2016

In the early morning hours on May 16, 2016 heaven gained another Angel, Lena Peters Brown, age 79, of Wirtz, VA. She was raised in the Ferrum/Crossroads section of Franklin County and continued to reside in the county after leaving home upon her marriage to Cecil “Sike” Brown. Lena was a homemaker, a custodian at Dudley School for many years...

Terry Lynn Overfelt

Terry Lynn Overfelt

May 14, 2016

Terry Lynn Overfelt, Sr. (Bubba) age 53 of Boones Mill passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 21, 1962 a son of Eugene and Hazel Janney Overfelt. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his loving wife and companion, Tracie Overfelt; son, Terry L. Overfelt, Jr. (T.J.) and his...

Hilda Lorraine Kuchar

Hilda Lorraine Kuchar

May 11, 2016

Hilda Lorraine Holland Kuchar, age 92, passed away May 11, 2016. Lorraine was born in Roanoke on December 24, 1923 to Wiley Peter and Nannie Lera Dillon Holland. She was a graduate of William Fleming High School where she enjoyed playing basketball and served as team captain. In 1943 Lorraine went to Baltimore to work as one of the “Rosie...

Nancy Crum Hall

Nancy Crum Hall

May 6, 2016

Nancy Crum Hall, age 72 of Ferrum passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born on June 12, 1943 a daughter of the late Irvin and Lucy Crum. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Hall; infant son Bruce Kevin Hall; infant granddaughter Kimberly Diane Inman; brothers, Bobby, Johnny and Junior Crum; brother-in-law Wilson Hodges....

Barry Lee Underwood

Barry Lee Underwood

Apr 28, 2016

Barry Lee Underwood, age 65, of Wirtz passed away Thursday, April 28. At Barry's request, there will be no services. Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 540-483-5533

Rex Milton Meighen

Rex Milton Meighen

Apr 25, 2016

Rex Milton Meighen, of Moneta, born November 21, 1950, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 25, 2016. He fought a courageous battle with esophagus cancer. Rex is survived by his wife, Paula, of 33 years; two daughters, Laura Lee and Michelle Hicks (Jason); and three grandchildren, Jacob, John, and Kelsey. He is also survived by his mother, Barbara;...

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