Obituaries

Donna Sue  Newcomb

Donna Sue Newcomb

Feb 20, 2017

Donna Sue Newcomb, age 53 of Glade Hill, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Amber Michelle Hall

Amber Michelle Hall

Feb 19, 2017

Amber Michelle Hall, age 23 of Pilot passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Amber was a ray of sunshine whose smile lifted everyone up. She loved everyone she met and always insisted on a hug. She never let anything get her down and always went through life with a smile, the best attitude and...

Marjorie Smith  Cooper

Marjorie Smith Cooper

Feb 19, 2017

Marjorie “Maggie” Smith Burdette Cooper, age 72, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was born September 15, 1944 the daughter of the late George Rigg Smith and Thelma Lucille Adkins Smith. Surviving are her husband, Franklin Cooper; four children, Kim Burdette, Kimberly Carter Huddleston, Scotty Burdette, Patrick Burdette; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters,...

M. Douglas "Buddy" Dodd

M. Douglas "Buddy" Dodd

Feb 17, 2017

M. Douglas "Buddy" Dodd, Jr., age 74 of Wirtz born June 12, 1942 and passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Mt. Ivy Christian Church with Steve Pasley, Minister officiating. Arrangements to be announced by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Ruth Belcher

Ruth Belcher

Feb 17, 2017

Ruth Belcher, age 88 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Thelma Wuergler Maxey

Thelma Wuergler Maxey

Feb 11, 2017

Thelma Wuergler Maxey, 75, of Hardy, VA passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born February 10, 1942 the daughter of the late Ray William Wuergler and Hazel Robertson Wuergler. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Kevin Maxey and sister, Edith Wuergler Dillon. Surviving are her husband, Charles Ferris Maxey; son, Gregory Todd Maxey; three grandchildren,...

Gloria Day

Gloria Day

Feb 8, 2017

Gloria Jean Weade Day (Ms. Glory), age 77, of Boones Mill, VA passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born August 25, 1939 in Buchanan, VA the daughter of the late Allie and Annis Weade. Mrs. Day retired from Gethsemane Nanny and was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Jean H. Bussey

Jean H. Bussey

Feb 1, 2017

A beautiful angel, Jean Bussey (Mama Jean), age 88 of Rocky Mount left this Earth to be with her Lord on the morning of February 1, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Elnor H. and Dan Hudson and she was also preceded in death by...

Kathy Ann Hitt

Kathy Ann Hitt

Jan 28, 2017

Kathy Ann Hitt, age 58 of Rocky Mount went home to with her Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hitt; parents, Fred and Louise Perkey; and sisters, Elvie, Judy and Debbie. She is survived by her son, Joseph Hitt and his girlfriend, Amanda; daughter Melisa Farthing and husband Robbie; six grandchildren,...

H.B. "Butch" Woods

H.B. "Butch" Woods

Jan 25, 2017

H.B. “Butch” Woods, Jr., age 68 of Ferrum went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born August 3, 1948 to the late Harry Bernard Woods, Sr. and Wilma Gladys Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Jessica Woods. Butch was the current pastor of Love of Christ Church...

Iris Orma Crandall

Iris Orma Crandall

Jan 23, 2017

Iris Orma Crandall, age 83 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord January 23, 2017. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151…540-334-5151

Thomas Everette Perdue

Thomas Everette Perdue

Jan 19, 2017

Thomas Everette Perdue, age 77, of Rocky Mount, VA was blessed with his angel wings and dancing shoes as he join his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born December 14, 1939 the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Perdue and Nellie Eva Cundiff Perdue. He was preceded by his sister, Margaret Perdue. He retired from...

Paul Mahlon Cooper

Paul Mahlon Cooper

Jan 16, 2017

Paul Mahlon Cooper of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. Arrangements will be private. Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151

Lillian Elma R. Thompson

Lillian Elma R. Thompson

Jan 15, 2017

Lillian Elma R. Thompson passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Ferrum on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born January 16, 1917, the last surviving heir of Elkanah and Margaret Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Dalton Thompson and three children, Cecil, Joyce and Silas Thompson. She was also preceded in death...

Ginny Watson

Ginny Watson

Jan 8, 2017

Early Sunday morning the Watson family lost a loving wife, a devoted mother, a creative grandmother, and a proud great-grandmother. Ginny Watson was born July 7, 1930, in Hamilton, Ohio. She attended elementary and high school in Wooster, Ohio. She spent one year at Wooster College and followed Roy to The Ohio State University where she earned a BA in...

Darryl Lynn Jenkins

Darryl Lynn Jenkins

Jan 5, 2017

Darryl Lynn Jenkins, age 56, of Hardy passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Va Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151...540-334-5151

Eugene "Big O" Turner

Eugene "Big O" Turner

Jan 1, 2017

Eugene A. “Big O” Turner, age 68 of Wirtz, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was born February 13, 1948 to the late Curtis and Eula Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Shelby Ayers. Mr. Turner loved his family and enjoyed mowing his grass and playing cards....

Frank James Fralin

Frank James Fralin

Dec 27, 2016

Frank James Fralin "Baldy", 95 of Rocky Mount, VA went to heaven to be reunited with his wife of 67 years, and he love of his life, Elsie (Elsie Reva Hodges Fralin) and his eldest son, James Wythe (Jimmy) Fralin. He is survived by his remaining heartbroken children; son, Frank Robert Fralin (Bob) and wife, Marlyn; daughter, Jo Ann Fuller...

Dwight Benedict Hanigan

Dwight Benedict Hanigan

Dec 26, 2016

Dwight Benedict Hanigan, Jr., age 69 of Wirtz passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home. He was the born January 9, 1947, the son of the late Dwight Benedict, Sr. and Dorothy Hanigan. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Neil Basmaji. Mr. Hanigan was an 8 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired...

Ethel Hunt Love

Ethel Hunt Love

Dec 25, 2016

Ethel Hunt Love, age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016 in her home. She was the daughter of the late William Benjamin and Donie Brown Hunt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry S. Love; three brothers, Maurice W. Hunt, James D. Hunt and Walter A. Hunt; three sisters, Ruby B....

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