Obituaries

Dec 23, 2016

Johnny Ray Muncey, Jr., age 29 of Glade Hill, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda Arrington. Johnny is survived by his wife, Christy Muncey; his children, Rhonda Muncey, Andrea Cruz, Johnny R. Muncey III and Trevor Davis; father, Johnny R. Muncey, Sr.; brother, Willie Arrington; sisters, Rebecca...

Dec 23, 2016

Mary Jane Wright, age 94 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 23, 2016. Mary was born to the late Pearl Price in Pittsylvania County on December 14, 1922. She was baptized at a young age at Mt. Olivet Holiness Church in Martinsville. She loved church. Her hobbies were sewing, listening to music and gardening. Mary...

Dec 21, 2016

Clyde Henry Bernard, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in a Roanoke hospital. Clyde was a well-known Barber in our area for many years. He dedicated over 60 years to giving that special trim when his clients needed it. He was a humble, kind and giving man that always saw the good in people....

Dec 20, 2016

Norman R. (Buddy) Koontz, age 93 of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Mr. Koontz was born on February 17, 1923 a son of the late Ruben Hollis and Mary Margaret Buckman Koontz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myra Dudderar Koontz; his daughter, N. Rebecca (Becky) Koontz; three brothers, Herman, Elbert and Wilfred...

Dec 20, 2016

Joseph Henry (Joe) Rhea age 90 of Boones Mill passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Joe was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, and he was a member of Boones Mill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Doris B. Rhea; one brother; and one sister. He is survived by...

Dec 18, 2016

Melvin Leonard (Peanut) Walker, age 75 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Peanut was born on June 7, 1941 to his loving mother, Violet Blankenship Walker and the late Herman Walker. In addition to his mother, Peanut is also survived by his sister Jean...

Dec 17, 2016

Lester G. Maxey, age 90 of Ferrum, went to be with His Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born May 21, 1926 to the late Howard Lester and Nellie Johnson Maxey. He was also preceded in death by two brothers. Lester was a veteran of World War II and he was employed by DuPont and retired after 20...

Dec 14, 2016

Phillip Barry “Squirrel” Hodges, age 68 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. The most enjoyable job he ever held was working with Taylor Enterprises, a job he truly loved. He was born on July 7, 1948 a son of the late Newton, Sr. and Sue Emma Hodges and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Newton,...

Dec 13, 2016

Frances Marie Eubank, 72, of Rocky Mount went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Anna Thurman. She was a beloved mother to five children, Lee, Cynthia, Douglas, Barbara and Brenda; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren. Frances is survived by her brother, G. W. Thurman and...

Dec 13, 2016

Glenn McKenzie of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Arrangements to be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive(220 location), Rocky Mount, VA 24151…540-334-5151

Dec 12, 2016

June 15, 1920 - December 12, 2016 Gladys Holland Johnson, age 96, Glade Hill, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 15, 1920 in Union Hall, the youngest daughter of the late John Henry Rufus and Lydia Parker Holland. She attended the old Timber Ridge School, walking from the Holland home place...

Dec 11, 2016

Hilda Kent Morris, age 96 of Rocky Mount passed away December 11, 2016. She was born the fifth of seven children July 8, 1920 to Robert Lee Kent and Rose Martin Kent in Wirtz, Va. She was born in the upstairs apartment of the country store, which her father owned. Hilda and her siblings attended school at a two room...

Dec 9, 2016

Joseph Tate Hart passed away on December 9, 2016 at his home near Ferrum. Born on May 5, 1930 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee to Rev. Herbert D. and Ilva Tate Hart, Joe Hart is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Evans Hart, and their six children: James David Hart and wife Kim of Pulaski; Cathe Hart Kervan...

Dec 9, 2016

Helen M. Christian, age 79, of Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 in Rocky Mount, VA. Arrangements by Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540)483-5533

Dec 7, 2016

Nellie Bernard Robertson, 82 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on June 18, 1934, a daughter of the late Ira and Pearl Bernard. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Louise Whitlock. She is survived by her husband, Henry Robertson; her children and spouses, Gabriel and...

Dec 4, 2016

Mr. Chester F. Lang of Roanoke passed away peacefully at his home at Brandon Oaks on December 4, 2016 with his family at his bedside. He was born July 6, 1921 in The Bronx, New York. His family moved to Nanuet, NY where he spent his childhood developing his love of nature. He moved several times and achieved his dream...

Dec 1, 2016

Ira Bruce Powell, age 83 of Glade Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the VA Medical Center. Ira was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad and was a member of Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. He was born on December 12, 1932 a son of the late Oliver V. and Annie Thurman Powell,...

Nov 27, 2016

Nov 27, 2016

Ila Jane Perdue Shepherd peacefully entered her heavenly home on November 27th, 2016. Born in Redwood, Virginia on August 25th, 1929, Ila grew up on the farm as the youngest of 8 siblings. After attending Radford College, she worked as an operator at C&P Telephone in Roanoke during a time when being an operator meant actually connecting calls. With her...

Nov 25, 2016

Sharon Ann Gammons, age 74 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1942 a daughter of the late Randolph and Anna Dmytrich Seals. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lester Gammons. Mrs. Gammons was a faithful and devoted member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. She is...