Obituaries

Carol Rebecca Dillon

Carol Rebecca Dillon

Mar 15, 2016

Carol Rebecca Dillon, age 45 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Dillon was born February 13, 1971, the daughter of the late Don Underwood and was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Smokey Hodges. She is survived by her husband, Timmy Dillon; daughters, Rebecca Dillon (friend, Joseph), Megan Widener (Joshua); mother, Margaret...

Bobby Lee Crum

Bobby Lee Crum

Mar 14, 2016

Bobby Lee Crum, age 78 of Ferrum died Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home. Bobby made his living in several ways, starting out in the family “shine” business to Owner/Operator of Crum Logging. He was also a beef farmer usually having over 200 head of cattle. He loved fishing and spending time at the cabin but most of all,...

Donald Yopp

Donald Yopp

Mar 14, 2016

Donald Edward Yopp, age 62, of Callaway, VA passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard C. Kimbleton; mother, Violet Marie Yopp; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gordon and Georgia Houston; brother-in-law, Bill Chitwood. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Krista H. Yopp of the home; step mother, Glenda...

Thomas  Allen  Provo

Thomas Allen Provo

Mar 12, 2016

Thomas Allen Provo, age 63, of Callaway, VA passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his home. He was born in Texas, January 6, 1953, the son of the late John R. Provo and Margaret Burroughs Provo. Surviving are his wife, Susan Provo; son, Jonathan Provo; daughter, Anna Provo; two grandchildren, Emilee and Ethan. At his request the family will...

Patricia Potter Quinn-LaPrade

Patricia Potter Quinn-LaPrade

Mar 10, 2016

Patricia Potter Quinn-LaPrade took the hand of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2016 and went to her Heavenly Home. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Benny LaPrade; sons, Larry Quinn (Cathy) and Lonnie Quinn (Doris); brother, Jim Potter (Kay); sister, Pam Potter; aunt, Francis Arrington; and six grandchildren, Josh, Autumn, Kasi, Angeline, Kristin and...

Nancy Stone Ledbetter

Nancy Stone Ledbetter

Mar 6, 2016

Nancy Stone Ledbetter, age 67, of Ferrum, VA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 6, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born October 13, 1948 the daughter of the late James C. Stone, Sr. and Wilda Foster Stone. “Katie” as most of us knew her was a genuine lady who was a treasure to us all....

Charles W. (Bud) Perdue

Charles W. (Bud) Perdue

Feb 29, 2016

Charles W. “Bud” Perdue, 76, of Glade Hill departed this life on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born August 28, 1939 the son of the late John Oglesby Perdue and Dorothy Mae Campbell Perdue. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Perdue, Richard Perdue; one great granddaughter, Brooklyn Hope Shively. Surviving are his wife, Iris Gaynelle...

Anne Marea Corey

Anne Marea Corey

Feb 26, 2016

Anne Marea Corey, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, daughter and sister, age 64, of Hardy passed away at her home on Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lucy Fahrman, and Julie Fahrman. Survived by husband of 43 years, Dan Corey; Daughter Melissa Corey Haddad & husband, Taurik; Daughter...

David Bruce McGilvray

David Bruce McGilvray

Feb 26, 2016

David B. McGilvray, age 68 of Wirtz, passed February 26, 2016. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

David Stone Young

David Stone Young

Feb 23, 2016

David Stone Young, age 69 of Penhook passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was born on February 16, 1947 a son of the late Morris H. and Ruby Adkins Young, and was also preceded in death by his brother, James E. Young. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Surviving are his children, David M....

Irene Wells  Stout

Irene Wells Stout

Feb 23, 2016

Irene Wells Stout, age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully in the arms of angels Tuesday, February 23, 2016 after a brief battle from cancer. Irene was born September 11, 1928 to the late Miller Wells and Maggie Lee Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law Clarence Toney. Irene started her nursing...

Ricky Noel Taylor

Ricky Noel Taylor

Feb 21, 2016

Ricky Noel Taylor, age 48, of Ferrum, VA went to be with his Brother in Heaven on Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was born August 10, 1967 the son of the late Jesse Winifred Taylor. Surviving are his mother, Rebecca J. Taylor; two sisters, Nancy Woods and friend, Jerry, Patricia Martin and Larry; two brothers, Kenny Taylor and Bonnie, Charlie...

James Alvin Law

James Alvin Law

Feb 20, 2016

James Alvin Law, 84, died Saturday, February 20, 2016. Born in Franklin County, VA the youngest of 13 children he had been a Hampton resident for 57 years and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He retired as Sheriff for the City of Hampton in 1991 having originally been appointed to the position in 1970 and then elected...

Sharon Wahl Crocker

Sharon Wahl Crocker

Feb 11, 2016

Sharon Ruth Wahl Crocker, age 77, of Hardy, VA passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Dora Martin Smallwood

Dora Martin Smallwood

Feb 10, 2016

Due to the pending inclement weather, the Funeral service and visitation for Mrs. Smallwood has been postponed until Wednesday. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the service at 2 p.m. We appreciate your understanding! Dora Martin Smallwood, age 85, of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was born September 4, 1930 to the...

Alvena Flora Plunkett Edens

Alvena Flora Plunkett Edens

Feb 6, 2016

Alvena Flora Plunkett Edens, 87, of Boones Mill, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 6, 2016.She was born July 1, 1928, to the late Dean Stanley and Georgia Ann Flora Plunkett. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, William (Buddy) Edens. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Plunkett...

Sam Carter

Sam Carter

Feb 6, 2016

Sam Carter, age 83 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 6, 2016. He was born September 27, 1932 to the late Henry David Carter and Jenny Blankenship Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Davis, Elbert and Clay Carter; sisters Hazel Pagans, Ruby Blankenship and Lena Goff. Sam was...

Betty Peters Bryant

Betty Peters Bryant

Feb 2, 2016

On February 2, 2016, Betty Peters Bryant, age 72 of Henry, Virginia once again feels the loving arms of her Mama and Daddy, Louise and Herman Peters. Betty leaves her devoted and cherished brother, Roger L. Peters and wife, Brenda behind to honor her memory. Betty began her career at Stanley Chevrolet in Ferrum, Virginia and retired from Franklin County...

Howard  "HG" Crook

Howard "HG" Crook

Feb 2, 2016

Howard "HG" Crook, age 74 of Ferrum, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mr. Crook is survived by his wife of 44 years Hattie Crook; a son Jeffrey Crook and his wife Jodi. Graveside services will be held 2: 00 p.m. Thursday at Union Primitive Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount,...

John Wayne Perdue

John Wayne Perdue

Jan 31, 2016

John Wayne Perdue, age 70 of Wirtz passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 in a Roanoke hospital. John retired from Ingersoll-Rand as a Machinist and worked several years at Capp after retirement. He was born March 23, 1945 a son of the late John Henry and Doris Poindexter Perdue. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Geraldine...

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