Charles McManaway
Sep 3, 2025
Charles A. McManaway of Franklin County passed away on September 3, 2025 at 93 years of age. Preceded in death by his parents, Doella Simmons McManaway and Rufus Clayton McManaway.
Survived by wife of 44 years, Brenda McManaway. His children Chuck (Penny) McManaway, Brad McManaway, Fran Newbury, Stepson Gary (Carla) Helton. Grandchildren Carson McManaway, Bailey McManaway, Christian (Ha) Newbury and Katie...
Floyd Wayne Prillaman
Sep 1, 2025
Floyd Wayne Prillaman age 84 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1941 a son of the late Willie Edward and Bertha Webster Prillaman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Edward (Betty) Prillaman; sisters, Alice (James) Dickens and Pearl (Odell) Robertson; brother-in-law, Bill Hurley.
He is survived by...
Christopher James Portelli "Chris"
Sep 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we remember our cherished son, Christopher James Portelli, who passed away peacefully on Monday morning at just 33 years old. Chris met his illness with extraordinary courage and resilience, never allowing it to dim the love, warmth, and joy he so effortlessly shared. More than a son, he was a devoted father to two beautiful young children...
Barbara Chambers
Aug 31, 2025
Barbara Chambers age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1947 a daughter of the late Paul and Osie Reed Turpin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Chambers; sister, Elizabeth Driscoll, brother, Gary Turpin. She was a member of the Church of God...
Rodney Jefferson
Aug 31, 2025
Rodney Lee Jefferson age 58 of Penhook passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother, Walter Reevie Jefferson and Mildred Jeanette Jefferson; maternal grandfather and grandmother, Frank Edward Mullins and Frances Mildred Mullins.
He is survived by his wife Shannon Denice Jefferson; son, Reese Lawson Jefferson (Alexis Wright);...
Anne Caroline Roberts Barkley
Aug 29, 2025
Anne Caroline Roberts Barkley, 88 years old, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice on August 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorena Monk, Clayton Roberts and Georgia Roberts; daughter, Donna C. Rumburg Grant; grandson, Joseph Reid; sister, Murl Sisson; and brother, Robert Roberts, Sr.
Surviving to cherish her memories are daughters, Cynthia Rumburg, Lisa Rumburg and...
Monte Lewis Spencer
Aug 27, 2025
Monte Lewis Spencer age 62 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Monte was born January 2, 1963 in Dequin Ark and raised in Cresent City California. He was preceded in death by his parents Ollie Spencer and Beulah Mae Bettencourt; grandparents Ollie H. Spencer and, Iva Lou Edmonsen; Manuel Bettencourt and Mabel Ridderbusch; a daughter Nina Marie...
Michelle Vernon Sink
Aug 22, 2025
Michelle Vernon Sink went home to be with Jesus on August 22, 2025. She was born in Martinsville, Va. on January 3, 1969
She was preceded in death by her father Ray Vernon, brother Ricky Vernon, sister Kimberly V. Livengood.
Michelle is survived by daughter Paige S. Hedrick (Ryan) and Grandson Esmond; Her loving mother Linda Vernon; her sister Robin Frith and...
Starr Dove Wade
Aug 17, 2025
Starr Dove Wade age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away at her home on Sunday, August 17, 2025 surrounded by family.
She was born on February 23, 1960 a daughter of the late Peary and Christine Dillon. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Hodges (Jimmy); three brothers, Raymond Dillon (Frances), Garland Dillon (Ruby) and Jerry Dillon (Shelby).
She...
John Raymond Watson
Aug 13, 2025
John Raymond Watson age 71 of Wirtz, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Lela Alderman Young
Aug 9, 2025
Lela Alderman Young age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1938 a daughter of the late Arnold Buford and Ella Spencer Alderman.
She is survived by her precious children, grandchildren and her great-granddaughter which includes her three sons, Terry (Pam), Barry and Gary (Melissa); daughters, Sheila Hagy (David) and Teresa...
Wayne Thomason
Aug 8, 2025
Carl “Wayne” Thomason passed away on August 8th, 2025. Wayne was born in Roanoke on July 21, 1953, to James “Herman” Thomason and Celia “Rachel” Simmons Thomason, who preceded him in death, as did his brother Jimmy Thomason, and sister Evelyn Salmon.
Wayne is survived his son Patrick and his partner, Rachel Arrington, whom Wayne lovingly referred to as his daughter-in-law,...
Jack Blake Dillard, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Jack Blake Dillard Jr., a man with a spirit as bold as the open road, passed away leaving behind a legacy of grit, laughter, and adventure. Jack had a larger-than-life personality—equal parts stubborn and passionate—that made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him. Jack had a deep love for motorcycles and the freedom they represented. Whether he was trading stories...
Martell Lee Overman, Jr.
Aug 3, 2025
Martell Lee Overman, Jr., age 61 passed away on Sunday, August 3. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Arrangements are private.
Lillian Joiner
Jul 31, 2025
Lillian Joiner, age 93 of Roanoke, VA passed away July 31, 2025. Arrangements are by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA. All services will be private.
Lorri Maas
Jul 31, 2025
Lorri Anne Maas age 64 of Penhook born March 9, 1961 Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Shelby Maas; father Gerald Maas; brother Bill Maas; Grandmother Haseltine Byrd; Grandfather Gordon Byrd.
She is survived by her son Tyler (Regina), her grandchildren, Isabella, Levi, Bentley,...
Roger Earl Davis
Jul 30, 2025
Roger Earl Davis "Cub" age 80 of Glade Hill passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his home. He was on February 2, 1945 a son of the late Curtis Joseph and Mary Ernestine Thurman Davis, and he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Wayne Davis.
Roger is survived by his sister-in-law, Frances Davis; a special...
James Richard "J.R." Perdue
Jul 23, 2025
J.R. Perdue age 43 of Wirtz passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a brief illness that left him with a weakened heart. He put up a good fight, but in the end, the good Lord called him home.
J.R. was full of life and he lived that life doing things his own way. He loved his family and...
James "Jimmy" Abraham Boyd
Jul 20, 2025
James “Jimmy” Abraham Boyd age 78 of Ferrum went to be with The Lord on July 20, 2025 with his family by his side. Jimmy owned and operated Boyd’s Body Shop for many years. His love of music led him to co-founding the old-time band The Dry Hill Draggers in the late 70’s. His experience making moonshine led to giving...
Leighton Elbert Smith, Jr.
Jul 19, 2025
Leighton Elbert Smith, Jr. age 62 of Troutville and formerly of Covington passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a strong and courageous battle of cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Leighton Elbert Smith, Sr., grandparents, Elbert and Virginia Smith and Hunter and Evelyn Dudley. Leighton worked many years as a...
