Obituaries

Mary Thompson Fulcher

Mary Thompson Fulcher

Nov 7, 2025

Mary Thompson Fulcher age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 in the local hospital.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

George Major Menefee

George Major Menefee

Nov 6, 2025

George Major Menefee age 81 of Martinsville (Franklin County) passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home.

He retired from MW Windows with several years of service and attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

George is survived by his church family at Mount Carmel Baptist and his loving friends and neighbors who were always there for him.

Graveside services will be conducted...

Roger Dale Wertz

Roger Dale Wertz

Nov 2, 2025

Roger Dale Wertz (Our "Diddy"), age 70, of Callaway, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. Roger was born June 27, 1955 to the late Willie F and Doris Ann Housman Wertz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ann Wertz; brothers Paul W. Wertz and John K. Wertz; sister Sandra Jo Wertz; and...

Christi Bryden

Christi Bryden

Nov 2, 2025

Christi Bryden, age 74 of Hardy, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 from Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta. 

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA.

Peggy Sue Shilling

Peggy Sue Shilling

Oct 30, 2025

Peggy Sue Shilling, age 71, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025. Arrangements to be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA

Albert Colley Johnson

Albert Colley Johnson

Oct 27, 2025

Albert Colley Johnson age 78 of Moneta passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He was born on June 15, 1947 a son of the late Claude and Grace Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Manning Johnson; his children, Wesley Johnson (Kim) and...

David Marshall Cooper

David Marshall Cooper

Oct 27, 2025

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

David Marshal Cooper, 85, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. He...

Christopher Patrick Rhoton

Christopher Patrick Rhoton

Oct 26, 2025

Christopher Patrick Rhoton, born on September 25, 1972, in Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on October 26, 2025.

Chris spent his early years in Botetourt County, where he could often be found on a ball field or riding his bike around with his neighborhood friends. As a teenager he could be found immersed in art and music at which he excelled at...

Sarah Janney

Sarah Janney

Oct 25, 2025

Sarah Hartman Janney, age 75, of Boones Mill, Virginia exchanged her earthly body for heaven on October 25, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Janney, her father and mother Oscar and Adrian Hartman, and several siblings.

Sarah is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Rhonda and Kenneth McFalls; grandson and wife Sammy and Amanda McFalls; granddaughter Katie McFalls;...

Charlotte Ann Agee Davis

Charlotte Ann Agee Davis

Oct 20, 2025

Charlotte Ann Agee Davis age 85 of Callaway went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2025. She was born February 21, 1940, the daughter of the late Lewis Melvin Agee and Minnie Lee Guilliams Agee. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Agee Dillon, and Betty Walters; brother Richard Agee; and a great-great grandchild, Cheza...

Donna Braunat Broomhall

Donna Braunat Broomhall

Oct 17, 2025

Donna Braunat Broomhall age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 18, 1938, she spent her earliest years in New York City before moving to Norfolk during the war. She later grew up in Maryland, where her exceptional intelligence and curiosity set her apart. A National Merit Scholar, she...

Jimmy Ingram

Jimmy Ingram

Oct 15, 2025

James David Ingram (Jimmy), 91, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Son of Alexander Fountain Ingram and Mattie Ruth Ingram and husband of 66 ½ years to his loving wife Roberta Carver Ingram (Bobbie). He leaves behind a family legacy that includes their two daughters, Deborah Jean England and Barbara Ingram Jones. Also, their...

Virginia Lee Akers

Virginia Lee Akers

Oct 14, 2025

Virginia “Jenny” Lee Akers, 67 of Callaway Virginia, devoted wife, loving mother and adoring grandmother went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She will never suffer the pain of this life again, she is free. Jenny was a natural and gifted caregiver. She was selfless and nurturing. She cared for anyone in need, those in and out...

Eva Pearle Lewis

Eva Pearle Lewis

Oct 12, 2025

Eva Pearle Lewis age 94 of Boones Mill went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

She attended Little Mountain School in South Carolina and graduated from Newberry High School. After graduation she went to work with Southern Bell retiring after 32 plus years of service. The lives of her family and friends were enriched through her love...

Joseph Bower Thomas

Joseph Bower Thomas

Oct 2, 2025

Joseph Bower Thomas, age 77 of Boones Mill, VA passed away on October 2, 2025.   Services will be private.  Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA  24151...540-334-5151

James and Suzanne Akers

James and Suzanne Akers

Sep 26, 2025

James Michael “Jim” Akers and Suzanne Holden “Suzy” Akers

James Michael Akers, known to most as “Jim” or “Jimbo,” and to his grandchildren as “Grumpy,” was born on September 24, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia. His beloved wife, Suzanne Holden Akers, born Cathy Suzanne Holden on November 24, 1947, in Florida, was “Suzy” to her friends and “Grammy” to her grandchildren. Together,...

Kathy Turman

Kathy Turman

Sep 25, 2025

Kathy Turman, age 72 of Glade Hill, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin.

Kathy was the most wonderful person you could know. She was selfless and always put others first and would do anything for anybody.

Surviving is her daughter Brenda Furrow (Timothy Meadow and his daughter Katherine); stepson Melvin Turman, Jr.; three...

Helen Faye Cannaday

Helen Faye Cannaday

Sep 22, 2025

Today, September 22, 2025, The Lord called home Helen Faye Cannaday, age 77, of Prillaman Switch Road, Ferrum, VA.

Helen, fondly known as “Punkin” was born on September 19, 1948. She was the youngest daughter of William Washington and Allie Chaney Cannaday. She was proceeded in death by her parents and beloved siblings, Donald (Dot) Cannaday, Billy Wayne Cannaday, Maynard Cannaday,...

Jackie Jones

Jackie Jones

Sep 18, 2025

Jackson "Jackie" Dearl Jones age 70 of Ferrum, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Services will be private per his request.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

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