Smith, Clarence

September 18, 1923 - March 05, 2010

Clarence Johnnie “Gravy” Smith, age 86, of Glade Hill, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010. He was born September 18, 1923, in Franklin County, a son of the late John Calvin (Jack) and Julie Mary Smith. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Calvin, Tansey, James, Ira and Henry Smith; two sisters, Marie Young, and Fannie Dillon; and a beloved grand-daughter Shannon Jo Manning...

Heath, Charles Allen

July 15, 1951 - March 04, 2010

Charles Allen Heath passed away on Thursday March 4, 2010. He was born in Richmond County, NC on July 7, 1951, to the late Hughes C. and Grace N. Heath. He retired from Carter Machinery in Salem, VA, volunteered with the Martinsville High School Athletic Program and at the Martinsville Speedway. He is survived by his wife Pamela V...

Patel, Suryakanta Brahmadev

Deceased Date: February 28, 2010

Suryakanta Brahmadev Patel, age 77 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount.

Cannaday, James T.

May 25, 1938 - February 23, 2010

James Thomas Cannaday, 71, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. James was born in Prillaman Switch, VA on May 25, 1938, the oldest son of the late George Henry Cannaday and Hattie King Cannaday. James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Pauline Bowles Cannaday as well as his sister Gertie Sue King and his brother Raleigh Cannaday...

McKenzie, Maryann

August 21, 1962 - February 18, 2010

Maryann McKenzie, 47 of Rocky Mount and formerly of New Jersey died Thursday, February 18, 2010. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church. She is survived by her children, Michael, Maria and Glenn McKenzie all of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Carmine, Xena and Ariana McKenzie, Caleb Hardin; brothers, Nick (Terry) Zecchino, Joseph Zecchino, Pat (Dianne) Zecchino; sister, Susan Donnelly; nieces and nephews, Frank, Michael, Danielle, Lisa, Tina, Jamie and Marc; great-nieces and great-nephews, Anthony, Bianca, Veida and Deangelo; several other family members and friends...

Perdue, Helen Hudson Shelburne

October 25, 1914 - February 17, 2010

Helen Hudson Shelburne Perdue, 95, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, February 17 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Helen, daughter of the late Cephas Gillespie Shelburne and Emma Divers Shelburne, was born on October 25, 1914, in Dallas, Texas. After living briefly in Saint Louis, Missouri, the family relocated to Rocky Mount to reside on East Court Street...

Powell, Raymond Albert

January 13, 1934 - February 10, 2010

Raymond Albert Powell, age 76, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He served in the United States Seventh Army Armored Division, USAR, and VA National Guard. He was a tank driver and guard on the Soviet border, stationed in Germany. He was a lifetime member of Redwood United Methodist Church...

Patterson, Catherine Mary

May 02, 1960 - February 10, 2010

Catherine Kline “Cathy” Patterson, age 49 of the Snow Creek section of Franklin County and formerly of Baltimore, Maryland died Wednesday, February 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Philip Kline. She is survived by her husband, John W. Patterson, Sr.; sons John W. Patterson, Jr. and wife Katie Matter, Philip Patterson; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Benjamin Carey; her mother, Frances Kline; brothers, Donald and Julie Kline, Dennis Kline; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bertha and Joe Goldberg, Sr...

Martin, Jay Dewey

October 12, 1943 - February 08, 2010

Jay Dewey Martin, age 66 of Rocky Mount, left his family to be reunited with Jesus, his sons and family on Monday, February 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonza and Ida Martin; his sons Bobby Joe Martin and Paul Anthony Martin; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. He left to forever cherish his memory his wife, Janice Martin; son, Jimmy Martin and wife Renee; daughters, Donna Coffey, Patricia Jones; his brother, Cecil Martin and wife Doris; sisters, Mary Lou Helms and Erma Craddock...

Whitlow, Richard S. Dick

June 07, 1928 - January 28, 2010

Richard Scott “Dick” Whitlow, age 81 of Roanoke died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his home. He was retired from Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield and served in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan following World War II. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #201 in Rocky Mount and was a longtime member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church in Roanoke and a former member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church...

Agee, Minnie G.

June 17, 1916 - January 24, 2010

Minnie Guilliams Agee, age 93 of Callaway passed away at Franklin Healthcare on Sunday, January 24, 2010, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis M. Agee of 59 years ; her parents Rob and Melvine Guilliams; sister Pearl Martin; eight brothers Posey, Holmer, Erbie, Hosie, Amos, Bennie, Herbert, and George; son-in-law Despain “Dee” Walters; grandson Dempsey Young; sister-in-law Jewel Janney and brother-in-law William Agee...

Peters, Louise

December 14, 1924 - January 22, 2010

Today, January 22, 2010 our Mother, Louise Johnson Peters, age 85 of Ferrum, went to heaven with our father Herman L. Peters. She was preceded in death by her parents Eva and Charlie Johnson, three brothers, Oliver, Jack, Tommy and one sister, Ann Slate. She is survived by her daughter, Betty P. Bryant of Henry; son and daughter-in-law Roger L...

Mccreedy, Nancy Jeanne

July 16, 1942 - January 22, 2010

On Friday January 22, Nancy Jeanne (May) McCreedy of Boones Mill, lost her ten-year battle with Leukemia. She is now at peace with the Lord, but she left a void here on earth that can never be filled. Nancy was born July 16, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended Jefferson High School graduating in 1960...

Davis, Charles J.

October 02, 1912 - January 17, 2010

After 97 years of enjoying a rich, rewarding and productive life, C. J. Davis, Jr., of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2010. He entered this life in Rocky Mount on October 2, 1912, the son of C. J. Davis, Sr. and Betsey Lemon Davis. For sixty-six years, he was married to the love of his life and his best friend, Annie Marie Brown Davis, who passed away on January 1, 2005...

Bruington, Mary Marzee Boyd

November 24, 1917 - January 14, 2010

Mary Marzee Boyd Bruington, age 92, of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010. She was born November 24, 1917, a daughter of the late M.P. and Bessie Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her husband Mac Bruington; daughter, Patricia Rudeseal; and three brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Gwen Bruington; seven grandchildren, Sarah Tawzer, Rebecca Carter, Stephen, David, Laura, and Mary Bruington, and Michael Rudeseal; eight great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews, other family members and friends...

Guilliams, Nannie Beckner

July 17, 1910 - January 08, 2010

Nannie Beckner Guilliams, age 99 of Callaway died Friday, January 8, 2010. She was the last surviving child of Staunton and Mary Martin and was preceded in death by her husbands, Winfield A. Beckner and Hosie F. Guilliams. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Nadine and William (Lovie) Hodges, Liz and Dan McPherson; nine grandchildren, Debora and Stan Wells, Ronnie Hodges, Sharon and Gary Hodges, Wanda Wimmer, Cindy and Robby Whitlow, Kenneth and Jane Hodges, Carla and Bobby Carter, Danny Lee McPherson and Travis and Katherine McPherson; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; special niece, Vera Miles; caregiver, Brenda Myers...

Jenkins, Mary Elizabeth

August 15, 1916 - January 07, 2010

Mary E. Divers Jenkins, age 93 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Russell) Jenkins; a son, James (Peanut) Jenkins, Jr.; son-in-law, J.C. Jones; and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Clara Anne Hale (Lawrence); son, George (Jay) Jenkins (Sandy); daughter-in-law, Vivian M...

Dunbar, Morris

August 08, 1932 - January 05, 2010

Morris Preston "Pops"Dunbar, age 77 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 5, 2010. He was born August 11, 1932 a son of the late Ernest and Emma Dunbar. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha "Big Nanny" Dunbar; son Jeff Dunbar; daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Roger Neice and Jody and Tim Hall; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Niday; several nieces and nephews...

Childers, Michael David

November 15, 1949 - January 02, 2010

Michael David Childers, age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 in the local hospital. He retired from the Virginia State Police after 30 years of service where he was a Senior Special Agent. Born November 15, 1950 in Buena Vista, he was a son of the late Vernon and Lorraine Childers and survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia Lee Childers; his daughters, Sarah Shockley and husband Nick, Rocky Mount and Emily Childers, Salem; his beloved grandchildren, Katie and Cole Shockley; sister and brother-in-law Penny and Fred David, Lakeworth, Florida; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Billy and Susie Lee, John and Linda Lee, New Castle and Penny Lee, Maryland...

Wright, Charles Forest

June 13, 1988 - January 02, 2010

Charles Forest Wright (Forest), age 21 formerly of Franklin County passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Forest was a 2006 graduate of Franklin County High school and has been in the United States Marine Corps since 2006. He is the son of Sharon and Jim Swann and Jeffery L. Wright; Grandson of Emily Harlow, Charles and Mae Clark, Harvey and Brenda Wright, Carlos and Gay Browning...

Jones, Carson Alvin

September 13, 1932 - January 02, 2010

Carson Alvin Jones, age 76 of Ferrum died Saturday, January 2, 2010. He was drafted in the U.S. Army and served two years during the Korean Conflict, was a charter member and first President of Crossroad Ruritan Club, and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Jones was self-employed and owned his own business...

Stone, Franklin

November 08, 1934 - December 30, 2009

Mr. Franklin S. Stone, age 75, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA.

Hambrick, Charles

December 05, 1937 - December 27, 2009

Charles T. Hambrick, Jr. age 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. He was born December 5, 1937, to the late Charlie and Ella Hambrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Hambrick and Joe Hambrick, and one brother-in-law, Billy Wright. Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years Doris Musgrove Hambrick; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Margie Hambrick, P...

Pack, Edith Marie

July 30, 1934 - December 25, 2009

Edith Marie Pack, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. Mrs. Pack was born July 30, 1934 to the late William Herbert Pack and Amanda Octavia Johnson Pack. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Raymond, Mary, Lacy and Blanch; and son-in-law Rick Lester...

Foley, Wendy Gayle Thomas

October 09, 1967 - December 23, 2009

Wendy Gayle Thomas Foley, age 42 of Wirtz died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Dale Thomas; and her grandfathers, Clifford Taylor and Willie Thomas. Surviving Wendy are her husband, John Sorrell; son, Matthew Bennett; daughter, Saylor Foley Pruitt; mother, Patricia Taylor Stegall and husband, Calvin; sister, Alicia Thomas; one nephew, Ricky Norris; grandparents, Ollie Milne and Jewell Stone; a number of other relatives and friends...

Young, Gertrude

December 09, 1929 - December 17, 2009

Betty Gertrude Young, of Rocky Mount stepped out into eternity one week after her 80th birthday on Thursday, December 17, 2009. She was a daughter of the late Moten and Ola Amos Davis. She was also preceded in death by her previous husband, Earlie L. Turner; two sons, William and Everett Turner; three brothers and two sisters...

Sutherland, David

September 19, 1935 - December 13, 2009

David Anthony Sutherland, of Penhook, was born September 19, 1935. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last five years, departing this world Sunday morning, December 13, 2009 to meet his maker. David was the son of the late, Ben Rucker and Mary Belle Sutherland. His brother, Benjamin Sutherland, gave his life in 1944 at Normandy, France in World War II...

Cooper, Etta Bernice

September 24, 1919 - December 11, 2009

Etta Bernice Cooper, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born September 24, 1919 a daughter of the late Harry and Oveida Greer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Andrew Cooper; daughters, Harriet Vaught and Dana Cooper; two grandsons, Randy Gusler and George Michael Cooper; and seven brothers and sisters...

Sisk, Shirley Agee

July 03, 1938 - December 11, 2009

Shirley Estherlean Agee Sisk, age 71 of Ferrum died Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born July 3, 1938 a daughter of the late Robert Henry Agee. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jane Carter. Surviving are her mother, Virginia L. Agee; husband, Harry C. Sisk, Sr.; her children, Sonia S...

Allman, Terri M.

November 22, 1957 - December 10, 2009

Terri Marie Allman, age 52 of Glade Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Wesley O. Allman; brother, Roscoe Allman; and sister, Rosemary Allman; paternal grandparents, Dave and Vanna Allman; maternal grandparents, James and Natalie Turner...

Robertson, Georgie Mozelle

October 19, 1923 - December 10, 2009

Georgie Mozelle Robertson, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, December 10, 2009. She was born October 17, 1923 a daughter of the late Edward Trent and Martha Moran Sigmon. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, John Wright, Sr. and Lewis Robertson. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, John, Jr...

Philpott, Rhonda

October 02, 1964 - December 09, 2009

Rhonda Brown Philpott, age 45 of Franklin County died Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was preceded in Death by one brother. Surviving are her children, Jeffrey A. Philpott and Lindsey G. Philpott; her former husband and friend, Randy J. Philpott; her parents, James A. and Ruby Chitwood Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Annette Brown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Darryl Anderson, Martha and Frankie Fralin, Lisa Brown...

Brown, Frances A.

April 14, 1931 - December 08, 2009

Frances A. Brown, age 78 of Glade Hill and Roanoke died Monday, December 8, 2009. She retired with 25 years of service as a waitress for Viking Lanes in Roanoke. She was born April 14, 1931 a daughter of the late James Doak and Virgie Sayers Beavers. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Milford Brown; infant grandson, Joshua Brown; and three brothers, Glenn, Buck and Cecil Beavers...

Worley, Charlie Orville

March 22, 1931 - December 08, 2009

Charlie Orville Worley, age 78 of Glade Hill died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his home. He was an Elder at Blue Ridge Gospel Tabernacle and retired as a Rural Mail Carrier serving the Ferrum area for 24 years and will be remembered for being a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Worley was born March 22, 1931, a son of the late George Swanson and Ora Martin Worley...

Bunn, Alma

October 31, 1918 - December 07, 2009

Alma Waldron Bunn, age 91 of Callaway, left this world for a better place on Monday, December 7, 2009. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Belle Underwood (Frank), granddaughters Sara Underwood and Shelly Stanley (Bradley); sister Mary Nichols, all of Callaway; numerous nieces and nephews; and her “special family” at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab for their love and care...

Walker, Jo Anne

December 13, 1942 - November 30, 2009

Jo Anne Perdue Walker, age 66 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Benjamin and Nadine McBride Perdue; brothers, Jake Greer, Earlie Morris and Billy Morris; sister, Tena Hall; special “mother” Mae Morris. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dennis M...

West, Jordan Kyle

June 03, 2009 - November 19, 2009

Jordan Kyle West, infant son of Crystal & Nathan West of Callaway passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by two brothers, Nicholas Calvin (age 1) & Noah Brady (age 2); grandparents, Connie Darnell and Charles Warfel and Cory and Roger Midkiff; great-grandparents, Faye and Allen Carter and Janice and Jimmy Darnell; two great-great-grandmothers, Tyler Oliver and Emma Darnell; aunts and uncles, Tammy Jo Arrington, Roger Midkiff Jr...

Agee, Eddie C.

April 01, 1949 - November 16, 2009

Mr. Edward Carlton Agee, known for his unconditional love and caretaking, passed away on November 16, 2009 at the age of 60. He was born April 1, 1949 to Dock and Eva Agee in Franklin County, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Agee, and his sons Stein, Corey and Logan Agee. He is survived by his mother Eva Agee, brother and sister-in-law Dan and Carolyn Agee, sister and brother-in-law Arlet and Edward Greer, and brother Jim Rendy Agee...

Harrison, Elva Pugh

December 08, 1914 - November 12, 2009

Elva Pugh Harrison, age 94, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009. She was a lifetime member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church and retired from Bristol Manufacturing with over 40 years of dedicated service. She will always be remembered for her avid gardening, dancing, and her Rook card games...

Wilkie, David

Deceased Date: November 12, 2009

David Allen Wilkie, age 56 of Moneta passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009. Services will be private. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount.

Slater, Beatrice A.

November 08, 1916 - November 11, 2009

Beatrice A. Slater, 93, of Wirtz, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Private arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA.

Van Lieu, Hazel Joy

November 08, 2009 - November 08, 2009

Hazel Joy Van Lieu, infant daughter of Tony and Anita Bussey VanLieu of Redwood died Sunday, November 8, 2009. In adition to her parents, she is also survived by her grandparents Keith and Lucille Bussey, Jim and Mary Van Lieu, all of Ohio; great granparents Emma Bussey, Asa Van Lieu; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins...

Brown, Lewis

July 24, 1920 - November 08, 2009

Lewis “Brownie” Brown, age 89 of Union Hall and formerly of Clifton Forge died Sunday, November 8, 2009. Brownie was a former member of the Glade Hill Fire Department and a Charter Member of the Glade Hill Rescue Squad. He was born July 24, 1920, a son of the late William Henry and Becky Rucker Brown...

Dixon, Charlie

October 05, 1923 - November 07, 2009

Charlie Garfield Dixon, age 86 of Ferrum entered into eternal rest with his wife on Saturday, November 7, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was known for his love of pets and peppermint, but his laughter and love that he gave to his family, especially his grandchildren, will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr...

Kelley, Virginia English

February 11, 1914 - November 06, 2009

Virginia English Kelley, age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born February 11, 1914 in Glade Hill, a daughter of the late William Letcher and Ella Amos English. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Perry W. English, William “Leroy” English and Jacob T...

Ellis, Woodrow

July 09, 1931 - November 02, 2009

Woodrow Ellis, age 78 of Wirtz, passed away on November 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Cheryl Ellis of Wirtz; step daughter Brenda Davis and husband Michael Wallace of Rocky Mount; two step sons David Bowles and wife Terri of Rocky Mount, Brian Bowles and wife Debra of Wirtz; five grandchildren Jason Bowles of Roanoke, Matthew Davis of Boones Mill, Bo Bowles of Rocky Mount, Rachel Davis of Rocky Mount, Kristianna Bowles of Wirtz; great-grandchild Montana Bowles of Danville...

Taylor, Donnie Lee

March 16, 1954 - October 28, 2009

Donnie Lee Taylor, age 55 of Glade Hill passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount.

Nguyen, Niem

March 03, 1937 - October 23, 2009

Niem Thi Nguyen, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 23, 2009. Surviving are her husband Khen Nguyen; brother Quang Nguyen and Le Nguyen; daughter Hoa Nguyen and Chon Bui; son Dung Nguyen and Nga Nguyen, Binh Nguyen and Phuong Pham, Dien Nguyen and Muoi Vo, Si Nguyen and Hong Vo, Hoang Nguyen and Thuy Nguyen, daughter My Nguyen and Jimmy Barbour; grandchildren Ngoc Bui and Dat Bui, Loc Nguyen and Dung Nguyen, Phuoc Nguyen and Thanh Nguyen, Mary Nguyen, Linda Nguyen, Tonny Nguyen and Tomy Nguyen, Bruce Barbour and Kelly Barbour; sisters Tron Nguyen of Vietnam, Thuy Nguyen, Thong Nguyen...

Walker, Mabel S.

April 05, 1917 - October 17, 2009

Mabel Frances Scott Walker, 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church for 55 years and was an avid quilter and gardener. She was known for her delicious “Worlds Best Pound Cakes,” and “Potato Salad.” Her family members include her husband, Macon E...

Lumsden, Era Brown

December 26, 1918 - October 16, 2009

Era Brown Lumsden, 90, of Wirtz went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2009. She was born on December 26, 1918 to the late Tommie N. and Victoria Smith Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Lumsden; three sisters, Estelle Wilson, Gladys Byrd, and Dotsie Dillon; and one brother, Archie Brown...

Hall, Mary Morris

July 12, 1918 - October 14, 2009

Mary Morris Hall, 91, of 220 Hillcrest Drive, in Rocky Mount, Va., died peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the home of her son, Fred O. Hall Jr. and daughter- in-law, Donna L. Hall, in Hardy, Va. She was born on July 12, 1918, the daughter of the late Stephen T. Morris and Sallie S. Morris, of Rocky Mount, Va...

Hodges, Paul Herbert

August 30, 1932 - October 09, 2009

Paul Herbert Hodges, age 77 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 9, 2009. He was born August 30, 1932 to the late William Edward Hodges and Lizzie Ann Hall Hodges Lynch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Harry Lynch; son Harry Wayne Hodges; brothers Reggie C...

Dehart, Cecil Millard

February 18, 1931 - October 09, 2009

Cecil Millard DeHart, age 78 of Henry died Friday, October 9, 2009. He was born on February 18, 1931 a son of the late Oscar and Ruby Prillaman DeHart and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Muriel and Jack Marshall, Scottsville, Virginia; two nephews, Jack, Jr. and Donna Marshall, Spencer and Kelley Marshall...

Holland, Vickie

March 10, 1917 - October 08, 2009

Vickie Lena Holland, 92, of Glade Hill, VA, went to be with the Lord on a beautiful Thursday morning, October 8, 2009. The Lord called her home to a sky full of beautiful color. She was born March 10, 1917 to the late Hampton and Nannie Bettie Perdue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gradie Wilson Holland; brother Ed Perdue; and sisters Fern Ferguson and Cheryl Perdue...

Goad, Roger Dale

June 20, 1954 - October 05, 2009

Roger Dale “Peanut” Goad, age 55 of Henry passed away Monday, October 5, 2009. He was born June 20, 1954 in Floyd County and was employed by Plyler Construction/Docks for 38 years. Peanut was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Allen Goad. Surviving are his wife of 34 years Hilda Prillaman Goad; his sons and daughter-in-law, Chris and Nacasha Goad, Mikie Goad both of Henry; two grandsons Dywayne “Hickory Nut” and Bryce “Walnut” Goad; parents Brainard and Essie Goad of Henry; sister Sue Goad; brother and sister-in-law, David and Sue Goad, Boones Mill...

Wray, James

April 17, 1928 - October 01, 2009

James “Harry” Wray, Sr., age 81 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009. Surviving are his wife Pat S. Wray; children John Norman Wray, Ann W. Cundiff, Wanda Diller, Doreen Dillon and husband Jerry, Mary Jane Price and husband Tom, James Harry Wray, Jr. and wife Mary Thelma; nine grandsons; two granddaughters; twelve great-grandchildren; sister Audrey Woodward; beloved nephew Butch Jensen; a host of other nieces and nephews; special dog “little bit”...

Motley, Toney Bryant

July 19, 1956 - September 28, 2009

Toney Bryant Motley, age 53 of Glade Hill left his family and friends suddenly Monday morning, September 28, 2009. He died on the job, just like he said he would. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, always putting his wife and daughter first. Toney’s favorite past times were watching racing on TV and yearly beach trips...

Law, Sandra Hill

December 28, 1969 - September 22, 2009

Sandra “Sandy” Ann Hill Law, age 39 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Surviving are her husband Jeff Law of Rocky Mount; son Jeffrey “MJ-Marvy” James Marvin Law; mother Judy Hill of Richlands, VA; brother Terry Hill of Callaway; aunt and uncle Rita and Riley Whited of Richlands, VA; mother-in-law Lois Childress of Wirtz; father-in-law A...

Sink, Sally

October 17, 1935 - September 22, 2009

Sally Ann Sink of Rocky Mount Virginia lost her battle with cancer on September 22, 2009. She passed peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born to the late Grover and Alice Hall, October 17, 1935, in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Her brothers Brady, Eunice and Gerald Hall, sister-in-law Lois Hall and a niece Margie Gann predeceased her...

Pate, Wyatt L., Sr.

November 21, 1929 - September 18, 2009

Wyatt Lester Pate, Sr., age 79 of Boones Mill died Friday, September 18, 2009. Wyatt retired from Life of Virginia Insurance Company after 35 years of service and was a 45 year member of North Minister Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. After retiring he continued part-time as a courier for BB&T Bank, limousine service for CSX and a greeter for Shoney’s in Mechanicsville, Virginia...

Cuneo, White L.

September 01, 1939 - September 18, 2009

White L. Cuneo, age 70 of Glade Hill passed away Friday, September 18, 2009. He was born September 1, 1939 to the late Hudson and Ruth White Cuneo. Mr. Cuneo retired from the US Army and was a welder for 50 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Dent Cuneo; brothers Harry, Watson, Otis, Gene, Marcus and Simon Cuneo; sisters Gracie Mayberry, Nora Moore, Gertrude Cuneo and Annie Cuneo; one step-son Randy Dwayne Fralin...

Ray, Harry Fallon

January 18, 1929 - September 15, 2009

Harry Fallon Ray, age 80 of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Louise Beckner Ray. Mr. Ray retired from the American Red Cross in 1991. He is survived by his children Patricia Wisner Cooper, Anthony F. Ray, and his wife Carolyn, Jerry L. Ray, and his wife Sharon, and Donna Ray Bryant; five grandchildren Latrisha M...

Cox, Bernice

April 16, 1934 - September 08, 2009

Bernice Collins Cox, of Rocky Mount, born April 16, 1934, passed quietly at home with family on September 8, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Lottie Collins, step mother Martha Collins; children Betty Phillips and Roy Eugene Ramey; brothers and sisters Melvin Collins, Arlin (Buddy Boy) Collins, and Earl Collins (Big Bud), Beulah Williams and Terry Sexton; grandchild Tara Lee Hobbs; great-grandchild Raven Cheyenne Hicks...

Stone, Nelson Eugene

August 24, 1939 - September 03, 2009

Nelson Eugene Stone, age 70 of Henry died Thursday, September 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, James Charlie Stone; and his twin sister, Nellie Katherline Stone. He is survived by his mother Golden Emberson Stone; his wife, Jean Ingram Stone; sons and daughters-in-law, Rickey Nelson and Melanie Stone, Rodney Dean and Deanna Stone; his grandchildren, Justin Ty Stone, Chloe Dawn Stone, Evan Gregory Stone and Lauren Katherine Stone; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie Elmer and Ann Stone, Curtis Franklin and Daphne Stone; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jewel Stone Cooper, Ida Stone and Glenn Shelton, Grace Stone and James Lovell...

Phipps, Edgar Allen

November 24, 1942 - September 02, 2009

Edgar Allen Phipps, age 66 of Callaway died Wednesday, September 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frost Phipps. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-laws Larry and Sharon Phipps, Bassett, Eugene Phipps, Roanoke, Paul and Connie Phipps, Callaway; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Stephen Shepp, New Mexico; two grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandson...

Iceman, Garnet

Deceased Date: August 30, 2009

Garnet Iceman, age 87 of Canton, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009. Local Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home.

Quinn, Bunyan

August 10, 1927 - August 28, 2009

Bunyan Quinn, age 82 of Ferrum went to be with the Lord Friday, August 28, 2009. Mr. Quinn was born August 10, 1927 to the late Johnny P. and Addie Emberson Quinn. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His passions included hunting, fishing and watching baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves...

Hodges, Wilbur

January 08, 1913 - August 25, 2009

Wilbur Robert Hodges, age 96 of Callaway went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He was born January 8, 1913, a twin son of the late Fred and Ella G. Hodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gracie Wray Hodges; brothers Herbert, Earnest and Luther Hodges; sister Ada Holt; sister and brother-in-law Mildred and John Slocum...

Goehring, Gregory L.

December 21, 1963 - August 20, 2009

Gregory Lee Goehring, age 45 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Norfolk passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009. He was born December 21, 1963 in Washington DC. After serving 21 years in the USAF he retired as Master Sergeant. Gregory was preceded in death by his father Alton B. Goehring. Surviving are his wife Jacquelyn T...

Overstreet, Beulah F.

January 11, 1934 - August 19, 2009

Beulah Overstreet, age 75 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Arrangements are being handled by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, TN and being locally assisted by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount.

Berger, Wilmoth Allman

July 26, 1909 - August 18, 2009

Wilmoth Allman Berger, age 100 of Union Hall died Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Mrs. Berger was the oldest member of Glade Hill Baptist Church, joining in 1943. She was born July 26, 1909, a daughter of the late Dave and Laura Allman and was preceded in death by her Husband David Thomas Berger; and son David William Berger...

Woods, Priscilla Hurd

April 05, 1939 - August 16, 2009

Priscilla Hurd Woods, age 70, of Franklin County and Danville, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Hurd and Rubie Belanger Hurd; a son Barry Woods; and a brother Robert Hurd, Jr. Surviving are her loving husband of 55 years Posey Woods; daughter Virginia Woods and special friend Thomas Hill; three sisters Edna Scott and husband Glee, Marion Thurman and husband Lynwood, Fronnie Belanger; five brothers and sisters-in-law Merle Martin and wife Pam, Jerry Belanger, Aubrey Belanger and wife Tina, Terry Belanger, John Belanger and wife Mallie; numerous nieces and nephews...

Angell, Ruby Hall

January 15, 1921 - August 10, 2009

Ruby Hall Angell, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Monday, August 10, 2009. She was born January 15, 1921 a daughter of the late William and Mary Moore Hall and was also preceded in death by her brother, Junior Hall; sisters Goldie Bailey and Tressie Chitwood. Surviving are her sisters, Starrine Pugh and Christine (Lawrence) Sloan; sisters-in-law Goldie Caldwell and Minnie Hall; many nieces and nephews; special friends, David Story and Jeanette Carter...

Crook, Virginia Prillaman

November 08, 1923 - August 08, 2009

Virginia Elizabeth Prillaman Crook “Gray Lady”, age 85 of Ferrum died Saturday, August 8, 2009. She was a longtime member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church and was very active throughout the community. Born November 8, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Hale Prillaman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Crook; four brothers; and one sister...

Chapman, Linda Sue

August 07, 1959 - August 06, 2009

Linda Sue Chapman, age 49 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, August 6, 2009. She was born August 7, 1959 a daughter of the late Dafford and Peggy Witt Hooker. She was also preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Wolfe. Surviving are her daughters, Janet Michelle Kennedy and Brandie Nicole Gillispie; grandsons, Nathan Allen and Sean Aaron Kennedy; sisters, Vickie Stewart and Sara Nunley; grandmother, Virginia Wolfe; several nieces and nephews...

Beckner, Mary Childress

July 30, 1921 - August 02, 2009

Mary Bloomfield Childress Beckner, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 2, 2009. She was born July 30, 1921 a daughter of the late Jim and Ida Webster Childress. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mose Peter Beckner; sons Leslie Richards, Paul Beckner and Larry Beckner. Surviving are her sons, Roy M...

Hale, Vivian Diane

September 08, 1939 - July 30, 2009

Vivian Diane Hale, age 69 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, July 29, 2009. She was born September 8, 1939, a daughter of the late Cecil and Vivian Reidy McKinely. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Bill Hale; sons, Gregory Steven Hale and Michael Wayne Hale; and a sister, Sandra Annett Puckett...

Basham, Edith Hudson

April 08, 1929 - July 26, 2009

Edith Ann Hudson Basham, age 80 of Moneta died Sunday, July 26, 2009. She was born April 8, 1929 a daughter of the late Oscar and Harriet Nance Hudson, and was also preceded in death by three brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Frank H. Basham; her sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Ann Basham, Hardy, Dale and Belinda Basham, Frank (Davis) and Penny Basham, Tim and Christi Basham, Moneta; her daughter, Darlene Basham, Williamsburg; her ten grandchildren, Bobby Basham, Richard Brubaker, Brad and Heather Basham, Candice Widener, Crystal Basham, Mike and Michelle Miller, Nikki Basham, Dustin Basham, Brooke Basham and Macy Basham; her great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Hannah, Austin, Telle, Noah, Madison, Mackenzie, Lydia and Emmaleigh...

Nester, Betty

November 02, 1933 - July 24, 2009

Betty Chitwood Nester (Granny Bet), age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, July 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother Ora Heckman LaPrade; father Oscar Leonard Chitwood; and a brother Forrest Chitwood. Mrs. Nester was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Linda and Witchell Hall; two grandsons Sean Hall (Christa) and Justin Hall; five great-grandchildren Brianna, Kaley, Chistopher, Jeremy and Jaylynn; brother Marshall Chitwood; two sisters Nancy Mason (Wilson), Brenda Meeks (Carol Brown); one aunt Alma Smithers; several nieces and nephews...

Manning, Shannon Jo

May 13, 1988 - July 23, 2009

Shannon Jo Manning, age 21 of Glade Hill died Thursday, July 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fletcher Manning. Surviving are her parents, Dennis and Lola (Curly) Manning; brother and sister-in-law Scottie and Jaime Manning; special nephew Hunter Manning; grandparents, Maurine Manning, Clarence and Melva Smith; special friend Nathan Emmons; many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends also survive...

Johnson, Henry

July 07, 1922 - July 21, 2009

Henry Johnson, age 87 of Roanoke died Tuesday, July 21, 2009. He was born July 7, 1922, a son of the late Frank and Minnie Johnson, and was also preceded in death in 1997 by his wife of 55 years, Katherine C. Johnson; sisters Pat, Frances and Mary; brothers Woodrow, Lee and Sam. Surviving are his son Robert “Bob” Johnson, Roanoke; Daughter Doris (Roy) Johnson, Rocky Mount; five grandchildren, Paul (Paula) Johnson, Susan (Jeff) Woody, Mark Johnson, Rocky Mount, Eddie and Brook Johnson, Colorado, Michelle Johnson, Florida; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his special friend, Doris Hurd, Roanoke...

Bowman, Kathryn

March 27, 1927 - July 14, 2009

Kathryn Bowman, age 82 of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount.

Rickmond, Jessie

April 13, 1934 - July 13, 2009

Jessie James Rickmond, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009. Jessie was born April 13, 1934 to the late Charlie and Mary Elizabeth Rickmond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Brown Rickmond; and 11 brothers and sisters. Jessie was a member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren and owner and operator of A1 Mobile Homes...

Smith, Jacqueline

August 12, 1951 - July 11, 2009

Jacqueline “Jackie” Holtzapfel Smith, age 57 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009. She was born August 12, 1951 in Beckley, WV. She was preceded in death by her grandparents William Victor Adams and Essie Day Custer Adams of Midway, WV, and Frank Jacob Holtzapfel and Gertrude Woolsey Holtzapfel of Sophie, WV...

Angle, Harry Leonard

July 17, 1922 - June 20, 2009

Harry Leonard Angle, age 86 of Boones Mill died Saturday, June 20, 2009. He was a longtime and active member of Boones Mill United Methodist Church, serving as Chairman of the Administrative Board, singing in the choir and male quartet. Harry was also a former member of the Boones Mill Lions Club and Isaac's Lodge #29 A...

Harris, Rev. Hollis W.

July 06, 1938 - June 20, 2009

Reverend Hollis Wayne Harris, age 70, born July 6, 1938 went to be with the Lord the morning of June 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife Peggy; son Wayne and daughter-in-law Jennifer, daughter Lisa; grandson Brian; granddaughters Christina and Anna. He is also survived by sister Ruth Glenn; brother David Harris; brother-in-law Dale Hardison and wife Debbie...

David, Sr., George T.

January 11, 1921 - June 19, 2009

George T. David, Sr., age 88, of Union Hall, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2009 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Coast Guard. He was preceded in death by father and mother, Lester Thomas and Ethel Ellis David, one daughter Vickie Lynn David and brother-in-law Randolph Hairfield...

Wernicke, Joan Catherine

May 28, 1931 - June 18, 2009

Joan Catherine Wernicke, age 78 of Moneta, VA and Florida, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2009 from Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Her family will receive friends Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount

Etter, Curtis Tony

Deceased Date: June 09, 2009

Odum, Christopher Scott

December 25, 1970 - June 06, 2009

Perdue, Lucille Fralin

December 19, 1923 - June 05, 2009

Lucille Fralin Perdue, age 85, of Glade Hill, passed away Friday June 5, 2009. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored her family. She was born December 19, 1923 to the late Luther Leonard and Ethel Mae Mattox Fralin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Morton, Junior, Cecil, and James “Doc” Fralin; three sisters, Lolene Fralin, Ethel Fralin Perdue, & Estelle Fralin Harrison...

Chitwood, Jr., James Peanut

March 15, 1928 - May 29, 2009

James Edward “Peanut” Chitwood, Jr. age 81 of Rocky Mount died Friday, May 29, 2009 in the VA Medical Center. He was a proud veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Army, and worked in car sales for 35 years prior to retirement. He was born March 15, 1928 a son of the late Jim Edd and Lethia M...