Sterling Edwin Bowman, 31 of Hillsville passed away Sunday, December 11, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Bowman is survived by his parents Danny E. & Mildred F. Bowman of Laurel Fork; brother & sister-in-law Steven & Tammy Bowman of Laurel Fork; Paternal grandmother Goldie Bowman of Laurel Fork; Maternal grandparents Mason & Georgia Bowman of Laurel Fork; and a nephew Daniel Bowman. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. at Rome Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 13 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville.