Obituaries

Michael William Rivas, 71, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2025. Mike was a devoted husband, a loving father and a cherished friend who always made time to help others. Mike was bo...

Morris Keesee, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on August 4, 1937, to the late William Henry Keesee and Gillie Gibson Keesee. Morris is pr...

Janet Mason Hairston, 87, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned to her heavenly home Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born November 7, 1937, in Nelson County, Virginia to the late Andrew Mason and ...

Wayne Lee Curry, 81, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born March 25, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Orval Frances Curry and Shirley Louise ...

Michael Anthony Massey, 73, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born to the late Clemon L. Massey and Mary Prater Massey Marshall August 1, 1952. In addition to hi...

Emma Jean Grogan, 87, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born in Franklin County, Virginia, on December 2, 1937, to the late John Samuel Smith and Callie Haskins Smith. In addition to h...

Cheryl Denise Flood, 71, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her home. She was born October 12, 1953 the daughter of the late James and Olivia Law Flood. In addition to h...

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Frances Tinsley, of Axton, VA, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at Sovah-Martinsville. Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Fu...

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, our beloved husband, father and friend, Cletis M. Marsh peacefully transitioned from this life at his residence. Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by...

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, James W. King, Jr. 76, of Samuel Hairston School Road, Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at his residence. Courteous, efficient and dependable ...

Blanche Marie Martin Barrow, 99, of Collinsville, VA passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was born January 3, 1926 the daughter of the late Claude and Evelyn Martin. She was preceded in death b...

James C. “Jimmy” Boaz Jr. , 80, of Penhook, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on September 23, 19...

Ethan Wayne Willard, 12, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned to his heavenly home Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born August 25, 2013, in Eden, North Carolina, to David Lee Willard and Kaleigh ...

Michael Brown Jones, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born in Danville, Virginia, on November 4, 1946, to the late Brown Jones and Elizabeth Folgeman Jones. In addition to his paren...

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, our beloved mother, grandmother and friends, Gladys Carter 93, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to be with her heavenly Father. Courteous, efficient and d...

On Monday, October 6, 2025, Gloria Jean Bednorski 36, of Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life. Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.

On Monday, October 6, 2025, Marigold Chavis 77, of Laurel Gate Circle, Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. Courteous, efficient and ...

Norma Jean Carter, 73, of Martinsville, Virginia, entered her eternal rest Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born January 28, 1952, in Henry County to the late Sam Henry Dillard and Janie Penn Dillard....

Cheryl Flood, 71, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Hines Funeral Services.

Mrs. Lolene P Moore, age 88 of Bassett, VA passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Moore, her parents, John Marshall Prillaman and Nannie Prillaman...

Joan Jeannette Fox, 88, of Danville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1937, to the late Ezra Austin and Mar...

Melissa Kaye McBride Peña, 52, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born January 28, 1973, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Johnny “Buck” McBride and Vick...

Mark Brian Metcalfe, age 66, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Wilfred Carson Scott, 96, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He was born on April 30, 1929, in Endicott, V...

Nancy M. Wimbush, 86, of Bassett, VA, died October 4, 2025, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital Rocky Mount, VA. She was born May 3, 1939, the daughter of the late Lawyer T. Wimbush and Pencie V. W...