Obituaries

Julia Irene Nelson, 95, entered her eternal rest Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was born June 24, 1930, in Frankin County, Virginia, to the late Fletcher Lloyd Matherly and Bes...

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Alicia N. Millner 36, of Atlantic Circle, Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born on May 4, 1989...

Deena Ann Conner Furgeson, 52, of Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born on August 18, 1972, in North Carolina to G...

Mary Darrah Turner Via, age 91, of Henry, Virginia, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was ...

Kenneth Nolen Byrd, 71, of Ridgeway, Virginia, met Jesus face-to-face Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born March 18, 1954, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late James Nolen Byrd and Shirlie Jean Bran...

Jackie Lee McGuire Byrd, 74, of Ridgeway, Virginia, ran into the arms of Jesus Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born January 12, 1951, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Charlie Daniel McGuire and L...

Joseph Wayne “Dutch” Murphy, 83, of Spencer, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was born August 29, 1941, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late Jim Murphy and Annie Dale Philpott ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gaylan Williams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, who departed this life on Thursday, July 17th, at the age ...

Lucy Matherly Morris, age 88, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Born on May 15, 193...

Rev. Terry Len Moore, 68, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. He was born on November 28, 1956, t...

John Henry Fuller, 85, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned to his eternal home Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born March 12, 1940, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Willie Fuller and Vergie Ma...

Christopher Lewis “Chris” Robinette, 39, of Martinsville, Virginia, went to his heavenly home Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born March 15, 1986, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Tammy Jean...

Eric “Todd” Rumsey made his trip to his Heavenly home on Wednesday July 16, 2025 in his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Todd was known for his big heart and charis...

Christopher “Brandon” Martell Rios, age 24, of Bassett, VA, passed away July 13, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born on March 26, 2001, in Eden, NC, to Martin Martel Arroyo and Maria Son...

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, our beloved Mother Ruby K. Moyer 83, of Martin Ln. , Axton, VA peacefully transitioned at Ancora Compassionate Care, Reidsville, NC. She was born on September 27, 1941, in V...

Lawrence H Heyman, age 88, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. A committal service for Lawrence will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 from 1:41 PM to 2:34 PM at Ohev Zion Cemet...

Edgar “Ronnie” Oliver, 76, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1949, in Franklin County, Virginia, to the late Edgar Cli...

Neaoma Wade Moyer, 85, of Axton, VA transitioned on Monday, July 14, 2025 at UNC - Rockingham Hospital in Eden, NC. She was born January 23, 1940 in Henry County, VA a daughter of the late Robert K. ...

Ms. Kathy White Mason, age 67 of Martinsville, VA passed away on July 13, 2025. Kathy was born on March 1, 1958 to Jerry Dale White and Barbara Carter White. In addition to her father, she was preced...

Teresa Cunningham Biggs passed into the loving arms of her Savior on July 10, 2025, after a long year battling illness. She was thankfully able to say goodbyes and express her love to her loving son,...

Reverend Richard Ervin Harrison, 86, of Martinsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 21, 1939, in Morganton, NC to the late Ernest...

Deborah Ann Tarpley Snype Richardson, 70, transitioned from this life on Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and resided in New York. Deborah graduated ...

Ms. Connie McDaries Keys, age 75 formerly of Martinsville, VA passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Oak View Health and Rehab, Conway, S. C. Ms. Keys was born on November 13, 1949 in Alamance County...

John Charles Martin (59) July 9, 1965- May 30,2025 of Rising Sun Indiana; formerly of Washington WV, died unexpectedly from a heart event. His family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked at his...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Elder Bonetha Daniel-King, age 74, of Martinsville, Virginia, who transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was a cherished mothe...