Obituaries

Bryan Keith Howell, 65, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia, on May 18, 1960, to Carol Howell Galloway and the late James Cahill. ...

Rebecca Williams Stone passed away January 25, 2026. She was born on January 21, 1940, in Pulaski County, Virginia, to the late Robert Raymond Williams and Mary Farmer Williams. In addition to her par...

Mrs. Carol Ellen Scott Balkum, age 76, of Ararat, NC passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Balkum was born on December 6, 1949, in Hartford, CT to...

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of William McKinley Hairston on January 26, 2026 at the age of 81. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A ministry of service provided by Hi...

Mr. Lloyd Kenneth Willis, 89, of Ararat, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Willis was born June 20, 1936, in H...

Sandra Marlene Birchfield, born on May 30, 1954, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 71. Sandra was a resident of Lester, West Virginia. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home is in charge.

Vicky Lynn Hodges Hines, 71, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned to her heavenly home Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born November 14, 1954, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late George Kennet...

Denise Ann Stevens, 69, of Martinsville, Virginia, entered her heavenly rest Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born in Eden, North Carolina, on January 15, 1957, to the late Wayne Anderson Stevens and...

Daniel Lee Thompson, 52, of Ridgeway, Virginia, entered his eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born in Reidsville, North Carolina, on November 17, 1973. He was preceded in death by hi...

Lois “Dale” Hedrick Huff, 69, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned from this earthly life Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia, on April 8, 1956, to the late Lois Re...

David Louis Myers, 80, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born November 4, 1945, in Chatham, Virginia, to the late Howard Myers, Jr. and Rocenous Fuller Myers. ...

Rita Mae Eanes Watson, 70, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned to her heavenly home January 22, 2026, at her home. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia, March 5, 1955, to the late Mary Lee Strai...

Polly Ann Kendrick, 79, of Axton, Virginia, entered her eternal rest with her Savior Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born in Washinton County, Virginia, on December 14, 1946, to Mary Elizabeth Sco...

Jeffrey Abe Martin, 45, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned from this earthly life Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia, on November 21, 1980, to Dorothy Ann Spraker M...

Joshua David Foster, 34, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away in his home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia, on July 16, 1991, to Veronica Elaine Swinney Foster a...

Todd Ray Epperson, 52, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1973, in North Carolina and was raised in Ararat, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frankli...

James Lowell Grant, 80, of Martinsville, Virginia, entered his eternal rest Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 21, 1945, in Martinsville to the late James Norton Grant and Lor...

Billy Carroll McGraw, 89, entered his eternal rest Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Bassett, Virginia. He was born on May 18, 1936, in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, to the late Gabe Roscoe McCra...

Mary Lillian Ramsey Frith, 104 of Martinsville, transitioned this life, Thursday January 22, 2026 with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending and will be announced. Roselawn Chapel Funeral...

Steven Leo Goff, SR. of Fieldale, Va passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was born on January 17, 1953 to Marguerite Goff and William Burton Goff,. In ...

Magdalene “Maggie” Cobler Plaster of Ridgeway, Virginia, peacefully passed away at home on January 19, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on June 2, 1939, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late ...

Mr. Lloyd Kenneth Willis, 89, of Ararat, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Willis was born June 20, 1936, in H...

Mr. William “Wade” Pack, age 76 of Ararat, Virginia, passed away Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Wade was born on May 6, 1949, in Patrick C...

Mr. Ronald Lee “Jimmy” Carson, 74 of Ararat, NC, passed away at his home on Monday January 19, 2026. He was born June 10, 1951, in Surry County to the late Romney Lee Carson and Mabel Frances Geor...

On Friday, January 23, 2026, John Robert Redd,100, of Martinsville, VA, peacefully transitioned from this life at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1925 in Henry County, VA to the late Willia...