Obituaries

Susan Gaines Craven, 58, of Martinsville, Virginia, entered her eternal rest Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born in Sanford, North Carolina, on May 8, 1967, to the late Henry and Emogene Gaines. I...

Ann McDonald Grogan, 87, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1938, in Martinsville, VA, to the late James Toney McDonald and Virginia Webster McDonald. In addition to...

On January 13, 2026, Mr. Patrick Joseph Johnson, age 78 of Ararat, Virginia, went to be with the Lord. Mr. Johnson was born in Kent County, Delaware, on December 7, 1947, to the late Edward and Mabel ...

Mrs. Gertrude Thomas Collins, age 83, of Ararat, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center. Mrs. Collins was born in Carroll County, Virginia on Ap...

Saddie Cobbs, 78, of Axton, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, January 14,2026 at her residence. Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.

“For I am now I'm ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, our belo...

Obituario – Español Alfredo Alvarado Rodríguez, de 40 años, amado esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y amigo, falleció el 11 de enero de 2026. Nació el 12 de enero de 1985, hijo del fallecido Lucia...

John Leland Teegen, of Danville, VA formerly of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1963, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Bill and Peggy Teegen. He was a...

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, God, in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to call from labor to reward the soul of Samuel L. Hairston. He was born in Henry County, Virginia, on February 12, 1932, the son of ...

Rev. Ronald "Ron" James Gardner, 71, of Collinsville transition to his heavenly home, Monday January 12, 2026. He was a retired minister and had pastored at Hope Baptist Church, formerly Clearview Dri...

Kathryn “Kate” Alice Myers Judson of Martinsville, Virginia, entered eternal rest on January 11, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1932, in Galesburg, Illinois, to the late Earl Myers and Vera Larson...

Judy Mae Haynes Martz, age 78 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Sovah – Martinsville Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on January 5, 1948, to the late Charlie Marshall Hay...

Stephen Kent Davis, of Claudville, Virginia—known to most simply as Steve—passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Bennett Davis and Gertru...

Larry Bernard Dickerson, 77, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Sunday, January 11, 1926 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Hines Funeral Services.

William “Bill” Columbus Ratcliff, Jr. , 82, of Martinsville, VA, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Bill was born March 14, 1943 to William Columbus Ratcliff, Sr. and Ora Grogan Ratcliff. He is...

Jeffery Lamont Dillard, 52, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 12, 1973, to the late Alton Easley and Lucy Dillard, who survives. In...

Earl Lee Arthur, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 29, 1935, to the late Jack Arthur and Frances Doss Walker. In addition to his parents, he w...

Betty Gaye Nelson, 89, of Patrick Springs, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 1, 1936, in Grayson County, Virginia, to the late Hurshel Hix ...

William “Bill” Columbus Ratcliff, Jr. , 82, of Martinsville, VA, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Bill was born March 14, 1943 to William Columbus Ratcliff, Sr. and Ora Grogan Ratcliff. He is...

Dawn Michelle Handy-Murphy, age 52, of Fieldale, Virginia, passed away on January 9, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1973, in Martinsville, Virginia and was the beloved daughter of James Odell and J...

Stephanie Lynn Sheppard, 49, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away at her residence Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born in Reidsville, North Carolina, on February 8, 1976, to Vicky Lee Morton Pullia...

Alfonzo Shelton, 55, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born October 4, 1970, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late James Shelton and Virginia Rumley Shelton. ...

Kyliah Tenae Wimbush and Demilah Linae Wimbush passed away in the loving embrace of their parents Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and entered the arms of Jesus on the same day they were born. Despite thei...

Robey Wesley Burkhart, born in Patrick Country, passed away on January 8, 2026 at 89 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength. He was deeply loved and will be profoundl...

Mr. Roger Dale Beasley, age 70 of Stuart, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Stuart Community Hospital. He was born on May 12, 1955, in Patrick County to the late Charlie Beasley and Gladys...