Obituaries

Sarah Persinger Altizer passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 83; Sarah was born on January 23, 1943, in Williamson, West Virginia, and was a resident of Martinsville, Virginia. Collins-McKee-Stone F...

Gerald “Jerry” Redd Roach, 90, of Axton, Va. passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his home in Axton, Va. He was born in Henry County on June 13, 1935, to Redd Roach and Daisy Haley Roach. In a...

James Stafford King, Jr. 87, of Martinsville, VA passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Franklin Health & Rehab Center, Rocky Mount, VA. Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided ...

Peggy Tatum Williams of Port Republic, Maryland passed away peacefully on May 07, 2026 in her hometown of Stuart, VA. She was born on January 27, 1931 in High Point, NC to the late William C. Tatum, S...

Sheldon Lee Boyd, 81, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away on November 25, 2025, in The Villages, Florida. Sheldon was born in Patrick County, Virginia, to Oscar Lee Boyd and Nannie Hall Boyd on ...

Walter Flood, 61, of Martinsville, Virginia, entered his eternal rest Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1964, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Eddie Randolph Flood and the late Doris Mit...

Dorothy Bill Hairston, the daughter of the late Jessie Ben Hairston, Sr. and Clara Ann Hairston, was born in Henry County on June 7, 1938. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2026, at Sovah Hos...

Mrs. Lala Pendleton Hubbard, age 82 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born in Patrick County on June 30, 1943, to the late...

Rae Lynne Finch Bogle, 67, of Critz, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1958, in Iowa to the late Janet Ruth Peyton and Dale C. Peyton. In addition to her parents, s...

Stanley Leroy Van Etten (1937–2026) A life devoted to faith, scholarship, and the preservation of American sporting history Stanley Leroy Van Etten, a minister, professor, publisher, and respected h...

Mr. Darren “Bubba” Jordan, age 49, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on January 20, 1977. He was preceded in death by h...

Virgie Ashworth Taylor, 82, of Axton, passed Thursday May 14, 2026. She was born May 6, 1944, to the late William Elderidge and Winnie Bray Ashworth. Virgie retired from VA. Logistics and was a member...

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Christine Patrick Dye, born on July 12, 1964, in Richlands, Virginia, who left this world on May 8, 2026, at her home in Spencer, Virgin...

Laura Ellen Neaves Clark, 72, of Martinsville, passed Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1954, to the late James Woodrow and Reva Neugent Neaves. Laura attended First Baptist Church of...

Tamma Hairston 65, of Martinsville, VA departed this life on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Martinsville Health and Rehab Center. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Hines Funeral Services.

Marie Murphy Garrett, 83, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 24, 1942, in Halifax County, Virginia, to the late Ernest C. Murp...

Barbara Eden Dalton, 85, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Born on August 29, 1940, in West Virginia, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late William Eden an...

Mrs. Marcie Gravely Hunt departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her residence in Martinsville, Virginia, at the age of 53. Born on February 8, 1973, in Martinsville, Virginia, Marcie was the ...

Crystal Dawn Coe, 45, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1980, in Henry County, Virginia, to Kathy Matherly Martinez. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparen...

Virginia Burch Arendall, 92, of Bassett, VA died on May 11, 2026 at Stanleytown Health Center after a long and full life. She was born on May 22, 1933 in Fieldale, VA to the late Doss Henderson Burch ...

Arrangements are pending. Bassett Funeral Services is in charge.

Lloyd Donald Joyce, 84, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Sovah-Health Danville. He was born on October 21, 1941, in Bassett, Virginia, to the late James “Roy�...

Judy Self Plogger, 77, of Bassett was called to her heavenly home Sunday May 10, 2026. She was born July 22, 1948, to the late Rev. Aubrey Levi and Bessie Byrd Self. Judy was a graduate of Patrick Hen...

Dennis J. Cook, 63, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. Born and raised in the community he che...

Susan Bridges Smith (Susannah, Kitty), 65, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born in Martinsville, VA, to Catherine Sink Bridges and the late David Clifton Bridges.   In add...