Obituaries

Tina Theresa King, age 57, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 28, 1968, in Washington, D. C. , Tina was t...

Mary Everlene Tate Hines, 92, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1934, in Bedford, Virginia to the late Charlie Gordon Tate and Lottie Myrtle ...

Geneva Ellen Simpkins Hess, 80, of Martinsville, Virginia, entered her eternal rest Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was born June 24, 1946, in Sandlick, West Virginia, to the late Arnold Henry Simpkins a...

Danny Lee Caldwell, 69, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1957, in Thierville, France, to the late Billy Lee Caldwell and Armande Marie Juliett...

Charlotte Marie Pace, 69 of Martinsville, VA, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Franklin County, Va, to the late Thomas Pace and Evelyn Marie Robertson Hagwood. In...

Vickie Lynn Bowers Martin, 62, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born on February 13, 1964, in Mar...

Lynn Parker Ayers entered her heavenly home on July 30, 2026. Known for her steadfast faith, servant's heart, and deep devotion to family, Lynn spent her life caring for others and encouraging all wh...

Raymond Lester Thomas, age 85 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was born in Patrick County on June 26, ...

Patricia Testerman Hedrick, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Martinsville, Virginia, on August 5, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. Her presence will be deeply missed...

Ann Hudson Yale, 80, of Bassett, Va. passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was born October 11, 1945, in Henry County to Royal Bryant Hudson and Irene Fulcher Hudson. In addition to her parents, s...

Brenda Lee Brown passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 10, 1947, to the late Roy Lindsey Brown and Pauline Kathleen Brown. Brend...

Velda Geneva Martin, 92, of Bassett, Va. , passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 3, 2026 with family members at her side. She was born in Bassett on January 10,1934 to the late James Ru...

Mrs. Louise Atkins Simmons, age 95 of Stuart, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1931 to the late Rueben Atkins and Ollie Baliles Atkins. In ad...

Mother Bessie M. Starkie, age 96, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by the love and comfort of those who cherished he...

Cheryl Ann Gant, 68, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was born January 29, 1958, in Missouri to the late Bernice Archambo Greer. In addition to her mother, she is pr...

Frances Anne Riddle, 77, of Chatham, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born June 30, 1949, in Rocky Mount, Virginia to the late Oscar Kinsley and Hazel Cook Kinsley. In addition...

Cleon Elroy Dillard, Sr. , 69, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Monday,July 27, 2026. He was born September 19, 1956, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Laura Wade Dillard and Eugene Dillard....

Stephen Gray Lester, 33, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born November 20, 1992, in Japan to Pamela Michelle Owin and Stephen Enoch Lester. He is preceded in death...

Dwayne Deljuan Perry, 63, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born August 28, 1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Billy Perry and Juanita Pierce. Dwayne attende...

Ida Joanne Manns Brown, 87, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026. She was born March 12, 1939, in Henry County, Virginia to the late William Manns and Catherine Merrimam Manns. I...

Charles Rondeau Trammell Sr, 83, passed away peacefully at home. He entered his eternal home on July 28th, 2026. Charles was born on April 23, 1943 in Greenville, SC to the late Homer Franklin & I...

Wayne David Hill of Stuart, VA passed Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital, Mt Airy, N. C. He was born December 4, 1958 to the late Mr. John Henry Hill and Mrs. Annie Sue Hill. In ad...

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Lawless-Coale, 68, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away July 21, 2026. She was born December 1, 1957, to the late Ralph and Geraldine Gusler Lawless. Surviving is her husband, D...

Betty Earline McKeen, 71, of Collinsville, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1954, in Columbia, South Carolina, the late David Earl Wilkins and Betty Lou Bryant ...

Mary Avagene Stanley Terry, 89 of Meadows of Dan, VA, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, July 30, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. She was born March 11, 1937, in Carroll County, to th...