Obituaries

Virginia Pauline "Polly" Merriman, 97, passed away on October 25, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at Norris Funeral Services – Martinsville Chapel. T...

Lisa Lynn Kidd, age 61, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Salem, Virginia. Born on December 7, 1964, in Martinsville, Virginia, Lisa was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, ...

Viola Barker Compton, 83, of Axton, Va. passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026. She was born in Martinsville, Va. July 25, 1943, to Oscar Thomas Barker and Elsie Clay Burnette. In addition to her par...

Robert Howard Long Jr. was born on April 14, 1954, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Robert H. Long Sr. and Frances Martin Long. At the age of 72, he peacefully departed this life at his residence, leavin...

It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Lois Preston Spencer, age 76, of Ridgeway, Virginia, who peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, Octo...

Kevin Jospeh Schandel, age 49, of Fieldale, Virginia, passed away on October 19, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 6, 1977, in Shirley, New York, to the late William Robert Schandel and Cynthi...

Nora “Gayle” Cherry Meadors, 75, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1951, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Leslie Cherry and Willie Em...

Some people leave behind a legacy measured by their accomplishments. Others leave a legacy measured by the lives they touched. Jason was the rare person who did both. Jason Blu Hedman, 53, of Ridgewa...

Martha Ann Joyce Palmer passed away peacefully on her 84th birthday, October 21, 2026. She was born in Salem, Virginia, in 1942, to the late William Dyer and Hazel Lawson Dyer. In addition to her pare...

Mr. H. C. “Tom” Harold, 93, of Ararat, VA, passed away Wednesday evening, October 21, 2026, at his home. Mr. Harold was born February 13, 1933, in Patrick County, VA, the son of the late M. F. and...

James “David” Handy, age 71 of Fieldale, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. David was born on February 28, 1955 in Martinsville, Virginia to the late James Arthur Handy and the la...

Nora “Gayle” Cherry Meadors, 75, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1951, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Leslie Cherry and Willie Em...

Joseph Earl Saylor, 65, of Axton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on February 13, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Cecilia Alioto Saylor and the late...

Ann Cox Musgrove, 95, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 6, 1931, in Roanoke, VA to the late Elbert R. Cox and Belle Lewis Cox. In ...

Frances Hazlewood Martin, age 98 of Stuart, VA, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on April 20, 1928, to Richard Irvin Hazlew...

Nancy Frances Hangon Woods, 61, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away October 18, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1964, in New Jersey to the late Hallstead Hangan and Patricia Groff Hangan. In ad...

Benjamin Earl Dawson, 38, of Axton, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who will forever cherish his memory. Born in Martinsville, Virginia, Ben was...

Julia Faye Foster, 81 of Stuart, VA passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1945 in Jackson, TN to the late Walter Duncan Whitlock and Frances Marie Brannon...

Jerry Lynwood Joyce, age 75 of Patrick Springs went to the Lord on October 17, 2026. He was born to the late Raymond Swanson Joyce Sr. and Iva June Fain Joyce. He was a faithful servant at Pleasant V...

Mr. Jimmy Lane Quesinberry, age 65 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on June 2, 1965,...

Julie Metz Arnold passed on October 17, 2026, at the age of 55. Julie was a resident of Martinsville, Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, 109 Broad Stre...

Yancy Bloom Ayers, 94, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with his family at his side at Franklin Health and Rehab. He was born on June 17, 1932, to the late ...

Gloria Pendleton Robertson, affectionately referred to herself as “The Lady in Waiting,” transitioned from this life at the age of 91, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. , then entered into the ...

David James Tuttle, 46, of Martinsville VA passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 9, 1980, in Martinsville, VA to the late ...

Mrs. Violet Jewell Chappell Boyd of Ararat and Roanoke, Virginia, 94, left this earth to join her loved ones in heaven October 16, 2026. She is the daughter of Columbus Franklin Chappell and Lillie Ma...