Obituaries

Steven Richard Ball, 44, of Bassett, VA passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on October 24, 1981, in New Jersey, to Roger Alan Ball and Diane Nicholson Ball. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Betty Nicholson of Havertown, PA, and David and Joan Ball of DeRuyter, NY.

Mr. Ball was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Martinsville. He possessed a deeply service-oriented heart and lived out his passion through unwavering dedication to numerous county rescue squads. He graduated from Fieldale-Collinsville High School in 2000. He was a proud graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, Class of 2004. He later served as a medic for the Martinsville Sheriff’s Office Jail and a K9 Deputy and Lieutenant for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. He attended and graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy in 2018. He served as a VSP General Instructor and assisted as a medic for their Office of Medical Services. He had just recently been promoted to Senior Trooper. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Steven had a passion for cars.

He is survived by his parents, Roger Alan Ball and Diane Nicholson Ball.

A memorial service will be held at Victory Baptist Church, in Fieldale, Virginia, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Larry House officiating. The family will accept guests two hours prior to the service. Honors will be rendered by Virginia State Police Honor Guard at the conclusion of services.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory – Martinsville is serving the Ball family.