Obituaries

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, Zan Martin 78, of Cardinal Ln, Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Rocky Mount Health & Rehab Center, Rocky Mount, VA. He was born April 3, 1945, in Axton, VA to the late Willie Grant Martin, and Annie Reynolds Martin.

In addition to his parents, Zan was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Martin, and Kitty Grant, and three brothers, Billy Martin, Darrell Martin, and Willie Martin.

Zan was a member of Mt. Zion United Holy Church. He retired from Sara Lee Knitting Company after many years of service. Zan was a 1963, graduate of Albert Harris High School.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Myrtle Napper Martin of the home; two sons, Bobby Martin, and Timothy Martin both of Georgia; stepson, Jeffrey Hall of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Ruby Butler (Clarence), and Jacqlyn Myers both of Martinsville, VA, and Hildred Morman of Alexandria, VA; one brother, Frederick Martin of Martinsville, VA; granddaughter, Enchanter Vaughn of Chesterfield, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA with Pastor LaVarra Hagwood, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Courteous, efficient, and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.