Obituaries
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3/3/1930 - 8/1/2026
Well done, thy good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:23 Mother Bessie M. Starkie, age 96, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at…
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1/10/1937 - 7/25/2026
Samson L. Hairston, age 89, of Elijah Circle, Martinsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on January 10, 1937, in Martinsville, Virginia.…
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10/22/1946 - 7/22/2026
Mr. George “Butch” Washington Carter, III, 79, of Oretha Street, Axton, Virginia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Born on October 22, 1946, Mr. Carter was the beloved son of the late…
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Passed 7/17/2026
Joey Tidwell, age 69, of Danville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, at SOVAH Health-Danville. Arrangements and service details are currently pending and will be announced by Hairston Funeral…
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7/26/1943 - 7/15/2026
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith. " — 2 Timothy 4:7 With humble hearts and submission to the will of God, we announce the transition of Mother Edith Jane Martin Stone,…
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3/27/1936 - 7/11/2026
Doris Lee Hairston, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away and went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 11, 2026. Born on March 27, 1936, in Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, to the late Ned…
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2/27/1955 - 7/3/2026
Alver E. Dillard, age 71, of Miles Rd. , Collinsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. Born on February 27, 1955, in Martinsville, VA, he was the beloved son of the…
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3/10/1939 - 6/28/2026
Charlie Martin, age 87, of Surry Court, Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his residence. Born in Martinsville on March 10, 1939, he was the beloved son of the late Sam Buddy…
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8/4/1949 - 6/21/2026
Mrs. Brenda Waller Dickerson, age 76, of 916 Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville, Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Mulberry Creek Nursing Facility. She was born on August 4, 1949, in…
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6/19/1942 - 6/20/2026
Esther Marie Waller, age 84, of Danville, Virginia, peacefully went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 19, 1942, in Pittsylvania…
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Passed 6/14/2026
Sandra L. Hobson, age 78, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on April 29, 1948, in Martinsville, Virginia, Sandra was the beloved daughter of the late Rosetta King and James…
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2/5/1962 - 6/10/2026
William Herman Payne, Jr. , aged 64, of Fieldale, Virginia, peacefully passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was a kind, friendly, and well-loved member of the community who will be missed by…
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8/26/1979 - 6/10/2026
Latish Monique Manns, affectionally known as Monique, aged 46, of Maxine Road, Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with her husband by her side at the SECU…
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7/27/1945 - 6/6/2026
Winfred L. “Fleet” Norfleet, aged 80, of Carver Road, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence. He was a deeply respected, kind-hearted, and beloved member of the community whose wisdom and…
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6/20/1930 - 6/3/2026
Mother Willie Mae Wade Brown, 95 years old from Collinsville, VA, departed her life peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was born in Fieldale, VA, on June 20, 1930, to the late Reverend Willie and…
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8/17/1947 - 5/19/2026
Shirley Frances Taylor, aged 78, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully transitioned from this life on May 19, 2026, at her residence. Born and raised in Martinsville on August 17, 1947, to the late Mitchell Watkins…
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4/18/1939 - 5/18/2026
James Stafford King, Jr. , was born April 18, 1939, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Mattie Philpott King and James King, Sr. He was affectionately known as “June”. Growing up in Virginia, he attended Albert…
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2/8/1973 - 5/12/2026
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 beloved daughter…
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10/7/1936 - 5/9/2026
Mrs. Ruby Jean Martin Butler departed this life on May 9, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on October 7, 1936, in Martinsville, Virginia. Ruby was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Grant Martin and Annie…
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6/25/1962 - 5/9/2026
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 cherished, Dennis was…
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12/31/1935 - 5/7/2026
Emma L. Martin, age 90, of Carver Road, Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on May 7, 2026, at her residence. Born on December 31, 1935, in Ridgeway, Virginia, Emma was the beloved daughter of the…
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1/27/1943 - 5/6/2026
With tender hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the legacy of Lorene Gravely Wade, who passed away peacefully on the morning of May 6, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1943, in Leatherwood,…
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9/1/1953 - 5/2/2026
Deacon Jesse G. Turner, 72, of Martinsville, VA departed this life peacefully at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. Born in Martinsville, VA on September 1, 1953, to the late Jesse Ben Turner and Geneva Williamson Turner. He…
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11/20/1964 - 4/30/2026
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, our beloved son, brother and friend, Kenneth Fitzgerald Hairston, 61, of 824 Hundley St. , Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital,…
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4/28/1936 - 4/29/2026
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, our beloved mother, aunt and friend, Shirley Shannon, 90, of Hope Mills, NC peacefully transitioned from this life at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. She was born in…