Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituaries

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
4/14/1953 - 4/22/2026
Phyllis Watkins Davis Moore passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Phyllis was life in motion, vibrant, lively, and as bold as her favorite color, red. She had a way of making every room feel warmer and every…
1/3/1989 - 4/15/2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony D. Swanson, 37, of Petersburg, VA, and formally of Martinsville, who departed this life on Wednesday, April 15,2026, at Southside Medical…
6/14/1939 - 4/11/2026
Barbara Jane Johnson (nee’ Royal), 86, of Laurel Park Ave, Martinsville was born June14, 1939 in Martinsville, VA to the late Estelle Royal. She is survived by her daughters Marguerite Johnson Swann and her husband…
12/6/1967 - 4/8/2026
On April 8, 2026, at 5:20 p. m. our dearly beloved, charming, witty, and beautiful sister, Cynthia Y. Griggs, 58, of Danville, VA and formally of Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at UVA Medical…
10/8/1944 - 4/7/2026
Louise Redd, at age 81, transitioned from this life on April 7, 2026, at Cardinal Senior Living Center in Danville, VA Louise was born on October 8, 1944, in Martinsville VA to the late Charlie Redd, Sr. and the late…
2/12/1949 - 4/5/2026
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Dorothy Marie Martin Wilson, 77, of Axton, VA peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home. Dorothy was born on February 12, 1949, in…
6/5/1940 - 4/4/2026
Patricia Mae Holland Wade Millner departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on June 5, 1940, in Roanoke, Virginia. Patricia was one of three children born to the…
Passed 4/1/2026
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Dawn L. Martin of Stuart's Draft, Va, peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by…
1/5/1948 - 3/31/2026
Karol Ann Johnson is the daughter of the late Dr. Marshall O. Johnson and Mrs. Lula White Johnson (Martinsville, VA) and granddaughter of the late Mr. Lorenzo C. White and Bessie Jones White (Hampton). Karol was born…
4/28/1938 - 3/30/2026
On Monday, March 30, 2026, God in His infinite wisdom called home Deacon Agatha Jackson Stockton. She passed peacefully and quietly at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia surrounded by her family.…
10/31/1953 - 3/30/2026
On Monday, March 30, 2026, Jerry Jerome Smith, 72, of JS Holland Rd. , Ridgeway, VA peacefully transitioned from this life at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, VA. He was born in White Plains, NY on October 31, 1953, to…
7/25/1965 - 3/28/2026
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, our beloved mother, sister and friend, Barbara Jean Hairston, 60, of Spencer St. , Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at SOVAH Health Martinsville. She was born in…
1/26/1961 - 3/18/2026
Lee Vernon was born to Major Gordon and Mildred Vernon on January 26,1961 in Fort Eustis, Virginia. He spent his first four years in Germany as Major Vernon was assigned there by the US Army as a Battalion Commander.…
11/12/1934 - 3/17/2026
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Deacon Harold Lee Campbell, Sr. 91, of Carver Rd. , Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at SOVAH Health Martinsville. He was born in Pageton, WV on November 12, 1934, to the…
11/11/1936 - 3/14/2026
Jean Patterson Wilson was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia on November 11, 1936, to Willie O. and Sirrenia Smith Patterson. Her family moved to Martinsville, Virginia in 1939. Other than the first three years of her…
12/23/1963 - 3/11/2026
John Eugene Brooks, 62, of Wytheville, VA departed from this life at his residence. He was born on December 23, 1963, in White Plains, NY to John Oliver Brooks and Veronica A. Robertson Dancy. He was preceded in death…