Mar 23, 2026

Donna Jean Trent Eldridge, 75, of Martinsville, passed Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born May 20, 1950, to the late Donald and Myrtle Lively Trent. Donna was a member of Temple of Faith in Ridgeway, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, William F. Garland, and Thomas Ray Eldridge, son, Curtis Eldridge,...

Mar 12, 2026

Roger Gray Horton, Sr., was born in Carroll County, VA., on October 15, 1939, to the late Roscoe and Mamie "June" Dalton Horton-Hajek. Although he loved the mountains, he quit school in the 8th grade, came to Martinsville to have a better life. He met the love of his life and married her and in April, they would have...

Mar 7, 2026

Brandy Craig English 81 passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her residence in Granite Falls, NC. Born June 21, 1944, in Martinsville, Virginia, she was the daughter of George Craig and Frances Christine Cooper Craig. She was preceded in death by her mom, dad, husband Allen R. McDaniel, her son Christopher Allen 'Damon' Knight, her sister Joy Haskins...

Mar 3, 2026

Bernice Mayhew Jenkins, 85, of Bassett, passed on Wednesday March 3, 2026. She was born January 11, 1940, to the late Jessie Bennett and Jocie Irene Prillaman Mayhew. She worked with Danville Hospital before becoming disabled.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jessie Jenkins, and sister, Eloise Mayhew.

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Feb 28, 2026

Earvin John Setliff, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on January 18, 1941, to the late Posie and Elsie Brammer Setliff, Earvin lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his country, and his work. He proudly served in the United States Army and later...

Feb 19, 2026

Bobby Louis Lemons, 81, of Ridgeway, passed Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born September 10, 1944, to the late Willie Thomas and Irene Carter Lemons. He was retired from Georgia-Pacific where he worked in maintenance. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by a brother, James Lemons, and a sister, Marie Craig.

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Feb 9, 2026

Constance "Connie" Saul Thacker, 70, of Martinsville went home to be with her Lord, Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born in Texas on March 8, 1955, to the late Hender and Juanita Spicer Saul. Connie retired from BB&T Bank as a teller. She enjoyed playing country and bluegrass music in which there was no stringed instrument Connie couldn't...

Jan 22, 2026

Mary Lillian Ramsey Frith, age 104, passed away on January 22, 2026, in King's Grant Healthcare. She was born on June 3, 1921, in Henry, Virginia, to the late Joseph Leonard and Bessie Eva Young Ramsey.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Coy B Frith Sr and is survived by her five children Janette Riggan, Martinsville VA,...

Jan 21, 2026

William Thomas Young, Sr., 94, of Bassett, completed his life's journey Wednesday, January 21, 2026. William had his loved ones by his side during his transition. William was born November 17, 1931, to the late Thomas Edward "Ed" and Eden Beatrice Wyatt Young. William served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He retired from CP...

Jan 12, 2026

Ronald "Ron" James Gardner, 71, of Martinsville, transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2026. Ron was a retired minister who faithfully served the Lord and his community for many years. He retired as pastored of Clearview Baptist Church, in Martinsville. Clearview Baptist changed their name to Hope Church, where Ron served as Elder. His life was...