2026

Carol Elaine Walker, 73, of Bassett, passed Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born December 29, 1952, to the late Freddie Lee, and Pearl Jones Walker. Carol was retired as a LPN in nursing. In addition to her parents Carol was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Pendleton, two sisters, Norma Reed, and Nancy Stone, and a granddaughter, Harlie...

2026

Virgie Ashworth Taylor, 82, of Axton, passed Thursday May 14, 2026. She was born May 6, 1944, to the late William Elderidge and Winnie Bray Ashworth. Virgie retired from VA. Logistics and was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Harden Taylor, Jr., and one brother,...

May 13, 2026

Laura Ellen Neaves Clark, 72, of Martinsville, passed Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1954, to the late James Woodrow and Reva Neugent Neaves. Laura attended First Baptist Church of Martinsville.

In addition to her parents Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Larry M. Clark, two sons; Robert and Richard Clark, brother, James Neaves, sister,...

May 10, 2026

Judy Self Plogger, 77, of Bassett was called to her heavenly home Sunday May 10, 2026. She was born July 22, 1948, to the late Rev. Aubrey Levi and Bessie Byrd Self. Judy was a graduate of Patrick Henry Community College and retired from Stanley Furniture Company, and after retirement worked at Martinsville-Hospital as a customer service representative. She attended...

Apr 23, 2026

Beatrice Ann Holland Wagoner, age 80, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Mountain Valley Hospice. was born on September 2, 1945, in Stokes County to the late Oscar Boyd Holland and Beatrice Stevens Holland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Boyd Lee Holland; her...

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...