John Grayson Prillaman Jr.
Leaving his earthly body on Memorial Day, John joined a heavenly group of family, friends and veterans who predeceased him. He was a brave, kind, and gentle soul who found value in those he met no matter their status in life. He followed his Christian faith. He loved gospel...
Theresa Elizabeth Schulte McGarry was born November 28, 1936 in Covington, Kentucky as the youngest of eight siblings. She grew up surrounded by brothers, sisters and cousins, whom she loved dearly.
Theresa was a quietly determined person who from an early age decided her life priorities: Faith, Marriage, Children, Education and Travel. She spent her early high...
Frank Daniel Wickham, 95, of Collinsville, passed May 2, 2023, at his residence. Born in Montgomery Co, on June 20, 1927, to the late James Edward and Thelma Gilmore Wickham. Frank served and retired after 22 years in the United States Air Force, and later retired from Roy Stone Transfer. He was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church...
Kenneth Clayton Mize, 81, of Henry, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born to the late Darnice "DC" Clayton and Ivian Clark Mize. He was Co-Owner and President of Myco, Inc. and served in the National Guard. Surviving are his wife, Irma Wagoner Mize, son, Karl and wife Karri Mize, daughter Rhonda Pruitt and husband, Todd, brother...
Carolyn Babb Young, 84, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born on April 3, 1939, to the late James and Sara Outlander Babb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry E. Young, Sr., son, Larry E. Young, Jr., daughter, Lisa Y. Robinson, and...
Dorothy Mae Hayes Witt, 95, of Patrick Springs, passed Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born March 21, 1927, to the late Conard and Alma Perdue Hayes, retired from Bassett Walker, and was a faithful member for 56 years at Blackberry Baptist Church where she served with perfect attendance as Sunday School Secretary for 35 years. In addition to...
James Monroe Hobson, 'Squeaky" passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lorine Hobson, wife, Carolyn Fugate Hobson, one daughter, Carrie Lyn Hobson, and a son-in-law, Ted Gardiner. Surviving are his daughter, Julie Hobson Gardiner, sister, Patsy Hobson, and two granddaughters, Mackenzie, and Madison Gardiner. The family will receive friends at...
George Kenneth Ramsey, 86, of Franklin Co., passed Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Franklin Health and Rehab in Rocky Mount. He was born in West Virginia on December 19, 1936, to the late Stafford and Dorothy Crabtree Ramsey. George served in the United States Army, retired from V. M. Draper, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition...
Martha Burnett West, 92, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed December 31, 2022. She was born in Carroll County, on September 25, 1930, to the late Irving Austin and Susannah Dickerson Burnett. She retired from DuPont after more than thirty-plus years of service. Martha was an inspiration to those who knew her. She was a lady of strong faith, and her...
Clyde James Nunn, Jr., 71, of Bassett, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Salem VA Medical Center in Salem. Clyde was born in Iaeger, West Virginia on, October 20, 1950, to the late Clyde James Nunn Sr., and Velva Florence Nunn Young. Clyde served in the Army and was employed with Shenandoah Pride and Valley Rich as a...