Kenneth Ray "Ken" Bocock, of Martinsville, Virginia, departed this life unexpectedly at home on July 18, 2022. He was 62. A private memorial service was held at Roselawn Chapel on September 24, 2022. (In accordance with his wishes, the obituary notice was held until after the service.)
Born in Martinsville on January 9, 1960, Ken graduated from...
Brian Wayne Gray, 55, of Axton, passed Friday, June 24, 2022, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. He was born on September 27, 1966, to the late William Buddy Gray and Seldon Edwards Goard. In addition to his mother, Brian is survived by his step-father; Frank Goard, step-mother; Linda Gray, two step-brothers; Scott Goard and Scott Stoneman, wife; Amy, and...
Marie Hundley Biggs, 90, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022. On July 23, 1931, she was born to the late Kenneth Grafton and Ada Griffin Hundley. She was retired from Pannill Knitting where she held the position of division supervisor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Maynard Biggs, daughter, Donna...
Vickie Lynn Painter, 61, of N Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Bon Secours Community Hospice of N. Chesterfield. On August 28, 1960, she was born to the late James Cecil Painter and Beatrice Agee Painter Furr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Susan Painter, and a nephew, Joseph A....
Nancy Louise Bates Hanks, 81, of Martinsville, Passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Carrol Co, on March 10, 1941, to the late Miles Letcher and Faye Evans Bates. She was retired from Hardees as a biscuit maker. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy H....
John Lewis Wilson, Jr., 90, of Axton, passed away Thursday, April 7. 2022, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. He was born December 4, 1931, to the late John Lewis Wilson, Sr., and Lottie Bonnie Martin Wilson. After twenty-seven years of service in the United States, Navy John retired and then later retired after sixteen years with Memorial Hospital of...
RUTH ALMA CLARK, 95, OF BASSETT, VA, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HER HOME MARCH 26, 2022. SHE WAS BORN IN PATRICK COUNTY VA NOVEMBER 3, 1926 TO WILLIAM ROBERT HOLT AND EMMA JANE COLLINS HOLT. IN ADDITION TO HER PARENTS, SHE WAS PRECEEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND WILLIE REED CLARK, FOUR BROTHERS, GILMER HOLT, EARNEST HOLT, CLYDE HOLT...
Samuel Lee Price, Sr., 49, of Bassett, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 01, 1972, to Robert C and Nannie Fay Weidner Price. Sam was preceded in death by four brothers; Jimmy, Everet, Dale, and John Price, and one sister, Carolyn Price. Surviving are two sons Samuel "Sam" Lee Price, Jr., and...
Wanda Gail Martin, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her residence. Wanda was born March 4, 1952 to John W. Martin and Delia Bowman Martin. Wanda served many years in customer service with Wells-Fargo. She was a 1970's graduate of Fieldale-Collinsville High School. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by three...
Donald William "Don" MacPherson, 72, of Spencer, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1950, to the late Archibald Charles and Selma Smith MacPherson. He served in the United States Air Corp, and was retired from the manufacturing industry. Don attended Unity Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents Don...