Sara Moore Long
2026
Sara Moore Long, 78, of Martinsville, passed Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1947, to the late Woodrow Wilson, and Madgie Mize Moore. She retired from being a medical assistant and was a member of The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ.In addition to her parents, Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Roland Long,...
Arnold A. Adkins
May 30, 2026
Arnold A. Adkins, Sr., age 88, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2026.Born on March 16, 1938, in Martinsville, Virginia, Arnold was the son of the late John and Eula Adkins. A lifelong resident of Martinsville, he will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family and friends....
Jessica Carol McCallister
May 29, 2026
Jessica Carol McCallister, 39, of Axton, Virginia, passed Friday May 29, 2026. She was born June 7, 1986, to the late Allan and Mary Grogan McCallister. In addition to her parents, Jessica was preceded in death by her daughter, Abigayle Amos, and a niece, Alana Triplett.
Surviving are her son Allexander "Alex" Hall, fiancée Joshua (Eggo) Eggleston, four sisters; Carly Triplett,...
Carol Elaine Walker
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...
Patsy Marlene Hill Wray
May 23, 2026
Patsy Marlene Hill Wray passed away on May 23, 2026 in Dallas, TX at the age of 88. She was born in Thomasville, NC to Alma Irene Gurley and John Paul Hill. The daughter of an upholsterer, she moved around North Carolina and southern Virgina before settling in Martinsville, VA with her mother and father. She married Warren Allen Wray...
Virgie Ashworth Taylor
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,...
Laura Ellen Neaves Clark
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,...
Judy Self Plogger
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...
Beatrice Ann Wagoner
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...
Donna Jean Trent Eldridge
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,...