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...

Jan 2, 2026

James Jasper Conner, 68, of Martinsville, passed Friday, January 2, 2026.  He was born April 21, 1957, to the late Dale Earskine and Iona Burford Conner.  Jasper spent most of his career in manufactured housing and construction and recently worked security at North Point Trading in Fieldale.  In addition to his parents, Jasper was preceded in death by one...

Dec 29, 2025

Clifford David Harmon, 67, of Holden Beach, NC., passed Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born in West Virginia, March 22, 1958, and was the son of James Luther, Sr., and Adaline Curry Harmon. He was a graduate of Martinsville High School where he enjoyed playing sports and earned an associate's degree in business administration at Patrick Henry Community...

Dec 23, 2025

Billy Ray Ashworth, 74, of Axton transition this world on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born in January 1951, to the late William E., and Winnie B. Ashworth. After graduation, Billy joined the US Air Force, where he retired after twenty years of services with the rank of TSGT E.6.  Billy was of the Methodist faith and was...

Dec 21, 2025

Swanson peacefully entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on December 21, 2025, resting now in the eternal glory of Heaven. He was lovingly preceded in death by his devoted wife of 46 years, Elsie Hardy Walker, who went home to be with the Lord in 2007. Born on August 22, 1936, in Halifax, Virginia, he...

Dec 17, 2025

Carlton Vinson Reid, 76, of Martinsville, Virginia, departed this life peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia to the late James Early Reid and the late Amie Elizabeth Pettie Harris.

Carlton was educated at Albert Harris High School. He was an employee of Tultex Corporation for...