Dec 11, 2025

Richard Ervin Wickliffe (Dick), 93, passed peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on July 9, 1932, to Louis DeWit Wickliffe and Edwina Jane Wickliffe, he had an active youth during the Depression and World War II. Dick enjoyed building gas-powered model airplanes and jets, winning multiple trophies for excellence in design and performance. He met...

Dec 10, 2025

Jerry Wayne Harville, 74, of Martinsville, passed on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. At the time of his passing Jerry was living with his grandson, Zachary Gordon, who was devoted in taking care of his grandfather. Jerry was born Friday, October 26, 1951, to the late George I., and Estelle Elizabeth Dudley Harville. Jerry attended Drewry Mason High School until...

Dec 7, 2025

Jettie Arlene King Chitwood, 90, passed Sunday, December 7, 2025, prior to her passing she was living with her daughter, Sandra, in Archdale, NC.  Arlene, born in Patrick County, Virginia, on Monday, June 10, 1935, was the youngest of the thirteen siblings of the late Samuel and Jettie Mae Gammons King, Arlene was retired from DuPont after 30 years...

Dec 2, 2025

Sybil Parker passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Sybil was born in Smyth County, Virginia on December 9, 1940. Sybil was the daughter of the late Thomas Burgess and Rhoda Gillespie Burgess. Sybil retired from Sara-Lee.

Sybil was loved by everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. Her family was most...

Nov 29, 2025

Hazel Jean Boyd Rhodes passed Saturday, November 29, 2025, Hazel was born in Martinsville, Virginia, in the Martinsville General Hospital, which once was located on Starling Ave., where the Museum of Natural History is located today.  Hazel was born on Thursday, April 18, 1940, and the date of her death was in later part of her eighty-fifth, year.  Hazel...

Nov 15, 2025

Barbara Dowell Sifford Harden, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born in Mt Airy, North Carolina, on Wednesday, February 9, 1944, and the date of her death was in later part of her eighty-first year.  Barbara was the daughter of the late Otis Dowell and Marcella Moles Dowell Smith. Barbara was retired from...

Oct 28, 2025

Steve Allen Rowland, 70, of Martinsville, passed Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born March 10, 1955, to the late Jesse William and Earlene Miller Rowland. Mr. Rowland was a member of Hill Memorial Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his three brothers, Richard, Sam, and Larry Rowland.

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Oct 23, 2025

David Eugene Owens, Sr., 87, of Rocky Mount, VA., passed on Thursday October 23, 2024. He was born September 8, 1938, to the late Truby and Mary Taylor Owens. David retired from the Lane Company. He and his beloved wife, Inez Deal Owens who recently preceded him in death, September 28, 2025, attended Fork Mountain Methodist Church. In addition...

Oct 22, 2025

Sam "Samuel" Eugene Bennett, 75, of Hardy, VA. passed Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Sam was born on December 28, 1949, to the late Moncie and Margaret Dawson Bennett. During Sam's professional career, he worked as a Sheriff's deputy, and later became Sheriff while living in Florida, then after leaving law enforcement worked as an insurance agent, then prior to...

Sep 28, 2025

Inez Deal Owens, 88, of Rocky Mount, VA., passed Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born December 29, 1936, to the late James W., and Josie L. Foley Deal. she and her husband attended, Fork Mountain Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, David E. Owens, Sr., two sons; David E. Owens, Jr., and Bobby St. John, two...