Charles Ray "Chuck" Tomlinson II, age 42, of Ridgeway, left this world for his Heavenly Home on Saturday, August 9th. Born on July 20, 1983, in Martinsville, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Ray "Charlie" Tomlinson and Sandra Sebastian Tomlinson. Chuck was a proud graduate of Magna Vista High School, class of 2001. He continued his...
Blanch Ann Hendricks Lindsey, 88, of Martinsville, passed Friday, August 1, 2025, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born in Welch, West Virginia, on September 21, 1936, to the late William L. and Beaulah H. Hendricks. She was a graduate of Welch High School, retired from American Furniture Co, where she worked in the sanding department, and was...
Sinia Shumate Hutcherson, 89, of Charlotte, NC., passed Friday, July 18, 2025 at Laurels in Highland Creek Assisted Living in Charlotte, NC. She was born December 13, 1935, to the late Ivory Edward and Dora Bell Adams Shumate. Sinia retired from Roses Department Store and was of the Holiness Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gaylan Williams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, who departed this life on Thursday, July 17th, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Ohio, Gaylan proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was an Administrative Specialist during the Vietnam...
Eric "Todd" Rumsey made his trip to his Heavenly home on Wednesday July 16, 2025 in his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Todd was known for his big heart and charismatic personality. He helped his father run Big D's convenience store, later opened Madison General store with his mom and then the local antique...
Teresa Cunningham Biggs passed into the loving arms of her Savior on July 10, 2025, after a long year battling illness. She was thankfully able to say goodbyes and express her love to her loving son, Wayne Biggs, and loving sister, Margaret Cunningham. She has surely gone to a place of brightness, refreshment, repose, and is now thankfully shed...
Thelma Elizabeth Guthrie Martin, 95, of Martinsville, went home to be with her Lord, July 6, 2025. She was born November 19, 1929, to the late Charlie Jacob, and Alie Elizabeth Guthrie. She retired from DuPont, yet her career path prior, she had worked for Little Hub Restaurant, for her husband at Church Street Union 76, The Kennedy House...
Sgt. David W. Melton (Ret.) 68, of Martinsville passed away Saturday June 7, 2025 at home after a brief bout with cancer with his two sons by his side. He was born August 7, 1956 in Martinsville to the late Charles and Faris Melton. In addition to both parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother Timothy...
Carol Emerita Castillo Akers, 93, of Martinsville, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Carol was born February 20, 1932, to the late Roberto Kant and Martina Castillo. Carol was retired from working the Textile Industries and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Carl Vincent Bishop, Sr., 96, of Patrick Springs, passed Sunday May 26, 2025. He was born June 18, 1928, to the late Bud and Lillie Flippen Bishop. Carl served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force; he worked for more then 40 years with Rakes Drywall and later retired from Bassett Industries where he worked in Security...