Eric Todd Rumsey

Jul 16, 2025

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

Jul 10, 2025

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

Jul 6, 2025

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...

David Wayne Melton

Jun 7, 2025

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

Jun 4, 2025

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.

May 25, 2025

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...

Shirley Ann Jones Scearce

May 14, 2025

Shirley Ann Jones Scearce, better known as 'Peanut", 77, of Axton, passed, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1947, to the late Tom Pete and Garnet McMillian Jones. She was retired from Bassett-Walker Knitting, and was a member of Mount Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Mary Sapp Roberston

May 8, 2025

Mary Sapp Robertson, 87, of Martinsville, passed, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Mary was born September 11, 1937, to the late Paul W. and Annie Tilley Sapp. She retired as a bookkeeper where she worked with local Trucking Companies.  She was a member of McCabe Memorial Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Joan Pulliam Cecil

Apr 26, 2025

On April 26, 2025, our beloved Joan was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, at the age of 87. While our hearts are heavy, we rejoice in knowing she is now in heaven- probably in heels with her hair done just right. She was born on January 2, 1938 in Martinsville, Virginia to Samuel and Myrtle...

Tyler Jackson Cobbler

Apr 22, 2025

Tyler Jackson Cobbler, 88, of Fieldale, passed Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his resident. Tyler was born June 10, 1936, to the late Henry Gordon and Annie Cobbler. He was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Ridgeway Clock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his six sisters; Elizabeth "Lizzie" Willard, Lois Christine Hall,...