Nell Thornton Waldron
Apr 17, 2025
Nell Thornton Waldron, 79, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17th at Mulberry Creek Nursing Center surrounded by her family. Nell was born on May 16th, 1945 to Paul and Dorothy Thornton. Nell was a devoted wife, mother, and a cherished grandmother & great-grandmother. Nell was known to babysit not only her own grandchildren, but also...
Gilbert "G.T." Thomas Riggs
Apr 15, 2025
Gilbert (G.T.) Thomas Riggs III, age 72, of Webster, Florida, put down the fishing pole for good on April 15, 2025, probably muttering something sarcastic on the way out. A proud husband, father, and grandfather, G.T. was a steady, stubborn, and endlessly dedicated presence in the lives of those who loved him. He spent most of his adult life...
Wonella Sue Horton Lambert
Apr 7, 2025
Wonella Sue Horton Lambert, 60, of Axton, Passed Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born May 13, 1964, to the late Edward Lewis and Lillian Edward Horton. She retired as a Private Duty Nurse and was Co-Owner of L & S Auction Co. Wonella attended Mt Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. ...
Carline Perdue Rutter
Mar 25, 2025
Carline Perdue Rutter, 84, of Martinsville, passed Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born November 14, 1940, to the late Charles Adams Perdue and Edna Marie Perdue Cox. She was retired from Sales Knitting Co and was a Charter Member for more than sixty-five years at Spring Street Baptist Church, in Martinsville. In addition to her parents Carline was...
Eva Sigmon Littles
Mar 20, 2025
Eva Sigmon Littles, 79, of Bassett, died Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born October 11, 1945, to the late Luther Herbert and Nannie Crook Sigmon. She was retired from R.J. Riley's Wholesalers and attended Daystar Ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her beloved husband, George Richard Littles, son, George Glenwood Littles, and two sisters,...
Roger Allen Turner
Mar 20, 2025
Roger Allen Turner, 71, of Bassett, passed Thursday March 20, 2025, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab. He was born June 19, 1953, to the late Allen Turner and Alice Ratliff Young. Roger had worked for various furniture companies in Henry County. In addition to his father, Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda English Turner, and a...
Allen Fred Dillon
Mar 12, 2025
Allen Fred Dillon, 94, of Martinsville, passed Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1930, to the late Merton and Della Belcher Dillon. He was retired as an Auto Mechanic, where he worked with several local Auto Repair services. He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Elizabeth Paige Murray
Feb 10, 2025
Elizabeth Paige Murray, 20, of Axton died February 10, 2025, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born on July 31, 2004, her parents are George, and Brenda Williams Murray. In addition to her parents she is survived by her infant son, Christopher Ace Kirk, and the love of her life, Anthony Kirk. Funeral services will be held 12:00...
Viola Ruth Gibson Jackson
Feb 3, 2025
Viola Ruth Gibson Jackson, 76, of Ridgeway, passed Monday, February 3, 2025, at Sovah Heath of Martinsville. She was born July 20, 1948, to the late Sidney and Gwendolyn Goins Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Culbertson, and Jackie Williams. Surviving are her husband, Nathan Richard Jackson, one step-daughter, Cindy...
Garry Patrick Haley, Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
Garry Patrick Haley, Sr., 68, of Martinsville, passed Monday, February 3, 2025, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. He was born June 28, 1956, to the late Carl Joseph and Clara Bowers Haley. He was retired as a Security Guard with DuPont, and attended Northside Baptist Church in Bassett, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...