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,...
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...