On Friday, January 31st, 2014, Alzheimer's disease finally took our mother, Ivian Mize. The disease won by robbing her of the ability to perform even the most basic tasks and joys of life. We watched as our mom disappeared before us and her life being reduced only to memories. Mom slipped away from us without saying goodbye. And, when we...
Juanita Smith Deatherage age 81 of Martinsville passed away on Thursday Jan. 30, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. She was born October 19, 1932 in Henry County to the late Howard Lee, Sr. and Euna Frazier Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Joseph E. Deatherage in 1990, and her daughter Janet Deatherage...
Christine Crum Chard, age 94, formerly of Fieldale, died on January 16, 2014 in Clemmons, NC. She was born on August 29, 1919 in Franklin County to the late Posey Jackson and Nannie Burnette Crum. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur B. Chard in 1997, her brother, James P. Crum and her sister, Elver Bullard. She...
Dr. Charles T. Wimbish, Sr., a well known optometrist and minister in the Martinsville area, passed away January 15, 2014 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born May 30, 1932 in Spray, NC to the late Mallie Vance and Rosa Hayden Wimbish. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Oliver and Irving Wimbish. . Dr....
Henry Ellis Oliver age 77 of Martinsville, passed away Monday January 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. He was born August 28, 1936 in Person County, NC to the late Ivie Banks and Ellen Bowes Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his 1st wife Bessie Oliver, 2nd wife Linnie Hutchens Oliver, his brother Lynn...
Leona Mitchell Rakes, age 84, of Axton, died on January 11, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. She was born in Union Hall, VA to the late General Lee and Alverta David Mitchell on June 01, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Rakes in 2000, a brother, Silas Mitchell, and two sisters, Melva Arrington and...
Tommy McFarland "A Great Friend And A Better Teacher" "Man Blames Fate For Other Accidents, But Feels Personally Responsible For A Hole In One". Martha Beckman George Thomas "Tommy" McFarland age 72 of Martinsville passed away on January 10, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. He was born April 16, 1941 in Martinsville to the late James and Mabel Leona...
Fred Randolph "Randy" Turner, Jr. passed away Thursday Jan. 2, 2014 at his home. He was born April 25, 1959 in Martinsville to the late Fred Randolph Turner, Sr., and the late Frances Stultz Turner Smart. He had attended First Baptist Church of Collinsville, and had worked for Drake Extrusion for over 22 years. He was a graduate of Martinsville...
Harold William Thomason age 93, formerly of Collinsville, passed away Tuesday Dec. 31, 2013 at King's Grant. He was born May 31, 1920 at Oak Level to the late Albert F. and Cassie Metz Thomason. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by six brothers, George F., John R., Orrin S., O.C., James D., and H. Wilson Thomason,...
Dorothy Frances Moore, age 77, went home to be with the Lord after a special life of care and giving. She was born in Wake Forrest, NC on June 20, 1936. She was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Thelma Weathers Lovell, her daughters, Donna Jean Moore and Jennifer Lee Eanes, a brother, Fred Moore, Jr. and a sister, Shirley...