Jan 26, 2025

Billy Gene Taylor, Sr., 87, of Ridgeway, passed Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born in Glyn Gene, West Virginia, on March 28, 1937, to the late Dowell Onell and Lucy Handy Taylor. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict, and was retired after 30 years with Bassett-Walker. In addition to his parents he was...

Jan 19, 2025

Judy Huff Willard, 75, of Ridgeway, passed Sunday January 19, 2025, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born May 9, 1949, to the late Harry T. and Dorothy Carter Huff. Judy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents. Judy was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Rick Huff. Surviving...

Jan 15, 2025

Gay Nell Gardner, lovingly known as "Nana" to her grandchildren, passed away on January 14th 2025. She was born June 6th 1945, to the late John Robert Michaels and Elsie Nell Cornett in Abingdon, Virginia.

Gay was a hard-working woman who loved her family deeply and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her loved ones. She...

Jan 13, 2025

Milford George Cooper, 79, of Collinsville, passed Monday January, 13, 2025. He was born June 15, 1945, to the late George William and Annie Law Cooper. He served in the United States Army and retired working in the textile industry and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Milford was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jan 12, 2025

Yvonne Macie McKinney Cole, 81, of Martinsville, passed Sunday January 12, 2025, at her residence. Yvonne was born October 3, 1943, to the late Beverly and Hattie Horne McKinney, she was a homemaker and supporter of her husband's ministry thought the Church of Christ. She and her husband was members of The Church of Christ in Axton. Om addition...

Jan 8, 2025

Roger Gray Horton, Jr., 63, of Martinsville, passed Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born October 23, 1961, to Roger G. Sr., and Shirley Mae Brooks Horton. Roger was preceded in death by a daughter, Shannon Michelle Horton.

Roger Jr. was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked at Diamond Electric  Co with his father and later...

Jan 2, 2025

Ann Wells Meeks, 79, 0f Martinsville, passed Thursday, January 2, 2024. She was born January 21, 1945, to the late William R. and Margaret Bennett Wells. She was retired from DuPont and later from Figsboro General Store as Manager. Ann was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where she played piano since age 14.  Ann and...

Dec 31, 2024

After a lengthy illness and courageous battle, George Ray Shelton, Sr. of Collinsville, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024. George was an amazing man who will never be forgotten. George was born June 11, 1931 in Sandy Ridge, North Carolina to Willam Jefferson Shelton and Pearlie Florence Rhodes Shelton. Along with his...

Dec 29, 2024

Allen Keith Parsons, 48, of Bassett, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born July 11, 1976, to Philip and the late Alice Harris Parsons. In addition to his mother, Allen was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Caroline Parsons. In addition to his father, Allen is survived by his stepmother, Remedios Parsons, one son, Philip David...

Dec 23, 2024

Stanley Alan Mason, 70, of Martinsville, passed Monday, December, 23, 2024. He was born May 1, 1954, to the late Noland and Myrtle Fulcher Mason. Stanley was retired working for the box company, he will be remembered as a hard working, loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Michael  and Brandi...