Dec 6, 2024

William D. Howell, 97, of Martinsville, passed away on December 6, 2024 at SOVA Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born on October 7, 1927 in Patrick County, VA to the late Emmitt O. and Nora Knowles Howell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betsy. He was also preceded...

Dec 3, 2024

Annie Mae Short Moore, 81, of Collinsville, passed Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Martinsville Health and Rehab. She was born June 5, 1943, to the late Eulam and Geroge Rowland Short. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Moore.

Surviving are one son, Frank Junior Moore, one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bryan Johnson,...

Dec 1, 2024

Elaine Turner Hudson, 75, of Collinsville, Passed Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hight Point.  She was born February 19, 1949, to the late Claude Swanson and Hazel Walker Turner. Elaine was a retired business owner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Vaughn Turner.  She is survived by one son...

Nov 16, 2024

Novella Ruth Dollarhite Meadows, of Spencer, VA., passed, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born July 30, 1937, to the late Willie Jefferson and Noma Vipperman Dollarhite. She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith, and was retired after 25 years with Bassett-Walker in the sewing department. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Nov 13, 2024

Gloria Mullins Lawson, 78, of Bassett, passed Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born January 27, 1946, to the late Grady and Mattie Craig Mullins. She was retired from Stanley Furniture Co.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Jackie, Donald, and Grady Junior Mullins, and one sister;...

Nov 11, 2024

Richard Alfred Rowland, 80, of Martinsville, Passed Monday, November 11, 2024, at Mulberry Creek Health and Rehab. He was born January 29, 1944, to the late Jesse William and Erlene Miller Rowland. He served in the United States Navy and was retired from Stanley Furniture Co. where he worked as a Security Officer. In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 30, 2024

Leon Price Janey Sr., 77, of Martinsville, Passed, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1947, to the late Roy Sr., and Bessie Swiney Janey, and was retired from J & J Southeast Containers. Leon attended First United Christ Life.

Surviving are his wife, Sherry Cherry Janey, son and Daughter-in-law, Leon Price,...

Sep 10, 2024

Nathan Daniel Worrell, 65, of Martinsville, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born, October 14, 1958, to late Dennie Robert Worrell, and Dorothy Quesinberry Fleming.  He was retired from proudly serving in the United Sates Army, National Guard, and later from the City of Martinsville.  In addition to his father, he was...

Aug 30, 2024

Herman E. Hancock, age 84, left this world from the comfort of his home on August 30, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1939, to Teamon and Lessie Dillon Hancock and resided in Bassett for the majority of his life.

Mr. Hancock was the talented owner and operator of Hancock Cabinets for 45 years and a...

Aug 15, 2024

Louella Hall Willis, 89, of Bassett, passed Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Stanleytown Rehab Center. She was born July 15, 1935, to the late Charlie M. Hall and Bertha Marshall.  She was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church of Martinsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Fleming Willis, and...