Our Obituaries
Robette Robertson Evans
January 28, 1940 - August 15, 2017
Mrs. Robette Jeanette Robertson Evans, age 77, of Providence, N.C., passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2017 at her residence after a decline in health.Mrs. Evans was born on January 28, 1940 in Caswell County, N.C., a daughter of the late Harry Thomas Robertson, Sr. and the late Lillie Mae Mabe Robertson. She had lived her entire life in Caswell County where she was the co-owner of Evans...
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Geraldine V. Doshier
May 19, 1922 - August 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Larry James Rakes
May 19, 1944 - August 8, 2017
Larry James "Dude" Rakes, 73, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his home in Collinsville. He was born in Martinsville on May 19, 1944 to the late Cecil Elije and Juanita Bost Rakes.Larry is survived by two daughters; Connie Tuck (David) of South Carolina and Laura Rakes Thomas of Collinsville; Grandson, Aubrey Thomas (LeAnne) of Rocky Mount, VA; Granddaughter, Mikayla Thomas of Collinsville;...
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Dorothy Mae Via
October 5, 1935 - August 8, 2017
Dorothy Mae Via, age 81, of Collinsville, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born October 5, 1935 in Patrick County to the late Riley and Eldean O'Dell Gilley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard M. Via of 61 years; brothers, Jesse Gilley and Marvin Gilley; sisters, Marie White, Ethel Fulcher, Inez Hollandsworth, Deborah Gilley; and step-son, Earl "Butch" Via. She was a...
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Robert E. Adams
May 2, 1932 - August 8, 2017
Robert "Pete" Eldridge Adams, 85, of Collinsville, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 8 at Blue Ridge Rehab in Martinsville. He was born May 2, 1932 to the late Robert Lester Adams and Mattie Sue Franklin Adams.He was a truck driver for Virginia Carolina Freight for many years and Bassett Fiberboard. He was of the Methodist Faith. He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1956 aboard the U.S.S. Zellars DD...
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Mitzi Vaughan Brown
January 3, 1949 - August 5, 2017
Mitzi Vaughan Brown, age 68, of Martinsville, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Martinsville Health and Rehab Center. She was born January 3, 1949 in Martinsville, to the late Grady W. Vaughan and Fannie Belle Johnson Sifers of Martinsville. She worked in the office of Fieldcrest Mills Co. Mitzi was raised by her grandparents, Albert Homer and Lillie Rutherford Johnson. She is survived by...
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Clara Jean Whitt
September 19, 1938 - August 3, 2017
Clara Jean Lambert Whitt, 78, of Collinsville passed away on Thursday, August 3rd 2017 at home. She was born on September 19, 1938 in Crumpler, WV., to the late Kermit and Ruby Lambert. She was Formerly employed with E.I. Dupont and at SunTrust Bank until her retirement. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Fieldale.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of...
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Josephine Redd
March 25, 1946 - July 27, 2017
Josephine Redd departed this life Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born March 25, 1946 to Lucille Redd Schoolfield. She was also the granddaughter of Len and Lula Cohen Redd.Josephine was educated in the Henry County School System and was a 1964 graduate of G.W. Carver High School in Fieldale, Virginia. She was a faithful member of St. Catherine A.M.E. Zion Church of Rochelle, New York. She was a...
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Nelda S. Nolen
December 23, 1938 - July 27, 2017
Nelda "Sharon" Nolen, age 78, of Ridgeway, VA., passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Martinsville Memorial Hospital. She was born December 23, 1938, in Henry County, VA., to the late Nicodemus and Mildred Franklin Vaughan. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She worked for Bassett-Walker as a seamstress for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Nolen, Sr....
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Daisy Stovall Lackey
August 26, 1936 - July 26, 2017
Daisy Stovall Lackey, 80, of Bassett, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 26th at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born August 26, 1936 to the late John Calvin Stovall and Frances Parsons Stovall.Daisy was of the Primitive Baptist Faith and retired from DuPont after 30 years of employment.She is survived by her husband, Teamon Lackey; one son, Michael Lackey; one granddaughter,...
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Donald Ray Curry
March 11, 1984 - July 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Mary Carlton Stone
November 30, 1927 - July 18, 2017
Mary Carlton Wells Stone, 89, of Fieldale, VA, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2017 at Kings Grant Healthcare, Martinsville, VA. Born on November 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edwin Wells and Estelle Smith Wells. Mary was a 1944 graduate of Petersburg High School and a 1948 graduate of Madison College with a B.S. in Home Economics. Mrs. Stone came to teach at Fieldale High...
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Pamela Lynn Chappell
February 12, 1952 - July 11, 2017
Pamela Vaughn Chappell, age 65, of Penhook, passed away July 11, 2017, at her residence with her family surrounding her.She was born February 12, 1952, in Franklin Co., VA., to the late James Renick and Pauline Prillaman Quinn. She was owner/operator of Chappell's Upholstery for over 33 years.She is survived by her daughter, Michelle(Mark S. Owin) Lester of Wirtz, VA.; 3 grandchildren, Stephen...
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Adeline Rosemary Sunday Allen
January 4, 1921 - July 8, 2017
Adeline Rosemary Sunday Allen, age 96, formerly of Stanleytown, VA., passed away July 8, 2017 in Dobson, N.C.She was born January 4, 1921, in Carlisle, West Virginia, to the late Thomas and Celia Chavet Sunday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Robert S. Allen. Adeline was a remarkable human being. She was an avid animal lover, having owned a Yorkshire terrier named Mr....
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Gary Lee Turner
November 2, 1941 - July 6, 2017
Gary Lee Turner, 75, of Martinsville passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was born November 2, 1941 in Martinsville to the late Edgar Lee Turner and Ann Lee Young Turner. Mr. Turner retired from Dupont after 30 years of service. He enjoyed crow hunting and fishing as hobbies. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Hancock Turner, sons; Bradford Audie Turner and wife Melissa of Stokesdale, N.C....
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Gladys Augusta Fonville
August 31, 1926 - July 1, 2017
Gladys Augusta Fonville, 90, departed this life on July 1, 2017, at Blue Ridge Manor Nursing Facility.She was born August 31, 1926 in Henry County, to the late Eugene and Mattie Hairston Copening. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Lynwood and Larry Copening. She is survived by five sisters, Lillie (Matthew) Akridge, Nancy (William) Manns and Paulette Copening, all of Bassett,...
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Robin Hennis Mayhew
August 7, 1956 - June 26, 2017
Robin Hennis Mayhew, age 60, of Collinsville, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 with her loving family surrounding her.Robin was born August 7, 1956 in Martinsville to the late Melvin and Shirley Martin Hennis. Her love for her family was endless. She put her family and friends first. She enjoyed being outdoors, dancing, music, and spending time with her family and friends.She is survived by...
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James Kyle Masters
February 4, 1932 - June 24, 2017
James "Jim" Kyle Masters, 85, of Bassett, VA, went to be with the lord June 24, 2017 at Memorial Hospital Martinsville, VA. He was born on Feb. 4, 1932 in Big Stone Gap, VA son of the late James Hobart Masters and Bertha Mae Belcher Masters.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Douglas Masters, and sister, Frances Jo Masters King.He is survived by his wife of...
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Lawrence R. Smith
October 12, 1928 - June 22, 2017
Lawrence (Snuffy) R. Smith, 88, of Bassett, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Blue Ridge Nursing Facility.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Coleman Smith. He is survived by his wife, Norma Adams Smith; children, Nancy Billings, Eugene Smith, Mary Lee Wood, Michael Adams, Jamie Adams and Stacy Adams; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great...
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Robert Franklin Barker
June 5, 1944 - June 4, 2017
Robert Franklin "Frankie" Barker, 72, of Fieldale, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1944 in Bristol, VA., to the late Joseph B. and Katherine Hudnall Barker. He worked for Pluma Textile Co. before retiring from New Roads Distribution Center as head of maintenance. He volunteered countless hours at the Fieldale Community Center; as a coach for the Dixie...
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Paul Eugene Norman
November 26, 1959 - June 3, 2017
Paul Eugene "Stoogie" Norman, 57, of Bassett who transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born on November 26, 1959 to George Wallace and Mary Jean Norman.Paul graduated from John D. Bassett High School in1978, where he excelled in football, baseball, and track. Paul married the love of his life Ophelia on May 11, 1985. Together they raised 4 beautiful children...
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Gloria Ashby Perry
February 1, 1935 - May 24, 2017
Gloria Ashby Perry, 82, of Martinsville, VA passed away May 24, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born February 1, 1935 in Henry County to the late Reverend George F. Ashby and Mary S. Ashby.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John B. Perry, and son, John David Perry.Surviving is one son, Stephen (Kim) Perry, of Bassett; one brother, Donald Ashby of...
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Russell Johnson Mize
April 28, 1920 - May 18, 2017
Russell J. Mize was born in Patrick County on April 8, 1920 to the late Mollie Lackey Mize and Tony Mize. He departed this life for Heaven on Thursday, May 19, 2017.Russell was a devoted Christian and a true witness for God everywhere he went.He loved people and never met a stranger. Having lived 97+ years and raised during the depression, he had many interesting stories and jokes that would keep...
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Frances Hundley Willis
November 17, 1928 - May 16, 2017
Frances Hundley Willis, age 88, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Radford.She was born November 17, 1928 in Martinsville, to the late Walter Lee and Callie Belton Hundley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Hadden Willis in July 2010; brothers and sisters, Walter R. Hundley, Margaret Amy Tuggle, Julian Morton Hundley and Vivian Mae Willis. She was a Floor...
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Spencer Wood Morten
October 4, 1922 - May 11, 2017
Spencer Wood Morten, Jr., age 94, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Martinsville Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 24, 1922 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Spencer Wood and Josephine (Audraine) Morten and was the older of two sons. He was married to the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Bassett, on June 11, 1949 in Bassett, Virginia. He was the father to four, grandfather to nine, and great...
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Sue G. Woody
February 20, 1926 - May 11, 2017
Sue G. Woody of Bassett, Virginia passed away on May 11, 2017 at her home. She was born February 20, 1926 in New Market, Virginia to the late Benjamin Guard and Maurine Swinford Guard. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her husband, C. L Woody, Jr. Prior to her high school graduation in 1943 from New Market High School, Sue was a member of the Aircraft Warning Service,...
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Catherine Mary Sollohub
June 22, 1916 - April 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Chrystal Tilley Joyce
October 25, 1923 - April 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Chrystal Tilley Joyce
October 25, 1923 - April 23, 2017
Chrystal Tilley Joyce, 93, of the Sanville Community, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. She was born in Henry County, October 25, 1923 to Jim Lee Tilley and Edna Joyce Tilley. She was owner/operator of Joyce's Beauty Shop for 25 years and was currently a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
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Joan Akers Morrison
May 23, 1952 - April 20, 2017
Joan Akers Morrison, 64, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Martinsville, May 23, 1952 to the Frances Elaine Clark and the late Leon Dixon Clark. Joan was a caregiver for many years and attended The Peoples Church of the Living God. Along with her grandchildren, she loved reading, animals and painting.In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother...
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Edwin Lee Leffel
March 19, 1939 - April 16, 2017
A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 20th at 4656 Morgan Ford Rd in Ridgeway for family and friends.Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Paul Donald Shively
October 18, 1933 - April 11, 2017
Paul Donald Shively, age 83, of Bassett, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his residence with his loving family surrounding him.He was born October 18, 1933 in Franklin Co., VA., to the late George Cabel and Donnie Bowling Shively. Paul was a day crew supervisor of DuPont. He was Baptist by Faith. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt, fish and golf.He was preceded in death by his...
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Mary Lillian Merchant
March 21, 1926 - April 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Lillian Fulcher Merchant
March 21, 1926 - April 2, 2017
Lillian Fulcher Merchant, age 91, of Collinsville, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017.She was born March 21, 1926 in Henry County to the late Albert McKinley and Lelia Plaster Fulcher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Merchant; sisters, Sue Thompson and Edith Shively and 1 brother, James Fulcher. Lillian worked at DuPont in the Lab for 5 years. She then raised her children and...
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Arpeggio Akillian Phillips
August 7, 2013 - March 31, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Elizabeth A. Crawford
September 28, 1935 - March 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Thomas Gilmore Draper
November 28, 1930 - March 29, 2017
Thomas Gilmore Draper, 86, of Bassett, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Martinsville, November 28, 1930 to Jessie S. Draper and Sally Lou Davis Draper. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and was employed by Bassett Table Company, Owens Corning Window Company, American Furniture Company, Hopkins Lumber and Martinsville Speedway having retired...
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Inez Gilley Hollandsworth
October 17, 1942 - March 27, 2017
Inez Gilley Hollandsworth, age 74, of Bassett, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.She was born October 17, 1942, in Patrick Co., VA., to the late Riley P. and Mae E. O'Dell Gilley. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Collinsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hollandsworth; 1 daughter, Catrina Lawless; sisters, Debbie Gilley, Marie White, Ethel Fulcher; brothers,...
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Eldora Austin
August 17, 1951 - March 24, 2017
Eldora Austin, 65, went home to be with the Lord March 24, 2017. She was born August 17, 1951 in New Rochelle, NY, where she resided most of her life meeting many wonderful people and making many memories she treasured.Ms. Austin was preceded in death by her parents, Rosalie Rue and Edward Austin and two sisters, Dianne Austin and Gale Austin.Surviving are her two sons, Dewayne Austin of Bassett...
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Patricia Ann Penn
January 15, 1948 - March 24, 2017
Patricia Ann (Bowens) Penn was born January 15, 1948 in Roanoke, VA and departed this earthly life Friday, March 24, 2017 at Annie Penn Hospital, Reidsville, NC. She was the daughter of Nannie Bowens and the late Alfred G. Bowens Sr.Patricia graduated from Lucy Addison High School in Roanoke, VA. She worked and later retired from Martinsville Memorial Hospital, where she was a medical...
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Helen S. Nelson
August 31, 1928 - March 18, 2017
Helen S. Nelson, age 88, formerly of Fieldale, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017.Helen was born in Shelby, N. C. on August 31, 1928, to the late Wiley Lee and Ida Mae Wright Sinclair.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John Stanley Nelson; her children, Myra Gail and Richard S. Nelson; her 3 brothers, Kyle, Leroy and Jim Sinclair; her beloved sister, Ruby...
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Hattie M. Whitlow
March 8, 1935 - March 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Bessie Stone Mattox
April 13, 1941 - March 18, 2017
Bessie "Betsy" Stone Mattox, 75, of Stanleytown passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born April 13, 1941 in Martinsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cloy M. Mattox, Jr., her mother, Bessie Via Stone, her uncle Leonard Via, and her maternal grandparents, King and Martha Via.Betsy was a member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church, a...
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Keith M. Compton
May 19, 1963 - March 13, 2017
Keith M.Compton 53, of Stoneville N.C. died Monday March 13, 2017Born in Henry County, he was the son of Aubrey Lee Compton Sr and Phyllis Warren Compton of Stoneville N.C.Surviving in addition to his parents are his brother Aubrey Lee Compton and wife Michelle of Ridgeway, VANephews, Caleb and Ian Compton of Ridgeway, VA and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Funeral arrangements will be...
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Cornel P. Hairston
February 9, 1921 - March 12, 2017
Cornel Pete Hairston, 96, of Bassett who passed from earth to Glory on Sunday, March 12, 2017.Mr. Hairston was preceded in death by his parents, James Isaac Hairston and Bertha Hairston Gallant; his wife, Mary E. Morris Hairston; sisters, Bessie Snell,Ruby McGee and Mildred Holt; brothers, James L. Hairston and Columbus Hairston.He is survived by his daughters, Elaine (George) Foster, Brenda ...
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Dorothy J. Moore
July 25, 1926 - March 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Barbara J. BARCEWICZ
June 4, 1935 - March 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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George Albert Joyce
February 22, 1929 - March 3, 2017
George Albert Joyce, 88, of Fieldale, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Henry County, February 22, 1929 to James Andrew Joyce and Mattie Pearl Tilley Joyce. He served in the Army and retired from Fieldcrest Mills after 33 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three...
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Leo Dale Dillion
January 29, 1955 - March 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Jake E. Divers
September 29, 1920 - February 26, 2017
Jake E. Divers, Jr., 96, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born in Radford on September 29, 1920 to Jake E. Divers, Sr. and Nevada S. Divers, both preceded him in death. Jake was formerly of Bassett and had been residing at Blue Ridge Rehab for the past two years. Also preceding him in death was his wife of 64 years, Nellie R. Divers, four brothers, four sisters, and son, Dwayne...
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Elma Moran Meadors
December 30, 1926 - February 18, 2017
Elma Moran Meadors, 90 of Collinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017.She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Eugene Meadors; her parents J.W. and Minnie Daniel Moran; her sisters: Iris Scarborough, Ruby Joyce and Doris Haley. She is also preceded by her grandparents; Crafford and Molly Moran and John and Jennie Daniel.Elma was a lifelong member of The First Baptist...
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Charles Allen Norman
February 18, 1929 - February 4, 2017
Charles Allen (Buddy) Norman, age 87 of Collinsville, passed away on February 4, 2017 at his home. He was born February 18, 1929 in Bassett Va. He was the son of the late Johnnie Anderson and Mary Magdalene (Maggie) McKnight Norman.In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife,Margaret Virginia Osborne Norman, three brothers, Paul Gilbert, Thomas Anderson, and Wayne...
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Charlie Craddock
February 6, 1931 - February 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Charlie Craddock
February 6, 1931 - February 1, 2017
Charlie Craddock, Jr., 85, passed away Wednesday, February 01, 2017, at Blue Ridge Manor. He was born, February 6, 1931 in Patrick County to the late Charlie David Craddock and Flora Pendleton Craddock.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence Craddock and Curtis Craddock; and sisters, Doshia Foley, and Frances Rogers.He is survived by his loving wife of 63...
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Thomas Edward Flippin
March 14, 1929 - January 20, 2017
Thomas "Tommy" E. Flippin Sr., age 87, of Collinsville, VA, died Friday, January 20, 2017. He was born March 14, 1929 in Martinsville, VA to the late Walter H. and Essie (Martin) Flippin. He is also preceded in death by his brothers James and Walter Flippin. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Celia Moore Flippin; daughters, Rhonda (Dink) Byrd and Cindy Flippin of Collinsville;...
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Betty Susan Hatcher Gilbert
October 28, 1941 - January 16, 2017
Betty Susan Hatcher Gilbert, 75 years old, of Fieldale, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Blue Ridge Nursing Center, Stuart VA. She was born in Woolwine, VA on October 28, 1941 to the late Charlie Jefferson Hatcher and Venie Nora Hall Hatcher.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry "J.W." William Gilbert; five sisters, Bertha Hylton, Minnie Boyd Foley, Ada...
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Jacqueline Marie Stegall
September 22, 1927 - January 13, 2017
The funeral for Jacqueline Marie Stegall, 89, of Collinsville, who died January 13th 2017, at her home, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service at the funeral home Jackie was born in Patrick county on September 22, 1927, to her beloved mother, Flora Belle Shelton Hall,...
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John Ketner Perry
June 2, 1917 - January 12, 2017
John Ketner Perry, 99, passed away on January 12, 2017. He was born on June 2, 1917 to the late John Ellis Perry and Beulah Bernice Ketner Perry. He is also predeceased by his wife, Lydia Mae Bryant Perry; sister, "Dot" Perry Powell; brothers, James Ellis Perry, and Oscar Perry; and son- in-law Robert E. Wigington. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Wigington; sisters, Marjorie Perry Clarke...
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Mary Clark Martin
February 20, 1926 - December 31, 2016
Mary Clark Martin, 90, of Bassett, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at her home. Mary was born in Patrick County, February 20, 1926 to Rufus Jack Clark and Bessie Morrison Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Fred B. Martin; her son, Michael Fred Martin; siblings, Claude Clark, Kester Clark, Lillie...
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Adam Byrd Witt
September 3, 1928 - December 21, 2016
Adam Byrd Witt, 88, of Bassett, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. He was born, September 3, 1928 in Henry County, Virginia to Henry Witt and Minnie Via Witt, both deceased. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters; Christine Walker, and Carleen Gilley, and his brother Burton Witt.He is survived by the love of his life for 67...
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Nancy Jamison Brammer
September 8, 1935 - December 12, 2016
Nancy Jamison Brammer, 81, of Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016. Nancy was born on September 8, 1935 in Patrick County.She was preceded in death by her parents, Posey and Elsie Nolen Jamison; three brothers, T.E. (Chuppy) Jamison, Russel Nolen Jamison and Floyd Buren Jamison; two sisters, Mae Jamison Turner (Woodrow), and Janie Jamison...
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Helen Angeline Bowers
September 21, 1929 - November 30, 2016
Helen Angeline Williams Bowers, 87, of Martinsville, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born, September 21, 1929 in Fries, Virginia to Theron Bruce Williams and Mary Kate Barber Williams. She retired from Tultex after 32 years of service and also worked at Walmart for 12 years. She was a member of Daystar Baptist Church.In addition to her...
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Ruby McGhee
June 28, 1924 - November 29, 2016
Elder Ruby Frances Estella Hairston McGhee, 92, daughter of James Isaac and Bertha Gallant Hairston was born June 28, 1924 in Bassett, Virginia. She passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, November 29, 2016.She worked and retired from Bassett- Walker. She was a faithful member of her home church Gethsemane and later began worshipping as a watch care member at Mt. Carmel Holiness...
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Callie Heath Stevens
July 21, 1926 - November 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Phyllis Janet Mason
April 12, 1958 - November 22, 2016
Phyllis "P.J." Janet Mason, 58, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 12, 1958 in Franklin County, VA to Herbert Lee Mason and the late Linda Faye Mason. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her brother, Sammy Mason.In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving partner of 14 years...
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Claude Cecil Austin
May 17, 1933 - November 15, 2016
Claude C. Austin, Jr. "Junior" 83 of Fieldale, Virginia passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence.He was the son of the late Claude Cecil Austin, Sr. and Grace Belton Austin.Mr. Austin was a United States Army Veteran, a Member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 58 years where he served in the Music Ministry for many years. He was a member of The Young at Heart group that sung at...
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Janice Terry Shively
November 21, 1944 - November 12, 2016
Janice Terry Shively, 71, of Bassett, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Patrick County, November 21, 1944 to George Camden Garfield Terry and Effie Martin Terry, both deceased.Janice was a 1963 graduate of Bassett High School and retired from Martinsville/Henry County Department of Social Services where she was a Sr. Eligibility Worker. She loved working...
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Elfrieda B. NOVICKIS
December 9, 1931 - November 7, 2016
Elfrieda Novickis, 84, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 7, 2016. She was born December 9, 1931 to Jacob Berleth and Franciska Kreis, both deceased.Ms. Novickis lived in Long Island NY for 45 years and retired to Florida for 22 years. She has lived in Virginia for the last 15 months. She was of the Baptist faith.She is survived by sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.The funeral service will be...
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Talmage A. Prillaman
March 11, 1924 - October 22, 2016
Talmage A. Prillaman, 92, of Martinsville, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Stanleytown Rehab Center in Bassett. He was born in Franklin County, March 11, 1924 to Sam W. Prillaman and Berta Young Prillaman. He was a graduate of Rocky Mount High School and Perry Business School and retired from Martinsville Retreading Service where he was Secretary/Treasurer. He served in the Army Air...
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Joyce Marie Ferguson Spencer
September 29, 1938 - October 22, 2016
Joyce Marie Ferguson Spencer, 78, of Stanleytown, Va. died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at her home. She was born on September 29, 1938 in Henry County, Va. to Samuel Davis Ferguson and Vina Mary Smith Ferguson, both deceased. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman John Spencer, a son, Samuel Lee Spencer and a brother, Harry Franklin Ferguson. She is survived...
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Blondena Shelton Rorrer
June 22, 1927 - October 20, 2016
Blondena Shelton Rorrer, 89, of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Mount Airy, NC, June 22, 1927 to Lee Hurley Shelton and Lillian Wagner Shelton. At one time, Mrs. Rorrer was employed by Appalachian Power Company and later she and her husband established Rorrer's Oil Service where she served as vice president and secretary. She was a long...
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Wilbert Curtis Johnson
June 18, 1925 - October 18, 2016
Deacon Wilbert Curtis Johnson, Sr. of Fieldale, VA passed on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was 91 years old.He was born on June 18, 1925 in Bassett, VA to the late George Oscar Johnson, Sr. and Mattie Hairston Johnson.Wilbert was a retired employee of 40 years service with Bassett Furniture Company and of 32 years service with Henry County Public Schools. He was also a veteran of the United...
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Harry Randolph Gordon
September 29, 1921 - October 15, 2016
In Honor of Harry Randolph Gordon Harry Randolph Gordon, 95, of North Bethesda, Md., entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2016. He was reunited with his beloved wife, Edna Mae Palmer Gordon, just before their 64th wedding anniversary on October 18th. Harry was born in Washington, D.C. on September 29th, 1921. He grew up in the Chevy Chase, Md. area...
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Anita Wade
August 19, 1929 - October 8, 2016
Anita Wade, 87, of Stuart, VA, formerly of Bassett, VA passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1929 in Henry County, VA to the late Pete and Gracie Ann Valentine Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Peter Wade.Ms. Wade is survived by her son, Dana S. Wade and his wife, Joni of Martinsville, VA and one granddaughter, Amber Wade of...
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Mabel S. Martin
October 27, 1934 - October 5, 2016
Mabel S. Martin, 81, of Fieldale passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Franklin County, October 27, 1934 to Melvin Jacob Sigmon and Edna Feazelle Sigmon, both deceased. She was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by a son, William Raymond "Tex" Martin, two sisters and two...
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Carlene Turner Howell
August 1, 1923 - September 30, 2016
Carlene Turner Howell, 93, of Martinsville and formerly of Bassett, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at Blue Ridge Rehab Center. She was born in Henry County, August 1, 1923 to Sidney Fleming Turner and Ora Mason Turner. She retired from Bassett-Walker Knitting in Bassett and was a member of Free Worship Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons,...
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Carl Herman Martin
February 9, 1931 - September 19, 2016
Carl Herman Martin, 85, of Henry, VA, passed away on September 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Henry, VA, on February 9, 1931 to the late Thomas Herman Martin and Dura Maude Coleman Martin. He lived his entire life in Henry. Mr. Martin was a man with a big heart that loved spending time with family. He loved animals and spending time outdoors.Mr. Martin served in the U.S. Army...
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Erma Jo Carter
July 24, 1944 - September 13, 2016
Erma Jo Carter, 72, of Collinsville passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 while surrounded by her family and dear friends.She was born in Bassett on July 24, 1944 to the late W.T. "Bill" Carter, Sr. and the late Virginia Gale. Erma Jo went on to graduate from Longwood College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and then advanced her education with a master's degree...
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Claude Howard Frick
August 21, 1935 - September 12, 2016
Claude Howard Frick, Jr., 81, of 676 Ridgewood Road, Bassett, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 12, 2016.He was born in Martinsville, VA, on August 21, 1935, to the late Claude Howard Frick and the late Frances Lucille Ramsey Frick.Claude went on to graduate from Wake Forest College in Wake Forest, NC, in June 1956, with a B.B.A. degree and received the Lura Baker...
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Gary Thomas Ratliff
April 2, 1939 - September 11, 2016
Gary Thomas Ratliff, age 77, passed away on September 11, 2016 at Martinsville Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ratliff was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Frank and Myrtle Godfrey Ratliff; brother, James Edward Ratliff and great nephew, Garrett Brett Ratliff. Mr. Ratliff is survived by his sister-in-law, Emma Mayes Ratliff of North Palm Beach, FL; niece, Kelly Ratliff Esteves of Singer Island,...
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Billy Everett Prillaman
November 28, 1939 - September 5, 2016
Billy Everett Prillaman, 76, of Bassett passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born in Franklin County on November 28, 1939 to the late John Marshall Prillaman and Nannie Sue Clark Prillaman.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Walter Neal Morris.He is survived by his wife Opal Bullard Prillaman; sisters, Lucy Rakes, Lolene Moore and Molly Dalton; brothers,...
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John William Moran
April 4, 1927 - September 3, 2016
John "Johnny" William Moran, 89, of Bassett, VA, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016. He was born on April 4, 1927 in Patrick County, VA to the late Volney Dolphus Moran and Virginia DeHart Moran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Moran Semones; six sisters and two brothers.Johnny is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marie Fulcher Moran of the home;...
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Charles Robert Tate
August 21, 1952 - August 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Linda Clark Cheek
February 6, 1950 - August 20, 2016
Linda Clark Cheek, 66, of Penhook, Va., passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. She was born on February 6, 1950 in Martinsburg, W.Va. to Esther Roadcap Clark and the late James W. Clark. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Baxter Cheek and her sister, Judy Clark Stone.In addition to her mother, Linda is survived by her sons, Brady Cooper and his wife, Karen...
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Garnet Stanley Hodges
July 7, 1916 - August 5, 2016
Garnet Stanley Hodges, 100, of Bassett, VA passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. She was born on July 7, 1916 in Henry County, VA to the late Lewis Green Stanley and Bertha Ellen Craig Stanley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tass Hodges; sons, Bobby and Wayne Hodges; sisters, Gladys Johnson, Alice Davis, Alvie Linkous and Ocie McGhee; and brother, Royal...
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Cynthia Church Tuggle
April 23, 1927 - July 29, 2016
Cynthia Church Tuggle, 89, of Fieldale, Virginia, passed away on July 29, 2016. She was born April 23, 1927 in Fieldale, Virginia to the late Jentry Edward Church and Nora Leigh Hall Church.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tuggle was preceded in death by her husband, George Stuart Tuggle, son; Joe Tuggle, sisters; Josephine Church Shelor and Lucy Church Harrington; and brother; Fred Symore Church...
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Ruth Lumley Pruitt
January 9, 1926 - July 8, 2016
Ruth Jacqueline Lumley Pruitt, 90, of Collinsville, VA, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. She was born on January 9, 1926 in Raleigh, NC to the late Walter Bynum Lumley and Beulah Barber Lumley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Alley Pruitt; daughter, Linda Diane Pruitt Pegram; and brothers, Junius Lumley and Garland Lumley.Mrs. Pruitt is survived by...
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Walter Aaron Lavinder
November 28, 1937 - June 26, 2016
Walter " Tommy" Aaron Lavinder, 78, of Bassett, VA, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born in Rocky Mount, VA on November 28, 1937 to the late Edwin H. Lavinder and Dotsie Hudson Lavinder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Virgie Hall and Rachel Hancock.Mr. Lavinder is survived by his sisters, Nancy Turner of Bassett, VA, Janne Lavinder Carson...
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Tyrone Johnson
October 15, 1958 - June 24, 2016
Robert Tyrone Johnson,57, of Bassett, Va. passed away, Friday, June 24, 2016. He was born October 15, 1958 in Martinsville, VA to Dorothy Johnson and the late John Robert Johnson.In addition to his mother, Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Diane Johnson of the home; daughters, Crissy Johnson of Bassett, Va., Netta Johnson of Roanoke, Va., and Tarsheka "Ty" Warren of Bassett, Va.; son, Tyrone ...
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Deirdre Dawn McNebb
May 25, 1971 - June 23, 2016
Deirdre Dawn McNebb, 45, of Martinsville, VA, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was born on May 25, 1971 in Henry County, VA to Elaine Hairston and the late George W. Foster, Jr. In addition to her mother, Mrs. McNebb is survived by her husband, Eric L. McNebb; daughters, Olivia E. McNebb and Erin R. McNebb; sisters, Chanda Prillaman of Ridgeway, VA and Aisha Foster of Martinsville, VA;...
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Ruby Lavelle Wood
April 30, 1926 - June 22, 2016
Ruby Lavelle McMillian Wood, 90, of Bassett, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born on April 30, 1926 in Ararat, VA to the late Grover Cleveland McMillian and Maude Hiatt McMillian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Wood; sons, Randy Wood, Arthur Wood; and one sister, Mildred Simmons.Mrs. Wood is survived by her daughters, Brenda Patterson and...
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Peggy Whitlock Chaney
November 29, 1927 - June 17, 2016
Peggy Whitlock Chaney, 88, of Collinsville, VA, passed away June 17, 2016 at Blue Ridge Rehab Center. She was born on November 29, 1927, to O.C. and Dimple Tipton Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Whitlock, and her second husband, Robert Chaney; brother, Elwin Hudson; sisters, Nancy Rieson and Buena Guinn. Mrs. Chaney is survived by her sister...
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Marshall Sherwood Carroll
November 2, 1965 - June 15, 2016
Marshall "Buster" Sherwood Carroll Jr., 50, of Rocky Mount passed away on June 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Martinsville on November 2, 1965 to the late Marshall Sherwood Carroll Sr. and Betty Lou Dobbs. Buster is survived by his wife, Ronda Doss Carroll; daughters, Tiffany Gordon and her husband John Gordon IV, Alexus Carroll; son, John P. Weaver; granddaughter Abigail "Bree"...
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Doris Myers Griffin
December 23, 1931 - June 3, 2016
Doris Mikles Myers Griffin, 84, formerly of Bassett Forks, VA, passed away Friday, June 03, 2016.She was born on December 23, 1931 in Horsepasture, VA to the late Jessie Worth Mikles and Myrtle Watkins Mikles.She is survived by her daughter, Helen Denise Myers of Bedford, TX; son, Stuart Ronald "Ronnie" Myers and his wife, Susan of Penhook, VA; sister, Margaret Ferguson of Collinsville, VA and a...
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Frank Franklin Pring
June 23, 1937 - May 30, 2016
Frank Pring, 72, of Bassett, VA, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born on June 23, 1943 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Hubert Franklin Pring, Jr. and Sarah Sue Simms Pring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Suzanne Pring.Mr. Pring is survived by his wife, Donna C. Pring of the home; son, Jason Zachary Pring of Wilmington, NC; brother, Bob Pring and...
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Dolly Beatrice Gusler
March 31, 1920 - May 24, 2016
Dolly Beatrice "Bea" Caudell Gusler, 96, of Martinsville, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1920 in Fries, VA to the late Mamie Russia Staddy Caudell and Charles Winfred Caudell.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gusler was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Smith Gusler and two sons, Sam Smith Gusler, Jr. and Jimmy Lee Gusler; two sisters, Star Caudell Fulcher...
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Nannie Collins Harris
March 15, 1923 - May 21, 2016
Nannie Mozelle "Moots" Collins Harris, 93, of Martinsville, VA went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2016. She was born in Stuart, Va on March 15, 1923 to the late Walter and Delphia Bowman Collins.In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Maynard F. Harris; son, John Woodson Harris; daughter, Brenda Jean Harris; brothers, Edward, James, Vance and McKay...
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Reuben Woodrow Stone
August 26, 1915 - May 20, 2016
Reuben Woodrow Stone, 100, of Collinsville, VA, went home to the Lord, Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born Aug. 26, 1915 in War Eagle, WV to the late Silas and Ruth Elizabeth Stone. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine Duncan Stone; a daughter, Sherry Marlowe; brother, Grady Stone; and sisters, Nellie Bowles, Gladys Stone, and Clarice Hazelwood...
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Vandora Rider Raines
July 18, 1925 - May 13, 2016
Vandora Raines, 90, of Bassett, Va. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1925 in Clinchco, Va. to the late George and Bessie Cook Rider. Vandora was of the Baptist faith. She worked at various furniture plants in Bassett for twenty one years. While living in Wytheville, Va., she was the editor and writer of the Hedgefield Retirement Community Newsletter....
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Gloria Jean Patterson
January 26, 1963 - May 12, 2016
Gloria Jean Patterson, 53, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. She was born on January 26, 1963 in Franklin County, VA to the late Thomas Edward Hagwood and Evelyn Marie Robertson Hagwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Patterson, her brother, Thomas J. Robertson and her sister, Shameka Pace.Gloria is survived by her daughters,...
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