Our Obituaries
Robert Lee Whitlow
May 8, 1945 - January 22, 2018
Robert Lee Whitlow, Jr., 72 of Henry, VA, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018 at Franklin Health and Rehab in Rocky Mt. VA. He was born on May 8, 1945 to the late Robert Lee Whitlow, Sr., and Elsie Ratcliff Whitlow.Robert was a dedicated member of Temple Baptist church and loved automobiles. He proudly served our country in the army during Vietnam.In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
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Timothy Stevenson Wimbish
April 12, 1961 - January 21, 2018
Timothy Stevenson Wimbish, 56, of Bassett, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was born April 12, 1961 in Eden, NC to Rebecca Stevenson Wimbish and the late Charles Thomas Wimbish, Sr. Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his former spouse, Sandra Arnold Wimbish, sons; John Timothy Wimbish and wife, Ashley, Dustin Michael...
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John Michael Hodges
March 31, 1947 - January 20, 2018
John Michael Hodges, 70, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away Saturday January 20, 2018 peacefully at his home with his loving family surrounding him. He was born March 31, 1947 to Virginia Greer Hodges and the late John Henry Hodges.John was a dedicated member of Fort Trial Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and especially loved spending time...
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Joe Louis Helms
February 17, 1942 - January 19, 2018
Joe Louis Helms, age 75, of Collinsville, Virginia passed away on Friday January 19, 2018. Joe was born February 17, 1942. A visitation for Joe will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Water Way Church of Our Lord. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM. A burial will occur Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Fern Cliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Rd, Hartsdale, New York 10530...
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Robert Allen Belton
November 4, 1932 - January 15, 2018
Robert Allen Belton, 85, of Bassett, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Kings Grant. He was born November 4, 1932 to the late Nathan Belton and Day Tuggle Belton.Robert proudly served our country as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957 and retired from DuPont after 30+ years of service. He was a dedicated member of Blackberry Baptist Church.In addition to...
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James Terry Faw
October 1, 1944 - January 5, 2018
It is with our deepest sadness that the family announces that James Terry Faw passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the age of 73.Jimmy was born on October 1, 1944 in Danville, Va. to the late Vada M. Taylor and the late Alvin A. Faw. He owned and operated Jimmy's Auto and Truck Repair for 40 years. Jimmy served in the U.S Army from 1964 to 1967 seeing action in the Vietnam War. He was a...
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Thelma Mitchell Turner
November 24, 1924 - January 3, 2018
Thelma Mitchell Turner, 93, of Collinsville passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born to the late Jesse James Mitchell and Elizabeth Belle Stevens on November 24, 1924 in Bedford County.She was a dedicated member of First Baptist church of Collinsville.In addition to her parents, her beloved husband, Dewey Turner, Jr., and her sister, Mary Mitchell Moran, precedes her in death.She is...
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Tyler Preston Fisher
April 17, 2000 - December 23, 2017
Tyler Preston Fisher, 17, of Patrick Springs, Va., passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was born on April 17, 2000 to his loving parents, Steve Edward Fisher, and Wanda Foley Fisher.Tyler was a baptized believer and a member of Stella Christian Church in Patrick Springs, Va. He loved watching trains and sports and loved the beach and family get togethers. Tyler was an inspiration and hero...
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Sadie DeLois Stone
October 5, 1928 - December 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Sadie Delois Joyce Stone
October 5, 1928 - December 21, 2017
Sadie Delois Joyce Stone, 89, of Martinsville, VA, passed away December 21, 2017 at Stanley town Health and Rehab. She was born October 5, 1928 to the late Oscar Joyce and Dorothy Wimbish Joyce.Sadie retired as a cafeteria manager with the Martinsville City Schools after serving for over 25 years. She was a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, one son, Douglas...
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Cynthia Marie Hagwood
November 8, 1957 - December 17, 2017
Cynthia Hagwood, 60, formerly of Martinsville died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. NC. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia November 8, 1957 to the late James and Pauline Joyce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband and the father of her two children, Herman Hagwood. She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Nichole...
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Tammy Lee Wells
November 16, 1965 - December 17, 2017
Tammy Lee Wells, 52, of Bassett, Va. departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at SOVAH Health in Danville, Va. She was born November 16, 1965 to Marshall Lee Wells Sr. and Alberta Hairston Wells. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Rufus Hairston, and Jeanetta Estes Hairston; paternal grandparents, George Marshall Wells, and Lucy Jane Wells.Tammy was a loving child to...
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Georgia Faye Taylor
October 5, 1936 - December 12, 2017
Georgia Faye Shockley Taylor went to be with the lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Mrs. Taylor was born on October 5, 1936 in Martinsville to the late Merlin Sherman Shockley, Sr. and the late Maggie Mae Edwards Shockley. She was last employed by the American Furniture Company of Martinsville. She was a faithful member of Hill Memorial Baptist Church of Martinsville where she served Christ in...
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Ravenell Veretta Wells
September 27, 1941 - November 19, 2017
Ravenell Veretta Wells,76, of Bassett, Virginia passed away November 19th at her home. She was born September 27, 1941 to the late Dave Junior Wells and Sylvia Via Wells. She was an employee of Bassett Furniture for numerous years and a dedicated member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving sister, Elenor Easley.She is survived by...
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Thomas Roy Crawford
August 22, 1939 - November 12, 2017
Thomas Roy Crawford, Jr., 78, of Collinsville, VA passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at SOVAH Health and Rehab after a decline in health. He was born August 22, 1939 to the late Thomas Roy Crawford and Marie Elizabeth Crawford.Tom was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hiking, hunting, and canoeing in the mountains, forests, and rivers of Virginia. He enjoyed football and basketball, and was a...
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Ruby E. Parcell
November 15, 1920 - November 5, 2017
Ruby Estelle Shelton Parcell, 96 of Lawsonville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at NH Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. after a decline in health.Mrs. Parcell was born on November 15, 1920 in Henry County, Va., a daughter of the late Jerry Shelton and the late Carrie Ethel Cruise Shelton. She was employed by Pannell Knitting Mills for many years as an inspector until her...
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Susan L. Adkins
July 3, 1953 - November 5, 2017
Susan Lynn Adkins, age 64 of Henry, Va., passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 5, 2017 after a decline in health.Ms. Adkins was born on July 3, 1953 in Danville, Va., a daughter of the late Jim Adkins and Elizabeth Hedrick Adkins, who survives. She was employed by Carter Bank and Trust until her retirement in May 2012 due to health issues. She was a member of Stanleytown Amazing Grace...
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Evelene Helms Adkins
July 7, 1927 - November 2, 2017
Evelene Helms Adkins, 90, formerly of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Winston-Salem, N.C.Evelene was born July 7, 1927 in Bassett, VA., to the late Harvey Leonard and Martha Louetta Turner Helms. She retired from Fieldcrest Mills as a weaver with 30 plus years of faithful service. She later then went on to become a beautician. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...
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Edward Green Hancock
February 11, 1916 - October 31, 2017
Edward Green Hancock, 101, of Collinsville, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Blue Ridge Manor in Martinsville.He was born February 11, 1916, in Patrick Co., VA., to the late William Henry and Nannie Lou Adkins Hancock. He retired as a contractor/builder specializing in residential and commercial buildings. He attended Blackberry Church until his health started to decline. He was...
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Irene F. Hudson
November 22, 1923 - October 31, 2017
Irene "Ena" Fulcher Hudson, 93, of Bassett, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at SOVAH Hospital in Martinsville.Irene was born November 22, 1923 in Patrick Co., to the late Albert M. and Lelia Plaster Fulcher. She was a graduate of Bassett High School; was known for making drapes and quilting items for many people in the community. She was also the babysitter for many children of the...
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Ralph Warren Martin
March 19, 1931 - October 28, 2017
Ralph Warren Martin, 86 of Fieldale, VA passed away peacefully Saturday, October 28th at his home with his loving family surrounding him. He was born March 19, 1931 to the late Raymond S. Martin and Ethel McCollun Martin.Ralph was a lifetime member of the Patrick Henry Saddle Club who loved horses. He attended Stone Memorial Christian Church.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
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David Carl Morton
April 20, 1955 - October 27, 2017
David Carl Morton, 62, of Ridgeway unexpectedly passed away on October 27, 2017. He was born in Martinsville on April 20, 1955 to Carl David Morton and Iva Marshall Morton. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Pamela L. Morton; daughters, Angela Morton-Sunkins and husband Theo of Martinsville, April Clayborne and husband Roger of Roanoke; sons,...
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Laura Brogan Garten
June 5, 1939 - October 20, 2017
Laura (Gennie) Brogan Garten of Figsboro Road passed away at her home on Friday, October 20, 2017. Born in Summers County W.Va. on June 5, 1939 to Woodrow Wilson Brogan Sr. and Nina Lilly Brogan. She is preceded in death by brother, Johnny Brogan. She is survived by three daughters, Lesa Haskins of Fairystone, Patty Fulcher and Rebecca Wallace both of Ridgeway, Va.; four sisters, Jean Farley ...
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Danny Allen Cannaday
February 7, 1954 - October 14, 2017
Danny Allen Cannaday, 63, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away Saturday, October 14th at Sovah Health in Martinsville. He was born on February 2, 1954 to Mildred Byrd Cannaday and to the late Steve Allen Cannaday.Danny was a member of Fort Trial Christian Church who loved spending time golfing, hunting, and fishing. He was a graduate of Elon in 1976 with his Bachelors degree and a graduate of the...
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Sadie Hurst Brooks
July 15, 1919 - October 12, 2017
Sadie Hurst Brooks, 98, of Fieldale, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 12 at Stanleytown Health and Rehab. She was born July 15, 1919 to the late Tempie Isabella Coble Hurst and Andrew Cox Hurst.Sadie attended First Baptist Church of Bassett and was formerly a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church in Gastonia. She worked many years in a cafeteria for Gaston County Public Schools.In addition...
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Derik Wayne Stoneman
April 13, 1971 - October 8, 2017
Derik Wayne Stoneman, 46, of Figsboro, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 9th at Trinity Mission. He was born April 13, 1971 in Martinsville to his loving parents, Don Wayne Stoneman and Dolores Gregory Stoneman.Derik was a member of Christ Church and enjoyed his visits to Floyd, Virginia. His most cherished memory in life was the birth of his son, John. They both loved their visits to the...
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James Franklin Lawson
May 9, 1935 - October 6, 2017
Mr. James Harry Franklin"Frank" Lawson , age 82 of Martinsville, passed away on October 6, 2017 at Stanleytown Nursing Home after a decline in health.Mr. Lawson was born on May 9, 1935 in Patrick County, Va., a son of the late James Manuel Lawson and the late Lucinda Ann Rakes Lawson. He lived most of his life in the Martinsville area where he was employed by Virginia Blower Company as a...
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John William Beck
February 26, 1933 - October 3, 2017
Mr. John William Beck, 84 of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in Sovah Health after a decline in health.Mr. Beck was born on February 26, 1933 in Henry County, a son of the late Bob E. Beck and the late Bessie Stanley Beck. He was a truck driver for many years for Roy Stone Trucking and Ridgeway Clocks. He attended Clearview Baptist Church. He honorably served in the United...
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Vivian Carter Scranton
February 9, 1923 - September 30, 2017
Vivian Carter Clark Scranton, 94 of Martinsville, VA, passed away Saturday, September 30th at Blue Ridge Nursing Home. She was born on February 9, 1923 to the late Flint Carter and Alzia Frith Carter.Vivian lived most of her life in Franklin County. She was a member of Fair Haven Baptist Church and retired from American Furniture Company after numerous years of employment.In addition to her...
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Ellis Paul Cornett
May 29, 1938 - September 26, 2017
Ellis Paul Cornett, 79, of Bassett passed away Tuesday, September 26th, 2017. He was born on May 29, 1938 to the late Roy Gilbert Cornett and Sarilda Peak Cornett.Paul honorably served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962 and served as a scoutmaster for Troup 167. He was self-employed for a number of years at Cornett Painting and was a member of Bassett Church of the Brethren.In addition...
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Christine L. Cannaday
September 25, 1928 - September 18, 2017
Christine LaPrade Cannaday, 88, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Monday September 18th at Blue Ridge Rehab Center.She was born September 25, 1928 to the late Henry Hugh LaPrade and Velma Wade Laprade.She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and served as a homemaker for numerous years.In addition to her parents, her husband, Aaron Silas Cannaday, and her son, Dennis E. Cannaday, Sr.,...
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Tommy Lloyd Woods
March 7, 1947 - September 14, 2017
Tommy Lloyd Woods, 70, of Collinsville passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2017 in Winston Salem. He was born March 7, 1947 in Rocky Mt. to the late Buren A. Woods and Rita P. Woods. Tommy served his country proudly in the Navy from 1966 to 1970. He was employed by Dupont until its closing and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Dana Y. Woods,...
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Catherine E. Belle
December 12, 1930 - September 8, 2017
Catherine Edwards Belle, 86, of Bassett, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017, in Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.She was born December 12, 1930 in McDowell County, WV, to the late Jesse Gene and Docia Hawks Edwards. She worked as an Inventory Clerk in the Packing Department for Bassett-Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Franklin Belle, Sr.; 3 sisters,...
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Elsie Hancock Wright
December 10, 1923 - September 8, 2017
Elsie Hancock Wright, born December 10, 1923, passed peacefully at her home in Bassett on September 8, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband , Robert Milfred Wright. She was also predeceased by her parents, Nannie Lou and William Henry Hancock of Bassett, her sisters Lillian Garst and Myrtle Plybon and brother Hersel Hancock, all of Salem, VA, and her son-in-law Joseph She is survived by her...
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Jennie Rebecca Smith
May 10, 1924 - August 28, 2017
On Monday, August 28, 2017, Jennie Rebecca (Ross Martin) Smith was set free and now resides with her heavenly father. She was born May 10, 1924 to John Harden and Mattie Lee Ross. She attended the Henry County Training School.She was married to Dewey H. Smith from June 1951, who preceded her death for 22 years. Six sisters preceded her in death - Irene Ross, Jessie Gladden, Evelyn Hairston,...
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Jewel M. Wilensky
May 3, 1932 - August 25, 2017
Jewel Turner Wilensky, 85, of Richmond and formerly of Bassett and North Miami, Fla., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Richmond, Va. She was born in Henry County on May 23, 1932 to the late Sidney Fleming and Ora Mason Turner.She was a Fashion Model for Terzels Designer Evening Clothing Company in Miami, Fla., where she lived for 47...
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William Derek Anderson
December 16, 1946 - August 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA.
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Mary Louise Hairston
November 24, 1960 - August 18, 2017
Mary Louise Foster Penn- Hairston, 56, of Martinsville, Virginia, went to live with the lord Friday, August 18, 2016 at Martinsville Health and Rehab. She was born to the late Rosabell (Rosa) Reynolds and Leath Penn on November 24, 1960 in Patrick Springs, Virginia.In addition to her parents, her first husband, Joe Foster; and six brothers, Willis Penn, Johnny Penn, Henry Penn, Nathaniel Penn,...
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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
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Elizabeth A. Crawford
September 28, 1935 - March 29, 2017
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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
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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
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Barbara J. BARCEWICZ
June 4, 1935 - March 6, 2017
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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
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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
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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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