Ruth Haynes Compton

Ruth Haynes Compton, 85, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1939, to the late Robert L. Haynes and Gladys Cox Haynes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Lee Via; two brothers, Elmer Haynes and John Haynes; and two sisters, Beulah Pilson and Marie Ashworth.

Ruth was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bassett, where she served in the Shaw Ministry and taught Children’s Sunday School for several years.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, William C. Compton; three sons, Rick Estes (Michelle), Les Estes (Sandra), and Kevin Compton (Kimra); six grandchildren, Stephanie Brabson (William), Lori Estes, Rachel Keck (Jordan), Sarah Estes, Dustin Via, and Morgan Fretwell; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Bobby Haynes; along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Bassett, with Pastor Doug Ramsey officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Cox Family Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bassettfuneralservice.com.Bassett Funeral Service is honored to serve the Compton family.