Yancy Bloom Ayers
Yancy Bloom Ayers, 94, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with his family at his side at Franklin Health and Rehab. He was born on June 17, 1932, to the late Lee Fate Ayers and Elizabeth Edwards Ayers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Lou Haynes Ayers; daughters, Mary Etta Wilkins, Teresa Ellen Silvey; sons, Fonzo Ayers, Sr., Yancy Stanley Ayers, Michael David Ayers; sisters, Carrie May Harrel, Pearlie May Ayers, June Ayers; brothers, William Ayers, Jerry Ayers, Robert Lee Ayers, Grate Brittian Ayers, Esau Jacob Ayers; and granddaughter, Cheyenne Biegar.
Yancy was a man of Christian faith and a member of Martinsville Church of Truth. He loved his church family, especially Nathan Welch, Danny Dalton, and his pastor, Rev. Bill Priskitt and his wife, Judy. A hardworking and dedicated man, Yancy spent many years working in the sanding room at Bassett Furniture. He enjoyed tending to his garden and took great pride in growing beautiful roses. Affectionately known as the “produce peddler,” Yancy found joy in sharing the fruits of his labor with others. His legacy of love, kindness, and integrity will forever be remembered in the hearts of his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Ferguson (Dennis); sister, Lou Amy Malkemes (Bill); brothers, Gilbert Ayers (Faye), Lonnie Ayers, Arthur Franklin Ayers; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; special friend like a daughter, Dottie; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A funeral will be held Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Martinsville Church of Truth, 1376 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville, Virginia, with Pastor Bill Preskitt officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, 711 Church Street, Ridgeway, Virginia. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
