Current Obituaries

Joseph Thomas Morris

May 17, 1939 - March 29, 2025

Joseph Thomas Morris, 85, of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his residence. Born on May 17, 1939, in Emporia, he was the son of the …

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Amherst, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Leonard Glenn Minnix

- March 29, 2025

Leonard Glenn Minnix, age 77, of Covington, died Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Lewis-Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Glenn was born June 7, 1947, in Wise County, and was …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Betty Murphy Stanley

July 12, 1947 - March 29, 2025

Betty Murphy Stanley, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was born July 12, 1947, in Eden, North Carolina, to the late Moir Tuttle Murphy and Annie …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

William Howard

December 5, 1999 - March 29, 2025

William Young “Billy” Howard, Jr., age 56, of Toledo, Ohio died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Durham Veterans Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Billy was born on December …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home

Mary Lipscomb Farmer

April 27, 1953 - March 29, 2025

Mary Lipscomb Farmer, age 71, of Madison Heights, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in Lynchburg, April 27, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Otey Lipscomb …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

James Alfred Hunt

November 26, 1957 - March 28, 2025

James Alfred Hunt, 67, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born November 26, 1957, in Henry County to the late Maynard Hunt and Nellie Sink …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Malvin Fridley

October 19, 1931 - March 28, 2025

Malvin Clavis Fridley, age 93 of 2667 Prices Bluff Road, Eagle Rock, Virginia died on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Alleghany Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clifton Forge, Virginia. …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home

Danny Wilson Gibson

November 1, 1944 - March 28, 2025

Danny Wilson Gibson Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Danny was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on November 1, 1944 to the late …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

William Daniel Hix III

March 16, 1931 - March 28, 2025

William Daniel Hix III, 94, Hixburg Rd, Pamplin passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence with family gathered around him. He was the husband of the late …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Rudolph "Rudy" O’Neal Pilson

March 3, 1963 - March 28, 2025

Rudolph “Rudy” O’Neal Pilson, 62, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Sovah Health – Martinsville. Born on March 3, 1963, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Edward K. Fine

October 24, 1933 - March 28, 2025

Edward “Ed” K. Fine, MD, 91 of Axton, VA passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born to the late Phillip Fine and Sarah Fine. In addition to his …

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Axton, Norris Funeral Service

Andrew Wilson Garrett, Jr.

March 17, 1942 - March 28, 2025

Andrew Wilson Garrett, Jr., 83, died Friday, March 28, 2025. He was the husband of his one true love, Constance Arlene “Connie” Ewers Garrett. Born in Amherst County, VA, on …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Carl Nelson Booth

January 13, 1945 - March 28, 2025

Carl Nelson Booth, 80, of Roanoke, passed away, Friday, March 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dinah Pohlman Booth; son, Heath Booth; brothers, Tommy Booth, Danny …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Mikel Drake George

April 26, 1943 - March 28, 2025

Mikel “Snake” Drake George, 81, of Martinsville, Va. passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home in the Horsepasture community surrounding by his family. He was born in …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Kenneth Hunt Engle

October 5, 1937 - March 28, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Hunt Engle, 87, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1937, to the late Luther Aubry Engle, Jr. and …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Sammie Holley Stinson

November 9, 1925 - March 28, 2025

Sammie Holley Stinson, age 99, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John Russell Holley and Ruth Mills Holley. In …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Jerry Steven Meeks

April 8, 1958 - March 28, 2025

Jerry Steven Meeks age 66 of Rocky Mount passed away at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on April 8, 1958 a …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Laura Christine Foster

October 2, 1934 - March 28, 2025

Laura Christine Foster, 90, Peacefully passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her home in Madison Heights surrounded by her family. Born on October 2, 1934, Christine was the …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Curtiss Lanford Busick

September 25, 1942 - March 28, 2025

Mr. Curtiss Lanford Busick Sr., age 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Sovah Health in Martinsville. He was born on September 25, 1942 in …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Eddie Dean Brown

January 6, 1958 - March 28, 2025

Eddie Dean Brown, 67, of Thurmond, North Carolina passed away March 28, 2025. Born January 6, 1958, to Paul Floyd and Carol Vera RoyalBrown in Surry County, North Carolina. Eddie …

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Thurmond, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Stephany Williams

July 25, 1950 - March 28, 2025

Stephany Gale Hall Williams, age 74, of 314 YMCA Way, Covington, Virginia died on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her residence. Stephany was born on July 25, 1950 in Newport …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home

Margaret "Tish" Smith

January 20, 1962 - March 28, 2025

Margaret “Tish” Smith, 63, was a lifelong resident of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1962, by the late Glennis Boyd …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Betty Jo Wilson Hooker

June 25, 1935 - March 28, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jo Wilson Hooker, 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. Mrs. Hooker was born June 25, 1935, …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Arthur Wayne Narron

February 10, 1956 - March 28, 2025

Arthur Wayne Narron age 69 of Penhook passed away at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025.He was loved by his family and friends, and he lived a full and …

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Penhook, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Marjorie Helen Draper

March 21, 1935 - March 28, 2025

Marjorie Helen Draper, 90, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned from her earthly life Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born March 21, 1935, in Max Meadows, Virginia, to the late Fred …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Carol Lynn (Byron) Rydell

July 4, 1949 - March 28, 2025

Carol L. Rydell (Byron), 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, after a long battle with MS, Lymphoma, and numerous complications from …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

James Hampton Guilliams

February 5, 1939 - March 28, 2025

James Hampton Guilliams, 86, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born February 5, 1939, to the late Henry Uriah Guilliams and Elsie Louise Carter Guilliams. In addition …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Walter "Wayne" Edmonds

March 13, 1940 - March 28, 2025

Walter “Wayne” Edmonds, 85, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Born March 13, 1940, to the late Walter Brady and Novella Hamlin Edmonds in Surry …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Akiko Yamamuro

- March 28, 2025

Akiko Yamamuro (nee Maeda), age 96, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born on January 1, 1929, in Sapporo, Japan, her father was an MD (internal …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Victor Blaine Phillips

April 11, 1938 - March 28, 2025

 Victor Blaine Phillips Sr., 86, passed away on March 28, 2025, and is now with his heavenly father. Mr. Phillips was born April 11th, 1938, in Belington West Virginia to …

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Danville, Norris Funeral Service

William "Bill" Earl Bookman

- March 28, 2025

William “Bill” Earl Bookman, age 70, of Covington, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence. Bill was born October 27, 1954, in Roanoke, and was preceded in death by …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Jakeem Jhamal Muse

January 2, 1998 - March 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jakeem Jhamal Muse, who departed this life on March 27, 2025, at the age of 27. Jakeem was a beloved son, brother, …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Victor Burns

March 27, 1974 - March 27, 2025

Victor Burns, Sr. During the early morning of March 24, 2025, our dearly loved Victor Wade Burns Sr. passed peacefully from us to his eternal home in heaven.  He was …

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Hiwassee, Seagle Funeral Home

Edward Holmes Ferguson

June 19, 1938 - March 27, 2025

Edward “Eddie” Holmes Ferguson, 86, of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Babcock Manor. Born in Appomattox on June 19, 1938, he was the son of the …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Maldeen Martin

March 9, 1928 - March 27, 2025

Maldeen Smith Martin, 97, of Newport, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Maldeen was born on March 9, 1928, in Hoges Store, VA, and …

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Newport, Givens Funeral Home, Inc.

Larry Allen Burks

October 23, 1946 - March 27, 2025

Larry Allen Burks age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.There will not be a service per his request.Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Joan Sforza

July 24, 1947 - March 27, 2025

Joan Helen Sforza, from Wirtz, VA passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Joan, more famously known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, was born in New …

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Wirtz, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Donald Herbert Chamberlain

May 11, 1953 - March 27, 2025

Donald Herbert Chamberlain Jr., 71, passed away on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on May 11, 1953 in Somerville, MA to the late Ruth Dickerman …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Audra Marie Lawson Chilton

October 24, 1983 - March 27, 2025

Mrs. Audra Marie Lawson Chilton, 41, of Ararat, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, …

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Ararat, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Linda Floyd Dunkley

November 6, 1940 - March 27, 2025

Mrs. Linda Floyd Dunkley, age 84 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was …

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Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Chase Samuel Gammons

November 23, 1998 - March 27, 2025

Mr. Chase Samuel Gammons, age 26, of Westfield went home to be with his heavenly father early Thursday morning, March 27, 2025. The peace that eluded him on earth can …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Minnie Reeves Loflen

January 4, 1931 - March 27, 2025

Mrs. Minnie Reeves Loflen, age 94, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was born in Surry County, January 4, 1931, the …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Martha Courtney Micou Patterson

February 3, 1946 - March 27, 2025

Martha Courtney Micou Patterson died on March 27th, 2025. Martha was a graduate of Dublin High School and Emory & Henry college. She was an elementary school teacher in Fairlawn, …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Sharon Kay Johnson

September 10, 1936 - March 27, 2025

Sharon Kay Johnson, 88, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charles Eberly and Violet Ann Eberly. Born September 10, 1936 Sharon …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Donald Wayne Hartman

August 22, 1935 - March 27, 2025

Donald Wayne Hartman, 89, of Danville, VA, formerly of Roanoke, VA, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was a son of the late Frank W. Hartman and Sallie Stanback …

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Danville, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City