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Obituary coverage for Martinsville now resolves from the regional desk instead of the old single-market obituary board.

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Lynwood Owen Robertson Regional notice
September 14, 1952 - November 7, 2026 · Age 74
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Lynwood Owen Robertson, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2026. A devoted husband, father, DeeDa and friend, the hole he has left in the hearts of those who love him is immeasurable. Lynwood was born on September 14, 1952 in Crewe, Virginia to the late Herbert Edward Robertson and the late Alice Reb...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-12); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Joan Elliott Joyce Martinsville, VA
June 4, 1949 - November 7, 2026 · Age 77
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Joan Elliott Joyce, 77, of Martinsville, Virginia, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 7, 2026. She was born on June 4, 1949, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Evelyn and Milton Elliott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved son, Stephen Joyce; and grandson, Gavi...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-11); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Donald Thomas Holland Regional notice
July 15, 1966 - November 7, 2026 · Age 60
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Donald “Dog” Thomas Holland, 60, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026. Donald was born on July 15, 1966 to Mrs. Sandra West Holland and the late John Thomas Holland Jr.. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Mrs. Cheryl Hall Holland. Donald was of the Christian Faith. He was a member of Whitmell Chri...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-10); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Steve McCoy Ayers Ridgeway, VA
February 20, 1952 - November 6, 2026 · Age 74
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Steve McCoy Ayers, 74, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026, at Sovah Health–Martinsville. He was born February 20, 1952, in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Cebert McCoy Ayers and Bettie Joyce Whorley Ayers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Casey Alderman; ...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-10); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
April 28, 1944 - November 6, 2026 · Age 82
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Robert “Bob” Lowell Couch, 82, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026. He was born April 28, 1944, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to the late Gordon Gilley Couch and Osa Ella Turner Couch. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Couch; his siblings, Ma...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-13); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Mable Ester Belcher Puckett Martinsville, VA
August 29, 1940 - November 6, 2026 · Age 86
Wright Funeral Service Bassett Chapel
Mable Ester Belcher Puckett, 86, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026. She was born August 29, 1940, in Floyd County, Virginia, to the late Thomas Belcher and Della Bolt Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Puckett; her sisters, Clara Crews an...
Listed on Wright Funeral Services & Crematory obituary feed; verify service and visitation times directly with the funeral home.
December 5, 1950 - November 3, 2026 · Age 75
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Martinsville Chapel
John Randall Schlueter, affectionately known to family and friends as "Randy," of Collinsville, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 3, 2026. Born on December 5, 1950, Randy was the son of the late John E. Schlueter and Beatrice King Schlueter. He was preceded in death by his be...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-14); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
November 5, 1938 - November 3, 2026 · Age 87
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Barney Taylor Young Sr., age 87, of Danville, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 3, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Young was born on November 5, 1938, to the late Lucile Young and Willam Charlie Young Jr. Barney was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army and had a deep love...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-07); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Jason Eugene Cassell Bassett, VA
December 28, 1983 - November 3, 2026 · Age 42
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Jason Eugene Cassell, 42, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He was born on December 28, 1983, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to Harold Eugene Cassell and the late Celesta Turner Cassell. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandpa...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-09); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Joe Carroll Davis Regional notice
April 8, 1947 - November 2, 2026 · Age 79
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Joe Carroll Davis, Jr., 79, of Ringgold, passed away on November 2, 2026, in Danville, Virginia. He was born in South Carolina on April 8, 1947, to the late Joe Carroll Davis, Sr. and Jean Wallace Alderson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Joe graduated from Danville Co...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-14); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Jerome Darnell Cook Sr. Regional notice
July 14, 1942 - November 2, 2026 · Age 84
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Our hero, Jerome D. Cook, Sr. 84, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, after spending weeks surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Danville VA on July 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Cook, Sr. and Flossie Darnell Cook. On March 6, 1965, he married the love of his life, Barbara Thompson...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-06); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
August 18, 1931 - November 2, 2026 · Age 95
Oakey's Vinton Chapel
Margaret Hartman McRoy, 95 of Vinton and Fieldale, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus H. and Mary Thomas Hartman; husband, David Lee McRoy, Sr.; brothers, Kenneth L. Hartman and Walter E. Hartman and wife Betty; sisters, Lorraine H. Whitmire and Elsie H....
Service details listed with Oakey's Funeral Service (last service date 2026-11-09); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Terry James Matherly Regional notice
June 4, 1944 - November 1, 2026 · Age 82
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - West End Chapel
Terry James Matherly Beloved husband, father, grandpa, also known as “Paw Paw”, and someone that wasn’t a stranger to anyone he met. Terry went to be with his Lord and savior at the age of 82 years young Sunday morning November 1, 2026. Terry was born June 4, 1944, to his parents, Martha Lucille Carter Matherly a...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-05); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Betty Davis Thomas Regional notice
February 6, 1946 - November 1, 2026 · Age 80
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Betty Vann Davis Thomas, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1946, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Lacy Vann Davis and Levina Benson Davis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Thomas, Jr.; son, Gregory Vann Thomas; and s...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-07); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Tammy Gayle Foster Danville, VA
August 23, 1958 - November 1, 2026 · Age 68
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Tammy Gayle Foster, 68, of Danville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. She was born August 23, 1958, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Talmadge Foster and Dorothy Wilson Foster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Wi...
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Larry Wray Leonard Danville, VA
June 2, 1947 - October 31, 2026 · Age 79
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Larry Wray Leonard, age 79, of Danville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, at home, before a battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange. Larry was born on June 2, 1947, to the late Mattie Mae Carlton Leonard and Otis Rudolph Leonard. Larry was also preceded in death by his son, Samual Wayne Marcus Le...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-09); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Judy Diane Mayhew Danville, VA
June 5, 1963 - October 30, 2026 · Age 63
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Judy Diane Burnett Mayhew, age 63, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, in Roanoke, Virginia. Ms. Mayhew was born on June 5, 1963, to the late Esther Rice Landrum Burnett and Howard Burnett. Judy spent most of her life in Danville where she worked as a f...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-04); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
June 21, 1981 - October 30, 2026 · Age 45
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Susan Rachel Braham, 45, of Axton, Virginia, entered the gates of heaven peacefully at her home on October 30, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in 1981, Susan's life was defined by hard work, determination, compassion, and strength. A hard worker in every sense of the word, she approached life with dedication, persever...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-07); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Geraldine P. Washington Martinsville, VA
August 18, 1966 - October 29, 2026 · Age 60
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Geraldine P. Washington, 60, departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1966, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Edward Lee Washington and Edna E. Washington. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kanyah Cosby; her paternal and maternal grandpar...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-06); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Lorraine Hairston Patterson Martinsville, VA
July 20, 1941 - October 29, 2026 · Age 85
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Martinsville Chapel
Lorraine Roshella Hairston Patterson, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1941, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late Joe Robert Hairston and Nancy Ann Hodge Hairston. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Roosevelt Patterson; son, Alexander ...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-06); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
November 5, 1960 - October 29, 2026 · Age 65
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - West End Chapel
Ira Thomas (Tommy) Allgood, III Tommy Allgood (65) of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Tommy was born on November 5, 1960, to the late Ira Thomas Allgood, Jr., and Elizabeth Crews Allgood. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Dan River High School. As a toddler, Tommy watched...
Listed on Norris Funeral Services obituary feed; verify service and visitation times directly with the funeral home.
Courtney Kirk Peery Regional notice
November 3, 1960 - October 29, 2026 · Age 65
Oakey's South Chapel
Courtney Kirk Peery (Courtney Allison Kirk), age 65, peacefully entered her eternal home on October 29, 2026. She was born on November 3, 1960, in Burlington, North Carolina, to the late Bob and Connie Kirk. Her family later moved to Martinsville, Virginia, where she spent her childhood and graduated from Martinsville ...
Service details listed with Oakey's Funeral Service (last service date 2026-11-14); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Leonard Clinton Hall Bassett, VA
June 13, 1944 - October 29, 2026 · Age 82
Wright Funeral Service Bassett Chapel
Reverend Leonard Clinton Hall, 82, of Bassett, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2026. He was born on June 13, 1944, in Russell County, Virginia, to the late Ezra C. Hall and Clarice Martin Hall. In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by his brother, Ezra Eug...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-04); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Sammy M Lawless Stuart, VA
April 10, 1941 - October 29, 2026 · Age 85
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Stuart Chapel
Sammy M Lawless Sammy M Lawless, 85, of Stuart, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1941 to the late Otis Lawless and Gertie Shelton Lawless. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother; Otis Lawless, Jr, three sisters; Mary Cassady...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-10-31); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Miriam Lyzbeth Moreno Danville, VA
December 14, 1999 - October 28, 2026 · Age 26
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - West End Chapel
Miriam Lyzbeth Moreno, age 26, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 14, 1999, in Danville to Minerva Cisneros and Juan Moreno. Ms. Moreno attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Danville. She was noted to be a glamour girl, but she was noted to exp...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-04); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
November 19, 1950 - October 28, 2026 · Age 75
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Helen Irene Moore White, 75, of Axton, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1950, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late John Wesley Moore and Rose Helen Pentelow Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Hundley and Iona Childress. H...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-05); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Paul Joseph Donley Ridgeway, VA
April 13, 1958 - October 28, 2026 · Age 68
Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Paul Joseph Donley, 68, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on October 28, 2026, at Stanleytown Health & Rehab. He was born April 13, 1958, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Billy Jones Donley, Sr., and Nellie Ruth Compton Donley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Ashby, Vickie Ham...
Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-10-30); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
February 18, 1938 - October 28, 2026 · Age 88
Wright Funeral Services & Crematory
Juanita June Walker, 88, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026. She was born February 18, 1938, in West Virginia, to the late Oliver Wetzel “Bud” and “Madge” Theda Madeline Clay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlin “Butch” Lida Walker, Sr.; sis...
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Mary Evelyn Campbell Regional notice
March 7, 1941 - October 27, 2026 · Age 85
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Driskill Chapel
Mary Evelyn Jones Campbell, of Amherst, passed away, October 27, 2026. She was the wife of the late Melvin Campbell. Born in Amherst County, Virginia on March 7, 1941, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Albert and Annie Jones. She worked at Gordons Restaurant for many years after which her and her husband purchased th...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-02); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Johnny Sterling Lemons Martinsville, VA
October 22, 1941 - October 27, 2026 · Age 85
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Martinsville Chapel
Johnny Sterling Lemons, Sr., 85, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. Johnny was born to the late Charles Almond Lemons and Mary Louise Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd Douglas Lemons, Charles Almond Lemons, Eugene...
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-04); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.

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