Martinsville High Virginia Alumni Obituaries

Jeffrey Lamont Dillard 52 of Martinsville Virginia passed away on Saturday January 10 2026 at his home. He was born on May 12 1973 to the late Alton Easley and Lucy Dillard who survives. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother Susie Dillard two aunts Phyllis Men...

Nelda J. Barnes age 85 of Lawrence passed away on Sunday January 11 2026. She was born on October 17 1940 in Pinnacle AR a daughter of the late Jefferson Dudley Barnes and Irene Watson Barnes. Nelda graduated Valedictorian of her class at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville WV and then attended...

He loved to write music work on computers and make videos. Anything technical was a passion of his. He was graduate of Magnolia High School class of 2023. Surviving is his mother Beverly Butts brother Hunter Bucher of New Martinsville WV grandad Bernie Carolyn Butts of New Martinsville WV uncle Mich...

Darrel Dean Wright 80 of New Martinsville WV passed away at his home on Friday October 31 2025 with family by his side. He was a retired landman with Dominion Corp. a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the USS Pueblo he enjoyed golfing and woodworking was a graduate of Tyler County High School 1963 and a ...

Earl Junior Z. Daugherty Jr. 86 of New Martinsville WV formerly of Reader WV passed on Sunday November 9 2025 with his wife by his side. Junior was born March 27 1939 in Cameron WV son of the late Earl Z. and Florence V. Elson Daugherty Sr. He was a retired laborer of the former Ormet Corp. a gradua...

Frances Bebe Marie Whitmore 84 of New Martinsville WV was called home on Saturday December 27 2025 while at Brookdale Charleston Gardens with her family by her side. Frances was born January 11 1941 in St. Clairsville OH daughter of the late Paul and Elsie Kubik Kacsmar. She was a retired Registered...

James Spencer Richmond 91 of Paden City WV heard the final call for Fire Chief Richmond and was reunited with the love of his life Loretta Richmond on Thursday January 8 2026. He was born October 10 1934 in New Martinsville WV son of the late James E. and Florence Dye Richmond. Jim was a retired mai...

Freddie Fred Wayne Ferrebee 89 of Paden City passed away peacefully on Thursday January 1 2026 at Morgantown Heights of Journey Care Community. Fred was a graduate of Paden City High School Class of 1954. He served as an Aerographers Mate Second Class in the US Naval Reserves. Fred worked for over 3...

James Tyrone Penn 78 of Stoney Mountain Road in Martinsville Virginia peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday December 20 2025 at his residence. Born on October 7 1947 in Martinsville Virginia he was the son of the late George W. Penn and Lee Lowe Penn. He was preceded in death by one sister Bar...

Velma D. Martin 61 of Martinsville VA departed this life on Tuesday January 6 2026 at Sovah Health Martinsville. She was born February 16 1964 in Martinsville VA to the late Henry Panell and Jean Martin. In addition to her parents Velma was preceded in death by two sisters Margaret Martin and Linda...

George Dennis Hairston 72 of Aaron Street Martinsville VA departed from this life on Friday January 2 2026 at his residence. He was born in Martinsville VA on February 23 1953 to the late George R. Hairston and Mildred Watkins Hairston Staples. George was a graduate of George Washington Carver High ...

Mable M. Hairston 76 of Martinsville VA departed from this life on Wednesday January 7 2026 at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Martinsville VA on November 26 1949 to the late Calbert Hairston Sr. and Bessie Johnson Hairston. Mable was a member of Mt. Sinai Apostle Church where s...

Out of the silence there tenderly falls the sound of Gods voice He lovingly calls this is my will come home weary one a trusting voice answers Lord thy will be done. On Monday November 3 2025 this Godfearing man was called home. He passed peacefully and quietly in his home 2914 Chatham Rd. Martinsvi...

On Friday December 5 2025 Veola Hairston Dones 83 of John Spencer Rd. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She was born in Filbert WVA on May 8 1942 to the late Joe Henry Hairston Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Hairston. In addition to her parents Veola was preceded in deat...

Charlie Lil Charlie Alexander Holland III 58 of 114 Crestwood Court Martinsville VA departed from this life on Saturday December 20 2025 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab in Roanoke VA. He was born January 13 1967 to Betty Wade Holland and the late Charlie Alexander Holland Jr. Charlie was a gradu...

On Wednesday December 17 2025 John B. Oliver 85 of John Baker Rd. Fieldale VA peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. He was born in Henry County VA on May 13 1940 to the late Jessie Mack Oliver and Betty Hairston Oliver. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife Aman...

Herbert Lee Adams 68 of Belva Lane Collinsville VA departed from this life on Thursday January 8 2026 at his residence. He was born in Eden NC on August 7 1957 to Joanne Fountain Adams and the late Jim Adams. In addition to his father Herbert was preceded in death by one brother Eugene Fountain and ...

On Friday November 28 2025 William Samuel King 83 of Elijah Circle Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest at his residence. He was born in Martinsville VA on October 7 1942 to the late James S. King and Bertie Divens Cousin. In addition to his parents William was...

For I am now Im ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith On Tuesday January 13 2026 our beloved Loretta Tinsley 76 of E. Church St. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She...

affectionately known as Reggie peacefully transitioned from this life on November 3 2025 at his home in Stafford Virginia. He was surrounded by the deep and abiding love of his devoted wife Nora La Verne Hodge De Sett who tenderly cared for him throughout his later years. The two shared an unbreakab...

On Wednesday December 172025 Isaiah M. Hughes 22 of North Carolina peacefully transitioned from this life. He was born in Eden NC on July 10 2003 the son of Anthony M. Hughes and Courtnee M. Hughes. Isaiah was a member of Refuge Temple Ministries. He was a graduate of Salem Baptist Christian School ...

Timothy M. Kelley age 69 entered into eternal rest on Tuesday November 11 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Tim was born in Martinsville VA the son of Rev. Jack Kelley and Josephine Cook Kelley. He was one of three children. A 1974 graduate of Drewry Mason High School Tim had a lifelong passion...

Mary Ellen Martin, born on February 5, 1939, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family. She was beloved by all who knew her, and her sweet spirit, friendliness, and good cheer will be deeply missed.Mary Ellen was born in New Matamoras, Ohio, the daughter of ...

Carlton Grant Norris 84 of New Martinsville WV died Thursday December 11 2025 at home with family. Carlton was born April 251941 in Mount Vernon Ohio the son of the late Raymond and Edna Hiles Norris. He was a faithful member and elder of the Steelton church of Christ and was previously an elder at ...

On Friday October 24 2025 Hayward Lee Jones Jr. affectionately known as Tracy peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at his residence. He was born in Martinsville VA on September 21 1955 to Myrtle Jewell Smith Jones and the late Hayward Lee Jones Sr. Tracy was a graduate of Martinsville High...