Rufus Tyrone Moyer, 38, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home.  He was born March 28, 1986 in Martinsville a son of the late Lula Moyer. He was disabled from HanesBrand and was a graduate of Laurel Park High School. He is survived by two sons, Kendrick Amir Moyer and Tysean Avontae Moyer both of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, Bob Moyer and Ronte Moyer both of Martinsville, VA, Funeral services will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM at...

Mrs. Evangeline Hagwood, 97, of Midlothian, Va and formerly of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Bickford Assisted Living Center in Midlothian, VA.  She was born February 16, 1927 in Cerro Gordo, NC a daughter of the late Bob Moses and Ethel Gerald Johnson.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel Hagwood. She was retired from the Martinsville City School system and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church where she...

Mrs. Barbara Chavis, 80, of 703 Forest Street, Martinsville, VA transitioned on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at he home.  She was born in Statesville, NC a daughter of the late Isaiah and Bessie Byers Miller on September 28, 1943.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Chavis and her sister, Beverly Ann Norman. She was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church and was retired from the Henry County Public School System.  She was a...

Mrs. Betty Smith Wade, 77, of 809 Second Street, Martinsville, Virginia transitioned on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 28, 1945 a daughter of the late Charlie and Woodsey Tidline Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Courtney Wade. She was retired from SaraLee after 20 years of service. She is survived by one sister, Alberta Grant, of Martinsville, VA; and one brother, Rev. Charlie Smith of Aldelphi, MD. All...

Thomas LaSalle Brown, 79, of Martinsville, VA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, NC.  He was born April 15, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, VA a son of the late Berkley, SR and Beatrice Clark Brown.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys, Mable and Louise Brown; one brother, Berkley Brown, Jr. He was retired from Dupont and was a licensed electrician. He is survived four...

Mrs. Cynthia Gravely transitioned on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  She was born October 4, 1934, a daughter of the late John "Bubba" and Essie Eggleston Gravely.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Gravely. She was retired from Tultex and was a member of First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where she served ads the oldest member of the Galilee Bible class. Those left to...

Anthony Warren Capel, 52, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born September 14, 1971 a son of the late Robert and Barbara Fisher Capel.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Victoria Capel. He was a 1992 graduate of Magna Vista High School. Those left to cherish his memory include his brother , Gregory Capel; one niece, FaNesia Leigh-Ann Capel Heart; tw nephews, Tahj...

Deborah Lynne Hairston, 63, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her home.  She was born December 20, 1959 a daughter of the late Jesse and Evelyn Dodson Hairston in Chillicothe, OH; In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Allen M. Hairston. She attended Agape Bible Christian Fellowship, and was disabled from UniFi. She is survived by one daughter, Andrella Moyer, of Axton, VA;one son, Jeremy Moyer, of Winchester, VA; one...

Mr. James Henry Gravely, 97, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Sovah Health Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County.  He was born in Henry County, VA a son of the late Henry and Ortry Woods Gravely.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Norine Gravely and two brothers, Clayborn and Eugene Gravely. He was retired from the Henry County School system and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Those left to cherish...

Mrs. Helen Elaine Berry Mack, 93, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Sovah Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.  She was born in Lexington, KY on May 6, 1930 a daughter of the late Jerome and Minnie Byrd Berry.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joel C. Mack and one son, Dwayne Mack. She was a member of Mayo Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the missionary ministry. Those left to cherish he...