Portrait of Deacon Agatha J. Stockton

Deacon Agatha J. Stockton

, Virginia

On Monday March 30 2026 God in His infinite wisdom called home Deacon Agatha Jackson Stockton. She passed peacefully and quietly at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke Virginia surrounded by her family. Agatha Jackson Stockton was born to the late John A. Jackson and Mary Agnes Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years Cornell C. Stockton and her beloved siblings J.W. Jackson James Jackson Theodore Jackson Constance Anderson and Katie Jernigan Smith. Agatha was a faithful and dedicated member of Jerusalem Christian Church Disciples of Christ where she served with love humility and unwavering commitment in many ministries throughout the years. Her service included the Adult Choir the Usher Board the Deacon Ministry the Church Nurse Ministry Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She loved her church family deeply and lived a life rooted in faith service and…

Portrait of Barbara Jean Hairston

Barbara Jean Hairston

, Virginia

On Saturday March 28 2026 our beloved mother sister and friend Barbara Jean Hairston 60 of Spencer St. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at SOVAH Health Martinsville. She was born in Martinsville VA on July 25 1965 to the late Joe L. Barbour and Geraldine S. Blake. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Sherika Hodnett of Norfolk VA two sons Quinton Hairston and Martin Hairston both of Martinsville VA five grandchildren two sisters Clara Schofield of Martinsville VA and Frances Blake of New York City one brother Thomas Blake Jr. of New York City and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 8 2026 at 11 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Harston Funeral Home 301 Fayette St. Martinsville. Lord Please Comfort Her Sister And Family Im Sending My Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy And Condolences And Prayers…

Portrait of Jerry Jerome Smith

Jerry Jerome Smith

, Virginia

On Monday March 30 2026 Jerry Jerome Smith 72 of JS Holland Rd. Ridgeway VA peacefully transitioned from this life at Chippenham Hospital Richmond VA. He was born in White Plains NY on October 31 1953 to the late Margaret Smith McDuffie. In addition to his parents William and Margaret Mcduffie. Jerry was preceded in death by two sisters Linda McDuffie and Tammy McDuffie and his maternal grandmother FloraMaFlora who raised him. Jerry attended and was baptized at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from Southern Finishing and Basset Walker after many years of service. Jerry was a 1972 graduate of George Washington Carver High School. Those left to cherish his memory includes two daughters Fatima Penn of Ridgeway VA and Ashley Wimbush of Martinsville VA one son Deshaun Wimbush of Ridgeway VA fianc of 48 years Bredina Wimbush of Ridgeway VA three grandchildren one greatgranddaughter four sisters Patricia Penn…

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