Funeral Homes in Martinsville, VA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Rabih Abdullah (american football player), Carl Hairston (american football player and coach), Todd Hundley (baseball player), Greg Gaines (american football player), Roland Johnson (computer scientist), Nancy Redd (model and writer), and Mike Neill (baseball player).

Martinsville is an independent city near the southern border of the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,821. It is the county seat of Henry County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes.Martinsville is the principal city of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area, with a population of 73,346 as of the 2000 census.The paper clip-shaped Martinsville Speedway, the shortest track in NASCAR stock car racing [0.526 miles (0.847 km)] and one of the first paved "speedways," built in 1947, is located just outside the city near the town of Ridgeway.

Martinsville Obituaries

It was written by Regional Obits on May 8th, 2022 that Carolyn June Alley passed on in Martinsville, Virginia.  Alley was 73 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carolyn June's life.

It was revealed by Regional Obits on May 7th, 2022 that Larry Darnell Beal passed on in Martinsville, Virginia.  Beal was 58 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Larry Darnell's life.

It was disclosed by Regional Obits on April 24th, 2022 that Edward Junior Thomas passed away in Martinsville, Virginia.  Thomas was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Edward Junior's life.

It was disclosed by Regional Obits on April 21st, 2022 that Randolph Gordon Cox passed on in Martinsville, Virginia.  Cox was 57 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Randolph Gordon's life.

It was written by Regional Obits on April 20th, 2022 that Mae Lois Keen (Roy) died in Martinsville, Virginia.  Ms. Keen was 89 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mae Lois's life.

It was reported by Regional Obits on April 16th, 2022 that Clory Faye Witcher passed on in Martinsville, Virginia.  Witcher was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Clory Faye's life.

It was disclosed by Regional Obits on April 15th, 2022 that Willie Jr Grant passed on in Martinsville, Virginia.  Grant was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Willie Jr's life.

It was noted by Regional Obits on April 15th, 2022 that George Willie Sr Penn perished in Martinsville, Virginia.  Penn was 94 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor George Willie Sr's life.

It was disclosed by Regional Obits on April 14th, 2022 that William Cecil Moyer passed away in Martinsville, Virginia.  Moyer was 51 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Cecil's life.

It was reported by Regional Obits on April 13th, 2022 that Howard Moore died in Martinsville, Virginia.  Moore was 63 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Howard's life.

History

The paper clip-shaped Martinsville Speedway, the shortest track in NASCAR stock car racing [ ] and also one of the first paved "speedways", being built in 1947, is located just outside the city in the town of Ridgeway, Virginia

Martinsville is the principal city of the Martinsville micropolitan area Micropolitan Statistical Area, a United States micropolitan area area that covers Henry County, Virginia County and the city of Martinsville. The micropolitan area had a combined population of 73,346 as of the United States Census, 2000 census. = Geographic Names Information System feature ID

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Martinsville is an independent city surrounded by and the county seat of Henry County, Virginia County, Virginia, United States.

For Martinsville Tourism information see http://www.martinsville.com/tourism/. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes.