Paul Joseph Donley's obituary , Passed away on October 28, 2026 in Ridgeway, Virginia

Paul Joseph Donley

April 13, 1958 - October 28, 2026 (68 years old)

Ridgeway, Virginia

Paul Joseph Donley's obituary , Passed away on October 28, 2026 in Ridgeway, Virginia

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Paul Joseph Donley

April 13, 1958 - October 28, 2026 (68 years old)

Ridgeway, Virginia

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Paul Joseph Donley Obituary

Paul Joseph Donley of Ridgeway, Virginia, born on April 13, 1958, passed away on October 28, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Joseph Donley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Billy Jones Donley, Sr. and Nellie Ruth Compton Donley; and his sisters, Helen Ashby, Vickie Hammill and Lucy Brady.

He is survived by: his wife Betsy Knight Donley; his children, Hanna Donley and Lucas Donley; his stepchildren, Kristy Sharpe (Stewart) and Brandon Martin (Ashley); his brothers, Jay Donley (Rachel) and Michael Donley; and his grandchildren, Elyse Holland, Josiah Donley, Owen Sharpe, Weston Sharpe and Grayson Sharpe. He is also survived by other family member and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel (1425 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory



Fri

Oct 30

Memorial service

2:00 PM

Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
1425 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112

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