Hurt………Russell Alvin “Butch” Eades, age 80 of Hurt passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

Born March 26, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Jimmy Thomas “Tommy” Eades, Sr. and Lottie Mae Tucker Eades. He was predeceased by a son, Daniel Eades; two sisters, Nanny Simpson and Shirley Leffue; and a brother, J.T. Eades. Mr. Eades was the owner/operator of Eades Plumbing and Repair Service. He was a longtime member of Monte Vista Baptist Church and a current member of Greenfield Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Clay Eades of the residence; one son, Timothy Eades and wife, Lindsey of Midlothian; two brothers, E. Wayne Eades of Hurt and Curtis A. Eades of Hurt; and five grandchildren, Emily, Gracyn, Tucker, Eric and Savannah.

Memorial services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Chapel.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.