Marlin Wade Linkous, 79, of Merrimac, died Friday, Mar. 6, 2026. He was born in Merrimac, Virginia, on Sept. 25, 1946, to the late John and Ida Mae Linkous. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Ray Linkous and Gary Linkous; a daughter, Becky Linkous; and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Lovern Linkous; grandson, J.D. Linkous; son-in-law, Daniel Irwin; brother, Bernard Linkous; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Buford Linkous officiating.
