Mrs. Hazel Newman Gunnell, 68, of Cana, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born in Carroll County, VA, April 5, 1957, to the late Buford and Myrtle “Kate” Felts Newman. Hazel retired after many years of service in the medical field. She was a devoted wife, loving sister, and friend. Hazel was caring and concerned about family and friends, wanting the best for each of them. Hazel is survived by her husband, Ritchie Gunnell; sisters, Annie Ruth Isom and Delma Bryant; brothers and a sister-in-law, Wayne Newman and Merle and Sandra Newman; several nieces and nephews; a host of extended Gunnell family members; many friends and special friends Debbie and Richard Johnson, Kim and Terry Hawks, and Sonya Taylor. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death brothers and sisters-in-law, Garnett and Sudie Jo Newman, Glen Newman, and Kathleen Newman. A celebration of life service will be held at Moody Funeral Home Chapel Monday, January 19, 2026, at 4:00pm with service conducted by Earl and Rick Johnson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to your local Animal Shelter in honor of Mrs. Gunnell.