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Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

Robert Whitney

Robert Whitney

Dec 18, 2024

On December 18th, 2024, Robert Carwile Whitney, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 69. Born on May 18th, 1955, to the late Lawrence Luther Whitney, Jr. and Virginia Colleen Moore, Robert lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication. He built a remarkable 35-year career with UPS and was a faithful member of...

Brenda Parrish

Brenda Parrish

Dec 17, 2024

Brenda Faye Johnson Parrish, 78 of Danville, VA died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation after a decline in health over the past six months. Mrs. Parrish was born in South Boston, VA on June 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Aloys Newton Johnson and Roger Champion Johnson. Mrs. Parrish previously worked for Belk and as a...

Judith Moore

Judith Moore

Dec 11, 2024

Judith Kay McKinney Moore, 80, of Danville, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday December 11, 2024. Kay was born on June 28, 1944 to two wonderful parents --- Lafayette Wadsworth McKinney Sr. & Katie Jones McKinney --- and was a loving sister to Lafayette W. McKinney Jr. aka “Sonny Boy”, Sherry Ann McKinney DiBagno, and...

Sally Fuller

Sally Fuller

Dec 11, 2024

Sally S. Fuller, 85, died on December 11, 2024, at her home. She was born to the late Ray Davis and the late Marion Ruffin Stephenson, on February 25, 1939, in Bishopville, South Carolina. Sally played basketball in high school and made many lifelong friends in Bishopville. In 1961, Sally graduated from Limestone college in Gaffney, South Carolina and later...

Lucy Huffstetler

Lucy Huffstetler

Dec 9, 2024

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Ruckus Swift

Ruckus Swift

Dec 9, 2024

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Wabo Emerson

Wabo Emerson

Dec 9, 2024

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Wallace Adams

Wallace Adams

Dec 6, 2024

Wallace B. “Rick” Adams, Jr., 70, of 214 Brandon Ct., Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at SOVAH Health Danville. Rick was born on April 19, 1954, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Wallace B. Adams and Colleen Adams. He spent all his life in the Danville area, where he worked for Townes Funeral Home...

John Ray

John Ray

Dec 5, 2024

John T. Ray, Jr. “Tommy Ray”, age 84, of Pelham, North Carolina passed away at his home on December 5, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and dementia. He is survived by his devoted wife, Laurie, daughter and son-in-law Kim and Javier Robinson of Alaska, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson Tommy, Lindsay, and Bodee Ray of North Carolina, and sister...

Vera Stephens

Vera Stephens

Dec 2, 2024

Vera Gray Stephens 93, of 131 Confederate Ave. Danville Va died peacefully on Monday afternoon at Roman Eagle Memorial Home surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born March 31, 1931, in Moriah, NC. She was a daughter of the late Herman Wilson Gray and Leona Oakley Gray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Roy

Roy

Nov 24, 2024

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Judith Castelluccio

Judith Castelluccio

Nov 23, 2024

Judy Castelluccio 71 years old passed away on November 23, 2024. Judith Ellen Connolly was born 9/13/1953 to Ella May Ische Connolly and Vincent Jerome Connolly, both deceased. Judy grew up in Babylon on Long Island, New York. She always described her childhood as idyllic. Judy distinguished herself in high school as a cheerleader, class president, and Girl’s State representative....

Joan Leggett

Joan Leggett

Nov 17, 2024

Joan Allen Leggett died peacefully at home Sunday, November 17, 2024, after a period of declining health. A private burial was held by the family. Joan, the daughter of Henry Edgar and Helen Allen, was a lifelong resident of Danville. Joan loved her family and was loved dearly by them. As a wife and mother of five children, Joan was...

Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea

Oct 27, 2024

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Anna Byrd

Anna Byrd

Oct 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Anna Hanna Byrd on October 26, 2024 in Danville, VA. She was born to the late Marion Benjamin Hanna and Josephine Hatcher Hanna on February 26, 1926. Anna and her husband Robert met at Sumter Casket Company in South Carolina, then married April 13, 1946 before...

Sadie Scott

Sadie Scott

Oct 26, 2024

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Roger Bray

Roger Bray

Oct 23, 2024

Roger Winston Bray, 78, passed away on October 23, 2024, in Danville, Virginia. Roger was born on October 3, 1946, a son of the late Thelma Augusta Eanes Bray and Hereford Franklin Bray. He graduated from Brosville High School and spent his life as a driver for UPS for about 35 years. He served his country in the United States...

Davis Newman

Davis Newman

Oct 23, 2024

Davis Edwin Newman, 93, of Danville, VA, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Danville, VA, on June 30, 1931, a son of the late Edwin Martin Newman and Mollie Wilmoth Newman. He was a lifelong resident of Danville where he retired as a sales manager for W.R. Grace and Company. He was a...

Joyce Miller

Joyce Miller

Oct 21, 2024

Joyce Walton Miller, 90 of Danville passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 21, 2024, surrounded by family. Born June 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late J. Robert Walton and Margaret Walton. Joyce married the love of her life, Lowell Thomas Miller on November 27, 1957, and they spent 56 wonderful years together. Joyce graduated...

Ricky Turner

Ricky Turner

Oct 21, 2024

“A meeting was held, quite far from earth Its time again for another birth Said the angels to the Lord above This special child will need much love” Ricky Dean Turner passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Danville, VA. Ricky was born on June 9, 1962, the son of Marvin Jimmy Turner, Jr. and the late Elizabeth Hobbs...

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