Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

Feb 17, 2025

Jean Melton Swicegood, 93, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia.

Jean was born on September 30, 1931, in Danville, VA, and was a daughter of the late Jesse Ray Melton and Mamie Gillispie Melton. She lived her life in Danville, VA and retired from Daly Seven at the age of eighty-four. She had a passion for travel,...

Feb 15, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ronald J. Thompson, who departed this world peacefully on February 15, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his devoted family in the comfort of his home. While our hearts are heavy, we celebrate a life well-lived—one filled with faith, integrity, work-ethic and an unwavering dedication to family.

Born on February 25,...

Feb 14, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Mary Ethel Daniel Sakellaris, born May 17th, 1925, of Danville, VA, passed away on February 14th, 2025, in Danville, VA.

She was born in Person County, NC, a daughter of the late Ralph Thomas Daniel and Mary Sue Daniel. She grew up in Caswell County, where she went to Cobb Memorial High School, where she played on the Championship winning basketball...

Feb 8, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Alice Frances Carper Fellabaum, 95, of Burlington, NC, passed away on February 6, 2025.

Alice was born on October 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Harry Kenton Carper and Arla Frances Murphy Carper of Welch, WV. Alice graduated from Bramuel High School then attended nursing school in Roanoke, VA. She worked 14 months as a registered nurse before entering the...

Feb 5, 2025

Deacon was a gentle, sweet, loving dog who loved everyone. Anyone who knew him loved him. He was spoiled all his life and loved any and all stuffed animals. He enjoyed car rides as long as his mom was not driving. He hated getting his feet wet and thunderstorms. He had a wonderful demeanor and the best cuddles. Deacon is...

Feb 5, 2025

Avery was a loving Boston Terrier and is deeply missed by her family. 

Feb 4, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

Frances Fallis Skenderis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered eternal rest on February 4, 2025. Born in Klafsion, Evrytania, Greece on October 31, she left the country of her birth shortly after World War II had ended and during the Greek Civil War with her sisters and mother to join her father in the United States. She married...

Jan 28, 2025

Freda Cousins Burton, 80, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Freda was born on October 7, 1944, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late Fred Holmes Cousins and Mary Elizabeth Walker Cousins. She worked as a registered nurse. Freda was a member of West End Christian Church. She was a passionate member and volunteer of the Danville...

Jan 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

Florence Loraine Westbrook, 92, of Danville, VA, passed away on January 25, 2025.

Florence was born on April 4, 1932, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late Ernest Edward Westbrook and Mary Laila Jones Westbrook. She graduated from George Washington High School and worked in inventory control at Dan River Mills. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church,...

Jan 25, 2025

Willard Roscar Shelton, 91, passed away at Roman Eagle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA, on February 24, 1933, to the late Dallas Terry Shelton and Mattie Davis Shelton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Shelton; three brothers, Henry Shelton, Howard Shelton, and William Shelton; and six...

Jan 24, 2025

Hammer was the most craziest, lovable dog you’d ever met. We are truly going to miss our best friend ❤️ 

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Marguerite Parker Allen (Rita) of Danville, VA passed away on January 24, 2025, after a rapid decline in health. She was married to John William Allen from 1952 until his death in 2019.

Mrs. Allen was born in Danville, VA on February 6, 1932. She was the daughter of Etta Pearl Parks Parker and Edwin Arthur Parker. She was reared...

Jan 23, 2025

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Jan 21, 2025

He was amazing Babyboy, he loved to nap but he was always very curious to get into most things around the house 

Jan 21, 2025

Virginia Ann Nash Hodges, 73, of Providence, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025.

Virginia Ann was born on September 26, 1951, a daughter of the late Thomas Garvin Nash and Thelma Janney Nash. Virginia Ann taught elementary education for various school systems, primarily for Caswell County Schools, totaling 43 years of service at locations including North Elementary and...