Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.
Marian Adkins
Apr 9, 2021
Marian Taylor Adkins, 95, passed away Saturday morning, September 4, 2021 in Roman Eagle Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 3, 1926 in Danville, Va. a daughter of the late John Hurt Taylor and Pearl Hall Taylor. Marian worked at Dan River, Inc. for more than 30 years. She was a member of Mount Vernon United...
Kenneth Wilkerson
Apr 7, 2021
Kenneth (Ken) Wilkerson, 82, was born on November 15, 1938. He went to his heavenly home July 4, 2021. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Richard & Zelna Wilkerson, a sister, Gloria Anderson, and stepson, Troy Barker. Ken is survived by the love of his life Sandy P. Wilkerson; Sons Steve Wilkerson wife Tambra of Augusta, GA Randy Wilkerson &...
Juanita Easley
Apr 6, 2021
Ellen Juanita Hall Easley, 96, of Danville, VA, passed away on June 4, 2021. The daughter of the late Luther Tinsley Hall and the late Lillie Moorefield Hall, she was born in Danville, VA, on May 4, 1925. On June 14, 1947, she married the late James Newton Easley, her husband of 69 years. She was also predeceased by their...
Earl Saylor
Apr 6, 2021
Earl Edward Saylor Passed away on Friday June 4, 2021 At Danville Sovah Hospital surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was 83 years old. Born on March 26, 1938 in Harlan, Kentucky, to Lloyd and Allie Saylor. He started his family life in 1960 Chicago, IL where he lived for 15 years then moved his family to Florida...
Patricia Martens
Mar 29, 2021
Patricia Mary Martens, age 95, of Danville, died peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021. Born on September 29, 1925 in Union City, NJ, she grew up there and in Weehawken, NJ. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren J. Martens; they were married for 48 years until his passing in 2003. Loving mother of Susan (John) Meyer, Peter...
Sandra Anderson
Mar 23, 2021
Sandra Stephens Anderson, 75, of Danville, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born in Danville on September, 7, 1945 to the late Eugene Harrison Stephens and the late Viola Kendrick Stephens Sparks. Sandra graduated from George Washington High School and furthered her education at Danville Community College....
Ellen Scott
Mar 23, 2021
Ellen Mattox Scott, age 93, formerly of Evergreen Road in Chatham, died peacefully on March 23, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Martinsville. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Callands, the daughter of the late Albert Erbane Mattox and the late Mae Cook Mattox. She was the wife of the late William Curtis Scott. Ellen was a member...
Gayle Miller
Mar 23, 2021
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Gayle Green Miller, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Gayle, a Danville native, was born on February 2, 1939 and never stopped pursuing new adventures. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Agnes Scott College. Following a few years teaching in Chapel Hill, N.C., Gayle jetted off...
Jerry Shelton
Mar 19, 2021
Jerry Lee Shelton, 79, of Pelham, North Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 19, 2021 at UNC Rockingham Rehabilitation, Eden, NC. Jerry was born in Yanceyville, North Carolina on July 10, 1941, a son to the late Clem Bryant Shelton and Annie Smith Shelton. Jerry graduated from Cobb Memorial High School and attended Danville Technical...
Nancy Mcminnis
Mar 19, 2021
Nancy Sue Austin McMinnis, 77, passed away Friday morning, March 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 18, 1943 in Danville, Va. a daughter of the late James Carol Austin and Mary Rawlins Austin. Nancy Sue was a graduate of the Danville Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She was employed with Danville...
Ruth Waggoner
Mar 17, 2021
Ruth Waggoner, 96, of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House died on March 17, 2021. She was born in Harrison County, West Virginia on May 28, 1924. She was the daughter of Minnie Martin Lee and William James Lee. She grew up in West Milford, West Virginia and graduated from Unidis High School. She majored in Home Economics at the...
Nancy Henderson
Mar 16, 2021
Nancy McSherry Henderson, 90, of Alton, VA, widow of William Edgar Henderson, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Born on September 1, 1930, in Person Co., NC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde William and Thelma Taylor McSherry. Nancy was an excellent cook who enjoyed cooking for others. She was employed by James I. Pritchett, for over...
Sherman England
Mar 11, 2021
Sherman Roberts England, Jr., 78, of Danville, husband of Janice Osborne England, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday November 3, 2021. Born on February 10, 1943 in Rocky Mount, NC, he was the son of the late Sherman Roberts England and Katherine Kurzweg England. Sherman was an avid cyclist, who was known as the “Godfather” of cycling...
Wayne Bryant
Mar 10, 2021
Wayne McCreary Bryant passed away October 3, 2021 in Danville, VA. Wayne was born on January 12, 1949 in Williston, FL. Wayne graduated from Bronson High School in Bronson, FL. He joined the US Air Force in 1975. While in the Air Force he met the love of his life, Evelyn Hawkins. They were married on April 15, 1978. He...
Elizabeth Cuttle
Mar 10, 2021
Elizabeth “Lib” Alston Braddy Cuttle passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2021 at the remarkable age of 101. She lived a life of service to others – to her church, her family and her community. Born in 1920 in Guilford County, NC, Lib was the daughter of Dr. Wade Hampton Braddy and Martha Frances Rice Braddy and was older sister...
Eurline Sanders
Mar 9, 2021
Eurline Martin Sanders, 85, widow of Donald “Don” Jack Sanders, of Danville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021. Born on May 12, 1936 in Clover, VA, she was a daughter of the late Charlie G. Martin and Celesta Wilmoth Martin. From very early on, Eurline was always a hard worker. Growing up on the...
Norman Taylor
Mar 4, 2021
Dr. Norman Edward "Ed" Taylor II of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully at 62 years of age on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Ed was born March 25, 1959 in Pulaski, Virginia to Norman Edward Taylor and Evelyn Marie Eagles. He was married to his best friend and travel partner, Deborah Taylor for 37 wonderful years. Ed...
Carolyn Cardwell
Mar 3, 2021
Carolyn Slaughter Cardwell, 98, passed away on March 3, 2021 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She had been in declining health for the past 4 months. Born in Pittsylvania County on January 25, 1923, to Sallie Barker Slaughter and Roland Hunter Slaughter, she was the last of five children. Carolyn was a member of Milton Baptist Church,...
Elizabeth Emerson
Mar 3, 2021
Elizabeth Irby Emerson, 85, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 3, 2021 following a recent decline in health. She owned and operated Emerson’s Grocery store in Riceville VA together with her late husband, Leonard T. Emerson, for over 40 years where they were loved and respected by all that knew them. Elizabeth grew up and lived most of...
Leonard Brooks
Mar 2, 2021
Leonard J. Brooks went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born in Caswell County, NC, the son of the late Tom Brooks and Lucy Gentry Brooks. Leonard is survived by his loving daughter Sandra Brooks Hutchens and her husband Gary D. Hutchens whom he loved like a son. He also is survived by two...
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