Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.
Carolyn Fortner
Aug 24, 2024
Carolyn Poteat Fortner, 89, died Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born June 27, 1935, in Gaston County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Florence Poteat. She spent most of her life in Danville where she graduated from George Washington High School. Upon graduation, she started working for Lorillard Tobacco Company where she was a dedicated employee in the...
Millie Barnard
Aug 21, 2024
My sweet Millie girl, you were loyally by my side for over 9 yrs and nothing will ever replace you. I will miss you so much until one day when I see you again!
Betty Fitzgerald
Aug 20, 2024
Betty McNichols Fitzgerald was born in Danville, Virginia to Patti Jennings McNichols and Emmet Acree McNichols. She was a graduate of George Washington High School, class of 1949. After High School, Betty attended Averett University where she studied accounting. While at Averett, she worked for Sears, Leggett Department Store and First National Bank where she quickly utilized her accounting skills...
Stacy Sokos
Aug 20, 2024
Stacy Tsoukatos Sokos, 99, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of August 20, 2024. Stacy was born on May 13, 1925, in Danville, VA, daughter of the late Gus Lambros Tsoukatos and Stella Arkoudaris Tsoukatos. Throughout her life, she worked as a bookkeeper at the family business, Danville Bookkeeping and Tax Service. She was a life-time member...
Kenneth Bass
Aug 8, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Charles Bass, 75, passed away on August 8, 2024. He was born in Danville, Virginia on July 17,1949, to the late Charles Bass and the late Kathleen Bass Johnson. Ken grew up in South Boston, Virginia and graduated from Halifax County High School in 1967. He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management in 1972 from...
Allen King
Aug 5, 2024
Allen Wayne King Sr., age 51, passed away peacefully at his home in Eden, NC, on August 5th, 2024. Born on October 17th, 1972, Allen was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend whose legacy of love, hard work, and dedication will forever be cherished by those who knew him. Allen was the son of Morgan Wayne...
Jane Hawker
Aug 4, 2024
Jane Brumfield Hawker, 82, passed away August 4, 2024. She was born in Pittsylvania County on December 30, 1941, to the late Perrow Brumfield and late Ellen Walker Brumfield. Jane was a paralegal for Virginia commonwealth attorney William H. Fuller III for 46 years. She was a member of Shermont Baptist Church where she was active in the choir, Sunday...
Lynda Rogers
Aug 3, 2024
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, Lynda Hardy Rogers departed this world to reunite with her mother, Emma Evans Hardy, her father, Howard Stanley Hardy, her sister, Brenda Hardy Hauser and all the dogs she loved over the course of her life. Born in Danville, Virginia on February 17, 1949, Lynda graduated from George Washington High School in 1967 and attended...
Carol Ayers
Jul 29, 2024
On Monday, July 29, 2024, Carol W. Ayers, beloved wife of Eddie Ayers, passed away in Palm Coast, FL. Carol, born on April 2, 1942, was the daughter of W. E. and Abby Wyatt. She is survived by her husband Eddie, son Steven, nieces Ellen Joyce and Abby Davis, nephew David Alden, granddaughters Ashley, Meagan, Alexis, Kendall, and Emily, as...
Ruby Stratton
Jul 25, 2024
Ruby Seay Stratton, 101, of Danville went home to be with her Lord on Thursday July 25, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Bassett VA on September 9, 1922, to the late John Seay and late Etta Austin Seay. She was a faithful member of Shermont Baptist Church and active member of the Royal Gems. She was kind and gracious...
Lexie Fulcher
Jul 19, 2024
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Lavonne Sours
Jul 18, 2024
LaVonne Jones Sours, 81, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on July 18, 2024. LaVonne was born on May 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Brown Jones and Elizabeth Folgeman Jones. She worked at Womack Electric for 50 years. She was a member of Holland Road Baptist Church. She loved animals, her church, traveling, and her friends. LaVonne is survived...
George Wiles
Jul 15, 2024
George T. Wiles passed away July 15, 2024, at Roman Eagle Health and Rehab. George was born in Pittsylvania County on June 15, 1940, to the late Sarah and Lonnie Wiles. He was a past member of the Danville Life Saving Crew and Ringgold Jaycees. George started his career at the Danville airport with Piedmont Airlines then moved to Tennessee...
Michael Regan
Jul 15, 2024
Michael Patrick Regan passed away July 15, 2024, at the age of 83. He was the son of Cornelius Francis Regan, Jr. and Marguerite Greene Cann Regan. He was born on February 22, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Susan Ann Light Regan, their son Michael Patrick Regan, Jr. and daughter-in-law Stephanie,...
Mildred Barkhouser
Jul 13, 2024
Mildred “Kit” Hoge Whitehurst Barkhouser, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024, after a period of declining health. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born April 16, 1936 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas Whitehurst and Anne French Conway Whitehurst. Kit was predeceased by her beloved...
Carolyn Scruggs
Jul 9, 2024
Carolyn Elizabeth Ferguson Osborne Scruggs was born to Dorothy Dixon Ferguson (later, Foley) and Carson Ferguson, on February 8, 1947, in Danville, Virginia. She died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Danville, from the progressive effects of Alzheimer's disease. Reared in Danville by her mother and grandparents, Thelma and Bruce Dixon ("MaMa" and "Dee"), she graduated from George Washington High...
Toby Sanchez
Jul 5, 2024
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Robert "Bob" Moore
Jul 2, 2024
Robert “Bob” Lee Moore went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Bob was born December 9, 1941, to the late Joel S. Moore and Pansy B. Moore. Bob worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber for many years before retiring. He was a member of Faith Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as a...
Sammy Hardy
Jun 25, 2024
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Jason Snyder
Jun 23, 2024
Jason Edward Snyder, 47, of Martinsville, VA, born April 2, 1977, passed away on June 23rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, intelligence, and unwavering support for those around him. Born to Jeffrey Snyder (Betsy) and Edheliza Davenport (David), Jason was a beacon of inventiveness and passion throughout his life. He is survived by his loving wife, Heather Snyder,...
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