Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.
John Walton
Nov 14, 2020
John Thompson “Jack” Walton, Jr. 94, passed away Saturday evening, November 14, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He passed away due to “high mileage” on what would have been his 68th wedding anniversary. He was born in Chatham, Va. on February 3, 1926, a son of the late John Thompson Walton, Sr. and Viola Lewis Walton. Jack...
William Tanksley
Nov 13, 2020
William E. “Walter” Tanksley, 92, of Danville went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2020. He was the son of the late William Henry Tanksley and Mamie Moore Tanksley. Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years Gloria “Ann” Tanksley; a son, William L. Tanksley; and two sisters Mary Tanksley Flowers and Louise Tanksley Simpson....
Melba Tanksley
Nov 8, 2020
Mrs. Melba Gosney Tanksley, age 98 died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Healthcare after a decline in health. Mrs. Tanksley was born January 22, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, VA, a daughter of the late Edgar Drew Gosney and Madge Hodnett Gosney. Mrs. Tanksley was married to Ernest Garland (EG) Tanksley on December 6, 1941 for 74...
Andrew Ventimiglio
Nov 7, 2020
Andrew J. Ventimiglio, age 92, passed away Saturday morning, July 11, 2020 at Riverside Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 24, 1928, a son of the late Carmelo Ventimiglio and Nancy Olino Ventimiglio. Andrew was a retired brick mason. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Theresa Incitti Ventimiglio...
Raynell Robertson
Oct 30, 2020
Raynell A. Robertson of Danville, passed away peacefully at SOVAH Medical Center on Friday October 30th after a yearlong decline in health. She was the daughter of the late Irvin W. Arendall and Thelma Snead Arendall. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Carroll E. Robertson. She is survived by her daughter Voinda R. Garrett (Bill),...
Otis Hoskins
Oct 29, 2020
Otis Hoskins passed away peacefully at SOVAH Medical Center on Thursday, October 29, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was the son of the late Otis D. Hoskins, Sr. and Ollie H. Hoskins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda H. Cook (Herman). He is survived by his wife of...
Hazel Dixon
Oct 28, 2020
Hazel Supernault Dixon, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 after a two year decline in health at her home with her loving live-in daughter, Stacey Dixon, by her side. Hazel was born in St. Albaus, Vermont on February 24, 1936 to the late William Supernault and the late Marion Willie Supernault Constantine and the late Harold Constantine. At the...
John Stoneburner
Oct 27, 2020
John Moore Stoneburner, MD ,93 passed away October 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Clara Smith Stoneburner and Lewis Tilghman Stoneburner,MD, his siblings Lewis Tilghman Stoneburner, Jr, MD, Richard Gresham Stoneburner, MD, Seabury Denison Stoneburner, Elizabeth Ann Hawkins and Frank Dew Stoneburner. John is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 yrs, Frances Milam Stoneburner,...
William Stephens
Oct 25, 2020
Bill lost his four weeks’ long battle with Covid-19 on Sunday night, the 25th of October, with his partner by his side. He tried so desperately to stay here with all his friends and family. His passing leaves an empty place in so many lives that simply cannot be filled. Early on, Bill graduated from George Washington High School and...
Herman Hutson
Oct 24, 2020
Herman E. Hutson, devoted husband, father, papa and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday evening October 24th, in the company of family. “Hut”, as he was known by many, was a loving and kind man. A great majority of that love was given to his beloved wife Nancy, whom God granted 66 wonderful years together. From his early days growing up...
Phil Watlington
Oct 18, 2020
Philip Rodney Watlington of Danville, VA passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Chatham Health and Rehab Center. Born in Reidsville, NC, he was a son of the late Turner and Wilma Watlington. Phil came to WBTM in 1962 where he did the afternoon show from 1-5. He worked with the likes of Jim Crawford, Ann Siddle, David Luther, Ned...
Thomas Barrett
Oct 11, 2020
Thomas Perry Barrett, 71, of Danville, husband of Ava Ireson Barrett, joined the church triumphant on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Tom was born on January 20, 1949. He was a son of the late Thomas Jackson Barrett and Dorothy Perry Barrett. Tom was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, Elder, Sunday school teacher and...
Roberta Martin
Oct 10, 2020
Roberta Havens Martin, 74, of Danville VA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home, 241 Lady Astor Place, Apt 11. Roberta had been in declining health for the last 12 years with MS and Dementia. Roberta was born in Pulaski, VA on April 3, 1946 to the late Robert George and Lucille Mumpower Havens. She was also predeceased...
William Kirios
Oct 4, 2020
KIRIOS, William “Bill” Harry of Danville, VA, passed away quietly on April 10, 2020 after a very brief illness. Bill was born on September 20, 1929. He was the son of Kalomira “Mary” Robanos and Harry “Charlie” Demitrios Kirios who immigrated to the United States from Greece. He was preceded in death by his brother and three sisters: James “Jimmy”...
John Ward
Oct 4, 2020
Mr. John Eric Ward, age 101 died on Friday, April 10, 2020 at SOVAH-Danville after a decline in health. Mr. Ward was born in New Orleans, LA on June 14, 1918, a son of the late Robert Blumer Ward and Alexine Fourcade Ward. Mr. Ward was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War...
Annie Hunt
Oct 1, 2020
Annie Thelma Williams Hunt passed away January 10, 2020, one week after her 103rd birthday. Born to James Floyd Williams and Martha Jane (Mattie) Butcher Williams in Keeling, VA, Thelma spent most of her life in the Danville area. She attended Averett College and worked as a secretary and a bank teller before marrying James Nathaniel Hunt. She followed him...
Christia Davis
Sep 28, 2020
Christia Hunt Davis, 85, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, September 28, 2020. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on June 12, 1935 in Durham, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her parents, one brother, and her son-in-law, Chauncey Colenda. Chris attended East Carolina University and...
Kenneth Calvert
Sep 27, 2020
Kenneth Elsworth Calvert, 91, of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Sunday, September 27, 2020. His wife, Billie Edwards Calvert, was by his side, as she has been for the past 67 years. Ken was born October 10, 1928, the fourth child of the late Harvey Howard Calvert and the late Lenora Henry Calvert....
Gloria Morris
Sep 22, 2020
Gloria Dew Morris, of Danville, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22nd after a short illness. Gloria was the daughter of Dennis and Nannie Dew of Bailey, NC and graduated from Bailey High School class of 1957. She began dating the love of her life, Ted Morris, in high school and waited for him to...
Bettye Bailey
Sep 21, 2020
Bettye Payne Bailey, age 73, of Chatham VA, passed away on September 21, 2020 at Sovah Health Danville. Mrs. Bailey was born on September 14, 1947, to the late James A. Payne and the late Rebecca G. Payne. She was a member of Salem Church of Christ, where she served in various roles. She retired from Danville Urologic Clinic. Mrs....
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