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Hunter Allen Grumbles died Friday, April 12, 2019 at The Oakes at WG in Raleigh, NC after a brief illness. Hunter was born in Richmond, VA on November 30, 1923, a son of the late Atna Vanoy Grumbles and Lillian Kidd Grumbles. He was educated in the Richmond public schools and was a graduate of John Marshall High School in...
Junior Aubrey Price, 85, beloved husband of the late Ruth Francisco Price, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 7, 1934 in Schoolfield, VA, he was the youngest of seven children born to Margie Fearn Price and Henry Seldon Price. Aubrey attended Schoolfield High School and went...
Margaret Lee McNeely Barksdale, age 94, passed away peacefully at the home of her son on Saturday November 30, 2019 and has gone home to a glorious new beginning after several years of declining health. She formerly resided at 265 W. Sunrise Drive, Whitmell, Virginia. Margaret Lee was born June 16, 1925 to the late Early D. McNeely and Eugenia...
Albert “Captain O” Oleskiewicz, Jr., 74, husband of Sharon T. Oleskiewicz, of Danville, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. Born on November 28, 1945, he was a son of the late Albert Oleskiewicz, Sr. and Mary Banas Oleskiewicz. Albert was a decorated veteran of the United States Army Special Forces, Green Beret and served two tours in Vietnam. He...
Carolyn Stuart Slade Adkins, 71, of Blairs, Va. passed away Thursday evening, November 28, 2019 at SOVAH Health in Danville, Va. She was born in Danville, Va. on June 25, 1948, a daughter of the late Halcourt Stuart Slade and Dorothea “Dottie” White Slade. Carolyn was educated in the Danville City Schools and was a member of White Oak Worship...
Steve M. Myers, 66, passed away November 28, 2019 at his residence He was born in Richmond, Va. on July 28, 1953, a son of the late Daniel Martin Myers and Shirley Henley Myers. Steve was a graduate of Danville Community College and was formerly employed with ABB in South Boston. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. ...
Jimmy Melvin, born November 23, 1935 in Greensboro NC, died peacefully on October 11, 2019, after an extended illness. Jimmy was the son of the late Katherine Byers Williams, Harry Melvin and John Paul Williams. He grew up in Danville, VA and graduated from George Washington High School, where he was known as "The Speed Merchant” and his beloved Hampden-Sydney...
There is another angel in heaven today. Elsie of Danville left this earth to be with her Lord in heaven on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Elsie was born in Halifax County, VA on August 5, 1933 to Thomas Hobson Loftis and Jimmie Osborne Loftis. She was a graduate of Turbeville High School. Elsie...
Bobbie Ruth Anderson Shanks, 93, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2019, at her residence. She was born May 6, 1926 in Radford, Virginia, a daughter of the late John Malcom Anderson and Carrie R. Linkous Anderson. Bobbie was a graduate of Radford College. She was employed as an educator with Danville Public Schools for 39 years, teaching At G.L.H....
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Barker Evans on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Duke University Medical Center. A Danville native, Nancy was born on March 17, 1931, a St. Patrick’s Day baby. She was the only child of Edwin Clark Barker and Doris Collie Barker. On February 17, 1951 she married, Fred L....
Gary Dean Waldman, born May 23, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, died peacefully at his home on October 29, 2019 after an extended illness. Gary was the son of the late Sid and Mae (née Hamburger) Waldman. He is survived by his wife, Debra Bird Waldman of Danville and their three children: Brian Waldman of Greensboro, North Carolina; Craig Waldman of...
Kenneth “Ken” Royal Bowyer, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Bright Leaf Place in Danville, VA. He was born on July 22, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Royal and Agnes Bowyer. He attended Randolph-Macon College where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry. He went on to work as a chemist at International Paper and...
We celebrate the life of Earl Melvin "Billy" Worsham, who went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2019. Billy was born in Pittsylvania County on December 30, 1931, son of the late Zebedee Worsham and Lottie Shelton Worsham. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joan Allred Worsham; Three children, Billy Gregory Worsham of Danville, Kenneth...
Mildred Dyer Moore, age 90 died on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after a decline in health. Mrs. Moore was born in Danville on November 4, 1928, daughter of the late William D. Dyer and Grovene F. Dyer. Mildred worked for the Danville Public Schools as a cafeteria manager at Grove Park and Park...
On Friday, October 18, 2019, Phillip Winfrey Key of Roanoke Virginia, peacefully passed away at Roman Eagle Health Care and Rehabilitation. Phillip had been living at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Danville since July of 2018. Phillip was born on February 20, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia to Lucille Pierce Key and Edward Shackford Key. He graduated from Jefferson High School in...
Charles Roland Moss, Jr., 83, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. He was born on October 7, 1936 to the late Charles and Gladys Moss. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Nancy Coleman Moss, in 2017, and their only child, David Charles Moss, in 2008. Charles was a 1963 graduate of...
Mary Tsoukatos Dolianitis, 87, of Danville, VA, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was born in Danville, VA on November 1, 1931 to the late Gus Lambros Tsoukatos and Stella Arkoudaris Tsoukatos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lambros Tsoukatos and George Tsoukatos. She is survived by her husband,...
Barbara Newby Easley, 79, of 2149 Hackberry Road, Sutherlin, Va. passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 10, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1940, in Sutherlin, Va., a daughter of the late John Robert Newby and Margaret Barton Newby. Barbara was married for 61 years to Garrett A. Easley, who survives of the home. She was...
Jean Worsham Dalton, 91, of Chatham, Va., died unto Christ on Friday, September 27, 2019 She was born on September 9, 1928 in Pittsylvania County and was the daughter of the late George Worsham and Ellen Hayden Worsham. She was a member of Chatham Baptist Church. Jean leaves a legacy of kindness, unconditional love and making her home a haven...
John Earl Morris, 61, of Danville, husband of Mary Womack Morris, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. John was born on June 9, 1958, a son of the late John Earl Morris, Sr. and Carlene Craig Morris. He was of the Christian faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four step-children, Tomika Jernigan (Davis), Rico Womack,...
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