Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.
Goldie Keesee
Dec 13, 2019
Goldie Arnn Keesee passed away quietly on December 13, 2019, at the age of 103. Born in Eden, North Carolina on September 23, 1916, she was the second child and first daughter of the late George Shady Barnes and Ella Gunter Barnes. Goldie graduated from Averett University with an Associate’s Degree and from Longwood University with a B.S. in elementary...
Ruth Lawton
Dec 11, 2019
Ruth Myers Lawton, 98, resident of Bright Leaf Place in Danville, VA entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2019. She was born on February 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Charles Hayden Myers and Louise Sebring Myers. On June 15, 1945, she married Frank Bostick Lawton, Jr. who preceded her in death on February 17, 1986. She was...
Harold Henry
Dec 9, 2019
Harold Dean Henry, Ed.D, passed away on September 12, 2019, at Roman Eagle Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born December 22, 1933, in Danville, Virginia, a son of Noel David Henry and Willie Williams Henry. After graduating from George Washington High School, he served in the Navy as a medical corpsman. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration...
Charles Dorton
Dec 6, 2019
Charles Elmer Dorton, 80, of 115 Shannon Drive , Danville, died June 12, 2019 at SOVAH Health in Danville. He was born in October 24, 1938, at Jewel Ridge, VA to the late Carl L. Dorton and Leona Shell Dorton. Charlie grew up in Buchanan County, VA. He graduated from Garden High School and Bluefield Business College. After selling insurance...
Barbara Taylor
Dec 5, 2019
Barbara Haynes Taylor, 77, of Danville, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at her home, following a long illness and under the care of her son and Inez Grant. Born on July 4, 1941, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Willard Haynes and Gracie Mae Burke Haynes. She was married to the late Joseph...
Hunter Grumbles
Dec 4, 2019
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...
Aubrey Price
Dec 3, 2019
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 Barksdale
Nov 30, 2019
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 Oleskiewicz
Nov 29, 2019
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 Adkins
Nov 28, 2019
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 Myers
Nov 28, 2019
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. ...
James Melvin
Nov 10, 2019
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...
Elsie Carter
Nov 9, 2019
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 Shanks
Nov 4, 2019
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....
Nancy Evans
Nov 2, 2019
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....
Kenneth Bowyer
Oct 29, 2019
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...
Gary Waldman
Oct 29, 2019
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...
Earl Worsham
Oct 24, 2019
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 Moore
Oct 22, 2019
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...
Phillip Key
Oct 18, 2019
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...
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