Our Staff
Committed to assisting you in commemorating your cherished one, our team possesses extensive experience in serving families from diverse backgrounds. We are accessible round the clock, reachable through email or phone, ensuring continuous support whenever you need it. With patience, compassion, and unwavering professionalism, our team remains dedicated and readily available to attend to your needs.
Barrett Wiles has spent his whole life as a Danville native, graduating from Tunstall High School in 2012 then later pursuing higher education at Danville Community College and Patrick Henry Community College. Barrett received his AAS in funeral services at John Tyler Community College graduating Cum Laude in 2020. Barrett has been with Townes Funeral Home for 8 years and is dedicated to helping families when grieving a loss of a loved one.
Matthew Pruitt is a Danville, Virginia native, and attended Westover Christian Academy, graduating in 2020 with an advanced diploma. He then graduated from Brightpoint Community College in 2022 with an AAS in Funeral Services, Suma Cum Laude. Matthew has been married to Malinda Millner since August 5, 2023. He is a Funeral Service Licensee in VA, Public Notary, and a CCO. Matthew is a member of Westover Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia, where he serves as Deacon.
David has been a lifelong resident of Danville and had been associated with Townes Funeral Home for over 53 years and at the time of his retirement was president and owner of Townes Funeral Home, Inc. and F. W. Townes & Son, Inc. David was a graduate of Averett College and Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science. He is married to the former Joyce Conner of South Boston, Va. and they have two sons, David Lee Fuquay, Jr. (now deceased) and Thomas A. Fuquay; and a daughter, Kristen J. Fuquay. David was a past President of the Southside Funeral Directors Association, an active member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, a member of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History and Roman Eagle Masonic Lodge No. 122.
Joseph C. Northen began working part-time for Townes Funeral Home as an Attendant in 2013. He and his wife, Kathy, retired that year after 40 years as church musicians serving together as Minister of Music and Organist/Music Associate, respectively. Their last 25 years of ministry were spent at First Baptist Church, Danville, VA. Joe’s dad was a career Army officer so he grew up in Georgia, Kentucky, Germany, Virginia, Japan and New York before settling in Virginia. Kathy’s family spent her early years in Iowa before settling in Illinois. Joe and Kathy have one adult son and one granddaughter who live in Harrisonburg, VA. Joe is a member of the Virginia Baptist Male Chorale and the Danville Area Choral Arts Society.
With over 26 years of dedicated service to families in Danville and Pittsylvania County, Kimberly C. Watkins brings a deep sense of compassion, professionalism, and community connection to her role at Townes Funeral Home.
Before joining Townes, Kimberly served as the longtime Office Manager at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. During her tenure, she played a key role in launching their website, developing the Memorial Gifts Program, supporting families with insurance claims, and leading a full facility renovation in 2021. She is also a licensed Preneed Insurance Specialist, assisting families with thoughtful planning and peace of mind for the future.
A graduate of Chatham High School, Kimberly holds an associate degree in business administration from National Business College. She is the wife of Waverly Watkins, Jr., and the proud mother of twin sons. Her professional background also includes roles with the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Highway Department, and the Pittsylvania County Community Action Agency.
Kimberly is active in the community through organizations such as the NAACP, SCLC, local sheriff’s departments, and student scholarship programs. She is a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Cascade, VA.
If you have questions about preneed services or would like to schedule a consultation, Kimberly welcomes your call at (434) 250-0617 or through the Townes office at (434) 793-1211.
Wallace “Rick” Adams, Jr. has worked at Townes Funeral Home for over fifty years. He graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta, Georgia, in August of 1975. In November of 1975 he received his Funeral Service License from Virginia along with his CCO.
On April 14, 1973, he married Mary Ellen Johnson. They have two children, Laura A. McClanahan and husband Glenn, of Danville, VA, and Lisa A. Kelpe and husband Mark, of Ruckersville, VA; and three grandchildren, Lee Adams, Elizabeth Kelpe, and Ryan Kelpe.
Rick is a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 235 and attends United Baptist Church.
