Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

Sep 9, 2025

Dr. Jean Hatten, 76, passed away on September 8, 2025. He was born September 12, 1948 in Savannah GA, the son of Vernette P. and Jean M. Hatten. He is survived by his wife Dr. Anna D. Hatten, his brother Michael Hatten (Deborah), his sister Susan Olliff (Bruce), his nephews Gregory Olliff (Katie), and Michael Hatten (Lauren), and his niece...

Sep 4, 2025

Mary Lee Slaughter White of 212 Birchwood Road died on September 4, 2025, in Danville, VA.

Born December 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late G. Maury Slaughter, Sr. and the late Mary Lee Cook Slaughter. Survivors include a son, William "Gene" and wife Amanda White, and three daughters, Martha and husband Jim Kelley, Carrie and husband Scott Frisbie...

Aug 24, 2025

Mary Allison Camp Moore, 93, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Mary was born on April 20, 1932, a daughter of the late William Russel Camp and Jessie Merle Johnson Camp. She worked at Dan River Mills for 42 years, culminating as their first female auditor. She put herself through college and received a Master of Business...

Aug 12, 2025

Jane Carolyn Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at the age of 73.

Born on Saturday, June 7th, 1952, in Danville, VA, Jane was the daughter of the late James Swanson Wilson Sr. and Janie May McFarling Wilson. A woman of many talents and interests, Jane dedicated her professional life to serving as a Notary Public at Carter...

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Aug 8, 2025

Isabel Neal or “Izzy” as she was known crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, August 8, 2025, with the family that loved her so much by her side.

Izzy Girl was found as a puppy by Chris & Rebecca Neal at Barker Funeral Home in the rain lying next to the building. It was from that moment she knew she was...

Aug 4, 2025

Penny Arrington Rush, 73, passed away on August 4, 2025.

Penny was born on July 9, 1952, to the late Cedric and Ruby Arrington.

Penny was a very talented pianist. Penny was also a busy body and loved to stay busy.

She is survived by her daughter Twila Michelle Wallace, grandson Prince Cedric Arrington, beloved dog Sweet Pea, brother Earl D. Arrington and...

Aug 4, 2025

Darra “Tony” Neander Anthony, 86, passed away on August 4, 2025.

Tony was born on May 25, 1939, to the late Zora Donahue and Ernest Anthony.

On April 4, 1992, Tony married Gayle Powell, and they shared 33 blissful years together.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1965 as a member of the 10th Special Forces Group. After...

Aug 4, 2025

Cecil Cawood Murray went gently into that good night on August 4, 2025 at age 82 battling Parkinson’s disease for four years.

He was born in Washington, D.C. to Sol and Mary Ellen Murray. Soon after the family moved to Virgilina, Virginia where he lived until he left to attend college at the VPI branch in Danville. There he met his...

Jul 29, 2025

Harry Thornton Brown, Jr. , 69, of Danville, VA passed away unexpectedly at SOVAH Health on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born December 12, 1955 in Danville, VA to Harry Thornton Brown, Sr and Edna Hall Brown who preceded him in death.

Harry was married to his wife of 36 years, Nanette Barkley Brown, on March 10, 1989. Surviving in...

Jul 26, 2025

Eunice M. Oakes, 99, died July 26, 2025, at her home in the Mount Hermon Community with her family by her side. She was born on May 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Tonie Lee Moore and the late Nannie Ola Childress Moore.

Upon the death of her husband, John Anderson (Mike) Oakes in 1953, at the age of twenty-seven,...

Jul 25, 2025

Peggy Jean Fowlkes Morris of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025.

She was born on February 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Harry Fowlkes and Clarice Stowe Fowlkes.

In addition to her parents, Peggy is predeceased by her brother, Sam Fowlkes, and her sister, Nell F. Price.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Samuel M. Barker, brother, Ronnie...

Jul 20, 2025

Mary Beatrice Horton Jones, of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, at the age of 85.

Mary was born on Saturday June 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Obadiah Carl Horton and Ruby Madaliene Horton. A proud graduate of Danville Community College, Mary earned her associate's degree as an LPN. She managed the office at Mumford...

Jul 7, 2025

Carl Wayne Adams 86, passed away on July 7, 2025, at home.

Carl was born on March 18, 1939, to the late Zadie Yates Adams and Charlie Watson Adams. Carl was an active member of Providence United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Music Leader, Groundskeeper, and Head of the Pastor Parish Relations Commitee. He...

Jul 7, 2025

Katherine King Graham found eternal peace on July 7, 2025. Born on July 17, 1929, in southern Maryland, she made Washington DC her home for most of her life and grew a family that meant everything to her. She joins the love of her life, Walter Jr (“Buzzie”) and two of her sons, David and Samuel in eternity. She will...

Jul 6, 2025

Zoraida Kudijeda Waddell departed this life on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on Friday, August 5th, 1949, in beautiful Hawaii, Zoraida lived a life full of love, dedication, and faith.

Zoraida was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Danville, VA. She was known for her unwavering commitment to praying the rosary every day...