Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.
Elona Jackson
Jul 20, 2026
Elona Jackson passed away on July 20, 2026 after a long battle with illnesses. She is now at peace.
Elona was born on October 31, 1951.
Elona had a great love for the color purple. She was a collector of pens, cups, notebooks, pocketbooks and shoes. She also loved any type of music.
She is predeceased by her grandmother Gladys.
She survives; her spouse...
William "Bill" McMann Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Edward Jennings McMann Jr., fondly known by many as, "Bill, Billy, or Bubba" who departed this world on July 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on June 7, 1942, in Danville, Virginia, Bill was a beacon of warmth and generosity, leaving an indelible mark on everyone...
Phillip Reeves Blackmon
Jul 9, 2026
Phillip Reeves Blackmon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community leader, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on Sunday, February 28, 1943, in Salisbury, NC, Phil was a resident of Danville, VA, where he spent the majority of his life contributing to the community he loved.
After attending Clemson University, Phil served as...
Barbara Swicegood Ford
Jul 8, 2026
Barbara Anne Swicegood Ford passed away on July 8, 2026, in Charlotte, NC, on her 92nd birthday. She was born July 8, 1934, in Danville, VA, to Walter James Swicegood and Mary Veigh Riddell Swicegood. The youngest of four children, Barbara grew up in Yanceyville, NC.
Tall and athletic, Barbara loved playing basketball, led her high school team in scoring, and...
Charlotte Anne Briscoe
Jul 6, 2026
Charlotte Anne was the second born to Mama cat Suzi on May 7, 2015. She was adopted from Sparkle Cat Rescue on July 22, 2015
She leaves behind her four brothers: Milo, Tigger, Hunter and Peanut and her Mama cat Suzi, her ferret brother Monsieur Soggy Noodle Pepe Le Pew, ferret sister Miss Wiggles, hedgehog brother Crouton, annoying cat brothers Freddy,...
Linda Gayle Oakes
Jul 5, 2026
Linda Gayle Williams Oakes, 80, passed away on July 5, 2026.
Gayle was born on June 3, 1946, to the late Doyd Williams and Blanche Gibson Williams.
Gayle was an independent woman. She worked for Dan River Mills until she left to take care of her daughter Joan. She was very dedicated to Joan. She loved playing Bingo and lottery tickets. She...
Deloss Arthur Hill
Jun 26, 2026
Deloss Arthur “Springer” Hill, 83, of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday June 26, 2026.
Deloss was born in Moline, Illinois, on December 30, 1942. He was the son of the late Essie Merna Polk Hill and Clifton Thomas Hill.
He was a handyman and tinkerer. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t accomplish, except cooking. He was a veteran,...
Dr. Herbert Manry
Jun 24, 2026
Dr. Herbert Clifton Manry, 78, passed away on June 24, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1947 in Franklin, Virginia, to the late Herbert and Iris Beaux Manry.
Herb was a graduate of Southhampton High School, University of Richmond, MCV School of Dentistry and University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. Manry started practicing oral surgery in Danville in 1983...
Mary Christina Thorburn Wright
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Christina Thorburn Wright, 89, of Danville, VA, died June 21, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1937, in McComb Mississippi to the late Edward Thorburn and Aleen Beard Thorburn.
Mary was a graduate of Tulane University, receiving a master’s in education. She taught for many years at Camden High School in South Carolina.
She is survived by her sons Dr....
Raymond Henderson Carroll Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
Raymond Henderson Carroll Jr. of Providence, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 16, 2026. He was born in Danville, Virginia on December 1, 1949 to the late Raymond Henderson Carroll and Alease Loftis Carroll. He was also predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Buckner.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years,...
Molly Slayton
Jun 15, 2026
Molly girl has been the best dog I've ever had. 18 of the best years of my life. I will miss her so much! -Gerald Slayton
Joyce Brandon Rainey
Jun 14, 2026
Joyce Brandon Rainey, 80, of Cherry Grove NC, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026. Joyce was born in Caswell County on December 8, 1945. She was the daughter of the late John and Gracie Pruitt. After moving to Blanch Joyce met and married Henry Brandon. They lived in the back of Doug Fowkles Store and...
Charles Riddell Swicegood
Jun 9, 2026
Charles Riddell Swicegood passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on Sunday, July 14th, 1929, in Caswell County, NC, Charles was a son of the late Walter James Swicegood Sr. and Mary Veigh Riddell Swicegood. He was the epitome of kindness, generosity, and humility. He was a proud alumnus of Virginia Tech, where...
Leonard Thomas Allen
May 29, 2026
Leonard "Len" Thomas Allen passed away on May 29, 2026. Len was born to the late James Lee Allen and Mae Humphrey Allen on November 26, 1957.
Len is predeceased by his daughter Raelyn Allen and sister Vickie Allen Fuquay.
He is survived by his sister Penny A. Borup, grandsons Layne Chism, Aiden Chism and cousins Margaret and Philip Motley.
There are no...
Patsy Lin Banner
May 27, 2026
Patsy Lin Banner, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026 in Danville, VA after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pat was the beloved wife of William Claude Banner, Jr., former Chief of Police of Corpus Christi, TX, who proceeded her in death. She leaves behind those who will forever treasure her memory- her daughter, Denise Digh, and...
Lynn Michael Coleman
May 24, 2026
Lynn "Mike" Michael Coleman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on March 24th, 1947, in Danville, VA.
Mike proudly and willingly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated banker, having worked at both Peoples Bank and American...
Kathryn Sutton Plumb
May 24, 2026
Kathryn Sutton Plumb, 76, passed away May 24, 2026. Kathryn was born November 8, 1949 to the late O. Robert Plumb and Frances Sutton Plumb.
Kathryn was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After college she enlisted in the United States Air Force and was an ER nurse during the Vietnam War. She was honorably discharged...
Mary Louise Bernard Shelton
May 24, 2026
"Truly I tell you, Today you will be with Me in paradise." Luke 23:43
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, and friend Mary Louise Bernard Shelton, 48, met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, as a result of a tragic automobile accident.
Mary Louise was born in Danville, VA, on August 19, 1977, the cherished daughter of the late Mary...
Joyce Ann Carreras Davis
May 22, 2026
Joyce Ann Carreras Davis passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at the age of 84.
She was born on Wednesday, March 25th, 1942, in New York, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Miriam Carreras. Joyce was a dedicated medical transcriptionist for most of her life. Beyond her professional life, she found joy in reading, shopping,...
John Stuart Garwood
May 21, 2026
John Stuart Garwood passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2026. John was born on October 6, 1933, in Charlottesville, VA, a son of the late Arthur Bruce Garwood Sr. and Lutie Williams Garwood.
John grew up on a farm, learning at an early age how to handle horses and cattle. John graduated from Greenwood High School and served...
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