Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

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 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...

Jul 5, 2025

Fred has gone home.

Jul 4, 2025

Ma Del Carmen Hernandez Carranza passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

She was born on December 14, 1978, a daughter of the late Maximino Hernandez De La Cruz and Maria Isaias Torres, who survives. Ma Del Carmen was a faithful wife, having married her husband, Armando Jaimes Mendoza, on November 22, 1998, and shared 30 wonderful years with him. Her...

Jul 4, 2025

Dorothy Layne Wright passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Danville, Virginia.

Dorothy was born on April 26, 1932, of the late Bose James Layne and Lillian Dickerson Layne. She graduated from Cobb Memorial High School in Ruffin, NC in 1950. She went on to attend Women's College, UNC, Greensboro, NC, and attended some classes at DCC over the years.

She...

Jun 28, 2025

Henrietta Bell Abercrombie, 91, died peacefully on June 28, 2025 at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA. Born on July 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Rebecca Rabun Bell and Charles Clayton Bell of Greensboro, NC.

Henrietta attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she...

Jun 27, 2025

Robert Wayne Ferguson, 81, passed away after a long battle with cancer on June 27, 2025, in Danville, Virginia.Born on December 29, 1943, Robert was a lifelong resident of Danville. He graduated from George Washington High School and continued his education at Danville Community College. His dedication to public service was evident throughout his career. He served as an officer...

Jun 24, 2025

James Wood, 65, of Danville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born May 27, 1960, to Claude and Thelma Wood, James spent his life rooted in Danville, where he built a legacy of hard work, loyalty, and love for the outdoors.

He worked alongside his father at Dameron Plumbing and later continued the business with...

Jun 23, 2025

Keith Judd Silverman, a cherished resident of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at the age of 72.

Keith was born on July 28th, 1952, a son of the late Alvin and Gertrude Silverman. A man of many talents and interests, Keith's educational journey took him through GWHS, Washington & Lee University, Vanderbilt University, Averett University, and...

Jun 18, 2025

Lynne Steinberg, 71, passed away on June 18, 2025. She was born to the late Albert Steinberg and Sylvia Baker Steinberg on December 28, 1953.

She loved to read and dance - finding joy in a good book and the rhythm of beautiful music. She was well known for her fierce sense of integrity and never hesitated to voice what she...

Jun 15, 2025

Barbara Fulton Mott December 20, 1922-June 15, 2025 Barbara Fulton Mott, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong educator, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. Born in Montclair, New Jersey, Barbara’s life was a remarkable testament to resilience, grace, and unwavering faith.

Born December 20, 1922, the third of four children, Barbara grew up during the Great Depression—an experience that...

Jun 9, 2025

Melvin Eugene Brown, 70, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on June 9, 2025. Born and raised in Danville, Melvin spent the majority of his life in the community he called home.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jean Comer Brown; his son Christopher Brown (Shannon) of Maggie Valley, NC; daughters Mary Alice Turner (David Stelzer) of Columbia, SC, and...

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Julio Cesar Rojas, Sr. passed away on June 4, 2025, after a 3-year battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia.

Julio was born on December 31, 1944, in Ibagué, Colombia, South America, to the late Julio Rojas and Abigail Rojas Puerto. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers: Alvaro Rojas and Vicente Puerto. Julio grew up in Bogotá, Colombia,...