Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.
Virginia Lucille Johnson
Oct 6, 2025
Virginia Lucille Johnson, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on October 06, 2025.
Lucille was born in Danville on November 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Hutcherson. She graduated from George Washington High School in 1954. She was employed through the years as an administrative assistant at the Naval Base in Norfolk, and in Danville at the Social...
Thomas Eugene Keys
Oct 5, 2025
Thomas Eugene Keys passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at the age of 68, in Danville, VA.
Born on Wednesday, July 24th, 1957, Thomas was a son of the late Robert Lester Keys and Alice Virginia Keys. Thomas dedicated his professional life to landscaping and tree work. His passion for nature was further evident in his love for animals...
Sterling Everett White
Oct 1, 2025
Sterling Everett White of 117 Kadesh Court, Blairs, VA died, October 1, 2025, at his residence. Born May 13, 1952, to Mr. James Henry White and Margaree Conley White. He was married to Elder Gaynell Mendenhall White. Sterling was educated at Danville Public Schools and employed at Dan River Mills for 33 years before moving to the City of Danville...
Michael Wayne East
Sep 26, 2025
Michael Wayne East, a beloved resident of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 79.
Mike was born on July 12, 1946, to the late Wallace Thornton East and Edith Dodson East. He graduated from George Washington High School. Mike was a lifelong faithful and devoted member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church.
Throughout his life, Mike...
April Marshall
Sep 24, 2025
April Violet Frits Marshall, age 53, of Sutherlin, went home to the Lord September 24, 2025, at Sovah Health - Danville. April was born March 27, 1972, in Dothan, Alabama to Jon C. Frits and Vera Boswell Frits. April was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved being outdoors, exploring new areas and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy...
Janet Faye Hale Campbell
Sep 24, 2025
Janet Faye Hale Campbell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 7th, 1938, in Roanoke, VA, Janet was a cherished resident of Danville, VA, where she spent her life surrounded by family and friends.
A devoted homemaker, Janet dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home....
Roger Beck
Sep 15, 2025
Roger Taft Beck, 66, passed away at home on September 15, 2025.
He was born on February 24, 1959, to the late Henry and Laura Wilson Beck.
Roger loved animals. In the past Roger loved to hunt not because of the thrill of the hunt but because he loved listening to the dogs run through the woods. Roger was a quiet, hardworking...
George Robert Bell
Sep 14, 2025
George Robert Bell, a beloved family man, veteran, and lifelong lover of life’s simple pleasures, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Salisbury, North Carolina, on June 21, 1939, George was the son of late William Taft Bell and Anne Elmira Sink Bell.
Survivors are his loving wife of 34 years, Dolores Irene "Pokey"...
Jean Hatten
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...
James "Jim" Hodges Pritchett
Sep 7, 2025
James Hodges Pritchett, age 76, of Danville, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 7, 2025.
He was born November 12, 1948, in Charlottesville, Virginia to Sarah Whitney Pritchett and Dr. Drake Pritchett. Jim was a graduate of Blue Ridge School and received his bachelor’s degree from Averett University.
He married Jean Turner Pritchett on September...
Mary Lee White
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...
Mary Allison Camp Moore
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...
Jane Carolyn Wilson Hill
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...
Isabel Neal
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...
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