Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

Feb 8, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Van Valkenburg V, affectionately referred to as “Frank 5”, “Five” or “V”. He was born on October 15, 2002, and was the loving son of Frank Van Valkenburg IV and Denise Brown Van Valkenburg, and a special brother to Sophie Van Valkenburg.

Frank 5 was preceded in death by...

Mar 11, 2026

Donna Jordan passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 11, 2026, leaving a legacy of love and kindness.

Donna was born on October 2, 1959, a daughter of the late Frank James Jordan and Helen Mae Bodell Jordan. She was a cherished mother to Alyssa Henshaw and Jonathan Jordan, a beloved sister to Joanne Echols, and a proud...

Mar 10, 2026

Leah Hagar Shields, 99, of 150 Westmoreland Ct., Danville, passed away on March 10, 2026. She was born in Danville on June 29, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Shickry S. Hagar and Dora B. Hagar. Mrs. Shields was a lifelong resident of Danville.

On March 11, 1950, she married George H. Shields, Jr., who preceded her in death...

Mar 7, 2026

Judy Marie Ozment Pruitt, of Danville, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born on Wednesday, August 15th, 1951, in Danville, VA, Judy was a daughter of the late Thomas Frank Ozment and Dorothy Marie Ozment. She was a dedicated machine operator at Southside Manufacturing in Blairs, VA, where she...

Mar 2, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

Dr. Edwin James Harvie, Jr. died February 27, 2026 in Raleigh. Born September 22, 1932 in Winston Salem and raised in Danville, VA, he was the son of Edwin James Harvie and Mary Henderson Roane Harvie. He attended Danville public schools and was an Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Virginia, receiving BA and MD degrees. Following an internship...

Feb 27, 2026

Dorothy Louise Caudle Vaden of 123 River Oak Drive, age 89, went to be with Jesus on February 27, 2026.

She was born July 5, 1936 in Elkin, NC to the late James Marvin Caudle and Mary Gertrude Roberts Caudle.

She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Lee Vaden, sister Stella Caudle McGee and brothers James Marvin Caudle, Jr., Ed...

Feb 20, 2026

Florence Ann Kerns Astin of 377 Astin Lane, Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Ann was born in the Sutherlin community of Halifax County, a daughter of the late Stanley Nortin Kerns and Margaret Slayton Kerns. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James E. Astin, Jr.; daughter, Dolly Ann Mayerchak and husband Mark of Mooresville,...

Feb 20, 2026

Dorothy Richmond Stephens passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of declining health. She was born in Danville on September 11, 1926, and was the daughter of the late George Preston and Nellie Hopper Richmond. She graduated from George Washington High School and attended Averett College in Danville. In 1948 she married the love of her life, William...

Feb 16, 2026

Pansy Charlotte Dillard Wilkins, 89, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. She was born May 24, 1936, in West Jefferson, North Carolina, to Ned and Virginia Dillard.

Raised in West Jefferson, she learned resilience early in life when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. As a young woman, she helped care for her mother and her two sisters while completing...

Feb 11, 2026

Michael Clyde Scarce, 71, passed away on February 11, 2026. Michael was born on April 20, 1954, to the late Clyde and Elayne Scarce.

Mike studied at Danville Community College and graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelors degree. He worked as an assistant manager for Southeastern Associates and then The Daniel Group. Mike loved his job and what he...

Feb 11, 2026

Beth Wienberry Dix, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, in Danville, VA. Born on Sunday, May 2nd, 1954, in Guilford County, North Carolina, Beth was a daugther of the late Gilbert Henry Wienberry and Grace Wienberry.

A proud alumna of Galax High School, Beth was an active member of the marching band, where...

Feb 11, 2026

Buddy Nathaniel Hudgins, 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2026, after a four-month decline in health. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort knowing he is now at peace.

Buddy was born on April 16, 1948, to the late Segasta “Scat” Brumfield Hudgins and Schaub “Slim” Hudgins. He graduated from GWHS in 1966, beginning a life defined...

Feb 9, 2026

Feb 8, 2026

John Richard Patterson, MD, known to nearly everyone as “Dick,” passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Danville, Virginia. He was 93.

Born on August 7, 1932, in Pekin, Illinois, to John Sutton Patterson and Alma Grove Patterson, Dick was the eldest of three boys. Though his roots began in the Midwest, he spent most of...

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Feb 3, 2026

Born in Danville, Virginia, Julia Michelle Spraggins-Byrd was the beloved daughter of the late Harvey and Annie Spraggins. She was preceded in death by her brother Anthony R. Spraggins.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Dr. William Byrd, LPC, of Capitol Heights MD, sisters Sonia Spraggins Williams (Harold), and Catina Jones of Danville, VA. Julia’s joy extended deeply into...

Feb 2, 2026

Matthew Oliver Nelson III passed away on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, at his residence in Danville, VA. He was born on March 16th, 1936, in Wilmington, NC, a son of the late Matthew Oliver Nelson Jr. and Neresa Nelson.

Matthew graduated high school in Whiteville, North Carolina, where he participated in band as a drum major. Following his high school graduation,...

Jan 27, 2026

Mike Kelsey Hendrickson of Danville Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born in Roane County, Tennessee to the late Ethel Kelsey and Mike Houston Hendrickson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joyce Hendrickson as well as sisters Sally Cope and Nancy Vandergriff. He is survived by his...