Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.
Ma Del Carmen Hernández Carranza
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...
Dorothy Layne Wright
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...
Henrietta Bell Abercrombie
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...
Robert Wayne Ferguson
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...
James Steven Wood
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...
Keith Judd Silverman
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...
Lynne Steinberg
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...
Barbara Fulton Mott
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...
Melvin Eugene Brown
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...
Julio Cesar Rojas Sr.
Jun 4, 2025
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,...
Patricia "Jean" Anderson
Jun 1, 2025
Patricia “Jean” Anderson passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born to the late Dan Rhodes and Thelma Whipp Rhodes on April 1, 1942.
Patricia loved to spend time with her family and living at Smith Mountain Lake where she watched deer and hummingbirds. She also loved to crochet and socialize.
She is predeceased by her husband Richard “Dick” Anderson and...
Annette Warren Bass
May 30, 2025
Annette Warren Bass passed away May 30, 2025. She was born to the late Jimmy Rodney Warren and Maria Pridemore Gibbs on October 30, 1963.
Annette was a Christian and loved the Lord. She loved caring for her family and spending time with her grandbabies.
She is predeceased by her husband Paul Glenn Bass.
She is survived by her son Joshua Glenn Bass,...
Cathy White Grogan
May 24, 2025
Cathy Grogan, beloved wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on September 5, 1951, a daughter of the late Ernest Charles White and the late Nancy Graves Carter White, Cathy is also predeceased by a son Frank Thomas Grogan IV (Tommy). She is survived by her...
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