Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

Aug 11, 2025

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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...

Aug 4, 2025

Penny Arrington Rush, 73, passed away on August 4, 2025.

Penny was born on July 9, 1952, to the late Cedric and Ruby Arrington.

Penny was a very talented pianist. Penny was also a busy body and loved to stay busy.

She is survived by her daughter Twila Michelle Wallace, grandson Prince Cedric Arrington, beloved dog Sweet Pea, brother Earl D. Arrington and...

Aug 4, 2025

Darra “Tony” Neander Anthony, 86, passed away on August 4, 2025.

Tony was born on May 25, 1939, to the late Zora Donahue and Ernest Anthony.

On April 4, 1992, Tony married Gayle Powell, and they shared 33 blissful years together.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1965 as a member of the 10th Special Forces Group. After...

Aug 4, 2025

Cecil Cawood Murray went gently into that good night on August 4, 2025 at age 82 battling Parkinson’s disease for four years.

He was born in Washington, D.C. to Sol and Mary Ellen Murray. Soon after the family moved to Virgilina, Virginia where he lived until he left to attend college at the VPI branch in Danville. There he met his...

Jul 29, 2025

Harry Thornton Brown, Jr. , 69, of Danville, VA passed away unexpectedly at SOVAH Health on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born December 12, 1955 in Danville, VA to Harry Thornton Brown, Sr and Edna Hall Brown who preceded him in death.

Harry was married to his wife of 36 years, Nanette Barkley Brown, on March 10, 1989. Surviving in...

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 25, 2025

Peggy Jean Fowlkes Morris of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025.

She was born on February 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Harry Fowlkes and Clarice Stowe Fowlkes.

In addition to her parents, Peggy is predeceased by her brother, Sam Fowlkes, and her sister, Nell F. Price.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Samuel M. Barker, brother, Ronnie...

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...