Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

May 10, 2025

David Browder Cheyney passed away on May 10, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1962, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Helen Browder and W. James Cheyney II. He attended Waynesboro and Martinsville (Virginia) schools and Oak Ridge Military Academy. After graduation, David served in the U.S. Coast Guard, working in the maritime law enforcement and response division. Following his service,...

May 10, 2025

O Lord, give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works.

—The Book of Common Prayer

This baptismal prayer was completed in the life of Grace Norris Litzenberg who, in her ninety-ninth year, died at home on Saturday,...

May 9, 2025

Richard Dove passed away on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at the age of 63.

Richard was born on Saturday, November 4th, 1961, a son of the late William Garrett Dove and Betty Jean Meeks Dove.

Richard is survived by his brother and sisters: including William Dove, Jr., Mary Harville (Tim), and Amy Scearce (Timothy), his nieces and nephews: Rebekah Shelton (James), William...

May 3, 2025

Little Girl age 22 AKA Momma. Gotcha day 2014 passed May 3rd 2025. She was around 11 when she adopted us. She was just about to have a litter of pups. Little Girl was an amazing dog! She became the matriarch to the pack.Definitely the alpha dog and everyone’s momma! She could steal food from a pan on the stove...

May 1, 2025

Johnnie Mike Reynolds, 77, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Johnnie was born in Danville, Virginia on July 20, 1947, a son of the late Joseph Rankin Reynolds and Irene Melissa Bennett Reynolds. He served his country in the United States Army. Johnnie was a member of the Kiwanis Club and enjoyed being a Scout Master in...

Apr 29, 2025

Geraldine Frances McGee, 79, a beloved mother and mentor to many, passed away on April 29, 2025.

Geraldine was born on September 3, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Albert Emerson Chaisson and Ann Tristran Chaisson. Geraldine’s gift for guidance and inspiration touched the lives of her children, grandchildren, and countless others seeking direction. She dedicated her...

Apr 25, 2025

Lillard Oscar Shelton, 92, passed away at home on Friday April 25, 2025.

He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA, on February 24, 1933, to the late Dallas Terry Shelton and Mattie Davis Shelton.

He was preceded in death by four brothers Henry Shelton, Howard Shelton, William Shelton and Willard Shelton; and six sisters, Sandra Payne, Helen Moser, Georgia Rigney Lyde Shelton,...

Apr 24, 2025

Nancy Sparks Newman, 94, of Danville, VA, died on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Danville, VA, on August 26, 1930, the daughter of the late Samuel Spencer Sparks and Bessie Crawford Sparks. She was a lifelong resident of Danville and she lovingly cared and supported her family.

She was happily married to the late Davis E....

Apr 21, 2025

Jennifer Owen Rudder, 57, passed away on April 21, 2025, at her home.

She was born to the late Lew Jefferson Rudder Sr., and Mary Ellen Owen Rudder on July 25, 1967.

Jenny was a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church and active in their music ministry. She was a proud graduate of The University of Virginia.

She is survived by sisters Libby...

Apr 18, 2025

Panayiota Zangoches Katsifos, 91, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away April 18, 2025. Born February 2nd, 1934, to the late Christ John and Poulia Zangoches, she was a graduate of George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia, and a member of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society.

A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Panayiota was proceeded in death by her husband of...

Apr 9, 2025

Apr 7, 2025

Jane Frances DuFresne Price died Monday, April 7, 2025 at the age of 86 years. Born in Camden, NJ on September 27, 1938 to Raymond and Madeline Lafferty DuFresne, she was raised among a large extended family in South Philadelphia, Pa.

When Jane was a young teenager, a serendipitous ride on the bicycle of a handsome neighborhood boy set her off...

Apr 6, 2025

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Mar 31, 2025

Joe Robert Reinhardt, Jr., 65, of Danville, VA, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Joe was born on January 1, 1960, a son of the late Joe Robert Reinhardt, Sr. and Jetty Ruth Swofford Reinhardt. He served in the United States National Guard and spent his life working as a food safety manager. He was a nondenominational free lance preacher....

Mar 30, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Lady, you were truly loved by everyone who ever met you, you could make non-cat people fall in love with you. You were very different from other cats, very calm, very brave, very strong, very intelligent, very sweet, majestic, and full of character. You loved to sunbathe and roam the outdoors like it was your world and no one else...

Mar 24, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Annie Laurie Gunn Carroll, 90, of Providence, NC went home to be with Jesus on March 24, 2025.

She was born on February 26, 1935, to the late Bedford Allen Gunn and Annie Lou Hodges Hanks.

She married Sidney Irvin Carroll on August 9, 1953, and they have 3 children.

Annie Laurie was the epitome of southern hospitality. In her presence you were...

Mar 23, 2025

Edwin Clay Martin died March 23, 2025 after several years of declining health. Born April 1, 1947, in Danville, he was the son of the late George Russell Martin, Sr. and Elsie Clay Gosney Martin. 

He graduated from George Washington High School in 1965, Danville Community College in 1967, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1969. He was a...