Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

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He was amazing Babyboy, he loved to nap but he was always very curious to get into most things around the house 

Jan 21, 2025

Virginia Ann Nash Hodges, 73, of Providence, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025.

Virginia Ann was born on September 26, 1951, a daughter of the late Thomas Garvin Nash and Thelma Janney Nash. Virginia Ann taught elementary education for various school systems, primarily for Caswell County Schools, totaling 43 years of service at locations including North Elementary and...

Jan 20, 2025

Jan 19, 2025

Lelia Jane Maynard, 98, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on January 19, 2025.

Jane was born on November 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Robert Stanley Maynard and Lelia Vance Lowder Maynard. She worked as a textile administrative assistant. She was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church (in Danville) and Selwyn United Methodist Church (in Charlotte). She...

Jan 17, 2025

Slinky,

Although our time with you is short. You left us enough memories for an eternity. We love you Slinky Diaz.

The Diaz Family

Jan 16, 2025

Newman, named for his Paul Newman blue eyes, came to us, being found abandoned in a barn. He immediately stole our hearts and bonded with our lab, Dakota. In less than 2 days they were buddies. Newman would nip Dakota's heels and hold his own when they would wrestle. He gave us 15 years of love, companionship and acceptance. He...

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Jan 10, 2025

James Edward “Bro” Mendenhall, 73, of 934 Colquhoun Street, Danville, VA, departed this life peacefully at Carillon Hospital of Roanoke, VA on January 10, 2025.

James was born July 11, 1951, in Danville, VA to the late Samuel Mendenhall, Sr. and Inez Mendenhall. He was educated in the Danville Public School system. He attended church faithfully with his friend and employer,...

Jan 10, 2025

Alfredo Lopez Soyangco, M.D., age 92, of 594 Deerwood Drive, Blairs, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at SOVAH Medical Center, Danville, Virginia, where he had been a patient for five days.

Alfredo was born on June 20, 1932, in Tortugas, Balangas City, Bataan, Philippines. He was born to Leonardo Soyangco and Maria Lopez Soyangco. He was born the...

Jan 7, 2025

Michael Travis Cockman, 49 years old, passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025, at UVA University Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.

Michael was born October 3, 1975, in Greensboro, North Carolina, a son to the late Hurley and Theresa Cockman. He was of Christian Faith, and he worked in construction, finishing drywall since he was a teenager. He loved Nascar, fishing, and skateboarding...

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William (Bill) Frederick Haley Jr., 77, went to his heavenly home on January 5, 2025. He started his worldly life on September 27, 1947, in Danville, Virginia, when he was born to William Frederick Haley Sr. and Rosemary Helman Haley, who predeceased him. Bill is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Carolyn Hill Haley; daughter, Cynthia Haley, Roanoke, VA;...

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Sean Michael Gildea, 61, passed away at home on December 28, 2024. He was born to the late Dennis and Sandra Gildea on September 16, 1963.

Sean was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps 1981 - 1991. He served in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War and Desert Storm. He retired with the rank of Sergeant. Sean attended several...

Dec 25, 2024

William Robert Wolford, age 82, of Danville, Virginia, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Dec. 25, 2024.

Son of the late Freedith and Carles Wolford, Bill was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on July 12, 1942. He graduated from Marshall University and was recruited to teach in Danville Public Schools (DPS) in 1964. He earned graduate degrees from Lynchburg University and...