Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

Sep 24, 2025

April Violet Frits Marshall, age 53, of Sutherlin, went home to the Lord September 24, 2025, at Sovah Health - Danville. April was born March 27, 1972, in Dothan, Alabama to Jon C. Frits and Vera Boswell Frits. April was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved being outdoors, exploring new areas and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy...

Sep 24, 2025

Janet Faye Hale Campbell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 7th, 1938, in Roanoke, VA, Janet was a cherished resident of Danville, VA, where she spent her life surrounded by family and friends.

A devoted homemaker, Janet dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home....

Sep 15, 2025

Roger Taft Beck, 66, passed away at home on September 15, 2025.

He was born on February 24, 1959, to the late Henry and Laura Wilson Beck.

Roger loved animals. In the past Roger loved to hunt not because of the thrill of the hunt but because he loved listening to the dogs run through the woods. Roger was a quiet, hardworking...

Sep 14, 2025

George Robert Bell, a beloved family man, veteran, and lifelong lover of life’s simple pleasures, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Salisbury, North Carolina, on June 21, 1939, George was the son of late William Taft Bell and Anne Elmira Sink Bell.

Survivors are his loving wife of 34 years, Dolores Irene "Pokey"...

Sep 9, 2025

Dr. Jean Hatten, 76, passed away on September 8, 2025. He was born September 12, 1948 in Savannah GA, the son of Vernette P. and Jean M. Hatten. He is survived by his wife Dr. Anna D. Hatten, his brother Michael Hatten (Deborah), his sister Susan Olliff (Bruce), his nephews Gregory Olliff (Katie), and Michael Hatten (Lauren), and his niece...

Sep 7, 2025

James Hodges Pritchett, age 76, of Danville, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 7, 2025.

He was born November 12, 1948, in Charlottesville, Virginia to Sarah Whitney Pritchett and Dr. Drake Pritchett. Jim was a graduate of Blue Ridge School and received his bachelor’s degree from Averett University.

He married Jean Turner Pritchett on September...

Sep 4, 2025

Mary Lee Slaughter White of 212 Birchwood Road died on September 4, 2025, in Danville, VA.

Born December 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late G. Maury Slaughter, Sr. and the late Mary Lee Cook Slaughter. Survivors include a son, William "Gene" and wife Amanda White, and three daughters, Martha and husband Jim Kelley, Carrie and husband Scott Frisbie...

Aug 24, 2025

Mary Allison Camp Moore, 93, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Mary was born on April 20, 1932, a daughter of the late William Russel Camp and Jessie Merle Johnson Camp. She worked at Dan River Mills for 42 years, culminating as their first female auditor. She put herself through college and received a Master of Business...

Aug 15, 2025

Jerrye Edwards Mayhew, 88, passed away August 15, 2025. She was born in Danville, VA to Glennon C. Edwards and Catherine M. Edwards on July 11, 1937.

Jerrye was a graduate of Longwood University where she received a B. S. Degree in Elementary Education. She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi (hororary education society), Beorc Eh Thorn (honorary english society)...

Aug 12, 2025

Jane Carolyn Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at the age of 73.

Born on Saturday, June 7th, 1952, in Danville, VA, Jane was the daughter of the late James Swanson Wilson Sr. and Janie May McFarling Wilson. A woman of many talents and interests, Jane dedicated her professional life to serving as a Notary Public at Carter...

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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...