Obituaries in Danville, VA

Queen Esther Blackwell 102 of 1515 Mineral Springs Rd. Pelham NC passed away on Saturday February 14 2026 at Annie Penn Hospital Reidsville NC. Born January 1 1924 in Gilliam WVA she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Swann Blackwell. Survivors include a host of nieces nephews cousins ...

Beth Wienberry Dix, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, in Danville, VA. Born on Sunday, May 2nd, 1954, in Guilford C...

John Richard Patterson, MD, known to nearly everyone as “Dick,” passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Danville, Virginia. He was 93. Born...

Buddy Nathaniel Hudgins, 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2026, after a four-month decline in health. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort knowing he i...

Grady Lee Carrigan age 89 of Danville Virginia passed away peacefully Monday evening February 9 2026 at SOVAH Health in Danville. Born on January 22 1937 he was the beloved son of the late Charles and Thelma Carrigan. Grady is survived by his treasured children Carol Caldwell husband Chris Steven Ca...

Mary Magdeline Haley Crews 90 of 335 Garfield Street Danville VA passed away on Tuesday February 3 2026 at SOVAH Health in Danville VA. Born January 111936 in Danville VA she was the daughter of late Anthony Luck Sr. and Worthell Haley Coles. She was married to the late Johnny Crews II. Survivors in...

Deaconess Marlita Gunter Simpson 65 of Nashville TN transitioned on Wednesday January 21 2026 in TN. Born September 14 1960 in Washington DC she was the daughter of the late Wallace Gunter and Cecil Hood Gunter. She was married to Eddie Tracy and later to Lawrence Simpson who survives. In addition t...

Mary Emma Hood Wright 81 of 411 Skyline Ave. Danville VA transitioned on Saturday February 7 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home Dobson NC. Born March 41944 in Pittsylvania County VA she was the daughter of the late David Hood and Gracie Davis Hood. Survivors include one son Jerry A. Gunn Jacqueline of Danvi...

Martha Ellen Keys passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at the age of 64, in Danville, VA. Born on Monday, July 31st, 1961, Martha was the daughte...

68 of 270 Old Mayfield Rd. Danville VA passed away on Friday February 6 2026 in Danville VA. Born April 26 1957 in Pittsylvania County VA she was the daughter of the late Gus Reeves and Lousie Childress Reeves. She was married to William Whitehead who survives. In addition to her husband of the resi...

Jimmy "Gator Slim" Williams 78 of 341 Wendell Scott Drive Danville VA passed away on Friday February 6 2026 at his residence. Born November 5 1947 in Danville VA he was the son of the late Billy Williams and Bernice Royal Williams. He was married to the late Jeanie Yarbrough Williams. Survivors incl...

Herman Ulysses Echols 76 of Danville VA passed away on Monday February 2 2026 at Piney Forest Health and Rehab Center in Danville VA. Born November 8 1949 in Danville VA he was the son of the late Thurman O. Echols Sr. and Clara Swanson Echols. Survivors include three brothers Rev. Dr. Thurman O. Ec...