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Tristan Smith


Tristan OBrian Smith, infant son of Nathan and Kiara Smith, of 620 North Main Street, Chatham, Virginia, passed away June 8, 2024 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Eva Craft Stone and paternal grandparents Jeanette Crider and Cedric Smith, and other relatives.A graveside service will be Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00 noon in Cherrystone Church Cemetery by Bishop Kell Stone.Howerton Funeral Home is...

Tristan OBrian Smith, infant son of Nathan and Kiara Smith, of 620 North Main Street, Chatham, Virginia, passed away June 8, 2024 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.In addition to his parents,...

David Coles


Mr. David Arthur Coles (Rabbit), 71, of 205 Little Cherrystone Lane departed this life May 20, 2024 at his residence.He was born November 25, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late David H. and Geneva B. Coles. He was also predeceased by a son, David D. Coles.He was a member of Cherrystone Baptist Church and a member of the Usher Board. He was retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company.Survivors include a daughter, Denise Garland, of Danville, VA; a step...

Mr. David Arthur Coles (Rabbit), 71, of 205 Little Cherrystone Lane departed this life May 20, 2024 at his residence.He was born November 25, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the...

Vivian Chattin


Mrs. Vivian Barbour Chattin, 102, of 211 Collie Street, Chatham, Virginia entered into eternal rest May 5, 2024 at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born April 30, 1922 in Java, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Virginia Plunkett Barbour. She was married to Charles Chattin Jr., who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her son, Kyle Chattin, granddaughter Yolunda Chattin and her siblings, Willie Barbour, Mary Lee Robinson, William Barbour, Curtis...

Mrs. Vivian Barbour Chattin, 102, of 211 Collie Street, Chatham, Virginia entered into eternal rest May 5, 2024 at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born April 30, 1922 in Java,...

Gerald Berger


Mr. Gerald W. Berger, 78, of 1441 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this earthy life Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his residence.He was born October 11, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Nannie Fitzgerald Berger. He was married to the late Clara Berger. He was also predeceased by two siblings, Diane Berger Taylor and Robert Burger.He was educated in Pittsylvania County School System. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran where he served as a...

Mr. Gerald W. Berger, 78, of 1441 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this earthy life Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his residence.He was born October 11, 1945 in Pittsylvania County,...

James Moore, Jr.


Mr. James Moore Jr., 88, of 2005 Hodnett Mill Rd. Chatham, VA departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center.He was born January 20, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late James and Ruth Gosney-Moore.He was a member of Cherrystone Baptist Church and served as Deacon, trustee, and layman.He attended Pittsylvania County Public and was a graduate of Northside High School class of 1955.He also attended J.C. Smith...

Mr. James Moore Jr., 88, of 2005 Hodnett Mill Rd. Chatham, VA departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center.He was born January 20, 1936 in...

Calvin Fitzgerald


Mr. Calvin Fitzgerald, 66, of 234 fa*gan Street, Danville, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence.He was born December 13, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Toy and Ruby Barksdale Fitzgerald. He was also predeceased by a brother and sister, Raymond and Alease Fitzgerald.He attended Pittsylvania County public schools, and was a United State Army Veteran. He was employed by Times Fiber and Unique Industries.Survivors include...

Mr. Calvin Fitzgerald, 66, of 234 fa*gan Street, Danville, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence.He was born December 13, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia....

Joan Jones


Mrs. Joan Jones, 69, of 400 Hawkins Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, in Dobson , NC.She was born October 3, 1954 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Lillie Anderson Logan. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Jones; three siblings, Ray and Lee Logan and Jean Clark.She was a Jehovah Witness and worked with a Support group as a care giver.Survivors include two daughters, Javon...

Mrs. Joan Jones, 69, of 400 Hawkins Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, in Dobson , NC.She was born October 3, 1954 in...

Charlie Vaden


Mr. Charlie L. Vaden, 94, of 2764 Motleys Mill Road, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Gretna Health and Rehabilitation Center.He was born January 16, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Charlie and Lena Jones Vaden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Mae Richardson Vaden. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his son, McDonald “Muchie” Vaden and daughters, Rosa Stephens, Arlita...

Mr. Charlie L. Vaden, 94, of 2764 Motleys Mill Road, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Gretna Health and Rehabilitation Center.He was born January 16, 1930 in...

Gloria Johnson


Ms. Gloria Johnson, 75, of 109 New Hope Way, Danville, Virginia, departed this life Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Danville.She was born April 1, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late King Arthur and Pernella Stone Jones. She was also predeceased by an adopted daughter, Omonike Jones and two brothers, James Motley and Hosea Jones, one sister, Kathaleen Alston.She was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from Nordstrom Department Store.Survivors include three...

Ms. Gloria Johnson, 75, of 109 New Hope Way, Danville, Virginia, departed this life Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Danville.She was born April 1, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the...

Wilhamena Logan


Mrs. Wilhamena Logan, 88, of 909 Mountain Rd. Danville, VA, departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024 at SOVAH Health Danville.She was born March 30, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Matilda Fitzgerald Womack. She was married to Charlie Logan, who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ray Charles and Garry Logan, a granddaughter, Jenneka Fluellen and a sister, Nancy McLaughlin.She was a member of Shockoe Baptist...

Mrs. Wilhamena Logan, 88, of 909 Mountain Rd. Danville, VA, departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024 at SOVAH Health Danville.She was born March 30, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was...

James Scott


Mr. James “Tony” Scott, 65, of Summerfield, NC, departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC.He was born November 10, 1958 in Queens, NY. He was the son of Wesley Scott and Corine Witcher Coleman. He was married to Anitra M. Scott. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Gregory Scott.He was a 1976 graduate of Chatham High School and veteran of the U.S. Navy.He leaves to cherish in his memory his wife, Anitra M. Scott; two...

Mr. James “Tony” Scott, 65, of Summerfield, NC, departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC.He was born November 10, 1958 in Queens, NY....

Odella Lanier


Mrs. Odella Lanier, 88, of 9077 Halifax Rd. Java, VA departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at SOVAH Health Martinsville.She was born September 30, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Chessie Waller Whitehead. She was married to Charlie Lanier, who predeceased her.She was a member of Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church, Java, VA where she served on the usher board. She was retired from Chatham Knitting Mill.Those left to cherish her...

Mrs. Odella Lanier, 88, of 9077 Halifax Rd. Java, VA departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at SOVAH Health Martinsville.She was born September 30, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA....

Edna Terry


Deaconess Edna J. Terry, of 756 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.Born September 28, 1945, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Booth Hunt. She was married to Lester Terry, who survives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only brother Harold Thomas Hunt and sister-in- law Jerlene Hunt.She was a 1963 graduate of Northside High School and continued her education at Phillips...

Deaconess Edna J. Terry, of 756 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.Born September 28, 1945, she was the daughter of the...

Jerry Johnson


Mr. Jerry Lee Johnson, 69, of 292 Green Rock Branch Lane, Chatham, Virginia departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his residence.He was born September 27, 1954 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late George and Mary Lee Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, George E. Johnson.He was a veteran of the United States Army.Those left to cherish his memories; a son, Brandon Johnson of Clinton, MD; a brother, James Johnson (Betty) of...

Mr. Jerry Lee Johnson, 69, of 292 Green Rock Branch Lane, Chatham, Virginia departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his residence.He was born September 27, 1954 in Pittsylvania County....

Willie Craft


Mr. Willie Bose Craft, 85, of 413 Neighborhood Road, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence after several years of declining health.He was born April 15, 1938 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Russell and Rebecca Swanson Craft. He was married to Ruth Giggetts Craft, who survives.He attended the public schools in Chatham, Virginia and was employed by Lorillard Tobacco Company.He was predeceased by four siblings, Joseph and Wallace...

Mr. Willie Bose Craft, 85, of 413 Neighborhood Road, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence after several years of declining health.He was born April 15,...

Nannie Hodnett


Mrs. Nannie Fitzgerald-Hodnett, 88, of 2376 Strawberry Rd. Chatham, VA departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born July 13, 1935 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late James Edward and Aurelia Howard Chattin. She was first married to Wilmon Fitzgerald and later Joseph Hodnett both predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her children, Leon Fitzgerald and Ester Mae Fitzgerald, her brothers, Ralph and...

Mrs. Nannie Fitzgerald-Hodnett, 88, of 2376 Strawberry Rd. Chatham, VA departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born July 13, 1935...

Elvis Fitzgerald


Mr. Elvis Fitzgerald, 61, of 351 N. Main Street, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his residence.He was born June 18, 1962 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Clifton B. and Reverna Womack Fitzgerald. He was married to Pamela Fitzgerald, who survives.He was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church and was employed by Dan Chem Technology for over 40 years.In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories two sons; Telvis...

Mr. Elvis Fitzgerald, 61, of 351 N. Main Street, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his residence.He was born June 18, 1962 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia....

Wallean Johnson


Mrs. Wallean Jones Johnson, 74, of Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Sunday morning, November 26, 2023 in Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginia.She was born September 4, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late George and Frances Richardson Jones. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Harold Venable and a sister, Jeanette Jones-Clark.She was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church and...

Mrs. Wallean Jones Johnson, 74, of Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Sunday morning, November 26, 2023 in Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginia.She was born...

Carol Swann


Ms. Carol Ann Swann, 63, of 97 Ida Street, Danville, VA, passed away, Friday, October 13, 2023 at SOVAH Health, Danville, VA.She was born May 20, 1960 in Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of the late Armstead Henry Swann, Sr. and Barbara Ann Tucker Swann. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one sister, Myrna Foster; one brother, Armstead Swann, Jr.Those left to cherish her memories are two daughters, Lanay Swann and Teonia Swann both of Danville, VA; five grandchildren,...

Ms. Carol Ann Swann, 63, of 97 Ida Street, Danville, VA, passed away, Friday, October 13, 2023 at SOVAH Health, Danville, VA.She was born May 20, 1960 in Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of...

Nathaniel Paul


Mr. Nathaniel Ellsworth Paul, 79, of 760 Loop Rd. Blairs, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023 in the home of his niece (Toni Tracy) and nephew (Tim Tracy) in Smithfield, PA, surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 17, 1943 in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late James Leroy and Ella Mae Paul. He was married to Florence Paul, who survives. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Michael James Paul, his brothers, James Jr, Edward,...

Mr. Nathaniel Ellsworth Paul, 79, of 760 Loop Rd. Blairs, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023 in the home of his niece (Toni Tracy) and nephew (Tim Tracy) in Smithfield,...

Charlie Williams


Mr. Charlie Williams, 78, of 19961 Old Richmond Rd. Keeling, Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his residence.He was born September 9, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Bernard Lee and Charlotte Jackson Williams. He was predeceased by his son Charlie Williams, Jr., three brothers and a grandson.He was a member of Mt. Grove Missionary Baptist Church.Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Betts(Dale) of Roxboro, NC and Shawanda...

Mr. Charlie Williams, 78, of 19961 Old Richmond Rd. Keeling, Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his residence.He was born September 9, 1944 in Pittsylvania County,...

Donna HarstonRipley


Ms. Donna Rea Hairston, 59, of Memphis, TN departed this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis Tennessee.She was born September 28, 1963 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter to Carolyn Hairston of Danville, VA and the late Ike Goods of Roxboro, NC.Donna was a graduate of Gretna High School and was employed with Microport in Memphis Tennessee.In addition to her mother, survivors include one son, Jonathan Logan (Dallas, TX), a life...

Ms. Donna Rea Hairston, 59, of Memphis, TN departed this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis Tennessee.She was born September 28, 1963 in Pittsylvania County,...

Darnell Fitz


Mr. Darnell Wayne Fitz, 47, of White Street, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life unexpectedly Tuesday, May, 9, 2023 in Chatham, VA.He was born September 18, 1975 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Raymond Ed Fitz and the late Pearl Fitzgerald Fitz.Darnell was a member Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was employed by Corner Stone Building Brand.Survivors include two sisters Angel Clements (Mark) and Cowanda Tinsley, both of Chatham, VA; three nieces, Fekisha,...

Mr. Darnell Wayne Fitz, 47, of White Street, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life unexpectedly Tuesday, May, 9, 2023 in Chatham, VA.He was born September 18, 1975 in Pittsylvania County,...

Jeffrey Fitzgerald


Mr. Jeffrey W. Fitzgerald, 53, of 213 Snakepath Rd. Blairs, VA departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023 in Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC.He was born July 15, 1969 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of Conwallace (Patricia) Fitzgerald and Patsy Dickerson who survives.He was of the Baptist faith.In addition to his parents, survivors include three sons, Jarris Butler, Kadarris Butler, Demetries Berger; three brothers, Travis Childress, Mark and...

Mr. Jeffrey W. Fitzgerald, 53, of 213 Snakepath Rd. Blairs, VA departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023 in Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC.He was born July 15, 1969...

Abendia Beavers


Mrs. Abendia Taylor Beavers, 93, of Danville, Virginia, departed this life on April 10, 2023 in SOVAH Health, Danville with family by her side.Born March 13, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late John L. Taylor and the late Willie Walters Taylor. She was married to Koyeton H. Beavers, Jr., who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her twin Mildred T. Johnston, brothers, Harvey, Douglas, Junius, Carl and Samuel (“Buck”).She attended...

Mrs. Abendia Taylor Beavers, 93, of Danville, Virginia, departed this life on April 10, 2023 in SOVAH Health, Danville with family by her side.Born March 13, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, she was...

Elsie Toller


Mrs. Elsie Toller, 90, of 1261 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia, entered into a peaceful rest, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence.She was born November 8, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Preston and Gracie Fitzgerald Stone. She was married to John Toller, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her son, Billy Wayne Toller, her siblings, James, Charlie, John, George, Virginia, Gertrude and Pernella.She was the last of her...

Mrs. Elsie Toller, 90, of 1261 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia, entered into a peaceful rest, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence.She was born November 8, 1932 in Pittsylvania County,...

Charlie Murrell, Jr.


Mr. Charlie Murrell Jr., 69 of 675 Hollyville Dr., Dry Fork, Virginia, departed this life Friday, April 7, 2023 in SOVAH Health, Danville, VA.He was born October 15, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Charlie Sr., and Lydia Murrell.Survivors include a daughter, Jacqueline Murrell of Richmond, Virginia, a sister, Laverne Murrell of Dry Fork, VA; three nieces, two nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 from 4-6...

Mr. Charlie Murrell Jr., 69 of 675 Hollyville Dr., Dry Fork, Virginia, departed this life Friday, April 7, 2023 in SOVAH Health, Danville, VA.He was born October 15, 1953 in Pittsylvania County,...

Katherlene Carter


Mrs. Katherlene Carter, of 904 Callands Road, Chatham, Virginia died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Duke Pavilion, Durham, NC.She was born May 10, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Scruggs. She was married to Charles C. Carter, who predeceased her.She was a member of New Hope A.M.E. Church. She was a retired Pittsylvania County School Teacher.Survivors include a daughter, Tonya C. McCoy, of Durham, NC; a host of nieces, nephews and other...

Mrs. Katherlene Carter, of 904 Callands Road, Chatham, Virginia died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Duke Pavilion, Durham, NC.She was born May 10, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the...

Mentha Strothers


Mrs. Mentha McNorton Strothers, 77, of 280 Quail Drive, Danville, Virginia departed this life Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her residence.She was born April 27, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Marcellas and Virginia Womack McNorton. She was married to Hulett “Chuck” Strothers, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Percy Lee Womack McNorton, Marcellas Richard McNorton and Charles Robert McNorton and sisters, Joanne...

Mrs. Mentha McNorton Strothers, 77, of 280 Quail Drive, Danville, Virginia departed this life Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her residence.She was born April 27, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, VA....

Cylonia Hubbard


Mrs. Cylonia Hubbard, 74, of 3108 Renan Rd., Gretna, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Autumn Care of Altavista.She was born July 27, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Bossie and Almedia Lovelace Logan. She was married to Berlie Hubbard, who survives. She was also predeceased by her sister, Shirley Harris.She was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church. She was by employed by BGF Fiberglass for 36 years.In addition to her husband of the...

Mrs. Cylonia Hubbard, 74, of 3108 Renan Rd., Gretna, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Autumn Care of Altavista.She was born July 27, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was...

Stonewall Whitehead


Mr. Stonewall Junior Whitehead, 74, of 104 Robin Court, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in SOVAH Health in Danville, VA.He was born January 20, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Will Thomas and Irene Jones Whitehead. He was married to Doris Miller Whitehead, who survives.He was of the Baptist faith.He leaves to cherish his memories a son, Stonewall Whitehead Knight of Connecticut; step-son, Frederick Miller (Kerry) of...

Mr. Stonewall Junior Whitehead, 74, of 104 Robin Court, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in SOVAH Health in Danville, VA.He was born January 20, 1949 in...

Henry Fitzgerald


Mr. Henry Fitzgerald, 73, of 3755 Medical Park Drive, Austell, GA departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his residence.He was born July 25, 1949 in Pittsylvania County he was the son of the late Morris and Clarine Marr Fitzgerald. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Toy and John Fitzgerald and a sister, Jeannette Price.He graduated from Northside High School of Gretna, Virginia and attended Norfolk State College.Those left to cherish his memory are his sons Travis,...

Mr. Henry Fitzgerald, 73, of 3755 Medical Park Drive, Austell, GA departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his residence.He was born July 25, 1949 in Pittsylvania County he was the son...

Gazetta Jones


Mrs. Gazetta Jones, 91, of 1585 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her residence.She was born November 5, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Fitzgerald Womack. She was married to Harrison Jones, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her son, Michael Jones, two sisters, Elizabeth Marr and Virginia Jones and brother, Willie Giggetts.She attended the public schools of Pittsylvania...

Mrs. Gazetta Jones, 91, of 1585 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her residence.She was born November 5, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia....

Anthony Davis


Mr. Anthony “Tony” Davis, 70, of 357 N. Main St. Chatham, VA departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in SOVAH Health of Danville.He was born May 13, 1952 in Pittsylvania County to the late Robert C. and Nellie Minter Davis. He was married to Geraldine Davis, who survives. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Katherine Ferrell, Gloria Goggins, Sharon Bennett, Timothy and Fred C. Davis.He was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools.In addition to...

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Davis, 70, of 357 N. Main St. Chatham, VA departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in SOVAH Health of Danville.He was born May 13, 1952 in Pittsylvania...

Edith Barksdale


Miss Edith "Nuddie" Barksdale, 62, of 26 Pine Street, Chatham, VA departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.She was born August 4, 1960 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Luevinia Irvin Barksdale. She was also predeceased by five brothers, Carlton J. Carter, Nathaniel, Ray, Jack and Curtis Barksdale and two sisters, Glory Charles and Beatrice Kinzer.She was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church,...

Miss Edith "Nuddie" Barksdale, 62, of 26 Pine Street, Chatham, VA departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.She was born August 4, 1960 in Pittsylvania County,...

Patricia Wright


Mrs. Patricia Miller Wright, 70, of 205 Audubon Drive Apt. 1C, Danville, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Gretna Health & Rehabilitation Center.She was born January 16, 1953 in Danville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ethel Lanier Miller. She was married to Arthur Lee Wright, who survives.She was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church, Java, VA.She was predeceased by her siblings, Clarence and Charles Miller (Smokie) and Rosa Farmer.In...

Mrs. Patricia Miller Wright, 70, of 205 Audubon Drive Apt. 1C, Danville, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Gretna Health & Rehabilitation Center.She was born January 16,...

Margaret Cobbs


Mrs. Margaret Lee Crews Cobbs, 93, of 178 Northwest Blvd., Danville, Virginia passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her residence.She was born September 2, 1929 in Halifax County, Virginia to the late Johnnie E. and Lillian Marable Crews. She was married to Andrew Cobbs, who predeceased her. She is also predeceased by a son, Stanley Thomas, two daughters, Betty Jean Cobbs Thomas and Cornelia Diane Cobbs, four brothers, Willie E., Johnnie C., Frissell, and Gussie L., three sisters, Mary...

Mrs. Margaret Lee Crews Cobbs, 93, of 178 Northwest Blvd., Danville, Virginia passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her residence.She was born September 2, 1929 in Halifax County, Virginia...

Jerelene Fitzgerald


Mrs. Jerelene A. Terry Fitzgerald, 99, of Ft. Washington, MD departed this life on December 23, 2022 surrounded by her family.She was born September 2, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Eddie and Elnora Glass Terry. She was married to Roe Dock Fitzgerald, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Terry J. Fitzgerald, two brothers, James and David Terry, two sisters, Izetta Dixon and Marion Y. Terry and son-in-law, Jimmy Watson.She...

Mrs. Jerelene A. Terry Fitzgerald, 99, of Ft. Washington, MD departed this life on December 23, 2022 surrounded by her family.She was born September 2, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She...

Jeannette Price


Mrs. Jeannette Fitzgerald Price, of 238 North Main Street, Chatham VA, passed away at the residence of her daughter and son-law, Kimberly and Christopher Robinson, of Danville, VA.She was born August 1, 1947 in Pittsylvania County she was the daughter of the late Morris and Clarine Marr Fitzgerald. She was married to Alfonzo M. Price, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Toy and John Fitzgerald and a devoted cousin, Dora Adams.She graduated from...

Mrs. Jeannette Fitzgerald Price, of 238 North Main Street, Chatham VA, passed away at the residence of her daughter and son-law, Kimberly and Christopher Robinson, of Danville, VA.She was...

Ralph Bennett


Mr. Ralph Bennett, 82, of 416 North Main Street Chatham, VA departed this life December 13, 2022 at his residence.He was born July 4, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Percy “Bill” and Ollie Coleman Bennett. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Allen, Edward, Ira, Alfonza, John, Robert Bennett and Katherine Bennett Younger.He was the last of his generation.He was of the Baptist faith and a self-employed carpenter.He leaves to cherish...

Mr. Ralph Bennett, 82, of 416 North Main Street Chatham, VA departed this life December 13, 2022 at his residence.He was born July 4, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the...

Tremaine Tolliver


Mr. Tremaine Tolliver, 44, of 125 Clement Ave. Apt. 1 Danville, VA departed this life Thursday, December 8, 2022 in SOVAH Health of Danville.He was born August 22, 1978 in Franklin County, Virginia. He was the son of David Reynolds and May Tolliver who survives.He was predeceased by a brother David Tolliver.He was employed by Coles Berry Farm in Vernon Hill, Virginia.In addition to his parents; he is survived by his fiancé, Georgetta Howerton of Ringgold, VA; three sons, Takai...

Mr. Tremaine Tolliver, 44, of 125 Clement Ave. Apt. 1 Danville, VA departed this life Thursday, December 8, 2022 in SOVAH Health of Danville.He was born August 22, 1978 in Franklin County,...

Nellie Davis


Mrs. Nellie V. Davis, 96, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the residence of her daughter, Ms. Rachel Hunt, 304 Chaney Lane, Gretna, Virginia.Born September 20, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Irene Minter. She was married to Robert Davis, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by two sons, Timothy and Fred Davis, three daughters, Katherine Ferrell, Gloria Goggins, Sharon Bennett and a sister, Marie Ransome.She was the last...

Mrs. Nellie V. Davis, 96, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the residence of her daughter, Ms. Rachel Hunt, 304 Chaney Lane, Gretna, Virginia.Born September 20, 1926 in Pittsylvania...

Martha Waller


Deaconess Martha Lee Waller passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at the residence of her daughter in Lorton, Virginia.Born January 30, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Annie Pearl Law Tarpley. She was married to Albert Russell Waller, who predeceased her.She was a member of Tarpley Chapel Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the Deaconess and Usher Board, Hospitality Committee, Nurses Unity and combined Choir. She was...

Deaconess Martha Lee Waller passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at the residence of her daughter in Lorton, Virginia.Born January 30, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was a daughter...

Lillie Polk


Mrs. Lillie Polk, 87, of 348 Brownsville Height, Java, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her residence.She was born January 21, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to the late Jefferson and Gertrude Womack. She was married to Arbar Lee Polk, who predeceased her. She is also predeceased by five brothers George, William, John, Raymond and Maynard; five sisters, Elizabeth, Katherine, Shirley, Myrtle, and Estella.She was a member of County Line Baptist...

Mrs. Lillie Polk, 87, of 348 Brownsville Height, Java, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her residence.She was born January 21, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to...

Danny Townes


Mr. Danny Townes, 72, of 803 Walnut Creek Rd. Danville, VA departed this life October 26, 2022 in SOVAH Health of Danville.He was born May 2, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Robert Townes, Sr. and late Olivia Stone Townes. He was also predeceased by his brother, Frank Allen Townes and sister, Sandra Townes Vaden. He was married to Murdis Townes, who survives.He was a member of Wilson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham, Virginia where he...

Mr. Danny Townes, 72, of 803 Walnut Creek Rd. Danville, VA departed this life October 26, 2022 in SOVAH Health of Danville.He was born May 2, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the...

Christopher Carter


Christopher Lewis Carter 52, of Ft. Washington, Maryland departed this life on October 20. 2022.He was born August 28, 1970 to Elizabeth Stone and Walter Luck. Christopher was raised in Chatham by his mother Elizabeth Stone and step-father Irvin Stone.Christopher graduated from of Chatham High School and was United States Army Veteran.A memorial service will be Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Younger, Eulogist.Howerton...

Christopher Lewis Carter 52, of Ft. Washington, Maryland departed this life on October 20. 2022.He was born August 28, 1970 to Elizabeth Stone and Walter Luck. Christopher was raised in Chatham...

Tanya Logan


Mrs. Tanya Carter Logan, 59, of 223 Woodlawn Heights, Chatham, VA, passed away peaceful Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Lynchburg General Hospital.She was born January 4, 1963 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Mack Carter Jr. and Rosa Fitzgerald Carter, who survives. She was married to Jerald M. Logan, who survives.She attended the public schools in Pittsylvania County.Tanya was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, Courts of...

Mrs. Tanya Carter Logan, 59, of 223 Woodlawn Heights, Chatham, VA, passed away peaceful Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Lynchburg General Hospital.She was born January 4, 1963 in Pittsylvania...

Tammie Smith


Ms. Tammie Frances Smith, of 872 Hickory Road, Chatham, Virginia passed Monday, October 10, 2022 at her residence.She was born August 2, 1946 in Chatham, Virginia. Tammie was the daughter of the late Willie C. Anderson and the late Lucinda Johnson Anderson. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Wilford Johnson Anderson.She attended public schools in Chatham, VA and New Rochelle, NY.She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Tammie Frances Anderson of Detroit,...

Ms. Tammie Frances Smith, of 872 Hickory Road, Chatham, Virginia passed Monday, October 10, 2022 at her residence.She was born August 2, 1946 in Chatham, Virginia. Tammie was the daughter of the...

Robert Clements


Mr. Robert J. Clements, 65, 3657 Oxford Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 in Roanoke Hospital.He was born September 6, 1957 in Washington, D. C., he was the son of the late Walter Roberts and the late Torrie Clements.He was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from D.C. Van Line, in Washington, D. C.Survivors include three sisters, Kathy (Norman) Poindexter of Chatham, Virginia, Karen Grey of Washington D.C. and Karleane (Eric) Johnson of Forestville,...

Mr. Robert J. Clements, 65, 3657 Oxford Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 in Roanoke Hospital.He was born September 6, 1957 in Washington, D. C., he was the son of...

Jeffrey Fitzgerald


Mr. Jeffrey L. Fitzgerald, 61 of Cleveland, Ohio and formerly of Chatham, Virginia departed this life in the Euclid Beach Nursing Home in Cleveland, Ohio.He was born August 14, 1961 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late William B. Fitzgerald and the late Mable Mitchell.Survivors include three brothers, Shirland Fitzgerald, of Greensboro, NC, William Edward Fitzgerald, of Mt. Vernon, NY, and Jerry R. Motley (Chrystal), of Hurt, VA; five sisters, Arnetha Terry, of...

Mr. Jeffrey L. Fitzgerald, 61 of Cleveland, Ohio and formerly of Chatham, Virginia departed this life in the Euclid Beach Nursing Home in Cleveland, Ohio.He was born August 14, 1961 in...

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