All Obituaries

Evelyn Joyce Harris, 52, of Danville, VA gained her wings on April 20, 2022. She was born on May 3, 1969 to the late Ray & Deloris Wilson.  She graduated from Tunstall High School. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a homemaker, mother, sister and friend to many.  She is survived by her husband Samuel Harris whom she was married to for 27 years; her beloved son Samuel Deshawn Harris ("My Boy" is what she often referred to him as.), one granddaughter Aubree...

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:6-7   In the midst of serenity, beauty and godliness, the Lord called Marshall Leonard Corbett, a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend from his earthly home to a land that is forever free from sickness, sorrow, pain and death on March 31, 2022.   Marshall Corbett was born in Person...

Charles Clinton Smallwood  was the son of the late  Willard Smallwood and Ona Smallwood  born on March 19,1952 . He passed away on March 28, 2022 at the Sovah Health in Danville Va. He was a Veteran in the Army. Charles leaves to cherish his memories wife of the home Carol , his sons Michael Martin ( Angela ) William Hill ( Lynn) of Prospect Hill and Quincy ( Candice) of  Caswell County, daughters Michelle Leverette ( Ernest) Rocky Pointe and Angela Hill of Wilmington....

Robert Payton Thomas, 75, transitioned on March 27, 2022.  He was born on January 14, 1947 to the Late Leroy Thomas and Lenabelle Thomas in Rockingham County.   Robert graduated High School and served in the United States Army.  He then went to work as an engineer for the American Tobacco Company.   He enjoyed fishing and reading.  He also enjoyed landscaping and 'piddling'.  He most of all enjoyed taking care of his wife.   He leaves to...

Lynn Wade McGinnis was born to late Homer McGinnis and Bessie L. Washington on December 27, 1955 in Decatur, AL.  He departed this earthly life on March 10, 2022.  He was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He attended Morgan County City Schools, Gadsden State Community College and Danville Community College.  In 1977, Lynn began his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Gadsden, AL and later transferred to the Danville, VA location where he retired after 30...

Josephine Lea, 78, was born on March 22, 1948 to the late Benjamin Moses Lea and Mabel Newman in Caswell County. She transitioned from labor to reward on March 1, 2022.She worked as a nurse for numerous years and she enjoyed her job and gave it her very best. She also enjoyed doing stuff around the house and fixing things. She was a hard worker and was very smart.She leaves to cherish her memories, one son Larry Donnell Lea of the home, one niece she raised like a daughter Doris Thorpe of...

Gary "Walcott" Lamont Graves entered eternal life at the age of 68, on Monday, February 7, 2022, at SOVAH Health in Danville, Virginia.  Gary was born on December 23, 1953, and he is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Reynolds Wilson (Albert); a very loving aunt, Ida Bell Graves White; his siblings: Neal Keith Loney, Stephanie Jackson, Gerald Quincy Loney and Kirk Loney; a host of devoted cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louvenia Graves...

Celebrating the life of our Diva                 A time to be born Devon LaShay Wilson was born on February 9, 1972, in Danville, VA to Linda Wilson.   A time to rest:  On January 12, 2022, God went to Inova Alexandria Hospital and wrapped his arms around his faithful servant and said” Its time my daughter.”   During her 49 earthly years, Devon attended Hargrave Military Academy.  She worked...

Mrs. Christine Brooks, 61, of 344 Chatelaine Avenue, Danville VA, passed away at Duke University on December 17,2021  A native of Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of Nathaniel Blandon and Maggie Watson Blandon. She is survived by her husband John Wayne Brooks,  son Eric Blandon of Greensboro, NC, a daughter, Ebony Brooks of the home; seven grandchildren, Tito  Cobbs, De Andre Blandon, Jamya Blandon, Nyjah Brisco, Eric and Erica Blandon all of Danville VA, and Ariane...

David Leon Turner Jr., passed away suddenly on November 25, 2021 at his residence in Yanceyville, NC. He was born on March 22, 1973 to David Leon Turner Sr. and Rita Graves Turner who survive. David was employed with Procter & Gamble. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.    He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents: David Turner Sr. and Rita Tuner of the home, one son David Fisher Turner, one sister Stephanie Gwynn (Darin), aunts: Linda Inge and Kay Jeffries, uncles: Willie...