Obituaries

Mrs. Patricia Diane Pannell, 69, of 130 Kennon Drive, Danville, VA passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her residence. Born February 28, 1956 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late John L. Medley and the late Bessie Mae Younger. She was also predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Deacon Mose Pannell and Evangelist Emma Pannell. She was married to Randolph H. Pannell, who survives. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, a member of the Usher Board and ...

Ms. Kimberly D. Logan, of 9000 Burly Circle, Brandywine, MD., departed this life Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her residence. Born November 6, 1975 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of Lawrence Logan and Joyce Jones Logan, who survives. She graduated from Pittsylvania County Schools and worked as a Banker until her health failed. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she is survived by a son, JaMarcus Logan of Maryland; eight uncles, one aunt; and other ...

Mr. Roy (John) Newby, of 1345 County Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence. Born December 14, 1941in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Douglas and Queen Martin Newby. He was married to Marie Newby, who survives. He was a member of Hopel Chapel Baptist Church, a member of the choir, male chorus, he also sing with Tarpley Soulettes, Joy Bells, before forming his own group The Mighty Wonders and Tawain Harper for 39 years. In ...

Mrs. Pearlie Fitzgerald, 61, formerly of Chatham, VA now of 2163 Victoria Place, Lithonia, GA departed this life Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Grady Hospital, Atlanta, GA. She was born April, 9, 1964 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Eula Anderson Fitzgerald. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, John David (Toe) Fitzgerald. She was of the Baptist Faith. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Rudi Pangad of Lithonia, GA ...

Ms. Delores Irvin, 68, of 380 Dry Bridge Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1957 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Beulah Hubbard Irvin. She was employed by Tultex. She was of the Baptist Faith. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Casey and Demarcus Irvin, both of Chatham, VA; six brothers, Raymond Jr., Hubert, Alvin, Arron, Dennis and Erwin; two sisters, Maggie ...

Mrs. Sarah A. Whittle, 83, of 33 Lynn Street, Chatham, VA passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born November 3, 1942 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Eddie and Edna Oakes Giggetts. She was married to the late Lewis E. Whittle.  She was predeceased by her daughter, Betty Wilson (Luther). She was also predeceased by her brothers, Alfonzo, Roy, Chief Apostle Willie and Willie Henry Giggetts and her sisters, Lucille Reeves, ...

Mr. Spencer Ray Starling, 63, of 341 Museville Road, Chatham, VA passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  He was born May 7, 1962 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Rufus Campbell and Mary Starling, who survives. He was married to Charlene Starling, who survives. He was a member of Watson Level Baptist Church. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a son, Jatarrio Hall of Lynchburg, VA ; and a daughter, Josilin ...

Aaliyah Golden, infant baby girl of Kevanna Gibson and Diamon Golden of Danville passed away, Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Centra Specialty Hospital, Lynchburg, VA. She was the granddaughter of Karessa Witcher of Chatham, VA. A private service will be held at a later date. Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mrs. Phebie Ann Witcher, 64, of 512 Neighborhood Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in Centra Gretna Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1961 in New York. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Glass Witcher. She was predeceased by her daughter, Latoya Witcher. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Percy Thompson and her sister, Rosa Thompson. She was married to Carl Witcher, who survives. She was employed by Chatham ...

Mrs. Gwendolyn Anderson, 62, of 4292 Mt. Tabor Rd, Keeling, Virginia departed this life Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in SOVAH Health Danville. She was born January 6, 1963 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late William and Elnora Marable White. She was also predeceased in death by her sister, Cynthia White. She was married to Carroll Wayne (Buck) Anderson, who survives. She was a graduate of Dan River High School. She was a member of Mt. Grove Missionary ...

Mr. Lacy Glass, Jr., 80, of 1091 Glass Mill Rd., South Boston, VA departed this life Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1944 in Halifax County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Lacy Lee and Mary Venable Glass. He was married to Martha Williams Glass, who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his brother, Calvin Glass. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Mt. Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an ...

Mr. Earlevon King, 72, of 285 Friendship Rd., Chatham, VA departed this life Sunday, November 2, 2025 in SOVAH Health Danville. He was born September 7, 1953 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Norman D. and Virginia Myers King. He was married to Jacqueline King, who survives. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public School System. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of New Hope AME Church in Chatham, VA, where he served as a ...

Mr. John P. Fontaine, 90, of 4060 Banister Rd., Chatham, VA departed this life Friday, October 24, 2025 at Martinsville Health and Rehab. He was born May 22, 1935 in Ridgeway, Virginia. He was the son of the late Jerry S. and Lilly Watkins-Fontaine. He was predeceased by his wife, Hazel Fontaine. He was also preceded in death by his son, Louis Staple and brothers, Jessie and Leon Fontaine. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Sergeant. He was a member of New ...

Mrs. Nadine Giggetts, 72, of 384 Bennett Lane, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Friday, October 17, 2025 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born December 1, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late John and Ann Witcher Martin. She was married to the late Chief Apostle Willie Giggetts. She was a member of Power of Deliverance Apostolic Church. She was also a member of the University of Worldwide Ministries. She leaves to cherish her ...

Mr. Bryson Miller, 42, of 12381 Halifax Rd., Java, VA departed this life Saturday, October 4, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born September 29, 1983 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Raleigh Miller and Evelyn Robertson Miller, who survives. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public School System. He was employed by Carolina Freightways, Inc. In addition to his mother of the residence, he leaves to cherish his precious memories a daughter, ...

Mr. Lynn “Cootie” Medley, 84, of 3196 Irish Rd., Chatham, Virginia departed this life Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Sovah Health Danville.                             He was born September 17, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Julius and Rosa Fitzgerald Medley. On June 12, 1966 he married Earlene ...

William Green, Jr. passed away September 17th, 2025 at the age of 87 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.  Born February 17, 1938 in Chatham, Virginia to the late William Green and the late Hazel Coleman. He often told stories of a childhood filled with the love of his grandmother, cousins and his younger siblings, the late Printus Robert Green and the late Hazel Lee Turner. Following his primary and secondary education, William enlisted in the United States Army, where he served more than 3 ...

Miss Kameshia L. Carter, 32, of 333 Audubon Dr. Apt 22, Danville, Virginia departed this life Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1993. She was the daughter of Charles Witcher and Natalie Echols Carter, who survives. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Betsy Younger. She graduated from Chatham High School and was actively attending Danville Community College. She was employed by Riverside Health Care. In addition to her parents, she is survived ...

Mr. Franklin Fitzgerald, 48, of 3515 Old Mine Road, Gretna, VA, passed away Sunday morning at his residence. He was married to Kristan Fitzgerald, who survives. He was born December 13, 1976.  He was the son of Frank Fitzgerald and JoAnn McLaughlin. He was a member of New Hope AME Church and was employed by Pittsylvania School System. Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Makayla Fitzgerald of Gastonia, NC; three brothers, Henri Fitzgerald (Valentine) of Winston ...

Mrs. Rosa Jones, 82, of 1040 Abbott Place, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 15, 1942 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Chessie Waller Whitehead. She was married to Hosea Jones, who predeceased her. She was the last of her generation. She was a member of Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a son, ...

Angela C. Guy, 59 (Boo Boo), of 1161 Henry Mill Road, Java, Virginia, departed this life Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in SOVAH Health Care Center in Danville, Virginia. She was born August 10, 1965 in Pittsylvania County.  She was the daughter of the late OT and Mable Fitzgerald Guy. She was a former member of Shockoe Baptist Church and attended Pittsylvania County Public Schools. Survivors include a son, Ventora  L. Guy, of Danville, VA; a daughter, JaMiya  R. Guy, of Java, ...

Mrs. Esther Logan Thompson, 90, of 106 Ervin Drive, Goldsboro, NC, departed this life June 27, 2025 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1935 in Pittsylvania County.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lois Whitehead Logan. She was married to Raleigh Thompson Jr., who survives. She was a former member of Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her husband of the residence, she leaves to cherish her memories four daughters; Jo Ann Tyson of Garner, NC, ...

Mr. Edward West, 67, of 213 Snakepath Rd., Blairs, Virginia, departed this life, Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Hayward Coles and Ernestine West Coleman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Lipford and brother, Vincent Coles. He attended Pittsylvania County Public Schools. He was employed by Virginia International Raceway as a maintenance ...

Mrs. Edith Moore, 94, of Atlantic City, New Jersey departed this life Wednesday, June, 25, 2025 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She was born March 29, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Alice Younger. She was married to Harry Moore, who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Charlie, Alphonso, Robert and Curtis Younger. She was a devoted member of Greater Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She was a ...

Mr. Randy Anderson, 69, of 1107 Maison Dr., Blairs, Virginia, departed this life, Saturday, June 14, 2025 in SOVAH Health Danville. He was born November 25, 1955 in Halifax County.  He was the son of the late Nat and Sallie Jones Anderson. He was married to Christine Anderson, who survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lander and Jerome Anderson. He was a graduate of Halifax County Public School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of ...

Mrs. Marion T. Tarpley, 89, of 1501 County Road, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Monday, June 2, 2025 in Guggenheimer Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born April 21, 1936 in Pittsylvania County.  She was the daughter of the late Ernest L. and Ethel Jones Swanson. She was married to James Lee Tarpley, who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Cornell Sharperson and four brothers, Henry, Claude, Conrad and James Swanson. She ...

Mrs. Alice F. Nibblett, 77, of 352 Bennett Lane, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Monday, May 19, 2025 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born February 24, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Eddie and Edna Oakes Giggetts. She was married to James Nibblett who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Alfonzo, Roy and Apostle Willie Giggetts and her two sisters, Lucille Reeves and Patricia Giggetts. She was ...

Mr. Howard Petty Jr., 65, of 1420 Abbott Place, Chatham, Virginia entered into a peaceful rest Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. He was born May 30, 1959 in Pittsylvania County.  He was the son of the late James H. and Margaret Womack Petty. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Petty. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools. He leaves to cherish his memories a son, Howard Petty, III of Georgia; a ...

Mr. Harvey Lee Hood, Sr., 59, of Danville, Virginia, departed this life Monday, April 28, 2025 in SOVAH Health, in Danville, Virginia. He was born July 29, 1965 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son the late James W. and Stella Morrison Hood. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Betty Adams and JoAnn Wells. He attended Pittsylvania County Public Schools and was employed by Cloverdale Lumber Company. Survivors include his wife, Karen Robertson Hood; two children, Harvey Lee ...

Mr. Walter “Bo” Barksdale, Jr., 67, of 9795 Halifax Rd. Java, Virginia departed this earthly life Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Sovah Health Danville. He was born June 20, 1957 in Trenton, New Jersey.  He is the son of Walter Sr. who survives and the late Shirley Wimbush Barksdale. He was educated in the New Jersey Public School System. He was employed by Atkinson Trucking Company and Chatham Health and Rehabilitation. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In ...

Mr. Robert Barley, 76 of 205 Macy Herndon Lane, Dry Fork, Virginia departed this life Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in Guggenheimer Health & Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born December 7, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late California and Evelyn Johnson Barley. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Twanda Walton of Chatham,VA; a grandson, Rodney Walton, Jr.; a brother, Callie Barley (Diane) ...

Mr. Linwood Earl Gregory, 66 of 385 Beverly Heights Rd., Chatham, Virginia departed this life Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.He was born May 13, 1958 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Linwood Gregory and Judith Keatts Gregory, who survives.He was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System. He was a licensed welder and was employed by Goodyear and Abbott Laboratory for many years.He was a member of Seventh Day ...

Mrs. Marie White Reese, 95, of Niagara Falls, New York and formerly of Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Wednesday, February 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. She was born February 12, 1930 in Chatham, Virginia, to the late Katie White and Burt Bowman. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Robert F. Hunt, Jr. and siblings Mitt, Bobby, Johnny, Dallas, and Susie White. She attended school in Chatham, VA, Donora, PA, and Buffalo, NY, becoming the ...

Mrs. Mollie Jones Stone, 98, of 2917 Hickory Rd, Chatham, VA departed this life Sunday, February, 9, 2025 in Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center, Chatham, Virginia with her family by her side.She was born June 26, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Doctor and Luellen Jones. She was married to James Preston Stone, who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Frank, Robert (R.L.), Curtis, Bobby, Randolph, Willie (Blow), ...

Ms. Jacklyn Worthy, 74, of 505 Carrie Lane, Gretna, Virginia departed this life, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 26, 1950 in Akron, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Dennie Jones Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Joyace Tate and Terry McGhee. She was a member of Cherrystone Baptist Church where she served in the Senior Choir, Women's Ministry and as Financial Secretary. She leaves to ...

Miss Gazetta Logan, 73, of Durham, NC departed this life Friday, January 24, 2025 in Duke Pavilion, Durham, NC.She was born December 25, 1951 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Wilhamena Womack Logan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in by her brothers, Garry and Ray Charles Logan.She was a retired teacher.She leaves to cherish her memory two brothers; Timothy L. Logan (Annette) of Richmond, VA and Bishop E. Eugene Logan (Terry) of ...

Miss Linda Petty, 58, of 1420 Abbott Place, Chatham, Virginia departed this life unexpectedly, Monday, January 6, 2025 at SOVAH Health Danville. She was born December 2, 1966 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late James H. and Margaret Womack Petty. She was employed by Unique Industries in Blairs, Virginia. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving son, Lamontae D. Petty of Danville, VA; five brothers, Howard Jr., Roy Lee, both of Chatham, VA, Willie ...

Mr. Jessie Fontaine of 471 Fontaine Rd., Cascade, Virginia departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born May 24, 1930 in Henry County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Jerry S. and Lillie Watkins-Fontaine. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine Brown-Fontaine. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert L. Fontaine and brother, Leon M. Fontaine. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He leaves to ...

Mrs. Callie Octavia Fitzgerald, 89, of 438 Hodnetts Mill Road, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Danville. She was born July 9, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late John and Hanna Berger Clements. She was the last survivor of her immediate generation. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served as a mother of the Church, a member of the Senior Choir, Usher Board and Kitchen Committee. Survivors include ...

Mr. James “Mickey” Barksdale, 68, of Waldorf, MD departed this life Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1956 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Nathaniel and Luevinia Irvin Barksdale. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Logan Barksdale, five brothers, Carlton Carter, Nathaniel, Ray, Jack and Curtis Barksdale and three sisters, Glory Charles, Beatrice Kinzer and Edith Barksdale. He was of the Baptist Faith and ...

Mrs. Lover Kate Jones Guy, 102, of 533 Cox’s Store Road, Chatham, Virginia entered into a peaceful rest Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born July 22, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Willis and Melinda Womack Jones. She was married to James Guy, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by four children, Sylvester, Morris, John Willis Guy and Peggy Terry; three sons-in-law, Rev. London Walker, Kinley R. ...

Mr. Harold M. Logan, 70, of Hurt, VA departed this life Monday, October 28, 2024 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born June 18, 1954 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Bossie Sr. and Almedia Lovelace Logan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Logan and Cylonia Hubbard and his infant brother. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System and graduated from Danville Community College with a degree ...

Mr. Raymond Clifford Walton, 81, of 676 Cherrystone Rd., Chatham, VA departed this life Monday, October 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1942 in New York.  He was the son of the late Maurice and Peggy Walton. He was married to Carolyn Walton, who survives. He was a member of Geneso United Methodist Church in New York and later a member of Chatham Baptist Church. He was a retired dairy farmer. In addition to his wife of 61 years, he is survived by three sons, Dean ...

Mrs. Aroon Wilson, of 1201 Keeling Dr., Keeling, Virginia passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Danville, Virginia.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wilson and daughter, Pam Wilson.Born in Thailand, Aroon was proud to have become a U.S. Citizen, bringing with her the rich traditions of the homeland. A lifelong practitioner of the Buddhist faith, she found peace and solace in her spiritual practice. Aroon had a deep love for all animals, and her compassion extended to all ...

Mr. Willie G. Womack, 82 of New York, New York departed this life Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.He was born January 7, 1942 in Pittsylvania County, VA. He was the son of the late Russell and Fannie Stone Womack-Wimbush. He was formally married to Parthenia Jones.He leaves to cherish his memory a loving daughter, Jacqueline Womack of New Jersey; a granddaughter, Chantay Nicole Lynch; a great-granddaughter, Abria Janea Lynch; two brothers, James Womack (Madie) ...

Worrel Maxime Jr., 49, of Atlanta, GA, departed this life Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 13, 1975 in New York City. He was the son of Worrel Maxime Sr., and Delores Berger Maxime-Rhyne. Worrel Jr. was first a member of Capital Hill Seventh-Day Adventists Church and later joined Bladensburg Seventh-Day Adventists Church in Washington, DC. He attended the University of Maryland, Washington Adventist University and University of Texas. In addition to his ...

Mr. James U. Howerton (Boo Boo), 65, of Galloway, New Jersey, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Danville, Virginia. He was born August 8, 1959 in Halifax County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late James Howerton and Hazel L. Thompson White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Madison Massenburg and three brothers. He was formally married to Geneva Chatten Howerton. He was educated in the Halifax Public School System and a member of St. ...

Mrs. Elma Barksdale Lanier, of 1873 Mountain Road, Java, Virginia, entered into a peaceful rest Sunday, September 22, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 8, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Rose Glass Jones. She was reared by Clarence and Addie Barksdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pernell Lanier. She was a member of Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Senior choir, Missionary Society, Hospitality ...

Cory Williams, 55, departed this life Saturday 14, 2024 in Lafayette, Indiana. He was born August 9, 1969 in Halifax County. He was the son of the late Richard Marable (B.B.) and Sandra Ann Williams. At an early age he joined Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church and attended the public schools in Halifax County. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Shakira Walker of Greensboro, NC; four brothers, Demetrius Williams(Lemettris) of Richmond, VA, Lamont Williams of ...

Mr. Henry P. Scates, 90, of 2892 Irish Road, Chatham, Virginia entered into a peaceful rest Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence.He was born May 29, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Hobart and Sylvia Emmerson Scates. He was married to Louise Scates, who survives.He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.He was a member of Hopel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as President of the Usher Board for 25 years, Chairman of the ...