Mrs. Ruth Shope Underwood, age 76, of 2526 North Main St., Danville, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at SOVAH Health, Danville, VA. She was born on December 22, 1940, in Robinsville, NC, to the late Edward Shope and Maudie Pendrgrass. Mrs. Underwood was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Underwood is survived by her children, William W. Underwood and his wife, Michelle,...

Mr. Adron Teddy “Whitey” Chapman, age 74, of 404 Bennett Street, Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at SOVAH Health Center, Danville, VA. Mr. Chapman was born on April 15, 1943, to the late Theodore Roosevelt Chapman and Mamie Smith Chapman. Mr. Chapman worked at Dan River Mills, as an electrician and later for Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was of the Holiness faith and a member of The Lone Church of God. Mr. Chapman is...

Mrs. Nancy Helton Graham, age 81, of 219 Lipton Lane, Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at SOVAH Health Center, Danville, VA. Mrs. Graham was born on December 26, 1935, in Danville, VA, to the late George Washington Helton, Sr. and Etta Helton. Before her retirement, Mrs. Graham worked at Old Dutch and was of the Baptist faith. She was a faithful member of Dan River Church and a Prayer Warrior. Mrs. Graham is survived by her loving...

Mrs. Tiera Shemeka Williamson Cousins, age 37, of 310 Rhodenizer Street, Danville, entered the portals of heaven on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Sovah Health Care.  Born in Danville on May 10, 1980, she was the daughter of Frederick Williamson, who predeceased her, and Sherdean Johnson Williamson who survives her.  She was married to Dennis Cousins, who also survives her.  Tiera was a member of Bethel Holiness Church under the pastorage of Melvin Wiles.  She...

Ronald Morris Burnett died on September 12, 2017 at Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation where he had been a patient for five days. Morris, as he was known to all, was born on January 11, 1944 to the late Bedford Thomas Burnett and Beatrice Burnett in Danville, Virginia. All of his life was spent in Pelham North Carolina.  Morris graduated from Cobb Memorial High School in 1962.  He later attended DCC and Averett University.  His career began in...

Mr. Ralph Trail, age 95, of 112 Front Street, Danville, Va, entered Heavens gates on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Trail was born on October 2, 1921, in Pulaski, VA, to the late Samuel Trail and Maude Tabor Trail.  He was married to Martha Vernell Bowling Trail who predeceased him.  He had lived most of his adult life in Danville and was employed by Dan River, Inc.  He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Trail is survived by his children,...

Mrs. Catherine Roberts Chandler, age 88, of 49 Schoolfield, Danville, VA, passed away on September 11, 2017 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1929, in Danville, VA, to the late John Roberts and Dora Grimes Roberts. Before her retirement, Mrs. Chandler worked at Dan River Mills and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her children, Richard Chandler, Jr. and his wife, Betty, of Danville, VA; Raymond Chandler, of...

Mrs. Lavonne Lawrence, age 79, of 219 Greenwich Circle, Danville, entered the portals of Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 7, 2017.  She had been in declining health for the past three weeks.  She had been hospitalized in Danville and then was moved to Kindred Hospital in Greensboro where she passed away. Mrs. Lawrence  was born in Roxboro, N.C. on July 24, 1938, a daughter of the late Willie Taylor and Addie Oliver Taylor.   She had...

Barbara Carter Shumate, age 85, of 192 Beech Ave. Danville, VA, died on Monday, September 4, 2017 at SOVAH Danville. Mrs. Shumate was born on August 22, 1932, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late Robert Redmond Carter and Louise Megginson Carter. She lived all of her life in Danville, VA where she was a homemaker. Mrs. Shumate was married to Glynn O. Shumate, Sr. who survives. She was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her...

Mrs. Lina M. Brackin, age 91, of 516 Parkland Dr., Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, September 01, 2017 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on February 19, 1926, in Bruchkobel, Germany, to the late Frederick Meininger and Maria Treulieb. Mrs. Brackin was a homemaker, and she was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Brackin was the last of seven...