All Obituaries

Paul Thomas Gammon, 63, entered his heavenly home surrounded by his family on April 11, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Gammon was born in Danville, VA to his late parents Sarah Perkins Gammon and Paul “Pete” Gammon. He was the devoted owner of Diesel Engine and Equipment Repair which he created in 1997. He was the former fire chief of Brosville and Blairs Fire Department where he devoted many years helping and teaching others. Paul was a master mechanic and wrecker operator...

Betty Joan (Collins) Schauffner went to be to her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2024, after a brief illness. She was married to David Milton Schauffner, on June 27, 1953. Mr. Schauffner passed away on January 14th, 1998, after 44 years of marriage. Mrs. Schauffner was also predeceased by her Father, James Edward Collins; her Mother, Jessie Marie Collins Headley Greathouse; her brothers James Edward Collins Jr, Thomas Michael Headley, all of West Virginia; her brother William J...

Sandra Kay Hyler, age 65, of Richmond, Virginia, took her first steps down the streets of gold on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Johnston Willis Hospital. She was born on December 23, 1958 in Danville, Virginia the daughter of Ernestine Hill Emerson who survives and Herman Lee Hyler who preceded her in death in 2002. Sandra moved to Richmond in 1983 and lived there until her passing. When Sandra was about 10, she started singing gospel music and traveled from Maryland to West Virginia and the...

Robert Lewis Warren, age 88, of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Sovah Health. Mr. Warren was born on August 9, 1935, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Raleigh T. Warren and Ruby Martin Warren. Mr. Warren lived most of his life in Washington D.C. and Danville and was employed as the maintenance director at Piney Forest Healthcare. He was married to Helen Davis Warren who predeceased him and later married Faith Cody Warren who also predeceased him. Mr. Warren served...

Frances Ingram, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital. Mrs. Ingram was born on February 6, 1931, in Bassett, VA, a daughter of the late Jacob Huff and Elizabeth Montgomery Holt. Mrs. Ingram lived most of her life in the Danville area and was married to James Noel Ingram. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was born to serve the Lord. Mrs. Ingram loved her God and led so many to him. Mrs. Ingram is survived by her children, Sheila Ingram, Danny...

Christopher Michael Dalton, age 44, of Ringgold, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in his home. Mr. Dalton was born on December 13, 1979, in Danville, Virginia to Marcia Tolley Dalton and William Carl Dalton. Mr. Dalton spent most of his life in Ringgold where he loved to hunt and fish. He also worked for Continental Express where he obtained his CDL which was his dream, to be a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Christopher...

Pamela Marie Oakley Atkins, born October 25, 1954, passed away March 24, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends. She graduated from George Washington High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Larry N. Atkins in 1972. They later welcomed a son, Larry N. Atkins Jr. Her husband served in the U.S. Army and the family was stationed in Germany, Japan, St. Louis, Fayetteville, and Texas. While traveling abroad, Pam enjoyed shopping in mainland China. During her husband’s...

Cecil Lee Pyron Sr., age 88, of Danville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Sovah Health. Mr. Pyron was born on March 8, 1936 in Rockingham County, North Carolina to the late Robert Howard Pyron and Elizabeth Frances Wells Pyron. Mr. Pyron lived most of his life in Danville where he retired from Hemingway Transport & ABF Freight Systems. He was also of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Mr. Pyron is survived by his daughters, Susan Daniel, Tammy Warren (Mike), and...

Samuel M. Hodnett, age 82,of Cascade, VA, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Hodnett was born on December 18, 1941, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Edward Morrison Hodnett and Dorothy Bane Hodnett. Mr. Hodnett lived most of his life in Ringgold and Cascade and was the owner and operator of S M Hodnett Construction until his retirement. He was married to JoAnne Soyars Hodnett who survives of the residence. He was a devout Christian and a member of Shady Oak...

John Henry Boyd, 63, passed away on March 11, 2024 at Sovah Health, Danville. Born on July 24, 1960 in Danville, Virginia, he was the son on Alfred Curtis Boyd Sr. and Mary Myers Boyd. John spent 30 years making a career driving a truck, he loved driving a truck. He drove over a million miles and touched 48 states and Canada. Mr. Boyd is survived by his brother, Alfred Curtis Boyd Jr. (Debbie) of Danville; his sister, Freida Gilbert (Mike) of Martinsville; his wife of 20 years, Pam Boyd;...