All Obituaries

Erman Jones Jr., 74, passed away at UNC Chapel Hill, NC on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 after a courageous 13-year battle with brain cancer.  He was born Dec.13, 1946 in Danville, VA to the late Virginia Jones Powell and the late Erman W. Jones Sr. He was predeceased by his brother Gary Jones and special niece Tammy Brookman. Erman is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Jones.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 3 daughters Amy Dudley, (Brandon), Pattie Miller, and...

Mr. Charles Edward Rudder, Sr. , age 70, of Ringgold, Virginia, passed on January 5, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rudder was born on November 28, 1950, in Roxboro, North Carolina, to the late William Edward Rudder and Rosa Lillian Rudder. Mr. Rudder worked at Southside Cabinet Shop for many years before his retirement and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Rudder is survived by his children, Linda Laws (Junior), Charles Edward Rudder, Jr., Steve Rudder (April), James...

Mrs. Pauline Owen Stout, age 86, of 892 West Fork Road, Cascade, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” – 2 Corinthians 5:8 Mrs. Stout was born on March 18, 1934, in Pittsylvania County, to the late Charlie Owen and Annie Bray Owen. She lived most of her life in the West Fork Community and worked as an inspector at Fieldcrest Mills until her retirement. She was a member of West Fork...

Norma Jean Saul Doss left her home on earth Saturday, January 2, 2021. Norma Jean was born on October 26, 1943 to the late Lloyd Ray Saul and the late Dorothy May Saul in Danville, Virginia. Norma Jean married Kenneth Doss on May 20, 1959. Their life was not always perfect, but they shared lots of love and it’s apparent in Kenneth’s care for her. He absolutely would not consider a nursing home when Parkinson’s Disease kept Norma Jean from caring for herself. Kenneth still...

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Stephen Chad Barksdale on December 31, 2020. Chad was born on January 24, 1974 in Danville, VA to Ronald and Sandra Barksdale who survives. He worked at Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA. Chad loved all sports and was an avid collector. He is survived by his daughter, Elana Coxworth (Cody); a brother, Michael Barksdale; a sister, Christy Vernon; and one granddaughter, Clementine Coxworth. Due to the Corona virus, there will be a...

Mrs. Linda Cundiff Weatherford, age 78, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Roman Eagle Rehab and Healthcare Center. Mrs. Weatherford was born on January 13, 1942, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Marvin Cundiff and Otilue Edwards Cundiff. She was employed at Brockway Glass until her retirement and was a faithful member of Holland Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Weatherford is survived by her son, Randy Weatherford and wife, DeAnna and grandchildren, Chris...

Mr. George Washington Hammack, age 65, of Danville, VA, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation in Danville, VA. He was born on September 23, 1955 to the late Kenny Walker and was adopted by the late Bernard Spencer Hammack and Elva Frances Hammack. Mr. Hammack was a member of Moffet Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his sister, Terri Hammack-Handy; nieces, Rebecca Handy Chesson and Alanna-Blue-Hammack; and half-siblings, Steve Walker,...

Mrs. Joyce Morris Lewis, age 74, of Danville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 18, 2020 at UNC Rockingham, in Eden, NC. She was born on May 31, 1946, in Danville, VA, to the late Richard Morris and Mabel Ferrell Morris Before her retirement, Mrs. Lewis worked in the financial aid office at Danville Community College. Previously, she worked at Jon Bill before they closed. She was a member of Community Baptist Church on Iris Lane in Danville, VA. Mrs. Lewis was...

Rachel Pruitt Johnson, age 78, of 2449 Shady Grove Rd. Providence, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Stratford Health and Rehab. Mrs. Johnson was born on March 24, 1942, in Pelham, NC, a daughter of the late Alex Pruitt and Willie Melvin Pruitt. She lived her life in Pelham and Providence where she was employed with Corning Glass until her retirement. She was married to Doug Johnson who survives and was a member of Gatewood Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she...

Mr. Hugh Durham, Sr., age 83, of Gretna, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1937, in Pittsylvania County, VA, to the late Charlie Henry Durham and Mary Elizabeth “Bessie” Scott Durham. Before his retirement, Mr. Durham worked as a plumber in Miami Florida and was a member of Local 519. He is survived by his sons, Hugh D. Durham, Jr. and his wife, Mercy and Stephen B. Durham and his wife, Sara, all of Gretna, VA;...