All Obituaries

Mr. Lasselle Heffinger Jr, age 58, of Axton, Virginia, passed away on Monday May 16, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Heffinger was born on January 2, 1964, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Lasselle Heffinger Sr. and Betty Turner. Lasselle worked at Adams Construction as a Dump truck driver. Mr. Heffinger is survived by his daughter, Britney Heffinger (Robert Archer); grandson, Brandon Rose; and brother, Bobby Heffinger. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday May 21, 2022, at 11:00...

Mrs. Daisy Belle Harris Rundles, age 76, of Danville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville.  She was born in Pittsylvania County on January 27, 1946; she was the daughter of the late Luther Andrew Harris and Mary Lila Royal Harris.  Daisy was married to Joseph Howard Rundles who predeceased her on May 29, 2013.  She had retired on disability as a quality control clerk at a dry cleaners in Iowa before returning to...

Ricky M. Haley (Brooks), age 67, of Danville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence.   He was born in Danville, VA on August 9, 1954 to the late Bennie Brooks and Nancy Guill Hastings.    Ricky was a loader/operator for a local sawmill.  He served his country in the United States Army for three years as a paratrooper, during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 1097.  At one time during his life, Ricky had...

Mr. Dennis Wayne Gentry, age 59, of 512 Huntington Trail, Cascade, Virginia, passed away on Saturday May 7,2022, at Sovah Martinsville. Dennis was born on October31,1962, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Clarence and June Gentry and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by his brother, Danny Gentry. Dennis is survived by his sisters, Kathy Gill and Amee Gentry, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends at...

Florence Ann Martin Wright, age 88, of Danville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Riverside Health and Rehab. Mrs. Wright was born on July 30, 1933, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late Hubert Martin and Rosa Lee Underwood Martin. She lived most of her life in Danville and was employed with Hooker Furniture Co. until her retirement. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Wright is survived by a special cousin, Doris Murphy (Roy); brother, Raymond Martin and several...

Mrs. Ellen Ilene Boyd Underwood, age 96, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday April 30, 2022, at Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Underwood was born on March 9, 1926, in Virginia, to the late John and Dora Boyd. Ellen worked for the City of Danville until her retirement and attended Westover Church of God. Ellen is survived by son, Charles Underwood; grandsons, Daniel Underwood, and Jimmie Underwood Jr; great-grandsons, Nathaniel Underwood, and Noah Underwood; great...

Mr. Paul Daniel Carney, age 45, of Axton, VA, passed away on April 26, 2022, at Sovah Health Danville. Mr. Carney was born on November 29, 1976, in Topeka Kansas, to Steven and Teresa Carney. Paul received a silver medal in special Olympics for bowling. When he received his GED, he received a letter from President Clinton in 1996. In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by sisters, Kathleen Johnson and husband Philip, Mary Stowe and husband Brad; nieces and nephews, Kathryn Stowe,...

John Keen Millner, age 83, of Danville, VA, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 31, 1938, in Danville, VA, to the late Charlie B. Millner and Fannie Keen Millner. Before his retirement, John worked as a doffer in Dan River Mills and was a member of River Oak Church.  He enjoyed shooting pool, riding his moped, and tinkering with lawn mowers.  John loved God, his family, and his 1972 Dodge Dart. He is survived by his wife of 57...

Mrs. Shirley Hayes, age 66, of Cascade, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loved ones on Monday April 25, 2022, at her residence after declining health. Mrs. Hayes was born on September 02, 1955, in Washington County, to the late Coy Malcolm Gill and Charlotte Hope Wise Gill. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband William Hayes and brother Joe Gill. Shirley’s passion for providing care to others led her to be the owner and operator...

George Curtis Edmunds, age 89, of 122 Skylark Ct. Danville, VA, passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. George was born on December 19, 1932, to the late Edgar and Mary Edmunds. He grew up in the Java community before marrying his wife, Barbara Wright Edmunds on May 14, 1955. She predeceased him on April 19, 1999. George was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was employed at Oakwood Mobile Homes until his retirement. He served...