Hallie Sperry Creasy, age 88, of Danville, VA, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at her residence. Born on June 30, 1931, in Schoolfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Claude W. and Sadie L. Simmons Sperry. She was a member of Grace Design United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She also served as a lay speaker for the United Methodist Church. She graduated from Schoolfield High School and until recently remained active with the Schoolfield High School...

  Jerry Donald Smith, 71, of Danville, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at SOVAH- Danville. Mr. Smith was born on September 10, 1948, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Oscar Lee Smith and Norma Reed Smith. He lived most of his life in Danville where he was a self-employed writer of prose and music. Mr. Smith is survived by his only brother, Dennis Smith (Rosemary) of High Point, NC and nephews, Alex and Matthew Smith (Katie). Funeral services will be conducted on...

Mrs. Linda Stuart Martin Winstead, age 87, of Danville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Roman Eagle Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the last survivor of her generation. She was born on August 31, 1932, in Danville, VA, to the late William Spurgeon Martin and Lois Carter Hatchett. Mrs. Winstead was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sibling.  In addition, she was a charter member of St....

Wayne Thomas Moser, age 75, of 10321 Franklin Tpke, Dry Fork, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 9, 2019 at UNC Rockingham in Eden, NC.  He was born in Danville on May 22, 1944, the son of the late Edgar Thomas Moser and Annie Dalton Moser.  Wayne had served his country in the US Army and was a member of Axton Church of God of Prophecy.  He was married to Ruby McGhee Moser, who survives him of the residence.  In addition, he is survived by his...

Ora Frances Bray Wilson, age 89, of Danville, VA, died on Sunday, September 01, 2019, at Riverside Healthcare and Rehab. Mrs. Wilson was born on July 23, 1930 in Henry County, VA, a daughter of the late Ollie Pete Bray, Sr. and Flossie Wilson Bray. She was employed with Dan River Mills for 41 years in 4A dress department. Mrs. Wilson was also a member of First Church of the Living God- Danville. She resided in the West Fork community from 1951 to 1989 before moving to Danville. Mrs. Wilson...

Helen Marie Hedrick Gatley, age 86, of Danville, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Roman Eagle Health and Rehab. Mrs. Gatley was born on May 3, 1933 in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Ralph Hedrick and Nannie Kate Matherly Hedrick. Mrs. Gatley was married to Morris Fredrick Gatley who preceded her in death; she traveled with her husband while he served in military to many states and foreign countries before moving back to Danville in 1982. She attended...

Mr. William Thomas “Tommy” Harris, age 55, of Danville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at SOVAH-Health-Danville. He was born on February 29, 1964, in Danville, VA, to the late Thomas George Harris and Doris Mildred Travis Harris.  Tommy is survived by his siblings, Kim Chism and husband, Bobby and Danny “Tree” Travis and wife, Judy, all of Danville, VA; and special niece, Haley Chism. He had a special love for his beloved pets: cats, Donna and...

Ms. Mary Ann Kingery, age 86, of Danville, VA, passed away on August 27, 2019 at her residence. Ms. Kingery was born on March 20, 1933, in Danville, VA, to the late James Eddie Radford and Edna Jones Radford. She had a long loving marriage to Norbie “Joy” Kingery who preceded her in death. She worked as a secretary at Dan River Mills for over thirty years and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include a large number of cousins and friends who will miss her bubbling...

William Hancock, age 72, of 151 B James Road, Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. Mr. Hancock was born on February 28, 1947, in Danville, VA, a son of the late William Lawrence Hancock, Sr. and Evelyn Deering Hancock. He lived most of his life in Danville, where he owned and operated Junior Hancock’s Backhoe Service. He was married to Hettie Sampson Hancock who survives and was a member of Faith Memorial Baptist Church. In addition...

James Franklin Scearce, age 69, of Danville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Scearce was born on December 26, 1949, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Melvin Scearce and Pearl Jones Scearce. He lived all of his life in Danville where he was employed with Danville Regional Medical Center until his retirement.  Mr. Scearce is survived by his fiancé Willie Marie Walton who was the love of his life; two sisters, Brenda S. Trammell and...