All Obituaries

Larry Wilson Adkins, age 71, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Roman Eagle Health and Rehab. Mr. Adkins was born on January 21, 1952, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Floyd Wilson Adkins and Carrie Hoskins Adkins. He lived his life in Danville and was employed with Brown & Root as an Equipment Operator. He was married to Frances Holland Adkins who preceded him in death. Mr. Adkins is survived by his son, Kenny Adkins (April); grandchildren, Elana...

Ann Marie Hurd, age 97, of Danville, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Brookdale Danville. Ms. Hurd was born on November 12, 1925, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late Benjamin Jonathan Hurd and Maggie Davis Hurd. Ms. Hurd lived her life in Danville and was employed with AT&T as an operator until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church and West End Christian Church.   Ms. Hurd is survived by eleven nephews and nieces. In addition...

Charlotte Ann Conner, age 67, of Ringgold, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, after fighting a courageous battle with Lewy Body dementia. Mrs. Conner was born on February 27, 1956, in Halifax County, VA, a daughter of the late Elsie Mae “Peggy” Conner. Mrs. Conner lived most of her life in Ringgold where she was a caregiver for many years. Ann was a wonderful mother who loved quilting, crocheting, cooking and growing beautiful flower gardens. Most of all she...

In Loving Memory of Charles "Charlie" Leonard Davis Charles Leonard Davis, affectionately known as Charlie, walked peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  Born on July 28, 1953, in Danville, VA, Charlie was the son of the late Dorothy Evans Hundley and the late Clark Lee Davis. Charlie is survived by his dedicated wife, Jeanie Davis, and his loving daughter, Jessica Lauren Long. He was a proud grandfather to five...

James Edwin Hester, age 80, of Blairs, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hester was born on October 19, 1942, in Bladenboro, NC, a son of the late Edwin Lawson Hester and Ollie Pait Hester. He lived most of his life in Blairs where he was employed with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. until his retirement. Mr. Hester was married to Faye Adkins Hester for sixty years who survives and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In...

Reverend William L. Underwood, age 95, of Danville, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Reverend Underwood was born on July 28, 1928, in Caswell County, NC, a son of the late, Genie Roy Underwood and Ruth Aldridge Underwood. He lived most of his life in Danville where he pastored at several churches. He was a graduate of Mars Hill College, Carson Newman College, University of Virginia and Southeastern Theological Seminary and was also a...

Oragail Kirby Crowder, age 67, of Danville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Crowder was born on April 25, 1956, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late Giles Franklin Kirby and Ann Elizabeth Clark Kirby. She was married to Ronald Ray Crowder who preceded her in death. Mrs. Crowder is survived by her loving daughter, Janel Rae Crowder; grandchildren, Jack Henry Crowder, Olivia Jean Crowder and Rhett Camron Crowder; sister, Kathy Carter;...

Carolyn Anne Cadd, age 77, of Blairs, VA, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Sovah-Danville. Carolyn Cadd was born on June 5, 1946, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late Wellington Newton and Mary Thompson Newton. Carolyn lived most of her life in Danville and was employed with Well Spring as a CNA until her retirement. Carolyn is survived by her children, Matthew Cadd (Brittney), Jamie Smith (Melyssa), Christina Duffer (Eddie), Melissa Smith, Cindy Trammell (Chris) and Kim...

David John Jarrett, 71, of Cascade, Va passed away on September 12, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. David was born on November 20, 1951 to the late Otis H. Jarrett and Mary Jane Munford Jarrett. He attended G.W. High School in Danville, Va. During his senior year, David voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received his high school diploma from Matthew C. Perry High School in Japan on July 11, 1975. After his military service he worked for Dan River Mills and attended DCC,...

Mary Lou Lowe, age 81, of Pelham, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Riverside Healthcare. Mrs. Lowe was born on September 4, 1942, in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late James Arthur Shaw and Orva Long Shaw. She lived most of her life in Pelham and was employed for many years with Anheuser-Busch as a payroll clerk. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.