All Obituaries

Mrs. Sandra Faye Chumley, age 71, of Pelham, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at UNC Rockingham. Mrs. Chumley was born on July 23, 1950, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Raleigh Lee Reynolds and Clarice Grant Adams. She worked at Royal Textiles for many years as a sewing machine operator and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Chumley is survived by her children, Carl Chumley (Cindy) and David Chumley (Valanda); grandchildren, Jordan Chumley, Katie Chumley, Lucas...

Helen Bailey Hoskins, 76, of Pelham, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Wesley Long Hospital from covid, with her family by her side, while listening to her favorite hymn, I’ll Fly Away. She was born on May 9, 1946, to the late Raymond and Sue Crider Bailey. She was a 1963 graduate of Cobb Memorial High School. While her children were young, she was a homemaker and then she later went to cosmetology school to become a beautician so she could work at home to be there...

Mr. Melvin Cassell, age 86, of 118 Laramie Circle, Danville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at SOVAH Health in Danville. Mr. Cassell was born on May 18, 1935, in Danville, to the late John W. Cassell and Lena Cooper Cassell. He lived his life in Danville where he worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 30 years before retirement and was a faithful member of Schoolfield Baptist Church. He bravely served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Cassell is...

Mrs. Shirley Jean Butts, age 84, of 3679 Foster Road, Yanceyville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Butts was born on June 04, 1937, in Danville, Virginia, to the late William Theodore Raines and Ollie Brewer Raines. She lived most of her life in Yanceyville where she was a homemaker. Mrs. Butts was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Butts is survived by four children, Janice Lyles, Kenneth Butts and wife, Joyce, Richard Butts, Susan Newman; 12...

Mr. James Alfred Emerson, age 79, of Danville, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at SOVAH Health Danville in Danville, VA. He was born on June 24, 1942, in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Henry Clay Emerson and Georgie Tuck Emerson. Before his retirement, Mr. Emerson worked as a laborer in the construction field. He is survived by his sisters: Willis Jennings, Elise Bennett, and Julie Hedrick. In addition to his parents, Mr. Emerson was predeceased by his siblings:...

Mr. Charles Humphries, Jr., age 87, of Danville, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at SOVAH Health-Danville. He was born on March 18, 1934, in Cherokee County, SC, to the late Charles Humphries, Sr. and Ola Tessnear Humphries. Before his retirement, Mr. Humphries work in Dan River Mills. He is survived by his long-time companion, Margaret Houser, of the residence; step-children, Gloria Houser, of Callands, VA; Barbara Boyd, of Danville, VA; Mary Steward, of Danville, VA;...

Ms. Brenda K. Burnett, age 62, of Eden, North Carolina, passed on November 10, 2021, at UNC Rockingham Hospital. Ms. Burnett was born on June 04, 1959, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Walter M. Burnett and Mamie Sparks Burnett. Ms. Burnett is survived by her siblings, Danny Burnett (Brenda) and Linda Fulton; niece, Amy Kemp (David); and nephew Chris Fulton (Bonnie). Graveside services will be conducted Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2 PM at Highland Burial Park with Reverend David Bray...

Mrs. Elizabeth Garrett Andrews, age 83, of Danville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2021 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. She was born on August 24, 1938, in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late John Sam Garrett and Helen Adkins Garrett Oakes. Before her retirement, Mrs. Oakes worked in Dan River Mills as a weaver. She was a member of County Line Christian Church. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Smith, of Danville, VA and Carla Corum (Ronald), of Eden, NC;...

Mrs. Thelma Haskins Dishman Davis, age 101, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on November 6, 2021, at Piney Forest Health and Rehab Center in Danville. Mrs. Davis was born on October 18, 1920, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to the late Millard Haskins and Ellen Hammock Haskins. She worked at Dan River Mills as a machine operator for many years before retirement and was a member of Boone Chapel in Franklin County, Virginia. She first married Andrew Dishman who preceded her in death in...

Mr. Riley Lindsey Compton, age 90, formerly of 733 Garland Street, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2021, at Stratford Rehab in Danville, Virginia. He was born on January 26, 1931, to the late Marshall and Sarah Compton. He was married to Barbara Jeanne Barnes Compton for 58 years. He worked at Disston Plant and at Dan River Mills before he retired. He was a member of River Oak Church of God. He has three surviving children, Karen McDaniel (Frank), Alen Compton, and Clinton Compton...