All Obituaries

Betty Durham Bates, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She had been in declining health over the past several years. Mrs. Bates was born September 2, 1934 in Henry County, VA to the late Joseph David Durham and Nannie Earles Durham. She was employed by Dan River Mills in the weave room for more than 40 years until her retirement in 1995.  She was a charter member of Trinity Church of God and was a devoted...

Mr. Freddie Keith, age 79, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at SOVAH Health of Danville. Mr. Keith was born on October 28, 1941, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late Jack Keith and Virginia Burnett. He lived his life in Danville where he worked as a plumber for many years until retirement and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Keith is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Turner; grandchildren, Michael Yeatts, Brittney Turner, Wayne Yeatts, Krystal Keith, Mandy...

Ms. Raelyn Allen, age 37, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on April 7, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Allen was born on January 17, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Leonard T. Allen and Susan Stewart Allen. She was a student at Southern Columbia University. Ms. Allen is survived by her children, Layne Chism and Aiden Chism; aunt, Fia Rae Tanksley and Tamara Stewart; and uncle, Frank Stewart and Bruce Stewart. No formal services will be conducted at this time. Swicegood Funeral Service is...

Mrs. Carolyn Fisher Hartman, age 77, of Danville, Virginia, passed on April 07, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Hartman was born on March 7, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Alfred Thurman Fisher, Sr.  and Elizabeth Viola Hix. Mrs. Hartman thoroughly enjoyed playing Solitare, Scrabble and Rumie. She also loved the beach, cooking, sewing, and watching soap operas such as, As the World Turns, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. She is survived by her son,...

Mrs. Verona Geraldine Haymore Wilson, age 93, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center of Danville. Mrs. Wilson was born on May 23, 1927, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to the late Arnold James Wall and Elizabeth Sue Weatherford Wall. She lived her life in Danville where she worked at Dan River Mills until retirement. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her sons, Michael Haymore (Regina) and Donald Haymore (Rhonda Bowman);...

Mrs. Janie M. Payne, age 73, of Danville, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. Mrs. Payne was born on November 15, 1947 in Danville, to the late Posey Martin and Josie Pyrtle Martin. Mrs. Payne worked at Health Tex for 26 years and was the owner and operator of Catch A Tan. She was a member of St. Mark’s Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Janie grew up in the Mountain Hill Community; her hobbies were traveling , word search puzzles and...

Mr. Jerry R. Wyatt, age 77, of Pelham, North Carolina, passed on April 4, 2021 at Annie Penn Hospital. Mr. Wyatt was born on November 18, 1943, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Albert Wyatt and Ruth Moore Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt worked at Dan River Mills and Wyatt Electric for many years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Wyatt is survived by his wife, Patricia Bowen Wyatt; children, Jerry Wyatt, Jr. (Jackie), Lorie Wyatt, Gerald Wayne Wyatt (Melissa Meyers); grandchildren, Greg...

Mr. Lawrence Arnold Butler, age 94, of Sutherlin, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 03, 2021 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on May 23, 1926, in Draper, NC, to the late Frank D. Butler and Vera Robertson Butler. Mr. Butler was a farmer, and he was a member of Kerns Memorial United Methodist Church. He served his country in the United States Army, during WWII. He is survived by his stepson, Mr. Charles Woodson and his wife, Jeanette, of Yanceyville, NC; his...

Nancy Astin Shelton, 77, of 625 Westview Drive, Danville VA died Wednesday 3/31/21 at Sovah Health in Danville VA.  She is predeceased by her parents Louise Drake Smith and Charles W. Astin, Danville VA, and her late husband E. Dwayne Shelton of Danville VA. Nancy lived her entire life in Danville VA.  She worked for Tultex Corporation for over 20 years as the store manager in Danville VA and then retired while managing the Roxboro NC store.  She also served many years on the...

Mr. Harvey Freeze, Jr., age 91, of Danville, Virginia, passed on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at SOVAH Health of Danville. Mr. Freeze was born on September 28, 1929, in Danville, to the late Harvey Freeze, Sr. and Theodoshia Sperry Freeze. Mr. Freeze served his country in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant serving two tours in Vietnam, one tour in Korea and one tour in Germany. He retired from the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne after 25 years of service. He later went on to work as a electrical...