Linda Gilbert Cook, age 72, of Danville passed away on January 21, 2020. She was predeceased in death by her father Claude R. Gilbert and mother Lois W. Gilbert.  She was predeceased in death by brother-in-law Robert Everett and sister-in-law Kathy T. Gilbert.  A devoted wife of 52 years and loving mother, Linda is survived by her husband, Dewey Wayne Cook, her sons Brian Cook (Eve) of Roanoke, V.A., Andrew Cook (Katie) of Huntersville, N.C. and her grandchildren Kaleb, Kyle,...

Mrs. Sheila Tate Kilpatrick, age 59, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Kilpatrick was born on December 15, 1960, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Bobby Lee Tate and Margaret Gabble Ingram. She married Van Wayne Kilpatrick, Jr. who survives. She was a member of the White Oak Worship Center. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kilpatrick is survived by her sisters, Brenda Manning and Bertha Manning, both of Axton; grandson, Eligah Tate; and special...

Mr. Dewey Odell Parker, age 90, of Gretna, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 22, 1929, in Pittsylvania County, to the late Willie Wade Parker and Clincie Dalton Parker. Dewey is survived by his wife of 70 years, Minnie Andrews Parker; daughters, Kathy P. Shelton of Hurt and Nancy Parsons (Carl) of Chatham; grandchildren, Curt Shelton (Tanya), Mary Catherine Parsons, David Parsons (Rebecca), Greg Parsons (Maureen); great-grandchildren,...

A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Highland Burial Park with Reverend James Albert officiating. 

William Dan Saunders, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at SOVAH Health-Danville, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Person County, North Carolina, to the late Ivor Lee Saunders and Doris Wrenn Saunders. He worked all of his life as a master carpenter and draftsman. He worked twenty-five years for Southside Manufacturing, Inc. After that, he worked for North End Cabinet Shop for twelve years and before he retired, he worked at...

Mr. Danny Eaton, age 68, of Danville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1951, in Danville, VA, to the late John David Eaton and Minnie Rice Eaton. Mr. Eaton worked for Wal Mart as a truck driver. He served his country in the United States Navy. He is survived by his son, Shane Eaton (Ann); grandchildren, Christian, Jordan, and Erin; great-grandchildren, Abbiegail and Arabella; sisters Rachel Pye, Marie Walker, and Dorothy...

Garry Thornton Carter, age 68, of Danville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 25, 1951, in Danville, VA, to the late Oren Jackson Carter “Jack,” Sr. and Julia Thornton Carter, who survives. Before his retirement, Mr. Carter worked as a heavy equipment operator for Adams Construction Company, and he attended Sheldon Baptist Church. He was an avid drag racing fan, and his favorite driver was...

Mrs. Clara Adams, age 91, of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at SOVAH-Health Danville. She was born on January 07, 1929, in Pittsylvania Co., VA, to the late Howard B. Gravely and Elizabeth Martin Gravely. Before her retirement, Mrs. Adams worked as a bookkeeper for Safety Tank Lines and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Adams was predeceased by husband, George W. Adams; sisters, Mary Gravely and Polly Dalton; brother-in-law, Richard Dalton...

Mrs. Nora Gammon Scearce, age 86, of Sandy Level, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 20, 1933, in Pittsylvania Co. VA, to the late Claude B. Gammon and Jennie Mae Scearce Gammon. Before her retirement, Mrs. Scearce worked as a private sitter and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Bryant (Cindy); niece, Jean Cook (Robie); grandchildren, Keith Adams, David Dalton, and Christian Dalton; and special friends,...

Mrs. Betty Sadler, age 72, of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Sadler was born on June 24, 1947, in Danville, VA, to the late Luther Oliver Bradley and Ruth Ryder Bradley. She worked at Disston. Mrs. Sadler is survived by her children, Leon Sadler (Kim) and Melissa Fay Myers (Gerald Wyatt); grandchildren, Drake Sadler (Kamryn), Jme McCormick (Blake), and Tabitha Cook (Mike); great-grandchildren, Aria Drake Sadler, Josie Rae McCormick and Justin...