Margie Marie Landrum, age 84, of Danville, VA  passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at SOVAH-Danville. Mrs. Landrum was born on September 2, 1933, in Danville VA, a daughter of the late Charlie Easley Powell and Reba Poole Powell. She lived most of her life in Danville where she was employed at Thalhimers in the credit office. Mrs. Landrum  was married to the late William Ellison Landrum, Sr. and was a member of Melville Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs....

Douglas O’Neil Covington, age 35, of Danville, VA, died on Friday, June 15, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Danville, VA, on January 15, 1983, a son of Douglas Wayne Covington and Anna Robertson Wood. He lived most of his life in Danville. In addition to his parents, Douglas is survived by sisters Vickie Covington and Lisa Covington; step-father, Ronald Wood; step-sister, Kristen Moran; step-brother, Joshua Wood; uncles, Archie Covington and Richard Robertson;...

Margie Ann Elliott Waters Rowland, age 82, of Danville, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Sovah Health of Danville, VA.  Margie was born on May 8, 1936 in Danville to Claude H. Elliott and Sadie Bradley Elliott.   In March 1970, she married Ernest L. Rowland, Jr. who predeceased her in September 20, 2004.  She was known as “Aunt Margie” to her family. Margie loved to work puzzle Books and watch the Washington...

 Mrs. Marie Trammell McCoy, age 69, of 1626 Mountain Hill Road, Ringgold,VA , passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA.  Mrs. McCoy was born on March 14, 1949, in Keeling, VA, to the late Willis and Doris Trammell. Before her retirement, she worked as a machine operator in the textile industry and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. McCoy is survived by children, Anthony McCoy, Scott McCoy, and Dennis Daniel;...

Clarence William Lovelace, Sr., age 90, of 135 Oakhaven Drive, Danville, VA, died on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at SOVAH-Danville. Mr. Lovelace was born on September 22, 1927 in Danville, VA, the son of the late Henry and  Sally Lovelace. He lived all of his life in Danville where he graduated from Hylton Hall and Lincoln Technical Institute. Mr. Lovelace was employed at Dan River Mills for 38 years as a supervisor of the paint department. After his retirement from...

Robert David Thornhill, a resident of Virginia, died on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the age of 62. Mr. Thornhill was born on July 28, 1955, in Roanoke, VA. He lived most of his life in Roanoke, VA and he was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Thornhill is survived by his son, Chris Thornhill; his mom, Candy Sirry; sisters, Diana (Sonny) Martin, Linda (Ricky) Wilson; brothers, Dennis (Teresa) Thornhill, and Steve Young. He was predeceased by his twin...

Mary Ellen Booher, age 83, of 1488 David Giles Lane, Blairs, VA, died on Monday, June 11, 2018, at SOVAH-Danville. Mrs. Booher was born on January 30, 1935 in Greensboro, NC, a daughter of the late Ralph Oliver Payne and Sammy Prather Payne. She lived most of her life in Blairs, VA where she was employed with Commonwealth Home Health Care as a nurse’s aide. Mrs. Booher was aa member of Jubilee Christian Fellowship Church. Mrs. Booher is survived by her husband,...

Mr. Timothy Wayne “Bonzo” Oakes, age 53, of Danville, VA received total healing as he went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 11, 2018, while surrounded by friends and family.  He was born on July 26, 1964, in  Person County, NC, to Douglas and Dorothy Oakes, who survive.  He is also survived by his wife of 30Years, Tonya Oakes; his son Robbie Oakes of the residence; and his daughter, Xandi Lancaster (Nathan) of...

Estelle Hundley Hamlett, age 87, of Danville, VA, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Piney Forest Health and Rehab. Mrs. Hamlett was born on September 2, 1930, in Draper, NC, a daughter of the late Raymond Hundley and Alice Martin Hundley. She lived in Danville, VA since 1954 and she was a member of State Line Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Hamlett was married to Warner H. Hamlett who preceded her in death. Mrs. Hamlett is survived by her...

Frances Marian Thornton, 90, passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on June 6, 2018, at Riverside Home Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 24, 1927, in Pittsylvania County to the late Frank Roy Thornton and Mamie Denny Thornton. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and caregiver to her mother then her father later in his life. She worked a short time at Dan River Mills. She was an excellent keeper of the home, a place she took pride in...