All Obituaries

Mrs. Linda Strawbridge, age 71, of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, August 07, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 28, 1948, in Danville, VA, to the late John DeAlba and Doris Larkins DeAlba Parrish. Before her retirement, Mrs. Strawbridge worked as a registered nurse for Danville Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Edward Strawbridge, of the residence and many extended family members. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Strawbridge was predeceased by...

Walter “Lee” Meeks, Sr. age 78, of Satellite Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Meeks was born on January 23, 1942, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Lynn “Chick” Meeks and Jessie Lea Vannoy Meeks. He was born and raised in Danville, VA and then joined the Army at age 17 enduring the Cuban Missile Crisis and serving two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot with the 101st Airborne Division for thirty years, retiring with the rank...

Mr. Danny Timothy Barber, age 70, of Danville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1950, in Danville, VA, to the late James Edward Barber and Margaret O. McDaniel Barber. He spent his life living in Danville where he worked for the City of Danville in the electrical department, as well as Swicegood Funeral Home for 30 years. Danny served in the United States Army in the era of the Vietnam War. He was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church....

Mrs. Barbara Ann Barber Ball, age 89, of Danville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Riverside Health and Rehab in Danville, VA. She was born on February 13, 1931, in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Thomas Madison Barber and Danic Gauldin Barber. Before her retirement, Mrs. Ball worked for 45 years in Dan River Mills, as a clerk and was a member of White Oak Worship Center formerly known as Full Gospel. She is survived by her children, David Neal Ball, of Danville, VA and...

Mr. Lloyd Irby, age 73, of Danville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at SOVAH-Health Danville. He was born on May 07, 1947, in Danville, VA, to the late John Irby and Ada Irby.  Mr. Irby is survived by his wife, Christina Irby, of the residence; children, John Irby (Kaitlyne) and Marie Thomas (Sigmund); grandchildren, Austin, Chace, and Raven; and siblings, Wayne and Joyce. In addition to his parents, Mr. Irby was predeceased by six siblings. Swicegood Funeral Service is...

Mrs. Valerie Reed Willard, age 59, of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 21, 1961, in Manassas, VA, to the late William Coyle Reed and Mary Keller Reed. Before her retirement, Mrs. Willard worked at Wal Mart and was of the Penacostal Holiness faith. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, James Cecil Willard, Jr., of the residence; siblings, Gladys Reed, Mary Rhodes, Tommy Reed, Kenny Reed, and Bill...

David Shawn Hopkins, age 46, of Pink Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was the son of Karen Barber and the late David Ray Hopkins. Shawn worked as a lead carpenter at A & I Fire and Water Restoration in Wilmington. He is survived by his wife, Jonell Hopkins; son, Charles Shawn Hopkins; daughter, Alexandra Eileen Hopkins; step-son, Clayton Giampaolo; step-daughter, Randi Walker and husband, John; mother, Karen Barber and husband, Danny; sister, Emily Tobin...

Mr. Joey Geron Harville, Sr., age 72, of Ramseur, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Hospice of Randolph. Mr. Harville was born on January 8, 1948 in Danville, Virginia to the late James Willis Harville, Sr. and Geneva Scott Harville. He was the owner and operator of Advanced Insulation Incorporated. Mr. Harville served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Harville is survived by his son, Johnathan Harville, Sr. (Kelly); grandchildren, Johnathan Harville, Jr., Amanda...

Mrs. Janice Kroffe, age 77, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Kroffe was born on May 11, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Ernest Weisenbacher and Jean Luse. She was employed at Duke University Hospital as a registered nurse for many years. Mrs. Kroffe is survived by her children, William Woodside III, Mark Kroffe, Kerry Kroffe; grandchildren, Megan Kroffe and Kirsten Kroffe; and one brother, Lee Weisenbacher. Graveside service...

Hunter Bruce Long, Jr., age 54 of 701 West Fork Road, Cascade, VA, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at SOVAH- Danville. Mr. Long was born on September 8, 1965, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Hunter “Buck” Bruce Long, Sr. and Grace Blackstock Long. He was married to Christy Wilson Long who survives and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Hunter “Buck” Bruce Long III, Kaylee Grace Long and Amanda Shepherd;...