All Obituaries

Marie Louanne Perkins, age 82, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Monday August 08, 2022 at Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born on January 26, 1940, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Doyle P. Perkins and Lilly Sommers Perkins. Marie worked as a babysitter and was of the Baptist faith. Marie is survived by her nieces, Paula Hutcherson (Mark Bowles) and Penny Montgomery; great nephew Ed Hutcherson and Reese Bowles; and great niece, Ashley Montgomery. In...

One of the Lord’s most reverent and faithful followers, Erma Thomas Taylor of 153 Sunset Place, Danville, VA, was called to heaven on Sunday, August 7, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer.  Born September 26, 1933, Erma was the daughter of the late William B. Thomas and the late Nona L. Thomas.  She was married for 58 years to Ossie Lee Taylor, Jr., who passed away 10 years ago.  Erma also had a brother, Emory M. Thomas, who preceded her in death. She is survived by...

Helen Paige Wimmer age 86, of Dry Fork, Virginia, passed away on Friday August 05, 2022 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Paige was born on May 01, 1936, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Paige Williamson and Helen Clayton Williamson. Paige worked as a school teacher in North Carolina and was a member of Whitmell United Methodist Church. She loved working beside her husband on their farm. When Reverend Wimmer was serving as a minister, Paige was very involved...

Jasper (Jackie) Brack Rust, age 85, of Chatham, Virginia, passed away on Friday July 29, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Rust was born on November 19, 1936, in Ashe County, North Carolina, to the late George Rust Sr., and Rachel Wiles Rust. Mr. Rust retired from Old Dominion University as a Television Systems Engineer and also served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Rust is survived by his siblings, twin brother Jerry Rust (Ginny), Irene Horsley (Ben), Nadara Kingery, and David Rust...

Leonard Lee “Catfish” Nelson age 88, of Sutherlin, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 24, 1934, in Danville, VA, to the late George Nelson and Josie Prather Nelson. Before his retirement, Mr. Nelson was the owner/manager of Old Dutch Supermarket on Court Street. Also, he worked for A & P Grocery. Mr. Nelson served his country in the United States Army Paratroopers. He was a...

Eloise Walker Campbell, age 98, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday July 16,2022, at Riverside Health and Rehab. Eloise was born on January 18,1924, in Pittsylvania County, to the late Taylor B. Walker and Minnie Roach Walker. Eloise worked as a weaver with Dan River Mill until her retirement and was an active member at Forest Lawn Baptist Church until the decline of her health. Eloise’ biggest joy in life was her family and always enjoyed being in their company. Eloise...

Debra Jean Phillips went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2022. Debra was born October 14, 1958, to the late Charles Edward Phillips Sr. and Barbara Jean Massie Phillips. Debra retired from North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Dan River Prison Work Farm) where she worked for 19 years. Debra was also a school bus driver for North Carolina schools (Bartlett Yancey and Dillard) for years. Debra also spent many years as a cheerleading coach for North Elementary where her special...

Hannah Mae Beaugez, age 59, gave up her earthly fight at Johnson Willis Hospital  in Richmond, Va  and transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 13,2022, after months  of  a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1962 in Yanceyville, NC to Minnie Owen  Bates   and Jennings Wayne Pruitt. Both of whom predeceased her. She is survived by her husband: Jerry Beaugez, sons:  Daniel Pruitt Danville & Anthony Littles( Heather)...

Mrs. Norma K. Williams, age 81, of Danville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022,  at Stratford Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on September 30, 1940, in Danville, VA, to the late Clarence Kendrick and Tina Powell Kendrick. Before her retirement, Mrs. Williams worked at American National Bank, as a teller. She is survived by her son, Bryan Williams and his wife, Sheri, of Keeling, VA; grandson, Caleb Williams; and sister, Wilma Mathews. Graveside services will be...

On July 12, 2022, God said you have been through enough pain my child; it’s time to come home. We love you and will miss you always.  Jeanette “Jeannie” Susan Odum, age 78, of Danville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Odum was born on September 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Henry Lee Odum and Evelyn Hardy Odum Crittendon. She lived most of her life in the Vandola community and was employed with Dan River Mills for many...