All Obituaries

Jacqueline (Jackie) Jones Edwards was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on August 8, 1943. She was the daughter of James Robert Jones and Ivory Lewis Jones. She was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. Surviving is one brother, Roy Jones and one sister, Elaine Satterfield. She was married to Joel S. Edwards Sr. on December 7, 1963. She is also survived by her son, Joel S. Edwards Jr. and Lisa of Danville, Virginia; and two grand-daughters Kristy and Kelly Jo of Danville,...

Homer Leon Marshall, age 93, of Danville, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024,at Roman Eagle Healthcare. Mr. Marshall was born on July 21, 1930, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Homer Welcher Marshall and Nellie May Marshall. He lived most of his life in Danville where he was employed with Smith Enterprise until his retirement. He was married to Gerelene Quesenberry Marshall who preceded him in death. Mr. Marshall is survived by his children, Vickie Baker (Randy) and Mike...

Bruce Harold Centner, age 75, was ushered unto heaven when he passed away at his home in Danville, Virginia on April 23rd, 2024. Bruce, born on December 17th, 1948 in Buffalo New York, is the son of Donald and Elizabeth Centner, and sibling to Jack, Donna, and Keith. Bruce was preceded to heaven by his mother, father and brother Jack. Bruce graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1967, and then entered the United States Navy in 1968. After a four year tour of duty, Bruce began a long...

Yvonne Hazelwood Rigney made a peaceful passage from this life to her eternal home on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the age of 91.  She had been a resident of Roman Eagle Nursing Home for the past seven years after experiencing declining health.  Born on July 5, 1932 in Danville, she was the only child of William Hester Vaden and Lottie Green Davis Vaden.  She made Danville her home her entire life and had many friends.  Yvonne realized her lifelong dream of becoming a...

Paul Thomas Gammon, 63, entered his heavenly home surrounded by his family on April 11, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Gammon was born in Danville, VA to his late parents Sarah Perkins Gammon and Paul “Pete” Gammon. He was the devoted owner of Diesel Engine and Equipment Repair which he created in 1997. He was the former fire chief of Brosville and Blairs Fire Department where he devoted many years helping and teaching others. Paul was a master mechanic and wrecker operator...

Betty Joan (Collins) Schauffner went to be to her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2024, after a brief illness. She was married to David Milton Schauffner, on June 27, 1953. Mr. Schauffner passed away on January 14th, 1998, after 44 years of marriage. Mrs. Schauffner was also predeceased by her Father, James Edward Collins; her Mother, Jessie Marie Collins Headley Greathouse; her brothers James Edward Collins Jr, Thomas Michael Headley, all of West Virginia; her brother William J...

Sandra Kay Hyler, age 65, of Richmond, Virginia, took her first steps down the streets of gold on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Johnston Willis Hospital. She was born on December 23, 1958 in Danville, Virginia the daughter of Ernestine Hill Emerson who survives and Herman Lee Hyler who preceded her in death in 2002. Sandra moved to Richmond in 1983 and lived there until her passing. When Sandra was about 10, she started singing gospel music and traveled from Maryland to West Virginia and the...

Robert Lewis Warren, age 88, of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Sovah Health. Mr. Warren was born on August 9, 1935, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Raleigh T. Warren and Ruby Martin Warren. Mr. Warren lived most of his life in Washington D.C. and Danville and was employed as the maintenance director at Piney Forest Healthcare. He was married to Helen Davis Warren who predeceased him and later married Faith Cody Warren who also predeceased him. Mr. Warren served...

Frances Ingram, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital. Mrs. Ingram was born on February 6, 1931, in Bassett, VA, a daughter of the late Jacob Huff and Elizabeth Montgomery Holt. Mrs. Ingram lived most of her life in the Danville area and was married to James Noel Ingram. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was born to serve the Lord. Mrs. Ingram loved her God and led so many to him. Mrs. Ingram is survived by her children, Sheila Ingram, Danny...

Christopher Michael Dalton, age 44, of Ringgold, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in his home. Mr. Dalton was born on December 13, 1979, in Danville, Virginia to Marcia Tolley Dalton and William Carl Dalton. Mr. Dalton spent most of his life in Ringgold where he loved to hunt and fish. He also worked for Continental Express where he obtained his CDL which was his dream, to be a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Christopher...