Obituaries

Mr. Robert J. Clements, 65, 3657 Oxford Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 in Roanoke Hospital. He was born September 6, 1957 in Washington, D. C., he was the son of the late Walter Roberts and the late Torrie Clements. He was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from D.C. Van Line, in Washington, D. C. Survivors include three sisters, Kathy (Norman) Poindexter of Chatham, Virginia, Karen Grey of Washington D.C. and Karleane (Eric) Johnson of Forestville,...

Mr. Jeffrey L. Fitzgerald, 61 of Cleveland, Ohio and formerly of Chatham, Virginia departed this life in the Euclid Beach Nursing Home in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born August 14, 1961 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late William B. Fitzgerald and the late Mable Mitchell. Survivors include three brothers, Shirland Fitzgerald, of Greensboro, NC, William Edward Fitzgerald, of Mt. Vernon, NY, and Jerry R. Motley (Chrystal), of Hurt, VA; five sisters, Arnetha Terry, of...

Mr. Jerry L. Owen, 72, Sr., of 1123 Birch Elmo Rd., South Boston, VA, departed this life Friday, September 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1950 in Halifax County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Jefferson and Beverly Vernell Owen. He was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Jerry L. Owen, Jr., a brother, Carroll Owen and a great nephew Ontario Owen.   He leaves to cherish his precious...

Mr. Thornton Willis Younger, 64, of Chatham, Virginia departed this life on August 14, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born December 17, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late James and Mary J. Younger. He was married to Linda C. Younger, who survives. He was a member of Rosebud Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham, Virginia. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories a son, Harold (Chris) Childress of Petersburg, VA and a daughter,...

Mrs. Olivia Stone Townes, 89, of 1200 Hickory Rd. departed this life on July, 19, 2022 at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 28, 1932 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Nora Stone.  She was married to Robert Gray Townes, Sr. who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by a son, Frank Allen Townes and a daughter, Sandra Vaden. She was the last of her generation. She was a member of Wilson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church...

Mr. Bryant Shelton, 44, of 6045 Kenridge Circle, Danville, Virginia departed this life July 4, 2022 in Centra Gretna Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1977 in New York. He was the son of James Harris and Elizabeth Shelton Whiting, who survives. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Shelton and a sister, Monica Shelton. He was married to Stephanie Shelton. He was employed by Chatham Health and Rehab. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his parents, James Harris of Mt....

Mr. Eugene N. Hodnett, 91, of 961 Hickory Rd. Chatham, Virginia departed this life June 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late John Hodnett and late Odella Wright. He was also predeceased by his only acquainted son Jeffrey D. James, eleven brothers, and a sister. He was married to Audrey Hodnett, who survives. He was a member of Hopel Chapel Baptist Church and also a member of the NAACP. Eugene was the first...

Mrs. Patty I. Howerton, 73, of 99 Beavers Mill Rd. Danville, Virginia entered into a peaceful sleep Monday, June 20, 2022 in SOVAH Health Danville. She was born December 31, 1948 in Danville, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Henry Irvin and Janie Mae West Irvin. She was married to Jerome Howerton, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by four brothers, Henry Irvin, Forris Irvin, Thomas Irvin, Larry Irvin, and a sister, Thelma Irvin Walker. She was the last of her...

Mr. Horace Donnell, 81, 700 Lennox Avenue, New York, departed this life Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Brookdale Senior Living Solution in High Point, NC. He was born June 4, 1940 in New York. He was the son of the late William L. Donnell and the late Lenna Banks Donnell. He was a professional Concert piano player and teacher. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Edward Donnell and Kenneth Donnell and a sister, Phoebe Donnell. Survivors include...

Mrs. Rose Calloway Carter, 76 of 200 Lanier Lane, Chatham, Virginia departed this life April 23, 2022 in Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. She was born April 14, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Willie H. Calloway Jr. and the late Catherine Calloway Adams. She was married to Carlton Carter, who predeceased her. She was a member of New Mine Creek Progressive Primitive Baptist Church. Rose was employed by Columbia Forest Industries. She was...

Mr. Kenneth Robertson, 78, of 601 Motley's Mill Rd, Chatham, Virginia departed this life April 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Willie and Lillie Stone Robertson. He was married to Margaret Dodson Robertson, who survives. Kenneth attended Pittsylvania County Schools. He was employed by Blight Construction Company. Survivors in addition to his wife, Margaret Dodson Robertson are three children, Ken Lewis...

Ms. Karen Kates, 58, of 741 Moses Mill Rd, Chatham, Virginia departed this life April 19, 2022 at the residence. She was born May 14, 1963 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Jester and Lillie Kates Craft, who survives. She was a member of Three Angels Message Seventh Day Adventist Church. She attended Pittsylvania County Schools. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother; Jason Townes of GA, two sisters; Trina Craft of Charlotte, NC and Bonita...

Mrs. Mary Ann Witcher, 83, of 1228 Hickory Road, Chatham, Virginia entered into eternal rest April 14, 2022 in Gretna Health Care Center. She was born September 16, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James and Rebecca Townes Smith. She was married to Maurice R. Witcher, who survives. She was a member of Wilson Memorial Baptist Church. She attended Pittsylvania County Schools. She was retired from Dan River Mills. She was predeceased by her siblings,...

Mrs. Eva Mae Whitehead Hudson, of Ft. Washington, Maryland departed this life Thursday morning, April 7, 2022 in Washington Hospital Center. She was born August 5, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Warren and Berkley Whitehead. She was married to James Henry Hudson, who survives. She attended Wilson Memorial Church in her early years and graduated from Northside High. Eva was retired from Verizon. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving and devoted...

Mr. Harold Robertson, 75, of 3049 Irish Rd. Chatham, VA, departed this life March 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to the late James and Isabelle White Robertson. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Gwendolyn Robertson. He was also predeceased by three brothers; James Robertson, Clifford Robertson, and Norman Robertson. He attended New Hope A.M.E. Church, Chatham, VA. He was a veteran of the United States...

Mr. James Fitzgerald, 85, of 549 Williams Dr. Danville, VA, departed this life March 5, 2022 in SOVAH Health. He was born April 19, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Hester and Cornelius Fitzgerald. He was married to the late Kathann Jones Fitzgerald. He was a member of White Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System and employed by Smith & Douglas Fertilizer plant where he worked for many years. In addition to...

Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, 78, of 412 Rison Street, Chatham, VA, departed this life February 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1943 in Pittsylvania County to the late Wilford Buck Harris, Sr. and Henrietta Carter Harris. She was married to Charles W. Lee, who survives. She was a member of Little Mount Zion Pentecostal Faith Church. She was employed by Prince Charles Health Care. In addition to husband she is survived by a son Charles Lee, Jr.; three daughters, Alexis L Bolden...

Azira Samari Ferrell, infant child of Cenique Dawson and Lamont Ferrell passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in UVA Medical Center, in Charlottesville, VA. She was born January 14, 2022. Survivors in addition to her parents are her five siblings, all of Forest, VA; her grandmother Mrs. Mary Ferrell, of Halifax, VA. A graveside service will be Friday, February 18, 2022 at 1 p.m. in Mountain Grove Church Cemetery with Elder William Howerton, Eulogist. Howerton Funeral Home is in charge of...

Mr. Quentin Fernando Glass, 44, of 111 Vicar Lane, Danville, Virginia entered into a peaceful sleep after a brief illness Thursday, February 10, 2022 in SOVAH Health Care Center, Danville, Virginia. Quentin was born December 31, 1977 in Halifax County. He was the son of Peggy Glass, who survives. He was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Halifax County Public Schools and was a United States Navy Veteran. In addition to his mother he is survived by a devoted...

Mr. Robert S. Ewell, 66, of 1080 Ewell Lane, Vernon Hill, Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 in VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. He was born January 4, 1956 in Pittsylvania County, the son of Mr. Johnnie Ewell and Mrs. Susie Williams Ewell, who survives. He was a member of Mt. Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was employed by Joe & Mimma’s Restaurant. Two brothers, Henry and Lonnie Ewell, predeceased him. In addition to his parents he is survived by a...

Mrs. Angeline Witcher, 86, of 613 North Main Street, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Autumn Care Nursing Home, in Altavista, Virginia. She was born on December 5, 1935 in Pittsylvania County to the late John Henry Jones and late Gracie Kates Jones. She was married to Lloyd Witcher who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by one son Stephen Witcher and one daughter Darcie Wright. She was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist where she...

Mr. Welton Willard Bishop, Jr., 59, of 500 North Point Lane, Danville, Virginia, departed this life Monday, January 31, 2022 at his residence. Born June 24, 1962, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Welton W. Bishop Sr. and Jerlene White who survives. He was of the Catholic Faith, and was employed by National Electric Contractors, in Washington, D.C. In addition to his mother and step-dad Hubert Bennett of Blairs, VA; he is survived by one brother; Joseph Bishop of Washington,...

Mr. Jerry Younger, 80, of 637 North Main St. Chatham, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence after a long illness. He was born November 25, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Rosa Younger Shaw. He was a member of Rosebud Baptist Church. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System and graduated from Northside High School in Gretna, Virginia in 1960. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired...

Mr. Pernell Lanier, 90, of 1873 Mountain Road, Java, Virginia departed this life January 14, 2022 in SOVAH Health Care Center in Danville, Virginia. He was born June 28, 1931, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Charlie and Martha Blair Lanier. He was married to the former Elma Earnestine Barksdale, who survives. Mr. Lanier was a member of Riceville Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories; four daughters; Margie Richardson of...

Ms. Barbara Harper, 79, of Danville, Virginia passed away January 4, 2022 at SOVAH Health in Danville. She was born June 1, 1942 to the late William and Annie Pearl Law Tarpley in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was married to Roosevelt Harper who predeceased her. She graduated from Southside High School in 1960 and later graduated from Kingsboro Community College, Brooklyn, New York where she received her Associate Degree in Nursing. She was a member of Tarpley❜s Chapel Baptist Church,...

Ms. Dora Marr Adams, 65, of 475 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, departed this Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1956 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Giggetts Marr of Chatham, Virginia. She was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed by Dan River Mill for more than thirty years. She is survived by two daughters; Shenita Marr of DeSoto, TX and Tasia Younger of Chatham, VA; two...

Mrs. Irene Myers, 92, of 2078 Strawberry Road, Callands, Virginia, departed this life Saturday, December 11, 2021 in SOVAH Health in Danville, Virginia. She was born September 12, l929 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lula Perkins Jefferson. She was married to George Myers, who predeceased her. She was a member of Callands Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, George Calvin Myers (Hilda) of the residence; one granddaughter, Latisha C. Hughes,...

Mrs. Elner Mae Carter, 104, of Chatham, Virginia passed away December 9, 2021 in Roman Eagle Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born March 11, 1917 in Dry Fork, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lou Chaney Wooding. She was married to Charlie W. Carter, who predeceased her. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by two sons, Roy and Charles Carter, one daughter Sallie Carter. Survivors include two sons, Avery Carter...

Mrs. Beverly Vernell Owen, 97 of 1123 Birch Elmo Road South Boston, Virginia departed this life Friday December 3, 2021 at the Sentara Hospital in South Boston, VA. She was born December 8, 1923 to the late Robert and Virginia Wooden. She was married to Jefferson Owen, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by a son, Carol Owen, and one grandson, Jerry L. Owens Jr. She was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a faithful Mother of the Church, a...

Ms. Sharon Bennett, 64, of 1463 Aspen St. Danville, VA departed this life on November 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, VA to Nellie B. Davis and the late Robert C. Davis. She was a member of Cherrystone Baptist Church. In addition to her parent she was predeceased, by her siblings, Katherine Ferrell, Gloria Goggins, Timothy, and Fred C. Davis. Survivors include her mother Nellie B. Davis of Gretna, VA; two sons, Percy Bennett, Jr. (Karessa) of...

Mrs. Millard Ann Coleman Jones, 70, of 101 Pine Street, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Saturday, October 30, 2021 in SOVAH Hospital in Danville, Virginia. She was born April 7, 1951 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ethel Rebecca Craft. She was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Northside High School, class of 1969, and was retired from Pittsylvania County Sheriff Department. Survivors include a son, Terrance...

Mr. Hosea Jones departed this life Monday, October 4, 2021 at his residence, 1040 Abbott Place, Chatham, Virginia. He was born February 25, 1942 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late King A. and Pernell Stone Jones. He was married to Rosa Whitehead Jones. He was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Darrell Jones of the residence, a daughter Sherita Jones of Chatham, VA; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; 4...

Mrs. Goldie Scruggs Green departed this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Trinities Medical Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She was born in New York and grew up in Chatham, Virginia. She was the daughter of James and Gladys Scruggs, the granddaughter of Robert and Eliza Hodnett Pannell. She was married to William Green. In addition to her husband of 62 years, she is survived by four children, William Bryant, Sandra Lynn Jones, Kenneth Maurice, and Sue-Cheryl; 9 grandchildren; 5 great...

Mrs. Elnora White, 80, of 848 Banister Road, Chatham, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. She was born January 20, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Virgie Nibblett Butler. She was married to Nelson White, who predeceased her. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include one son Curtis White (Leslie), of Chatham; three daughters Linda Hairston, of Callands, Gloria Tarpley...

Ms. Polly Saunders Cosby 66, of 327 Payne Street, Gretna, VA, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 26, 1955 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Ruth Yvonne Calloway and Harris T. Stone. Polly was educated in Pittsylvania County Schools and was retired from Hampco in Chatham. She was predeceased by a daughter, Charmain Tomika Davis, a brother, Victor Calloway, a sister, Jonidean Stone and grandmother, Sally Bet Saunders....

Mr. James Coles, Sr., 74, of Hampton, Georgia passed away, Wednesday, July 28, 2021at Piedmont Henry Medical Center in Stockbridge, GA. Born February 14, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, VA. He was the son of the late George E. Coles and Lucy Marion Keen Coles. He was married to Leora Myers Coles, who survives. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Helicopter Maintenance Inspector and retired after twenty three years of service. He also retired from Danville...

Lawrence Donell Womack, of 31 Briery Way Road Farmville, VA pass away on July 26, 2021 at the age 45. He was born in Halifax County on October 18, 1975 to Lenora Kay Womack and the late Willie Hugh Womack Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Wallace & Jearlean Howerton and Willie Clay & Annie Womack. In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, Willie Hugh Womack Jr. (Aisha) of Waldorf, Maryland and Calvin Ladarius Womack (Dawn) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, six...

Mr. James Robinson 71, of 1541 Abbott Place, Chatham, VA., departed this life on June 14, 2021 at the residence. He was born September 21, 1949, in Baltimore, Md., to the late William E. Dorsey and the late Bernice H. Robinson. He was of the Catholic Faith. He was a United State Army Veteran. He was also a retiree of Brace Incorporated in Baltimore, Maryland. He leaves to honor his memory: His loving and devoted partner of over 50 years, Lucille Richardson, of the residence, a son Brian...

Mr. Walter Whittle, 83, of 1152 North Main Street, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Earnest and Eviel McNorton Whittle, and a son, Reginal Whittle, whom also predeceased him. He was a member of Wilson Memorial Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Pastor❜s Aide, member of the Senior Choir, and was Sunday School Superintendent for more than...

Mrs. Clara R. Barksdale, 72, of 1259 Beverly Heights Road, Chatham, VA, departed this live Sunday, May 9, 2021at Sovah Health Care Center. She was born October 14, 1948 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Hardy W. Barley and the late Gracie Fitzgerald Barley. She was married to Hiawatha Barksdale, who predeceased; she was also predeceased by one grandchild. She was a member New True Vine Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was retired from Bojangles. Survivors include a...

Mrs. Ossie Johnson, 96, of 6028 Kenridge Circle, Danville, VA, passed away on May 9, 2021 in the Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center in Fredericksburg, VA. She was the daughter of the late Fine Fitzgerald and the late Sular Lovelace Fitzgerald. She was married to the late James Henry Johnson. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a member of Shockoe Courts of Calanthe. She was formerly employed by Roman Eagle Nursing Home in Danville, VA. She is survived by four sons Howard...

Mrs. Ellawese Tompkins 94, of 220 Hodnetts Mill Rd. Chatham, VA, departed this life on Thursday May 6, 2021, at the Centra Medical Center in Bedford, VA. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Jones and Gracie Kates Jones. She was married to the late Leroy Tompkins. She was a member of the Belle Grove Primitive Baptist Church and was employed by Lorillard Tobacco Company. She leaves to cherish her memories five sons Leroy Tompkins (Bettyie) and Harold Wade Jones (Leadrania) both of...

Miss. Juanita Fitzgerald, 63, of 1497 Abbott Place, Chatham, VA, departed this life on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at the residence. She was born August 17, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Clifton B. and Reverna Womack Fitzgerald. She was a member of the Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church, and also a member of the Celestial Mass Choir and Missionary Ministry. She was formerly employed by Mohawk Company. She is survived by one son LeCory Fitzgerald (Katherine) of...

Mr. Samuel Richardson III, 61, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence in Maryland. He was born August 3, 1959 in Halifax County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Samuel Richardson Jr. and the late Edna Lee Williams Richardson. He was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Halifax County Public Schools, and was employed by Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis. Samuel is survived by a daughter, Takia Richardson, of Suitland, Maryland,...

Mrs. Myrtle Saunders, 78, of 102 Robins Court, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C. She was born July 12, 1942 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Martha Lippford Coles.  She was married to George E. Saunders, who predeceased her. She was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church and was retired from Dan River Mill. Survivors include one son, George Saunders (Betty), of Whitsett, NC;...

Mr. Milton Shaw 69, of 1161 Hickory Rd. Chatham, Va., departed this life on April 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1951 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Howard and Rosa Shaw. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was a forklift driver for Unique Company. Survivors include two brothers, Orbry and Jerry Younger of Chatham, Virginia; nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends. Graveside service for Mr. Milton Shaw will be held Monday...

Mrs. Hazel F. Fontaine, 82, of 4060 Banister Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1938 in Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Waverly and Mary Carter Deering. She was married to John Fontaine, who survives. Hazel was a member of New Design Baptist Church. She was a member of ABWA, and NAACP. She was a graduate of Central Commercial High School in New York.  She was employed as a secretary in New York for many years....

Mr. Ruben J. Oakes Jr., 75, of 600 Main Street, Danville, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Rueben Oakes, Sr., and the late Minister Mattie Giggetts Oakes Stone. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother and four sisters. He was a member of St. Paul Outreach Center in Chatham, VA, and was a retired Medical Transport driver. Ruben is survived by his...

Mr. Norman Calloway, 73, of Java, Virginia, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 in Danville SOVAH Health. He was born May 28, 1947 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Doctor Green and Cathrine Glass Calloway. In addition to his parents, Norman was predeceased by a brother: Clevester; a sister: Fannie, and a grandson: DaMarcus Calloway. He was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughters, Wanda Calloway of Ellicott City, MD, Kassandra Calloway, of Java and...

Mrs. Louise Logan Womack, 97, of 772 Java Road, Java, Virginia, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 26, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William E. Logan and the late Rea Frances Miller Logan. She was married to Burley Womack, who predeceased her. She was a member and mother of Riceville Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired from Chatham Knitting Mill. She was member of Shockoe Courts of Calanthe #250....