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Located at 179 Piney Forest Rd., Danville, VA, 24540, Wilson Funeral Service and Cremation Inc. has been a beacon of hope and comfort for families in their time of need. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, this funeral home has established itself as a trusted partner in the community, providing personalized and compassionate care to those who have lost a loved one.

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Helen Virginia Lugar - April 06, 1927 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Helen Virginia Lugar, 95, of 4521 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Sovah Health Danville, Virginia.

Born April 6, 1927 in Bluefield, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Hinton and Edith Pyle Hinton. She was married to the late Giles Marion Lugar.

Survivors include two daughters, Dinah Anderson and Sarah Lugar; one son, Giles Marion Lugar; four grandchildren, Jordan Keen, Sean Hill, Matthew Lugar, and Kerry Stuver; and a host of great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by one daughter, Martha Caroline Lugar; one sister Catherine Barnard; and one brother Vernon W. Hinton.

Ms. Helen Virginia Hinton Lugar was a beloved Mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of the Christ Episcopalian Church where she served as church secretary. She was a graduate of James Madison College. She spent many years as a hospice volunteer.

All funeral services will be Private.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Lugar Family.

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Joyce Ann Byrd - May 15, 1958 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Joyce Ann Hardy Byrd, 63, of 2145 Robin Hood Ct. Danville, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her residence.

Born May 15, 1958, in Milton NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph McCain and Rohelia Swann McCain, who survives. She was married to William W. Byrd, who survives.

In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by one daughter Regina Davis; one son Terrance Hardy; two sisters Liz Scott and Sheila McCain; one brother Ronnie McCain; two grandsons Chance Clemons and Chauncey Clemons; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by one son Ricardo Byrd; one sister Hazel Blackwell; and one brother Bernard McCain.

The family will receive visitors at the residence.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 1:00 PM at River Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Alvis Alston, Eulogist. Interment will follow in River Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Saturday March 26, 2022, from 4-6 PM at Wilson Funeral Services, mask are required.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Byrd Family.

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Joe Thomas Webb - June 02, 1953 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Joe Thomas Webb, 68, of 129 W. Thomas Street, Danville, VA, passed away, Monday, March 21, 2022 at his residence.

Born June 2, 1953 in Danville, Virginia he was the son of the late Lewis Edward Webb and Anne Marie Womack Webb.

Survivors include three daughters Tasha Hubbard, Sheila Hubbard, and Stephanie Hubbard; one son Clifton Hubbard; three brothers Steve Webb, Jamie Webb, and Charles Webb; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by three brothers Michael Webb, Gary Webb, and Lester Webb.

Family will receive visitors at the home of his daughter Sheila Hubbard at 138 Shannon Drive.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Webb family.

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Florice Shelton - November 06, 1946 - March 14, 2022

Departed: 03/14/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Florice Shelton, 75, of 1322 Myrtle Ave, Danville, VA, passed away, Monday March 14, 2022 at Sovah Health Danville, VA.

Born November 6, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Shelton and Bell Brooks Shelton.

Survivors include one daughter, Juliette Shelton; one brother Willie Shelton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters Sally Shelton and Janie Shelton Swann; and four brothers, Remus Shelton, Tony Shelton, Noah Shelton, and Nathaniel Shelton.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 12PM at Wilson Funeral Services.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Shelton Family.

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Antoni Lamar Logan - July 31, 1981 - February 24, 2022

Departed: 02/24/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Antoni “Toni” Lamar Logan, 40, of Danville, VA, departed this life on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Born on July 31,1981 in Danville, VA he was the son of Melissa “Missy” Logan Cosby, Rick Cosby and Lionell Petty.

Toni was preceded in death by his loving maternal grandparents Nannie and Fred “Allen” Logan of the “Almagro Community” in Danville, VA.

He was educated in the public school system and excelled academically. Toni received his early Christian education at “Shiloh Baptist Church” 901 Betts St. Danville, VA under the leadership of his Pastor, Rev. Cecil Bridgeforth and the village known as the “Almagro Community”. Toni was faithful to his community his entire life, always willing to help his extended family and friends for he understood to love requires action.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Melissa Cosby, Rick Cosby and Lionell Petty of Danville, VA; his son TyMarioun Davis of Greensboro, NC ; his daughter Akylah Logan of Danville, VA; brothers Richard Cosby of Greensboro, NC and Brandon Jeffries of Roanoke, VA; a sister Artisha Jones of Danville VA; paternal grandparents Charlie and Constance Petty of Danville VA, Anita Cosby of Greensboro, NC and Richard Cosby of Hampton, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and special friends. There will be a public viewing on Thursday March 3, 2022 from 5-8 PM at Wilson Funeral Services. Mask are required

At other times the family will be at the home of his mother Mrs. Melissa Cosby 600 Ingram St, Danville, VA; With visitation limited to the hours of 11:30- 2:00PM and 5:30:00-8:00PM (At the family's request) Mask are required. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation Inc. is assisting the Logan Family

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Diane Renee Bennett - March 11, 1966 - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Diane Renee Bennett, 55, of 130 Vinton Place, Danville, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her residence.

Born March 11, 1966 in Bridgeton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late David Bennett and Sarah Moore Bennett.

Survivors include six sisters, Darlene Correll, Deborah Bennett, Darnell Graves, Doreene Bennett, Ebony Malone, and Rosetta Hutchings; three brothers, David Bennett, Dawayne Doss, and Darryle Doss; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three sisters, Doris Moore, Verna Stubbs, and Tammy King.

Family will receive visitors at the residence.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 5, 2022 at 1PM at The Remnant Church of Power. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.  A visitation will be held on Friday March 4, 2022 from 5-7 PM at Wilson Funeral Services, mask are required. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Bennett Family

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Ellis Bruce - July 09, 1935 - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Ellis Bruce, 86, of 822 Clay Street, Danville, VA, passed away, Wednesday February 23, 2022 at Riverside Health and Rehab, Danville, Virginia.

Born July 09, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA, he was the son of the late Gena Bruce and Jannie Bradley Bruce. He was married to Martha Coleman Bruce, who survives.

In addition to wife of New York, survivors include five daughters, Rebecca Bruce, Janice Patricia Bruce, Corina Bruce, Sharon Bruce, and Aletha Bruce; three sons, Ellis Bruce Jr., Marvin Lee Bruce, and Jeffery Bruce; two sisters, Lucille Wilson, and Janie Williams (Mike); one sister-in-law, Eunice Bruce; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four sisters, Lois Gunter, Ethel Pounds, Betty Anderson, and Geraldine Bruce; and five brothers, Buster Bruce, Wille Bruce, Roger Bruce, Horace Bruce, and Sylvester Bruce. The family will receive visitors at the home of his sister-in-law, Eunice Bruce 812 Paxton Street Danville, VA

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at 1PM at New Beginnings Church with Pastor Darrell Bruce, Eulogist. A viewing will be held thirty minutes prior to service. Interment will be private.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Bruce Family.

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Jerry Lane Walker - March 23, 1953 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Jerry Lane Walker, 68, of 204 Beavers Mill Road, Danville, Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation, Chatham Virginia.

Born March 23, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Wilmer Bryant Walker and Hattie Jones Walker.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Lane Walker Jr and Haywood Walker; two sisters, Queen Walker Barbour and Barbara Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by one son, Wilmer Bryant Walker II; and one brother, Freddie Walker. The family will receive visitors at the home of his sister Queen (Willie) Barbour 911 Rosemary Lane Danville, VA

A memorial service will be held on Monday February 21, 2022 at 2PM at Wilson Funeral Services.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Walker Family.

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Nora Virginia Peatross - June 11, 1937 - February 01, 2022

Departed: 02/01/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: It is with profound sorrow we announce the death of Ms. Nora V Peatross of 231 South Ridge St apt 317 Danville, VA, who passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022; at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

Born June 11, 1937 in Caswell County, North Carolina, Nora was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ida Bell Adams. She was married to the late Leo Peatross.

Nora was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Providence, North Carolina. Nora was employed by Roman Eagle Nursing Home and Dibrell Bro's in Danville VA, for many years prior to her retirement.

Ms. Nora V Peatross leaves to cherish her beloved memories her four daughters, Priscilla Peatross and Camilla Poole (Donald) both of Danville, VA, Yvonne Fitzgerald (Ricky) of Blairs, VA, and Druscilla Slade of High Point, NC; three sisters, Willie Ann Roberts (George) of Blanch, NC, Mary Bigelow of Atlanta, GA, and Ida Bell McFall of Danville VA; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by one son, Oliver G Peatross of Detroit MI; one daughter Constance D Peatross of Temple, TX; one great grandchild, Za'Kariye Peatross; three sisters, Novella Adams of Caswell Co., Barbara Dixon of Jamaican, NY, and Mary Pearl Poteat of Danville, VA; four brothers, Alexander Adams and William K Adams both of Danville, VA, Jessie Adams and Charlie Adams both of Blanch, NC. The family will receive visitors at 245 Parkland Drive Danville, Virginia

Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 2 PM at Wilson Funeral Services Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mask are Required. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Peatross Family

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Fannie Carter - June 02, 1938 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Fannie Prunty Carter, 83, of 295 Grant St Danville, VA, departed this world for her heavenly home on Saturday January 29, 2022, at her residence.

Born June 2, 1938, in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Dorothy Waller Prunty. She was married to the late John Carter Sr.

Survivors include six sons, John Carter Jr, Tommy Carter (Janet), Martin Carter, Terry Carter (Donna), Calvin Carter (Ylonda), Ellis Carter; two daughters, Lorna Thomas, and Valerie Lewis (Charles); one bonus son Rodney Cobbs; four sisters, Jane Carter, Buelah Morrison, Betty Wooding, and Grace Williams; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one daughter, Barbara Carter; seven sisters, Margaret Berger, Lois Clements, Catherine Payne, Bernice Prunty, Mary Ann Prunty, Theo Prunty, and Augusta Prunty; and three brothers, Elwood Prunty, Jack Prunty, and Lawrence Prunty.

The Family will receive visitors at the residence from 2PM- 8PM. Mask are required.

Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2PM at Highland Burial Park. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Carter Family

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William Morris Allen - March 02, 1952 - January 18, 2022

Departed: 01/18/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: William Morris Allen, 69, of 801 Glendale Ave. Danville, VA, passed away, Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Sovah Health Danville, Virginia.

Born March 2, 1952, in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Walter Allen and Elizabeth Lea Allen. He was married to the late Shirley Ann Allen.

Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Allen Chandler (Mark) and Rasheeda Allen; two sisters, Bettie Allen Hamlett and Helen Allen Dennis (Ronald); one brother, Ronnie Leon Allen; four grandchildren, Qudarius L. Barley, Montez L. Allen, Quentasia D. Allen, and Raeviona D. Stephens; one great-grandchild, Leven L. Allen; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by one son, John Harry Moore; three sisters, Colean Allen Blackwell, Shirley Allen Silver, and Lorretta Allen Johnson; four brothers, David Allen, Walter Allen Jr., Charlie James Allen, and George Thomas Allen. The family will receive visitors at 276 O'Briant Ave. Danville, VA

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1 PM at The Remnant Church of Power. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Allen family

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Richard Edward Ingelido - May 28, 1939 - January 17, 2022

Departed: 01/17/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Richard Edward Ingelido, 82, of 118 Oakwood Circle, Danville, VA, passed away, Monday January 17, 2022 at Sovah Health Danville, VA

Born May 28, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late John Ingelido and Alberta Tedesco. He was married to Anna Fodor, who survives.

In addition to his wife survivors include four sons, Richard Ingelido (Amie), David Debruyn (Laura), Jeffery Ingelido, and Paul Areas; three daughters, Lori Kashellack, Ana Areas, and Nora Areas; one granddaughter, Peyton Ingelido; one brother, Frank Tedesco; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one son, Mike Debruyn; one sister, Theresa Ingelido; and one brother, John Ingelido.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War.

Funeral Services will be private.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Ingelido Family.

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Donald Wayne Fitzgerald - February 18, 1953 - January 16, 2022

Departed: 01/16/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Donald Wayne Fitzgerald, 68, of 206 Beavers Mill Road, Danville, VA, passed away, Sunday January 16, 2022, at his residence.

Born February 17, 1953, in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late James Fitzgerald and Pauline Clark Fitzgerald.

Survivors include one daughter, Jasmine Giggetts; two sons, Artari Lamar Fitzgerald and Donald Fitzgerald Jr.; two sisters, Betty King (Joe) and Mary Frances Fitzgerald; two brothers, Ronald Fitzgerald and Cassell Fitzgerald (Tiffney); two grandchildren, Graysie Elona Hope Fitzgerald and Darius Caleb Fitzgerald; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Mary Lee Fitzgerald; and three brothers, Robert Fitzgerald, William Fitzgerald, and Michael Fitzgerald; and one grandchild, Abigail Elon Faith Fitzgerald.

Funeral Services will be private. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Fitzgerald Family

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Othella Robinson - July 09, 1935 - January 11, 2022

Departed: 01/11/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Othella Stamps Robinson, 86, of 230 Prospect Street, Danville, VA departed this world for her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.

Born July 9, 1935, in Ringgold, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Arabella Ferrell Stamps. She was married to the late Sherman Robinson Sr.

Survivors include two sons, Sherman Robinson Jr. (Delores) and Tony Robinson both of Danville, VA; three grandchildren, Tony Robinson, Quinn Robinson both of Danville, VA, and Jasmine Robinson of Roanoke, VA; three great grandchildren, Acoreyana Moore and Olivia Grace Robinson both of Danville, VA, and Tikoria Denise Williamson of Roanoke, VA; two sisters, Bobby Lou Oliver of Danville, VA and Shirley Richardson (Frank) of Alexandria, VA; one brother in law, Lloyd Law of Danville, VA; two sister in laws, Arcelia Royster of Baltimore, MD and Maxine Williams of Wilmington, DE; nieces, Myra, Natalie, Dreama, Melinda, Angela, Pam, Rita, Valerie, Camilla and Sherry; nephews, Michael, Gregory, Rodney, Willie James, Dennis, and Anthony; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Williard Stamps, Lawrence L. Stamps, and Raleigh W. Stamps; two sisters, Mattie Law and a baby sister; and one grandson, Corey Guy. The family will receive immediate family only at the residence. Mask are required

A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 12 PM at Highland Burial Park with Rev. Maurice Ferrell, Eulogist. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, 3-4 PM for family and 4-5 PM for public viewing at Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc.  Mask are required.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Robinson family.

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Lyman Martin Green - March 18, 1949 - January 04, 2022

Departed: 01/04/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Lyman Martin Green, 72, of 81 Parrish Road Danville, VA, passed away, Tuesday January 4, 2022, at his residence.

Born March 18, 1949, in Brooklyn New York, he was the son of the late Lyman M. Green and Dorothy Valrie. He was married to Lydia A. Green, who survives.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Latasha M. Green; two sons, Lyman M. Green and Lyonel M. Green; two sisters, Leona B. Valrie and Lynda P. Valrie; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Lamont Valrie and Lawrence Valrie.

A memorial service will be held in New York at a later date.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Green Family.

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Camilla Coles - January 20, 1948 - January 02, 2022

Departed: 01/02/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Camilla Coles, 73, of 418 Gay Street Danville, VA, passed away, Sunday January 2, 2022, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke Virginia.

Born January 20, 1948, in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Hampton and Mary Hampton.

Survivors include two daughters, Shonda Gunn (Trevor) and Kimberly Townes; four sisters, Winifred Rice, Gloria Hairston, Sonta Reid, and Malet Woods (Terrell); one brother James Hampton Jr. (Patricia); one sister-in-law, Jennifer Hampton; three grandchildren, Kimesha Holness, Kayla Barnes, and Kenya Barnes; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one brother, Charles Hampton.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday January 8, 2022, at 1 PM at Loyal Baptist Church with Min. Sylvia Hairston, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. A visitation will be held on Friday January 7, 2022, from 5-7 PM at Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Coles Family

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Kenneth Lee Meadows - March 07, 1953 - January 01, 2022

Departed: 01/01/2022 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth Lee Meadows, 68, of 104 Westmore Drive Danville, VA, passed away January 1, 2022, at Sovah Health Danville, Virginia

Born March 7, 1953, in Axton, VA, he was the son of the late Booker Giles and Julie Meadows. He was married to Jessie Cox Meadows, who survives.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kenritia Murphy (James) and Tamara Meadows; one son, Kenneth Meadows; six sisters, Odessa Miller (Jerome), Gracie Adams, Frances Meadows, Martha Meadows, Dr. Karen Price (Dr. Shaun) and Dorethia Jamison; four brothers, Tyrone Meadows, Floyd Giles, Harold Giles (Mary) and Alonzo Giles (Hazel); four grandchildren, Alisha Meadows, Khamari Coats, Kenritia Meadows, and Camren Murphy; two great grandchildren, Vaya Green and Krmsyn Green; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Thursday January 6, 2022, from 4-7 PM at Wilson Funeral Services. Mask are required. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Meadows Family

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Rodney Lamar Carter Sr. - July 15, 1967 - December 19, 2021

Departed: 12/19/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Rodney Lamar Carter, 54, of 683 Park Avenue, Danville, VA, passed away, on Sunday December 19, 2021.

Born July 15, 1967, in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Thurman Carter Sr. and Virginia Mae Carter. He was married to Misty Carter, who survives.

In addition to his wife, survivors include four daughters, Tanisha Malone, Rockelle Carter, Quatisha Malone, and Johnniqua Terell; five sons, Rapheal Price, Lamar Connor (Maya), Quan Carter, Bob Dilliard, and Rodney Carter, Jr.; three sisters, Demetrius Carter, Aletha Mills, and Monica Tarpley; five brothers, Thurman Carter, Jr. (Terri) and Tyrone Carter (Stephanie), Lewis Tarpley Jr. (Shelia), Angelo Tarpley (Doris), and Dennis Tarpley (Annette); five grandchildren, Taraji Skye, Amir, Mariah, Damoni, and Jayda; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother, Mable Carter and one sister, Janice Carter. Family will receive visitors at 215 Allison Drive Danville, Virginia

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 2PM at The Remnant Church of Power. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday, December 27, 2021, from 5-7 PM at Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. Mask are required.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Carter Family.

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Nathaniel Howerton - August 18, 1947 - December 17, 2021

Departed: 12/17/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Nathaniel Howerton, 74, formerly of Washington D.C., passed away, Friday, December 17, 2021, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, Danville, Virginia.

Born August 18, 1947, in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Charlie Organ Howerton and Elizabeth Blanch Mills Howerton. He was married to the late Von Howerton.

Survivors include sons and daughters; two sisters, Cecil Pinchback (John) and Clarice Broadnax; three brothers Charlie Howerton Jr. (Voryann), Michael Ray Howerton, and Michael Ragsdale; and a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by one son, Samuel Howerton; two sisters, Angeline H. Goods and Cheyenne Smith; and one brother, Tony Howerton.

Family will receive visitors at 717 East Green Street Danville, Virginia.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 12 PM at Highland Burial Park with Rev. Jonathan King, Eulogist. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 4-6 PM at Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Howerton Family

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James Smith Jr. - June 09, 1933 - December 13, 2021

Departed: 12/13/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: James Smith Jr., 88, of 144 Ashwood Pl. Danville, Virginia, formerly of 106 Darby Road, Danville, Virginia, passed away on December 13, 2021 at his residence.

Born June 9, 1933, he was the son of the late James Smith Sr. and Viola Jeffries Smith. He was married to the late Mary Hardrick Smith.

He was the last survivor of his generation.

Survivors include two daughters, Associate Pastor Clara L. Clark (Associate Pastor Rodney L. Clark) and Vicky Logan (Richard); four sons James Hardrick III, Tyrone Smith, Maurice Smith, and Robin Hardrick; one Aunt Annie Willis Foster; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by one daughter, Shelia Smith; one son, Anthony Antonio Smith; one sister, Peggy Smith; and one brother, Charles Smith.

Family will receive visitors at the residence.

Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday December 18, 2021, at 11 AM at Highland Burial Park with Apostle Eunice Morton Pastor of House of Prayer Worship Church, Eulogist.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Smith Family.

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Theresa Deloise Woods - February 23, 1957 - December 11, 2021

Departed: 12/11/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Theresa Deloise Woods, 64, of Yanceyville, NC., passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Sovah Health Danville, Virginia.

Born February 23, 1957 in Danville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Herman Fitzgerald and Mamie Long, who survives.

In addition to her mother, survivors include three daughters, Kiwana Volel (Richard), Sherea Woods (Dwayne), and Keisha Woods; one son, Byron Woods; five sisters, Denise Williamson (Errol), Shelia Fitzgerald, Kenise Carter, Annie Mae Perkinson, and Crystal Jones; one brother Timothy Fitzgerald (Vicki); eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 12PM at Wilson Funeral Services. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Woods family

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Jeanette Marie Duncan - December 31, 1946 - December 08, 2021

Departed: 12/08/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Jeanette Gatewood Duncan, 74, of 701 Indian Valley Road, Danville, VA passed away, Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her residence

Born December 31,1946 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Alton A. Gatewood and Mary S. Gatewood. She was married to the late Dennis L. Duncan Sr.

Survives include one daughter, Tammy D. Triplett; one son Dennis L. Duncan Jr.; one sister Judy A. Gatewood; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by one brother Roger A. Gatewood.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Duncan family.

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Dale Austin Scott - March 23, 1954 - November 30, 2021

Departed: 11/30/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Dale Austin Scott, 67, of 520 Freeze Road, Danville, VA passed away, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Sovah Health Danville, Virginia

Born March 23, 1954 in Newellton, LA, he was the son of the late Otis Scott Sr. and Willie Clarice Scott. He was married to Patrice Adams Scott, who survives.

In addition to his wife of the residence, he is survived by two sisters, Rose Scott and Juanita Scott; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Otis Scott Jr. and Roosevelt Scott.

The family will receive visitors at the residence.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Temple Apostolic Church on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 12PM. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Scott Family

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Delaine Abdul Najee-Akram - October 16, 1955 - November 25, 2021

Departed: 11/25/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Delaine Abdul Najee-Akram, 66, of Danville, Virginia passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation, Danville, VA.

Born October 16, 1955 in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Norman Mason and Doris Robinson Vance. He was married to Stephanie Najee-Akram who survives.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Corey Robinson, LeMarcus Najee-Akram, and LaVonte Najee-Akram; five sisters, Elaine Smith of Eden, NC, Billie Ferguson, Joanne Price, Debra Smith, and Betty Basham all of Roanoke, VA; three brothers, Edmond Robinson, Duane Smith both of Roanoke, VA and Richard Hunt (Andrea) of Turnersville, NJ; one adopted daughter, Alisha Lipscomb; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by seven brothers and five sisters. Family will receive visitors at the residence, 333 Audubon Drive Apt 21A Danville, VA

A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 2 PM at Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Najee-Akram family

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Alberta Wilson - August 15, 1937 - November 17, 2021

Departed: 11/17/2021 (Danville)

Obituary Preview: Alberta Cardwell Wilson, 84, of 1888 Fall Creek Drive, Danville, VA, passed away, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Sovah Health Danville, VA.

Born August 15, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Cardwell and Alina Newby Cardwell. She was married to the late Jerle Junior Wilson.

Survivors include three daughters, Patsy Pritchett (Gary), Jacquline Stephens, and Nancy Waller all of Danville, VA; two sons Leroy Wilson of Fredericksburg, VA and Ricky Wilson of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Bernard Womack; and a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by four sisters, Mae Pearl Echols, Mary Lee McLaughlin, Catherine Buchanan, and Beulah Davis; three brothers, Willie RC Cardwell, Troy Jones, and Bubba Cardwell; and one son in law, Warren Stephens.

The family will receive visitors at the home of her granddaughter Monick Jennings at 826 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA . Mask are required.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday November 22, 2021 at 2 PM at Bibleway Cathedral with Elder Phillip Campbell, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. A visitation will be held on Sunday November 21, 2021 from 3-6 PM at Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc is assisting the Wilson Family.

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