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Danville IL Obituaries and Death Notices
Saturday, June 10, 2017Pastor Brian Wade Newby, 47, of Kingman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Franciscan Health Lafayette, after a sudden heart attack.He was born May 3, 1970, at Danville, Indiana, to Curt and Wendy (Horstmann) Newby.He graduated from Southmount High School and proudly served in the United States Army during Desert Storm. After returning from the military he studied Industrial Maintenance at Ivy Tech Community College and Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Sinclair Community College.On Oct. 4, 2003, he married the love of his life, Tamara Dee (Hunt) Newby, who survives.Brian previously worked at Pace Dairy in Crawfordsville for 15 years, where he met his wife, Tami. He currently was pastor at Kingman United Methodist Church, an associate pastor at Spirit of Life Ministries and owned and operated Integra Engineering in Kingman.He loved people, woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting, anything outdoors, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was very active in the church, went on several mission trips, belonged to the Men of Iron and was the assistant coach for Bloomingdale Bulldogs and Marshall Bobcats baseball tea...
Monday, March 27, 2017Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Ted Michael Stallings, Jr., 53, of 2444 Hunters Lane, Blairs, Va., passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Danville Regional Medical Center, following a bout with flu and pneumonia. He was born on September 23, 1963, in Danville, Va. to Joyce Haymore Cooper and the late Ted M. Stallings, Sr. In addition to his mother, Mr. Stallings is survived by his daughter, Sheila Hicks and husband, Eric of Chatham, Va.; his sons, Michael Stallings of Eden, N.C., and Charlie Stallings of Danville; his sister, Sherry Cook and husband, Steve of Pelham, N.C.; his brothers, Dwayne Stallings of Pelham and Mike Godfrey of Yukon, Oklahoma; and his grandchildren, Colten Ross, Brantley Hicks, and Dylan Stallings. In addition to his father, Mr. Stallings was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eva Haymore Moss and Forest Haymore. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Kent officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. prior to the service, and at other times at his mother's home, 236 Beavers Mill Road, Apt. B, Danville, VA 24540. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt.
Monday, March 27, 2017DANVILLE – Roy R. Christison, 81, of Danville passed away at his home on Friday (March 24, 2017).Roy was born on July 22, 1935, in Jacksonville, Ill., to Carl and Marie (Craddock) Christison.Roy was the youngest of four siblings, Marjorie, Edward and Vivian. Roy was a 1953 graduate of Jacksonville High School.Roy married the love of his life, Jean V. Knight, on Feb. 26, 1956, in White Hall, Ill. She preceded him in death on Jan. 11, 2015. Roy and Jean cherished a wonderful marriage of nearly 59 years. They had three children during this time, Suzi, Steve and Jim.After they were married, Roy lived briefly in Michigan and Wisconsin before returning to Jacksonville. In 1969, Roy and Jean had the opportunity to move to Danville and purchase Danville Wholesale Paper (now Danville Paper and Supply Inc.). During the next several decades they worked tirelessly to build the business and be active citizens in the Danville community. They also were regularly attending members of First Presbyteria...
Monday, March 27, 2017Eddie Gilbert, Wayne Hoskins, and Tim Agee. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Hunter, Bobby Masters, Tyler Winkler and Josh Thomas. Virginia Ruth TankersleyRuth TankersleyRuth Tankersley age 85 of Danville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Rockcastle C...
Monday, March 06, 2017Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Jeffrey Orlenda Owen, 47, of Danville, Va., died, Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born December 19, 1969, in South Boston, Va., he was the son of Donna Owen Carr, who survives. He was married to Sarah Douglas Owen, who survives. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at 2p.m. from the Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Herbert Dickerson, eulogist. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 5 to 7p.m. from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fisherandwatkinsfuneralhome.com. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Owen family.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...
Monday, February 20, 2017Link Turner.He was married to Wanda Epps Turner. Carl was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, where he also sang in the choir. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Danville, Va. Other than his wife, Wanda, Carl is survived by a son, Jonathan Turner; a daughter, Alyssa Turner; a brother, Larry D. Turner (Pat), all of Alton, Va., and a number of relatives and friends. Funeral services for Carl will be held Monday, February 20, 2017, at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church at 2 p.m.with the Reverend Bonnie Pizzeck officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home from 7 until8:30p.m. and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials please consider Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 3147 Cedar Grove Road, Alton, Va. On line condolences may be made at www.brookslyon.com The family is being served by Brooks Lyon Funeral and Cremation Services, 115 Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...
Sunday, February 12, 2017Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }CHATHAM, Va. Adrene Pearson Cummins, age 82, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday,February 8, 2017, at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chatham. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Catchings, Miss., the daughter of the late Marvin Pearson and the late Sallie Seale Pearson. She was married to the late Charles Kenneth Cummins Sr. She was a member of Stokesland United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Charles Cummins and his wife, Dara of Loudon, Tenn.; a daughter, Terry Hudson and her husband, Artie of Chatham, Va.; a sister, Betty Perry and her husband, Jake of Greenville, Miss.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. The family would like to thank everyone at Chatham Health and Rehab for all you did in caring for our mother. Also, Comfort Care for all you did. Memorial services will be conducted at Scott Funeral Home on Monday, February 13, 2017, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at Scott Funeral Home one hour prior to the service. She will be bur...
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Saturday, June 10, 2017Pastor Brian Wade Newby, 47, of Kingman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Franciscan Health Lafayette, after a sudden heart attack.He was born May 3, 1970, at Danville, Indiana, to Curt and Wendy (Horstmann) Newby.He graduated from Southmount High School and proudly served in the United States Army during Desert Storm. After returning from the military he studied Industrial Maintenance at Ivy Tech Community College and Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Sinclair Community College.On Oct. 4, 2003, he married the love of his life, Tamara Dee (Hunt) Newby, who survives.Brian previously worked at Pace Dairy in Crawfordsville for 15 years, where he met his wife, Tami. He currently was pastor at Kingman United Methodist Church, an associate pastor at Spirit of Life Ministries and owned and operated Integra Engineering in Kingman.He loved people, woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting, anything outdoors, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was very active in the church, went on several mission trips, belonged to the Men of Iron and was the assistant coach for Bloomingdale Bulldogs and Marshall Bobcats baseball tea...
Monday, March 27, 2017Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Ted Michael Stallings, Jr., 53, of 2444 Hunters Lane, Blairs, Va., passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Danville Regional Medical Center, following a bout with flu and pneumonia. He was born on September 23, 1963, in Danville, Va. to Joyce Haymore Cooper and the late Ted M. Stallings, Sr. In addition to his mother, Mr. Stallings is survived by his daughter, Sheila Hicks and husband, Eric of Chatham, Va.; his sons, Michael Stallings of Eden, N.C., and Charlie Stallings of Danville; his sister, Sherry Cook and husband, Steve of Pelham, N.C.; his brothers, Dwayne Stallings of Pelham and Mike Godfrey of Yukon, Oklahoma; and his grandchildren, Colten Ross, Brantley Hicks, and Dylan Stallings. In addition to his father, Mr. Stallings was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eva Haymore Moss and Forest Haymore. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Kent officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. prior to the service, and at other times at his mother's home, 236 Beavers Mill Road, Apt. B, Danville, VA 24540. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt.
Monday, March 27, 2017DANVILLE – Roy R. Christison, 81, of Danville passed away at his home on Friday (March 24, 2017).Roy was born on July 22, 1935, in Jacksonville, Ill., to Carl and Marie (Craddock) Christison.Roy was the youngest of four siblings, Marjorie, Edward and Vivian. Roy was a 1953 graduate of Jacksonville High School.Roy married the love of his life, Jean V. Knight, on Feb. 26, 1956, in White Hall, Ill. She preceded him in death on Jan. 11, 2015. Roy and Jean cherished a wonderful marriage of nearly 59 years. They had three children during this time, Suzi, Steve and Jim.After they were married, Roy lived briefly in Michigan and Wisconsin before returning to Jacksonville. In 1969, Roy and Jean had the opportunity to move to Danville and purchase Danville Wholesale Paper (now Danville Paper and Supply Inc.). During the next several decades they worked tirelessly to build the business and be active citizens in the Danville community. They also were regularly attending members of First Presbyteria...
Monday, March 27, 2017Eddie Gilbert, Wayne Hoskins, and Tim Agee. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Hunter, Bobby Masters, Tyler Winkler and Josh Thomas. Virginia Ruth TankersleyRuth TankersleyRuth Tankersley age 85 of Danville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Rockcastle C...
Monday, March 06, 2017Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Jeffrey Orlenda Owen, 47, of Danville, Va., died, Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born December 19, 1969, in South Boston, Va., he was the son of Donna Owen Carr, who survives. He was married to Sarah Douglas Owen, who survives. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at 2p.m. from the Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Herbert Dickerson, eulogist. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 5 to 7p.m. from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fisherandwatkinsfuneralhome.com. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Owen family.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...
Monday, February 20, 2017Link Turner.He was married to Wanda Epps Turner. Carl was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, where he also sang in the choir. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Danville, Va. Other than his wife, Wanda, Carl is survived by a son, Jonathan Turner; a daughter, Alyssa Turner; a brother, Larry D. Turner (Pat), all of Alton, Va., and a number of relatives and friends. Funeral services for Carl will be held Monday, February 20, 2017, at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church at 2 p.m.with the Reverend Bonnie Pizzeck officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home from 7 until8:30p.m. and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials please consider Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 3147 Cedar Grove Road, Alton, Va. On line condolences may be made at www.brookslyon.com The family is being served by Brooks Lyon Funeral and Cremation Services, 115 Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...
Sunday, February 12, 2017Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }CHATHAM, Va. Adrene Pearson Cummins, age 82, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday,February 8, 2017, at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chatham. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Catchings, Miss., the daughter of the late Marvin Pearson and the late Sallie Seale Pearson. She was married to the late Charles Kenneth Cummins Sr. She was a member of Stokesland United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Charles Cummins and his wife, Dara of Loudon, Tenn.; a daughter, Terry Hudson and her husband, Artie of Chatham, Va.; a sister, Betty Perry and her husband, Jake of Greenville, Miss.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. The family would like to thank everyone at Chatham Health and Rehab for all you did in caring for our mother. Also, Comfort Care for all you did. Memorial services will be conducted at Scott Funeral Home on Monday, February 13, 2017, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at Scott Funeral Home one hour prior to the service. She will be bur...
