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11/05/2026

Mr. Richard C. Hunt, Jr., 71, of Danville, VA departed this life on November 3, 2026 in LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

He was born February 7, 1955 in Pittsylvania County to the late Richard Hunt, Sr. and Geraldine Jones Hunt, who survives. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dwayne Hunt.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his mother he leaves to cherish his memory a son, Perryn Hunt of Virginia and a daughter, Astarte Hunt of Maryland; his significant other, Betty Clark; two brothers, Jerry and Floyd Hunt both of Danville, Virginia; a sister, Lynette Cunningham of Danville, Virginia; four grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service with military honors will be conducted on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 12:00 Noon from Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Reginald Carter, Eulogist.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Hunt family.

11/02/2026

Mrs. Lenora Howerton Womack (Kay), 70, of Conway, South Carolina, departed this life Thursday, October 29, 2026 in Conway Medical Center.

She was born August 19, 1956 in Halifax County. She was the daughter of the late Wallace Sr. and Jearlene Hutcherson Howerton. She was married to Willie H. Womack Sr., who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Womack.

She was a member of New Mine Creek Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory two sons, Willie Womack, Jr. of Maryland and Calvin Womack (Dawn) of Myrtle Beach, SC; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Judy Howerton of Keeling, VA; three brothers, Steven Howerton of Danville, VA, Earl and Lawrence Howerton both of Halifax, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 Noon from New Mine Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Donnie Tinnin, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, South Boston, VA.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

The family will be gathering at the home of her sister, Judy Howerton, 20048 Old Richmond Rd. Keeling, VA.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Womack family.

10/21/2026

Mrs. Annie White, 84, of Chatham, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

She was born on July 4, 1942, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to the late Edgar and Sallie Belle Martin.

Mrs. White was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory four sons, Clarence Keith of Richmond, VA, Perry and Michael Keith, both of Danville, VA, and Amarien Martin of Chatham, VA; one stepson, Mack Womack of Washington, DC; three daughters, Nancy Jones of Chatham, VA, Shirley (Ronald) and Mary Martin, both of Danville, VA; one brother, Joe Martin of Danville, VA; three sisters, Inez Law and Alberta Barbour, both of Danville, VA, and Ineice Mease of Washington, DC; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. A. L. Logan, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the White family.

09/15/2026

Miss Dynisha Lawren Carter, 43, of 34 Deport Street, Chatham, Virginia departed this earthy life Sunday, September 13, 2026 at her residence.

Born May 12, 1983, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Chaney and Donna Carter, who survives. She was of the Holiness faith. She attended Danville Community College.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Dareyon Gunn; and one daughter, Mayghen Carter, both of the residence; a special friend, Preston Faulkner; two sisters, Tara Carter (Chatham), and Sheresa Carter (Danville); and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial services for Miss Carter, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 from Restoration House of Grace, by Pastor Christopher A. Fitzgerald.

Visitation will be from 3pm – 7pm daily at 1137 Beverly Heights Rd, Chatham, VA.

Howerton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

09/14/2026

Mr. David A. Calloway Sr., affectionately known as “Bubba” or “Big David” departed this life Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Lynchburg General Hospital.

He was born June 30, 1959 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Doctor Green and Catherine Glass Calloway. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clevester Sr. and Norman and his sister, Fannie Mae.

He was married to Shirley Calloway, who survives.

He was a member of Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the Usher Board, Senior Choir, Gospel Choir, Men's Ministry and volunteered in the Sexton Ministry until his health declined.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children David Jr. and Eboni both of the residence, his god-son, Vernon Barksdale of Greensboro, NC; god-daughter, Jane Barksdale of Danville, VA; three brothers, Willie Green of Capital Heights, MD, Edward Lee (Mary) of Danville, VA and Thomas (Nina) of Elkton, VA; five sisters, Velma Chase of Landover, MD, Stella Calloway of Java, VA, Emma Dixon of Blairs, VA, Deborah Coles of Louisa, VA and Adelaide (James) of Richmond, VA; three grandchildren, Zachary (Felicia), Abriel (Byron) and Maddison all of Danville, VA; five great-grandchildren, Londynn, Myanna, Anyla, Azariah and Carsen; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, September, 19, 2026 at 12 Noon from County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Antonel A. Myler, Sr., Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Shockoe Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service and other times at the residence from 3-7 p.m. daily.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Calloway family.

08/06/2026

On Friday, July 31, 2026, Wanda Faye Dixon departed this life at her home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

She was born November 16, 1966, to the late Jerry Dixon Sr. and Ruth May Barksdale Dixon.

A lifelong Nurse Technician by trade, she worked for many years at one of the nation's top teaching hospitals, Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, in the transplant center.

She leaves behind her sons, Tyruss & Jimmy (Jai) Johnston-Dixon of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who were the center of her world. She also leaves behind a large and loving extended family, including her aunts, Clara Crawford (Pennsylvania) and Dorothy Alston (Pennsylvania); and her siblings Carl & Angie Dixon (Danville), Eddie Dixon (Chatham), Gwen Dixon (Danville), Janice Johnson (Danville), Jerry Dixon Jr. (Danville), Patricia Johnson (Danville), Rena Robinson (Blairs), and Richard & Jan Johnson (San Antonio, TX). She was preceded in death by siblings Alexander Johnson, Cora Johnson, Larry Johnson, Robert Lewis Johnson, and Walter Johnson. Among her many treasured nieces and nephews, she shared an especially close bond with her nephew Jordan. Wanda was also preceded in death by her beloved companion, Sylvester Baker, and she leaves behind the grandchildren he brought into her life who affectionately called her Grandma Wanda and loved as her own: Aaron, Brittany, Jake, LaShonda, O.J. Jr., and Trinity.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 5-7p.m from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Dixon family.

07/16/2026

Mr. Bennie Lee Whitehead, 65, of Danville, Virginia departed this life Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Lynchburg General Hospital.

He was born April 28, 1961 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Silas Sr. and Dottie Luck Whitehead.

He was of the Baptist Faith, attended Pittsylvania Public Schools and was employed by Roy Ford Paving Company.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Bennie Carter (Andrea), Robert Carter, Melisha Smith (Chris), Ashley Carter, Timothy Carter and Laquetta Carter; two brothers, Silas Whitehead, Jr. (Jennifer) and Eddie Whitehead both of Chatham, VA; a sister, Minnie Whittle of Danville, VA; fifteen grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 12-2 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

07/01/2026

Mrs. Norma Baily, 69, of 8022 Timberlake Rd., Apt. 8., Lynchburg, Virginia departed this earthly life Monday, June 29, 2026 in UVA Medical Center.

She was born October 30, 1956 in Lynchburg, VA. She was the daughter of the late James and Irene Craft Hunt. She was also preceded in death by her son, Marco Bailey, her grandchild, Legend Tucker, and brothers, John E. Craft, Esther and Curtis Hunt.

She was employed by Wal-Mart as a stocker.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son; Timothy Bailey (Syreeta) of New Jersey; four daughters, Melinda Hunt of Gretna, VA, Britian Bailey of Forest, VA, Kendra Bailey of Lynch Station, VA and Tyronica Tucker (Jeremey) of Lynchburg, VA; six grandchildren; Ronald (Rudy) Taylor (Quanisha), Tamia Bailey, Timothy Bailey, Jr., Alon Freeman, Jakariya (Kari) Brown, Esaiah Tucker; three great grandchildren; Keavion, Keandre and Kenzie Taylor; a special niece; Tammy Hunt; a brother, Carol Hunt of Hurt, VA and a sister, Loretta Robinson of Altavista, VA; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from New Bethel Baptist Church, Hurt, VA with Bishop Donnell Johnson, Eulogist.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Bailey family.

06/05/2026

Mr. Gerald L. Stone, 66, of Chatham, Virginia entered into a peaceful rest on June 2, 2026, in Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, NC.

Born June 13, 1959 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late George Stone and Elizabeth Coles Stone, who survives. He was married to Lorine Stone, who survives. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, George Jr. and Leon Stone.

He was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System. He was employed as a manager for Hardee's.

He was a member of Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his mother and wife, he leaves a son, John Crews (Yvonne) of Evington, VA; two daughters, Tanesha Taylor (Antwain) of Danville, VA and LaTonya Townes of Java, VA; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; seven brothers, Michael Stone (Phyllis) of Axton, VA, Matthew Stone (Margie) of Gretna, VA, Brian (Melody), Chris and Reggie Fitzgerald all of Danville, VA, Jeffrey Stone of Chatham, VA and Kelvin Fitzgerald of Charlotte, NC; an aunt, Mary Hodnett of Danville, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m from Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Antonel A. Myler, Sr., Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, June 8, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Stone family.

05/30/2026

Mr. Brandon Wilson Sr., 43, of 907 Colquhoun Street, Danville, Virginia departed this life May 28, 2026 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born July 3, 1982 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Luther and Betty Oaks Wilson.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory a son; Brandon Wilson, Jr. (BJ), a daughter, Tamariona Thomas both of Danville, VA; a brother, Jerrell Wilson of Appomattox, VA; a devoted friend, Tameka Fitzgerald of Danville, VA; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Younger, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Burial Park.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 4- 6 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

Family will receive guest at the residence of Tameka Fitzgerald and Brandon Jr., 41 Garland St. Danville, VA and Terri Ferguson, 35 Lynn St. Chatham, VA.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Wilson family.

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