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02/10/2026

Mrs. Patricia Diane Pannell, 69, of 130 Kennon Drive, Danville, VA passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her residence.

Born February 28, 1956 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late John L. Medley and the late Bessie Mae Younger. She was also predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Deacon Mose Pannell and Evangelist Emma Pannell. She was married to Randolph H. Pannell, who survives.

She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, a member of the Usher Board and President of the Hospitality Committee. She graduated from Pittsylvania County Public Schools and was employed by Dan River Mill.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Nelson Witcher and Travis S. Witcher, both of Danville, VA; a step son, Jason Pannell, two brothers, Charles E. Witcher (Rosiland), of Gretna, VA, and Carl L. Witcher, of Chatham, VA; a sister, Juanita W. Clark, of Chatham, VA; ten grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her in-laws, Sherman Pannell, Nancy Price (Eugene), Carolyn Booth, Fannie Pannell, Paulene Pannell and Gary Calloway, a beloved puppy, Fluffy other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from Fairview Baptist Church with Bishop Larry Robertson, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Pannell and Witcher family.

02/02/2026

Ms. Kimberly D. Logan, of 9000 Burly Circle, Brandywine, MD., departed this life Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her residence.

Born November 6, 1975 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of Lawrence Logan and Joyce Jones Logan, who survives.

She graduated from Pittsylvania County Schools and worked as a Banker until her health failed.
She was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to her parents she is survived by a son, JaMarcus Logan of Maryland; eight uncles, one aunt; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Pastor Gloria Starling and Pastor Michael Bethel, Officiating. Interment will follow in New Beginning In Christ Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Logan family.

01/31/2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Pearlie Witcher and Mr. Roy Newby have been postponed until a later date.

01/30/2026

Funeral services for Mr. Roy (John) Newby will be conducted from Howerton Funeral Home on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

01/27/2026

Mr. Roy (John) Newby, of 1345 County Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence.

Born December 14, 1941in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Douglas and Queen Martin Newby. He was married to Marie Newby, who survives.

He was a member of Hopel Chapel Baptist Church, a member of the choir, male chorus, he also sing with Tarpley Soulettes, Joy Bells, before forming his own group The Mighty Wonders and Tawain Harper for 39 years.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Roy Newby Jr., of Danville, and James Newby (Paula), of Roanoke; a daughter, Lillian Perry, of Danville; one brother, James Myers(Kathy), of Danville; a sister, Gaynell Williams, of Augusta, GA; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from Howerton Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Walton, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the residence of Mrs. Louise Scates, 2892 Irish Rd. Chatham, VA.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Newby family.

01/23/2026

Mrs. Pearlie Fitzgerald, 61, formerly of Chatham, VA now of 2163 Victoria Place, Lithonia, GA departed this life Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Grady Hospital, Atlanta, GA.

She was born April, 9, 1964 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Eula Anderson Fitzgerald. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, John David (Toe) Fitzgerald.

She was of the Baptist Faith.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Rudi Pangad of Lithonia, GA and Theotis Johnson (Denise) of Aylett, VA; three brothers, Conwallace (Patricia) and Russell Fitzgerald both of Chatham, VA and James Fitzgerald of Danville, VA; two sisters, Deloris Harris (Tony) and Arletha Robinson (Michael) both of Chatham, VA; one half- brother, Bradford Jones; three half-sisters, Teresa Williams, Delores Hightower (Thomas) and Vera Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12 Noon from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Forrest, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Fitzgerald Family Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Conwallace Fitzgerald, 922 Hickory Road, Chatham, from 5p.m. to 7 p.m., daily.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Fitzgerald family.

01/12/2026

Ms. Delores Irvin, 68, of 380 Dry Bridge Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence.

She was born September 3, 1957 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Beulah Hubbard Irvin.

She was employed by Tultex.

She was of the Baptist Faith.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Casey and Demarcus Irvin, both of Chatham, VA; six brothers, Raymond Jr., Hubert, Alvin, Arron, Dennis and Erwin; two sisters, Maggie Irvin and Connie Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Irvin family.

01/05/2026

Mrs. Sarah A. Whittle, 83, of 33 Lynn Street, Chatham, VA passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 in Lynchburg General Hospital.

She was born November 3, 1942 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Eddie and Edna Oakes Giggetts. She was married to the late Lewis E. Whittle. She was predeceased by her daughter, Betty Wilson (Luther). She was also predeceased by her brothers, Alfonzo, Roy, Chief Apostle Willie and Willie Henry Giggetts and her sisters, Lucille Reeves, Alice Nibblett and Patricia Giggetts.

She was retired from Lane Company.

She was a member of The Greater Canaan Land Church. She served as Mother of the Church, a member of the Usher Board, Auxillary A and Prayer Warrior.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons; Charles Whittle (Sherry) of Danville, VA and Tony Whittle of Chatham, VA; a step-son, Lee Whitehead of Chatham, VA; a daughter; Terri Ferguson (Gerald) of Chatham, VA; three sisters, Edna White and Eunice Giggetts both of Chatham, VA and Eula Carter (William) of Danville, VA; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from The Greater Canaan Land Church with Bishop Raymond Bennett, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, VA.

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

The family will receive visitors at the residence of her daughter, Terri Ferguson, 35 Lynn St. Chatham, VA from 3-7 p.m. daily.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Whittle family.

01/02/2026

Mr. Spencer Ray Starling, 63, of 341 Museville Road, Chatham, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He was born May, 7, 1962 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Rufus Campbell and Mary Starling, who survives. He was married to Charlene Starling, who survives.

He was a member of Watson Level Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a son, Jatarrio Hall of Lynchburg, VA ; and a daughter, Josilin Hall of Danville, VA; a brother, Darryl Starling of Chatham, VA; five grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, January, 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Pastor Prenceanna Craft, Eulogist.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Starling family.

12/23/2025

Aaliyah Golden, infant baby girl of Kevanna Gibson and Diamon Golden of Danville passed away, Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Centra Specialty Hospital, Lynchburg, VA.

She was the granddaughter of Karessa Witcher of Chatham, VA.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the family.

11/05/2025

Mr. Earlevon King, 72, of 285 Friendship Rd., Chatham, VA departed this life Sunday, November 2, 2025 in SOVAH Health Danville.

He was born September 7, 1953 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Norman D. and Virginia Myers King. He was married to Jacqueline King, who survives.

He was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public School System.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He was a member of New Hope AME Church in Chatham, VA, where he served as a trustee.

In addition to his wife of the residence, he leaves to cherish his precious memories two sons; Quenstin King (Temeca) of High Point, NC and Ryan King of Greensboro, NC; a daughter, Michelle Osborne (Faron) of Danville, VA; four brothers, Norman King, Jr. (Martha) of Martinsville, VA, Leroy King (Debbie) of Volens, VA, Carl King of Greensboro, NC and Leon King (Dorthea) of Graham, NC; four sisters, Deborah Thompson and Audrey King both of Martinsville, VA, Laurie Hodnett of Danville, VA and Lisa Gladden (William) of Richmond, VA; five grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from Callands Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the King family.

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Chatham, VA
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