DILLWYN, Oct. 11 – Margaret Leake Banton, 86, of Dillwyn passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in Blackstone.

She is survived by a niece, Bonnie Amos of Cumberland and a sister, Georgia of California. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie Mae Banton.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church.

Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.