Thomas “Danny” Warlitner, former Alleghany County sheriff, dies at 88

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ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. – Thomas “Danny” Warlitner, longtime officer and Sheriff of Alleghany County sheriff from 1986-1994, passed away on Feb. 22 at 88, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office said.

Danny served the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office for 31 years, 8 years of which he served as the sheriff in the county. A family gathering is set to be held in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, Feb. 28.

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