Joan Reaves
Mar 3, 2026
Joan Hayes Reaves of South Boston, Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Danville, Virginia, to Mack and Bertha Thomas Hayes. She was the devoted and loving wife of 49 years to James Daniel "Danny" Reaves, Jr.
Joan was multi talented self-employed artist specializing in ceramics and porcelain...
Bettie Blackmon Townsend
Mar 3, 2026
Bettie Blackmon Townsend, of Virgilina, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born in Danville, VA on November 16, 1948 to Howard and Margaret Blackmon.
She was a graduate of Halifax County Senior High. Throughout her life, she embodied a spirit of service and compassion, which she carried into her profession. Bettie spent 17...
Judith Groscost Sterns
Mar 2, 2026
Judith Groscost Sterns, a beloved member of the South Boston community, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, just shy of her 87th birthday. Born in Pennsylvania on March 16, 1939, Judith was the daughter of the late Gerald Groscost and Grace Carroll Groscost. She was preceded in death by her beloved spouse of 64 years, Jerome Cortland "Corky"...
Jerry Kenton Hite
Feb 19, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Kenton Hite, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and treasured friend. Jerry passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on April 4, 1937, in Virgilina, Jerry was the son of Sherman Willis Hite and Maurine Bowen Hite. He is preceded in death by...
Charlie Samuel Rudder
Feb 18, 2026
Charlie Samuel Rudder of South Boston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at the age of 89. Born to the late George Garnett Rudder and the late Marsha "Margie" Saunders Rudder on November 6th, 1936, Charlie lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family and community.
Charlie proudly served his country in the United States...
Ortie Myrtle Lacks
Feb 17, 2026
Ortie Myrtle Lacks, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the blessed age of 96. She was born in Charlotte County on January 5, 1930, to the late Fitzhugh and Leena Wilmoth Lacks. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Aubrey Lacks and John Will Lacks.
Ortie was seamstress for many years with Freeman...
Rose Loftis Elliott
Feb 16, 2026
Rose Loftis Elliott, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born on December 4, 1929 to the late Warren Loftis and the late Nannie Wilbourn Loftis, Rose was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
An avid gardener, Rose found solace in tending to her flowers. Her gardens were evidence of her nurturing spirit and her joy in...
Peggy Noblin Jennings
Feb 15, 2026
Peggy Noblin Jennings of Red Oak, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on August 29th, 1941, in Halifax County, Virginia, to the late Robert William Noblin and Audie Cassada Noblin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Morell Jennings.
As the owner and operator of her own business, Peggy...
George Washington Bliss
Feb 14, 2026
George Washington Bliss passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, just shy of his 94th birthday. Born on February 22, 1932 in Clover, VA to the late Tom Bliss and the late Sula Hughes Bliss, George lived a life full of love and dedication before leaving this world to reunite with his beloved wife, Elsie Smith Bliss.
He had an unwavering...
Nellie Cole Barksdale
Feb 14, 2026
Nellie "Nell" Cole Barksdale, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on Wednesday, April 29th, 1936 to the late Richard W. Cole and the late Hallie Weatherford Cole, Nell lived a life full of love, dedication, and care for her family.
Nell's devotion to her family was unparalleled....
Ida Gray Trent Williamson
Feb 13, 2026
Ida Gray Trent Williamson, a beloved mother, nurse, and community pillar, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the blessed age of 100. Born on March 3, 1925, in Halifax County, Virginia, Ida was a resident of the Calvary community where she lived a life full of grace, compassion, and dedication.
Gray was the cherished daughter of the late...
Alvah Lee Vaughan
Feb 12, 2026
Alvah Lee “Maverick” Vaughan, 88 died peacefully in his home in Buffalo Junction, VA on February 12, 2026.
He was born in Granville County, NC on January 9, 1938 to Alonza “Ben” Vaughan and Hester Mangum Vaughan. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vivian Milton Vaughan, his daughter, Debra Vaughan Edwards and son, Wayne Lee Vaughan (Kathy) and...
Monroe Junior Martin
Feb 12, 2026
Monroe Junior Martin, of Scottsburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on August 6th, 1950, in Halifax County to Ralph Monroe Martin and Louise Martin.
Monroe's life was marked by a profound love for farming, a passion ignited when he started plowing with a mule at the tender age of 7....
Eugene "Gene" Davis Lloyd
Feb 12, 2026
Eugene "Gene" Davis Lloyd, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at the age of 81. Eugene was born in Halifax County, VA on Saturday, March 18th, 1944 to the late Charlie Thomas Lloyd and Luvinia Russell Lloyd Hicks.
Gene, a man of steadfast faith, was a devoted member of the Baptist...
Marshall Redmon Stephens
Feb 11, 2026
Marshall Redmon Stephens passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on May 25th, 1940, Marshall was known for his humble spirit and dedication to his family and work.
Marshall was the son of the late Richard John Stephens and Minnie Redmon Stephens.
A simple man of the land, Marshall devoted many years to farming before...
Anne H. Gordon
Feb 10, 2026
Anne H. Gordon, 83, of Clarksville VA, died on Tuesday February 10 th , 2026, at her home. She was born in Craig County, VA on March 28th , 1942, to the late Ralph M. and Ella A. Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband George W. Gordon III, beloved aunts, Louise Allen & Irene Heavener, and friend...
Myrtle Elizabeth Spangler
Feb 9, 2026
Myrtle Elizabeth Lowery Spangler, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Myrtle was born on May 11, 1940, in Halifax County, VA to the late Keister "Bug" Lowery and the late Rosa Yancey Lowery.
She was a loving mother, and an unfailingly supportive grandmother and great-grandmother, whose life revolved around her cherished...
May Harriett Hughes
Feb 6, 2026
It is with deep love and heartfelt sadness that the family of May Harriett Hughes announces her passing on February 6, 2026, at the age of 86. May was born on October 3, 1939, in Malone, NY and lived most of her life in Grant, NY before she and Dennis retired to Clarksville, Virginia in 2001.
May will be remembered for...
Wayne Lewis Farmer
Feb 5, 2026
Wayne Lewis Farmer of South Boston, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in Halifax County on September 21, 1945 to Henry Judson Farmer and Minnie Lewis Conner Farmer. Wayne's life was also marked by a beautiful 50-year marriage to Ginger Clienhans Farmer, who survives.
After serving his country honorably as a member of...
Nannie Roslynn Moore Blanks
Feb 3, 2026
Nannie Roslynn Moore Blanks, beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at the age of 85. Nannie was born on October 1st, 1940 in Charlotte County to the late Leonard Kent Moore and the late Nannie Roslynn Adams. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, John Robert "Bobby" Blanks.
Nannie dedicated her life to...
