Peggy Newbill Hazelwood

Peggy Newbill Hazelwood, of the Scottsburg community passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on October 7, 1949, in Halifax County to the late Carl Elvin Newbill, Sr., and Thelma Estelle Newbill. Peggy was a cherished resident of Scottsburg, Virginia, where her warmth and dedication to community and family were widely known and deeply appreciated. She was married to Hampton Hazelwood, who survives.

Peggy dedicated many years of her life to serving the public as a deputy clerk for Halifax County, a role in which her meticulous nature and steadfast integrity shone through. Outside of her professional life, she was passionately devoted to her family, treasuring every moment spent with her children and, most of all, her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

Peggy was a member of Fork Baptist Church and was active in her church and community. She tirelessly contributed her time and talents to various local initiatives, always with a warm smile and encouraging word. Her devotion to her faith was a testament to her strength and grace, which inspired all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Peggy's love for her community was only paralleled by her affection for her cats, who were her constant companions. Whether she was tending to her beloved flowers or offering a shoulder to lean on, presence was a blessing to all around her.

In addition to her husband, Hampton, she is survived by her children, Brian Keith Hazelwood and Angela Hazelwood Long & husband, Jamie; grandchildren, Ethan James Long, Dylan Lowell Long & Colin Joseph Long; siblings, Nancy McGaughey (Hal), Harvey Newbill (Edwina), and Larry Newbill (Norma); and her honorary family, Luke & Jessie Griles and their children, Josie, Jase & Jameson; Amy & Craig Barker and their children, Wyatt & Sadie; and Bailey & Heather Runnett and their child, Landrie.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Carl Newbill, Jr, Jackie Newbill, Evan Newbill and Betty Ann Newbill.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Fork Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 PM until 8 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home and other times at the home.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Peggy's memory to Halifax County Cancer Association, Fork Baptist Missions or a charity of your choice.