Obituaries

Aug 21, 2024

Darlene Covington Osborne, 84, of Richmond passed away on August 21. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, George S. Osborne, her brothers, Earl and Clarence Covington, and her sister and best friend, Polly Bradley.

Darlene is loved and remembered by her son, George G. Osborne (Angie) of Carolina Beach, NC; daughter,...

Aug 18, 2024

Marsha, a vibrant soul, a lover of life, music, and all things Margaritaville, set sail for her final voyage on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 81.

Born in Maryland, she became a teacher, moved to Northern Virginia, and later settled in Clarksville, VA teaching gifted students. When she retired, she enjoyed sunny Florida, fishing,...

Aug 16, 2024

Thomas David Ward, 76, of Halifax, VA, passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2024. He was born on Monday, December 8th, 1947 to the late Weldon and Rosa Crews Ward and was married to Patricia Anne Ward. Thomas was a beloved member of the community. He worked at Clover Yarns for over 30 years. In his free time, Thomas enjoyed...

Aug 16, 2024

Samuel Lee Simmons Sr., age 78, of Chase City, VA was born October 24, 1945 and passed away at his home on August 16, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents Emmett Simmons (Byron) and Dorothy Simmons; his brothers, Gerald Simmons and Emmett Byron (E.B.) Simmons Jr; a sister, Janet Farmer and his daughter, April...

Aug 13, 2024

Hilda Ruth Mills Reese of Skipwith, VA passed peacefully to her Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 98.  Born in Jeffries, VA on July 29, she was the daughter of the late James Milton Mills and Nannie Chappell Mills.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Isaac Reese.

Hilda was formerly employed with Burlington...

Aug 12, 2024

Robin Mosier Comer of South Boston passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 63.  Born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey on April 30, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Mosier, Sr and Elizabeth Folks Mosier.

Robin was lovingly known as "RaRa" and loved children & babysat multiple generations.  She...

Aug 12, 2024

Douglas Mitchell Ray, Sr of South Boston passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 80.  Born in Halifax County on July 9, 1944, he was the son of the late Kermit Lucious Ray and Margaret Hazel Gravitt Ray.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn Harris Ray.

Douglas...

Aug 10, 2024

Betty Grainger Blalock, age 93, of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. She was born on Saturday, August 1st, 1931 in Colbert County, Alabama to the late Franklin C. Posey and Mattie Posey. Betty was preceded in death by her husbands, William H. Grainger, Sr. and James Randolph Blalock.

Betty graduated from high school...

Aug 7, 2024

Donald Gray Womack of South Boston passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the age of 72.  Born in Halifax County, VA on August 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Jeter and Thelma Bliss Womack.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Anne Wilborn Womack.

Donald worked...

Aug 5, 2024

Susan Guthrie Davis, of Virgilina, Va., walked into eternity with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 5, 2024. Susan was born to the late Joseph and Madeline Guthrie in Lynchburg, VA on November 8, 1956.

Susan is the wife of Michael Davis, who survives. Michael and Susan were married December 3, 1976 and celebrated 47 years...

Aug 5, 2024

Edith Champion Dunn of Youngsville, NC passed away on August 5, 2024 at Duke Raleigh Hospital at the age of 76.  She was born on November 21, 1947 to the late Relmer and Virginia Ford Champion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Dunn.

Edith was a devoted wife to the husband, Timmy, and took...

Aug 2, 2024

Barbara Louise Thomas Cowley died, after a 7-year battle with cancer, on August 2, 2024 at home in Buffalo Junction, Va, with her loving husband, Michael, by her side.

Barbara was born on July 27, 1954, in Norfolk, VA, to Martha Burkle Thomas and James William Thomas.  She graduated from Granby High School and earned a BS...

Jul 31, 2024

Jesse Wayne Myer, of South Boston, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born on August 23, 1954 to the late Wayne and Christine Madison Myer and was married to Kathy Hill Myer for 42 years.

Jesse was an avid outdoorsman. While he loved camping and fishing, his favorite hobby...

Jul 31, 2024

Hilda Watt King, of Vero Beach Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savoir on July 31,2024. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Hilda Gold Bass of Buffalo Springs, Virginia . She is survived by many family and friends including her sons Dale Hogan, Rodney Hogan and grandson Jordan Hogan. There will be no service's at...

Jul 30, 2024

Helen Pool Lowery, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.  She was born in Halifax County on February 4, 1934 to the late Lennie Pool and the late Nannie Comer Pool.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Lowery, Sr.  Also being the youngest of 12 children, she was preceded...

Jul 28, 2024

OBITUARY FOR DR MANGALDAS B MISTRY (Commonly known as Dr. Mistry)

Dr. Mistry was a native of Vadnagar, Gujarat, India and lived most of his life in a town of Rajpardi, in Bharuch district, Gujarat, India.

He was born on January 19, 1937 and was eldest of three brothers. He completed his medical school from...

Jul 28, 2024

Shawn Michael Lloyd, aka "Street King", passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the age of 34.  He was born in Halifax County on January 3, 1990 to Cynthia Wilkes Lloyd and the late Larry Dean Lloyd.  He is survived by his wife, Amanda Inge Lloyd.

He was known as "Street King" by his friends due...

Jul 24, 2024

Hilda Lennon Bass passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, in South Hill, VA. She was born on Thursday, June 12th, 1930 in Bladen County, NC to the late Oscar Wilbur Lennon and Frankie Lennon.  She was married to Lamon Bass for 51 years before his passing in 1998.

Hilda was a graduate of Bladenboro High School...

Jul 22, 2024

Ida Mae Smith Bowes of Alton, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the age of 74.  Born in Caswell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Smith and the late Ida Jackson Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Banks Bowes.

Ida was a homemaker and loved her family...

Jul 21, 2024

Helen Grace Marsh Crum of Scottsburg, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 91.  Born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on September 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William Roy Marsh and the late Florence Shemwell Marsh.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Roger Crum, whom she loved and cherished and...