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Bonnie Ray Duffey

Bonnie Ray Duffey

May 18, 2024

Bonnie Sue Ray Duffey of South Boston passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the age of 67.  Born in Roxboro, NC on February 11, 1957, she was the daughter of the late James Ray and Nina Holt.  She is survived by her husband, William Ray Duffey.

Bonnie was previously employed with Burlington Industries.  She loved...

Remona Throckmorton Murray

Remona Throckmorton Murray

May 16, 2024

Remona Lee Throckmorton Murray, of South Boston, was born in Halifax County on June 29, 1946 and passed away on May 16, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Hodges and Geneva Newbill Throckmorton and was married to the late William E. Murray.

She is survived by her children, Willie R. Murray and Melinda M. Long...

Naomi Church Oxley

Naomi Church Oxley

May 8, 2024

Naomi Church Oxley of Clarksville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born November 14, 1933 in Crown City, Ohio to the late Stanley Charles Church and Clarice Fife Church and was the loving wife to the late Ayward Hearl Oxley for 65 years.

Naomi will be remembered...

Carolyn Jean Lewis

Carolyn Jean Lewis

May 4, 2024

Carolyn Jean Lewis (October 23, 1938 – May 4, 2024) Born in Bradford PA to Jacob Raszman and Marjorie Dennis.

She is survived by her husband, Robert N. Lewis of Halifax VA, 5 sons, Thomas Trask and his wife Karin of Washington DC, Marty Lewis and his wife Debbie of Chase City VA, Robert Trask and his...

Bobby Alvin Bembry

Bobby Alvin Bembry

May 1, 2024

Bobby "Alvin" Bembry, age 69, of Scottsburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. He was born on February 2nd, 1955 in Live Oak, FL.

Alvin retired from Fluor where he was an Industrial Electrical Superintendent. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking.  Alvin enjoyed time spent with...

Edward Eugene Coleman

Edward Eugene Coleman

Apr 27, 2024

Edward Eugene Coleman of Boydton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was a retired farmer and postal clerk.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas C. and Annie Lina Rogers Coleman; his sisters, Virginia Coleman Watkins Haga, Margaret Coleman Sanders, and Nell Rose Coleman; and his brothers, Howard...

Crystal Lynn Gordon

Crystal Lynn Gordon

Apr 26, 2024

Crystal Lynn Gordon of South Boston, VA, passed away on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at the age of 42. She was born in Halifax County on July 8th, 1981 to Vince Gordon and Rebecca Lowery Smith.

Crystal is survived by her parents, Rebecca Lowery Smith (Thomas) and Vince Gordon (Tammy); her loving partner, Jonathan Griffith; her cherished...

Kenneth Lewis Canada

Kenneth Lewis Canada

Apr 24, 2024

Kenneth Lewis Canada of South Boston passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  He was born in Halifax County on October 3, 1946 to Louis Canada and Lanier Powell Canada. He is survived by his wife, Susan Powell Canada.

Kenneth worked for over 30 years at JP Stevens and then worked with R.O. Harrell...

Francis Lawrence Csorba

Francis Lawrence Csorba

Apr 23, 2024

Francis "Frank" Lawrence Csorba, age 23, of Boydton, VA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. He was born in Goshen, New York on December 12th, 2000, to Jessica Pitts Csorba and Alexander Paul Csorba III.

Frank was a beloved student athlete at the University of Lynchburg, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and...

James William "Billy" Reaves

James William "Billy" Reaves

Apr 22, 2024

James William "Billy" Reaves of South Boston passed away at his residence on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 89.  Born in Halifax County on December 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Beverly Averette Reaves and Sally Ford Reaves.  He is survived by his wife, Jean Ford Reaves.

Billy loved baseball, gardening,...

Mary Virginia James

Mary Virginia James

Apr 22, 2024

Mary Virginia James, age 66, of Blue Ridge, VA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. She was born May 16, 1957 to the late James Thomas Holland and Edith Conalia Satterfield. She is survived by her, husband, Kimball James. Mary was a wonderful wife of 23 years. She was a wonderful mother to her son and a very...

Irene Zimmerman Williamson

Irene Zimmerman Williamson

Apr 17, 2024

Irene Zimmerman Williamson of the Calvary community, Alton, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 92.  Born in Person County, NC on November 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nubie Caviness Zimmerman and Virginia Coates Zimmerman.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bernard Williamson.

Irene was a...

Golden Cornelius Bowes, Jr.

Golden Cornelius Bowes, Jr.

Apr 14, 2024

Golden Cornelius Bowes Jr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at his residence in Alton, VA. He was born in Person County, NC, on March 12th, 1942 to the late Golden C. Bowes Sr. and Jenny Bett Vicks Bowes. Golden was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Alease Satterfield Bowes. Together, they shared a...

Marjorie Irene Harrington Yakel

Marjorie Irene Harrington Yakel

Apr 14, 2024

At the age of 99, Marge peacefully passed away on April 14, 2024, marking the end of an era for her family.  She now reunites with her parents, Irene Ruth Sweeney and Michael Leo Harrington, along with her cherished siblings: Mary Evelyn (Lloyd) Uhe, Lorrene (Donald) Moermond, James Leo “Jim”/”Harry” Harrington, Donald Joseph “Don” (Verne) Harrington, and Robert Eugene...

Dale Allen Mckinney

Dale Allen Mckinney

Apr 14, 2024

Dale Allen McKinney of South Boston went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the age of 74.  He was born in Halifax County on March 17, 1950, the son of the late Charles A. McKinney and Estelle H. McKinney and was married to Angela Jones McKinney who survives.

Dale was...

Jannie Cash Walker

Jannie Cash Walker

Apr 5, 2024

Mrs. Jannie Powell Cash Walker of Alton passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the age of 66.  Born in Halifax County on May 12, 1957, she was the daughter of Leonard and Molly Alice Powell.  She is survived by her husband, Paul Walker.

Jannie enjoyed sewing, writing poetry and music.  She was a very giving...

Gloria Jeanette Owen

Gloria Jeanette Owen

Mar 28, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Jeanette Owen of Nashville, TN and formerly of Dickson County, TN passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024 in Nashville surrounded by loving family and friends.  She was born on November 15, 1943 in Dickson County, Tennessee to the late Clarence Earl Hafner and the late Virgie Lee Brown Hafner.  Jeanette was married for 55 years to...

Lois Childrey Buchanan

Lois Childrey Buchanan

Mar 26, 2024

Lois Childrey Buchanan of Halifax, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 at Clarksville Health & Rehab.   She was born on November 4th, 1926 in Halifax County to the late Hurley Childrey and Bessie New Childrey. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Buchanan.

Lois was a longtime member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church....

Frankie Stephen Talley

Frankie Stephen Talley

Mar 26, 2024

Frankie Stephen Talley passed away on Tuesday, March 26, at the Hundley Center, in South Hill, Virginia at the age of 82. He was born in South Boston on November 4, 1941, to the late Luther G. Talley & Mildred Gould Talley of Clarksville.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Collins Talley, of Clarksville, daughter, Alyson...

Robert Fuller Newton, Sr.

Robert Fuller Newton, Sr.

Mar 22, 2024

Robert Fuller Newton Sr. of Nelson passed away on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. He was born on May 28th, 1942 in Mecklenburg County to the late Shirley Clayton Newton and Willie Vera Owen Newton. He is survived by his wife, Gertie Martin Newton.

Robert was retired from printing.  His passion was farming.

He is survived...

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