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Recent Obituaries in South Boston, VA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the South Boston, VA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Jerry Mack Lewis

Jerry Mack Lewis

Aug 4, 2014

Mr. Jerry Mack Lewis of 700 Wolf Pit Rd., Oxford, NC, formerly of South Boston, VA, died Monday, August 4, 2014 at the age of 94. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on March 12, 1920. Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WW II. A member of the Battery C 470th Anti-Aircraft Division, he...

Bobby Ray Talley

Bobby Ray Talley

Aug 3, 2014

Bobby Ray Talley, 79, widower of Annie Allen Talley, passed away Sunday, August 03, 2014 at his home. Bobby Ray was born January 15, 1935 in Granville County, NC to the late Raymond and Raymell Yancey Talley. A graduate of Oak Hill High School, Bobby then served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Talbott & Marks,...

Edward Joseph Kroupa

Edward Joseph Kroupa

Jul 31, 2014

Edward Joseph Kroupa, 92, husband of Florence Kroupa, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at The Heritage in Raleigh. Mr. Kroupa was born November 26, 1921 in Islip, NY to the late John and Anna Trefny Kroupa. A graduate of Islip High School, he obtained his degree in Forestry from the New York State Ranger School. A United States Army...

Betty Ann Norwood Hancock

Betty Ann Norwood Hancock

Jul 30, 2014

Betty Ann Norwood Hancock, 75, wife of James Ronald Hancock, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was born July 25, 1939 in Vance County, NC to the late Charlie Thomas and Wilma Lee Watson Norwood. A graduate of Townsville High School with the Class of 1957, Betty was a member of Phi Beta...

Hillard Marshall Sizemore

Hillard Marshall Sizemore

Jul 20, 2014

Hillard Marshall Sizemore, 85, husband of Billie Marie Gregory Sizemore, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born November 8, 1928 to the late Fred Miles and Edna Mariah Hite Sizemore. A graduate of Clarksville High School, Hillard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of...

Rachel Howerton Overby

Rachel Howerton Overby

Jul 19, 2014

Rachel Howerton Overby, 88, widow of Clarence Cornelius Overby, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. Rachel was born January 9, 1926 to the late Lonie Lacy and Edna Elliott Howerton. A farmers wife, she was retired from Burlington Industries, where she was employed for many years. She was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church....

Rachel Howerton Overby

Rachel Howerton Overby

Jul 19, 2014

Rachel Howerton Overby, 88, widow of Clarence Cornelius Overby, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. Rachel was born January 9, 1926 to the late Lonie Lacy and Edna Elliott Howerton. A farmers wife, she was retired from Burlington Industries, where she was employed for many years. She was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church....

John Hamilton Johnny Feild, Jr.

John Hamilton Johnny Feild, Jr.

Jul 13, 2014

John Hamilton Feild, Jr. Johnny, 47, husband of Wendy Newby Feild, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born September 2nd, 1966 in Halifax, Va., to John Hamilton Feild, Sr. and Julia Ann Waddell Feild. Johnny attended Bluestone Middle/High School. His senior year he attend Varina High School in Richmond Virginia, where he graduated in 1984. He served 7...

Marvin Owen M.O. Carter

Marvin Owen M.O. Carter

Jul 9, 2014

Mr. Marvin Owen Carter, of Magnolia Glen, Raleigh, NC, formerly of Boydton, Va. passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014. "M.O." was born April 18, 1919 in Mecklenburg County to the late Charlie Delk and Lola Jane Reese Carter. In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Edward Carter, Arthur Garland Carter and Walter Leslie Carter....

Charlie James "C.J." Phillips

Charlie James "C.J." Phillips

Jul 8, 2014

Charlie James “C.J.” Phillips, Jr. of 1240 Phillips Trail, Virgilina, VA died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the age of 17. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on September 11, 1996 to Charlie James Phillips, Sr. and Sandra Jones Phillips. He attended Union Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing softball with his friends. He was planning...

Albert Joseph Gillis

Albert Joseph Gillis

Jun 28, 2014

Mr. Albert Joseph Gillis, 86, husband of the late Charmaine Margaruite Ghelfi Gillis, died Saturday June 28, 2014 in Norfolk at his daughter's residence. Albert was native to Indiana and retired from the U.S. Navy. He was an original Navy SEAL, serving in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. After retirement from service, he moved from Norfolk to South Boston and...

Albert Joseph Gillis

Albert Joseph Gillis

Jun 28, 2014

Mr. Albert Joseph Gillis, 86, husband of the late Charmaine Margaruite Ghelfi Gillis, died Saturday June 28, 2014 in Norfolk at his daughter's residence. Albert was native to Indiana and retired from the U.S. Navy. He was an original Navy Frogman, serving in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. After retirement from service, he worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections...

Catherine Pugh Scott

Catherine Pugh Scott

Jun 26, 2014

Catherine Louise Pugh Scott, 82, widow of Robert Lark Scott, Jr. passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at MeadowView Terrace. Catherine was born May 2, 1932 to the late George and Eloise Adcock Pugh. She was the former manager of the P.H. Rose Store before becoming an Inspector with Burlington Industries. She was a member of Clarksville Baptist Church. Funeral...

Doyle Edgar Campbell

Doyle Edgar Campbell

Jun 25, 2014

Doyle Edgar Campbell, 91, husband of Helen Poulos Campbell and widower of Garnett Shaver Campbell, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at MeadowView Terrace. He was born January 9, 1923 in Seneca, SC to the late Coke and Mollie Nicholson Campbell. Doyle served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the...

Regina Lee Chapman Barbar

Regina Lee Chapman Barbar

Jun 24, 2014

Regina Lee Chapman Barbar of Roxboro, NC went home to be with our Lord very peacefully surrounded by her family. Though she left us physically on June 24, 2014, Alzheimers had stolen her from us many years ago. Regina is the daughter of Herbert and Mary Ann Chapman who predecease her. Regina was a devout Catholic and was a longtime...

Keith Mishael Miller

Keith Mishael Miller

Jun 22, 2014

Keith Mishael Miller, 50, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Duke Medical Center. He was born on August 2, 1963 to William Billy Miller and the late Marjorie Ardean Simpson Miller. Keith was a mechanic and the President of the Red Devils Motorcycle Club. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, June 28th at Grassy...

James "Jimmy" Craddock Owen

James "Jimmy" Craddock Owen

Jun 17, 2014

James “Jimmy” Craddock Owen, 71, husband of Peggy Bryant Owen, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June, 17, 2014 at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond.Jimmy was born in Halifax County on October 16, 1942 to the late Robert Alexander and Florida Allen Owen. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict, and was...

John Harry Walker

John Harry Walker

Jun 17, 2014

John Harry Walker, 92, widower of Nona Radler Walker, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Spencer, NC on April 15, 1922. John served his country in the United States Army during World War II; and was retired from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company with 40 plus years service. He was...

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