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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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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...
Lewis Hester Peck
Jun 14, 2014
Mr. Lewis Hester Peck of Clover, VA died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 67. He was born on June 26, 1946 to the late Lewis W. Peck and the late Mosie Seamster Peck Hodge. Mr. Peck was a farmer and was a member of Clover Baptist Church. Survivors include four sisters, Frances P. Martin, Betty Jean Brown,...
Jesse Robert Overstreet, Jr.
Jun 7, 2014
Jesse Robert Overstreet, Jr. 90, husband of Harriette Sutherlin Overstreet, passed away at his home on June 7, 2014. The son of the late Jesse Robert, Sr. and Grace Crenshaw Overstreet, Jesse was born May 14, 1924 in Halifax County. Serving his country as a Naval Pilot during World War II, he served in the Navy Reserve for 23 years,...
James Wallace Wilson
Jun 5, 2014
James Wallace Wilson,74, husband of Willie Buchanan Wilson, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at his residence.he was the son of the late William Carrington and Esma Elliott Wilson.Wallace was an accomplished farmer and founder of Wilson Transport. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he was greatly known for his generosity.Funeral services will be held Sunday 2 PM at Grace Baptist...
Mary Ross Larson Davis
Jun 2, 2014
Davis, Mary Ross Larson, 92, formerly of Clarksville, died peacefully on June 2, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Davis Jr, and her parents, Nils Henry Larson and Mary Ross Leckie Larson. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Davis III and Peter Nils Davis, and her daughter, Jane Ross...
Andrew "A. T." Pittard, Jr.
May 31, 2014
Andrew Thompson Pittard, Jr., 86 of Buffalo Junction, Va. passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. A. T. was born July 22, 1927 in Mecklenburg County. He is survived by wife, Margaret Chandler Pittard; daughter Margaret Lucille Pittard JonesLucy of Fuquay Varina, NC; son Andrew Thompson Pittard III Andy and wife Karen of Buffalo Junction; brother and sister-in-law W. G. and...
Wilma Marcelle Carver Whitt
May 28, 2014
Mrs. Wilma Marcelle Carver Whitt of 2196 Turbeville Rd., Alton, VA died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax Co., VA on January 27, 1936 to the late Dolain and Wilma Adams Carver and was married to the late Levi Warren Whitt. Mrs. Whitt was a homemaker. Survivors include four daughters, Brenda Kay...
Joe Lloyd
May 26, 2014
Mr. Joe Lloyd, 66, of Scottsburg, VA passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Duke University Hospital. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on April 6, 1948 to the late James Thomas Lloyd and the late Hennie Brown Lloyd and was married to the late Charlotte Epps Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd was a supervisor for J.P. Stevens and then...
Cephus Eugene Parson
May 23, 2014
Cephus Eugene Parson, 53, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Community Memorial Hospital. He was born September 17, 1960 to Cephus Junior Pason deceased and Dorothy Simmons. He was retired from the construction business. In addition to his mother, Cephus is survived by his sisters, Margaret Burton of Clarksville and Maxine Knight of Brodnax and brother, George Allen...
Mary Frances Thatcher Lewis
May 23, 2014
Mary Frances Thatcher Lewis, who died at home on May 23, 2014, was born in Berkeley, CA on January 26, 1917, the second daughter of Frank Hosford Thatcher and Claire Ferrin Thatcher. After growing up in Berkeley, she attended the University of California at Berkeley, worked in the financial district in San Francisco and then moved to Honolulu, HI, where...
Harold Parks Smith
May 23, 2014
Rev. Harold Parks Smith, of 7015 Bethel Road, Scottsburg, VA, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at the age of 82 at his home. He was born in Cramerton, NC, on June 13, 1931, the son of the late Earl Smith and the late Maude Crowe Smith, and was married to Minnie Forbes Smith. Rev. Smith was a retired Baptist pastor...
Alvis Elmo "A.E." Morris
May 22, 2014
Alvis Elmo “A.E.” Morris, 96, of Virgilina, VA passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his home. He was born in Halifax Co., VA to the late Henry Spencer Morris and the late Lucy Loraine Boyd Morris. Mr.Morris was a member of Union Christian Church and CEO of A.E. Morris Trucking. He is the last survivor of his generation, the...
Gladys Propst Andrews Sneed
May 18, 2014
Gladys Propst Sneed Andrews, 93, of Clarksville, VA passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2014. Gladys was born June 26, 1920 in Charlotte County, VA. Daughter of the late William and Della Propst. She was united in marriage on December 29, 1939 to Albert S. "Buddy" Sneed who preceded her in death on December 5, 1995. Gladys later wed Mr. Etheridge...
Gladys Propst Sneed Andrews
May 18, 2014
Gladys Propst Sneed Andrews, 93, of Clarksville, VA passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2014. Gladys was born June 26, 1920 in Charlotte County, VA. Daughter of the late William and Della Propst. She was united in marriage on December 29, 1939 to Albert S. "Buddy" Sneed who preceded her in death on December 5, 1995. Gladys later wed Mr. Etheridge...
Richard Orville Buck
May 17, 2014
Richard Orville Buck, age 74, Richie to his close friends, died Saturday, May 17th at his home in Clarksville, surrounded by his family. Following his cremation, his funeral mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on Friday, May 23rd at 9:30. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, August 27, 1939, and raised on a wheat...
Zachary Tyler Cole
May 17, 2014
Zachary Tyler Cole, 18, of South Boston, VA passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home after a long battle with a rare disease called Melas. He was born January 30, 1996 to Edward Fred Cole, Jr. and Tanya Flinn Cole. Survivors include his mother, Tanya Flinn Cole and his father, Edward Fred Cole, Jr.; one brother, Chase Alexander...
Dickie James Williams
May 16, 2014
Dickie James Williams, 51, of Roxboro, NC passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born January 15, 1963 in Granville County, NC to Laurie and Judith Carol Murray Williams. Dickie was a machinery operator for the logging industry. Mr. Williams is survived by aunt and uncle Peggy and Marshall Murray of Roxboro, NC; and friend Mary Helen Poole...
Arthur Henry Edwardson
May 16, 2014
Arthur Henry Edwardson, 88, loving husband of his late wife, Claire Evelyn von Hassel, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Meadowview Terrace. Arthur was born July 4, 1925 in South Hempstead, NY to the late Frances Anderson and Arthur Edwardson. Prior to moving to Clarksville in 1995, he had lived with his wife in Emerald Isle, NC, Durham,...
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