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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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Juanita Allene Springer

Juanita Allene Springer

Aug 20, 2014

Juanita Allene Springer of Manchester, GA died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in Perry, GA. Funeral service will be 4:30 pm, Friday, August 22, 2014 at Warm Springs First United Methodist Church with Rev. Neil Westbrook officiating, assisted by Rev. Gene Davis. Entombment will follow in the Meriwether Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 3:30 until 4:30 at the church...

David Clayton Cook

David Clayton Cook

Aug 18, 2014

Mr. David Clayton Cook of 2137 Winns Creek Rd., Halifax, VA died Monday, August 18, 2014 at the age of 62. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on December 25, 1951 to Rosa Hamlett Cook and the late Clayton Henry Cook. He was married to Carolyn Granger Cook. Mr. Cook was a member of Winns Creek Baptist Church where...

Edward Jenkins E.J. Sizemore

Edward Jenkins E.J. Sizemore

Aug 16, 2014

Edward Jenkins E.J. Sizemore, 95, passed away on Saturday August 16, 2014 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA. He was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on February 21, 1919. E.J. was the son of the late Fred Miles and Edna Hite Sizemore and was a graduate of Clarksville High School in Clarksville, VA. He was blessed to be able to...

Prentice Vernell Gupton

Prentice Vernell Gupton

Aug 10, 2014

Prentice Vernell Gupton, 89, husband of Emmy Burton Gupton, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Seasons at The Woodview in South Boston with his wife by his side.Mr. Gupton was born July 16, 1925 in Aarons Creek to the late Eugene Graham, Sr. and Nora Victoria Royster Gupton.A graduate of Virgilina High School with the Class of 1942, Prentice...

Helen Moiser Newton

Helen Moiser Newton

Aug 7, 2014

Helen Moiser Newton, 77, widow of James Alfred Newton, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Helen was born in St. Louis, MO on June 26, 1937 to the late Elbert James and Hazel Launa Cook Moiser. She was a graduate of Central High School and became a homemaker when she and James were married on February...

Janie Bradshaw Nichols

Janie Bradshaw Nichols

Aug 7, 2014

Janie Bradshaw Nichols, of South Boston, Virginia, died in her home on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Mrs. Nichols was born March 02, 1922 in Halifax County, VA to the late Walter Scott Pulliam and the late Mary Gordon Pulliam.She was married to the late Mr. Harvey Malcolm Bradshaw, and later in life married to the late Mr. Elmer Nichols. A...

Morgan Hurt Cole

Morgan Hurt Cole

Aug 7, 2014

Mr. Morgan Hurt Cole of Halifax, VA died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the age of 86. Mr. Cole was born in Halifax Co., VA on September 27, 1927 to the late Robert Dalton Cole and the late Fannie Spencer Cole. He was a former supervisor for Dominion Virginia Power and was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Cole...

Lois Jones Murray

Lois Jones Murray

Aug 6, 2014

Lois Jones Murray, daughter of Herbert and Bettie Jones, was born on August 2, 1931, in Halifax County, Virginia.She departed this life on August 6, 2014, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lois confessed Christ as her personal Savior and joined Ash Avenue Baptist Church where she was an active member for many years.She participated in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Adult...

Joyce Ann Keeton

Joyce Ann Keeton

Aug 4, 2014

Miss Joyce Ann Keeton, 74, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, NC. Joyce was born May 13, 1940 to the late Joseph Franklin and Gracie Elliott Keeton. She was a member of Aaron's Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Russell Stover Candy Company where she worked in Packaging. Graveside services will be held...

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...

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