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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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Suzanne Nelson Newell

Suzanne Nelson Newell

Dec 21, 2012

Suzanne Nelson Newell, 72, died Friday, December 21, 2012 in her home having succumbed to breast cancer. Suzanne was born to Everett Wilbur Nelson and Hester Margaret Clearwater on August 13, 1940 and was raised in Knox, IL. Mrs. Nelson worked in health care as a nurse. Suzanne is survived her loving family of three daughters and one son. She...

Viola Morgan Terry

Viola Morgan Terry

Dec 18, 2012

Ms. Viola Grace Morgan Terry, 87, widow of Harvey Dalton Terry. passed away December 18, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Terry was born June 30, 1925 in Lunenburg County to the late Dennis and Nora Cox Morgan. Funeral services will be 11AM Friday at the Eternity Mausoleum in Clarksville with the Reverend Dale Gillis officiating. Ms. Terry is survived by...

Mildred Adams Mangum

Mildred Adams Mangum

Dec 17, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Adams Mangum of 1102 James D. Hagood Hwy, South Boston, VA died on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the age of 87. She was born in Charlotte Co., VA on November 18, 1925 to the late Cheslie Adams and the late Pearl Newcomb Adams and was married to the late Wesley Mangum. Mrs. Mangum was a retired supervisor...

Gladys Parra Carr

Gladys Parra Carr

Dec 15, 2012

Mrs. Gladys Parra Carr of 1052 Carolyn Court, Halifax, VA died on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the age of 66. She was born on March 8, 1946 in Palmira Valle, Columbia, South America to the late Ricardo Parra and the late Elcira Figueroa Parra. Survivors include five daughters, Monica Shelton, Maria Eurueta, Mercedes Dunn, Marina Urueta, Martha Urueta; one...

Mary Sadler Bass

Mary Sadler Bass

Dec 14, 2012

Mrs. Mary Sadler Bass of 7040 Philpott Rd., South Boston, VA died on Friday, December 14,2012 at the age of 95. She was born in Halifax Co., VA on April 28, 1917 to the late Henry Ellis Sadler and the late Daisy Lowry Sadler and was married to the late William "Bill" Bass. Mrs. Bass was a member of Ash...

Mary Eugenia Pulliam Walker

Mary Eugenia Pulliam Walker

Dec 14, 2012

Mrs. Mary Eugenia Pulliam Walker of 4237 Harmony Rd., Alton, VA died on December 14,2012 at the age of 92. Mrs. Walker was born in Halifax Co., VA on November 15, 1920 to the late William Chesley Pulliam and the late King Nelson Pulliam and was married to the late Graham L. Walker. She was a member of Alton Baptist...

Lucky Lee Hudson

Lucky Lee Hudson

Dec 11, 2012

Mr. Lucky Lee Hudson of 1019 Black Walnut Church Rd., Alton, VA died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the age of 56. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on August 28, 1956 to the late David E. Hudson, Sr. and the late Janie Susan Lowery Hudson. He was a former painter at ABB. Mr. Hudson was of the Methodist...

Berry "Birdie" Wayne Arrington

Berry "Birdie" Wayne Arrington

Dec 11, 2012

Mr. Berry "Birdie" Wayne Arrington of 846 White House Rd., Nelson, VA died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the age of 65. He was born in Mecklenburg Co., VA on August 31, 1947 to the late Bossie Blanford Arrington and the late Mildred Burnett Arrington. He was retired from Collins & Aikman and was a member of Averett Baptist Church....

Muriel Wynette Conner Nichols

Muriel Wynette Conner Nichols

Dec 7, 2012

Mrs. Muriel Wynette Conner Nichols of 355 Shady Grove Rd., Martinsville, VA formerly of South Boston, VA died Friday, December 7, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born in Halifax Co., VA on March 5, 1922 to the late Charlie Whitfield Conner and the late Elender Ligon Conner and was married to the late Walter Wilson Nichols. Mrs....

Mary Geraldine Nelson Gravitt

Mary Geraldine Nelson Gravitt

Nov 29, 2012

Mary Geraldine Nelson Gravitt, age 81, of 8007 Florence Avenue, Virgilina, VA died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville, VA. Mrs. Gravitt was a native of Virgilina, VA born on September 25, 1931, the daughter of Willie Willis Nelson and Lucy Pearl Atkins Nelson. She worked for Craddock Terry Shoe Factory and was a homemaker. She loved...

Leona Dement Beasley

Leona Dement Beasley

Nov 29, 2012

Mrs. Leona Dement Beasley, 98, widow of Benjamin Franklin Beasley, Sr. passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. Mrs. Beasley was born March 2, 1914 in Granville County, NC to the late William Edward and Harriett Caroline Hicks Dement. Leona was employed with Burlington Industries for 35 years, working in the Finishing Department and the Burling...

Anita Francisco Elliott

Anita Francisco Elliott

Nov 27, 2012

Mrs. Anita Francisco Elliott of 1219 Ash Avenue, South Boston, VA died on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born in Keysville, VA on December 4, 1921 to the late Joseph King Francisco and the late Mary Jude Francisco and was married to the late Floyd James Elliott, Sr. Mrs. Elliott was a member of...

Margaret "Polly" Dawson Reaves

Margaret "Polly" Dawson Reaves

Nov 23, 2012

Mrs. Margaret Dawson "Polly" Reaves of 1100 Cluster Springs Road, South Boston, VA died Friday, November 23, 2012 at the age of 77. She was born in Halifax County to the late Eddie Benford Dawson and the late Lizzie Zella Francis Dawson, and was married to the late Beverly Averette Reaves, Jr. Mrs. Reaves was a retired Tultex employee, and...

Sam Icenhour

Sam Icenhour

Nov 19, 2012

Mr. Sam Icenhour, 91, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 in Twin Lakes Nursing Home in Burlington, NC. Born April 14, 1921, Sam was one of eight children born to the late James Wallace and Mamie Watson Icenhour of Chase City. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday in...

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