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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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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...

Lucy Davis Watts

Lucy Davis Watts

Nov 14, 2012

Mrs. Lucy Davis Watts of 103 Rose Hill Drive, South Boston, VA died on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born in Halifax County, VA on January 12, 1918 to the late Henry Thomas Davis and the late Rose Phillips Davis, and was married to the late Harvie James Watts. Mrs. Watts was of the...

Carl Neal Newcomb

Carl Neal Newcomb

Nov 12, 2012

Mr. Carl Neal Newcomb of 2201 Buckshoal Road, Virgilina, VA died Monday, November 12, 2012 at the age of 64. He was born in Halifax County, VA on May 18, 1948 to the late John Edward Newcomb and the late Ruth Travis Newcomb. Survivors include a sister, Dorlores Moore and husband A.C. of Georgia; one brother, Bruce Newcomb and wife...

Wanda Louise Sweeney Turner

Wanda Louise Sweeney Turner

Nov 8, 2012

Mrs. Wanda Louise Sweeney Turner, 83, wife of the Reverend Lewis Warren Turner, passed away Thursday, November 08, 2012 at the Hickory Hill Retirement Community in Burkeville. Mrs. Turner was the daughter of Emmit and Lucy Dillon Sweeney and was born January 19, 1929 in Roanoke. She graduated from Campbell University and the University of Virginia where she obtained her...

Julia Coghill Seay

Julia Coghill Seay

Nov 7, 2012

Mrs. Julia Coghill Seay, 88, wife of Frank Daniel "Danny" Seay, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Julia was born March 30, 1924 to the late Baily F. and Pearl Frances Matthews Coghill. She was employed with Burlington Industries and retired from Russell Stover Candy Corporation. Her passion was as an artist, using acrylics, oils and...

Esma Higgins

Esma Higgins

Nov 7, 2012

Esma W. "Granny" Higgins, age 94, passed away on November 7, 2012. She was predeceased in death by her father and mother, Emmett and Cora Wilkerson of Clarksville, VA and husbands, Jordan T. Williamson of Clarksville and John Robert Higgins of Sandston and was the last surviving of her two sisters and seven brothers. She is survived by sons, Gene...

Clark Gable Cole

Clark Gable Cole

Nov 2, 2012

Mr. Clark Gable Cole of 1034 Newton Farm Rd., South Boston, VA died Friday, November 2, 2012 at the age of 74. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on September 26, 1938 to the late Andrew Mayfield Cole and the late Rosetta Griffin Cole and was married to Carolyn Sue Roop Cole. Mr. Cole was retired from J.P. Stevens...

Catherine Matthews Sullivan

Catherine Matthews Sullivan

Nov 1, 2012

Mrs. Catherine Matthews Sullivan, 81, widow of James Eli Sullivan, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her daughter's home in Mechanicsville. Catherine was born September 29, 1931 to the late Willie and Edna Cole Matthews. She worked at Rose's Department Store early in her adult life and then in the cafeteria at Boydton Elementary School. Catherine also helped her...

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