Obituaries
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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