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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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Carlton Cecil Bray
Apr 4, 2011
Mr. Carlton Cecil Bray of South Boston died Monday, April 4, 2011 at the age of 70. He was born in Virginia on January 25, 1941 to the late Jessie and Mary Milhouser Bray. He was a retired handyman. Survivors include a son, Terry Lee Bray and a daughter, Teresa B. Parrish, both of Roxboro, NC; 3 brothers, Ernest Bray...
Roger Clinton West
Apr 4, 2011
Roger Clinton West 99, husband of Olive Newton, passed away Monday, April 04, 2011 at Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville. He was born in Gatesville, Texas to the late Quarles and Lillie May West on March 13, 1912. Roger was retired from the U.S. Navy. Graveside funeral services will be 2PM Thursday, April 07, 2011 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in...
Lula Collins Newton
Apr 2, 2011
Mrs. Lula Collins Newton, 94, widow of Raymond Blanks Newton, died Sunday Apr. 2 at her residence. Mrs. Newton was born in Norton and was raised in Amelia County. All of her life was spent working in the area of beauty, first as a beautician, then in flowers with Powell Florist in South Boston and finally in horticulture for Aarons...
Ben Lewis Hite
Mar 31, 2011
Mr. Ben Lewis Hite of 1138 Hites Mill Rd., Virgilina died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the age of 87. The son of the late Johnnie and Lubie Griffin Hite he was born in Richmond, VA on November 26, 1923. Mr. Hite was a construction worker. Survivors include special friends, Ronnie Overby of Halifax, Lynn Overby, Rosa Shepperd, and Don...
John Wayne Hammock
Mar 30, 2011
Mr. John Wayne Hammock of 3029 Clays Mill Rd., Halifax died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the age of 62. He was born in Halifax County on October 30, 1948 to the late James D. and Marie Tuck Hammock. Mr. Hammock was a carpenter. Survivors include a son, John Hammock, Jr. and wife, Vanessa of Cluster Springs; a daughter, Melanie...
Joseph Michael Harris
Mar 29, 2011
Joseph Michael Harris, 54, son of Wayne Lovell Harris of Ruskin, FL and Anne Shirley Brown Johnson deceased, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in Henderson. He was a contractor. In addition to his father, Michael is survived by his sister, Jayne Kimberly Hall of Greensboro, and brothers, David Wayne Harris, of Lakeland, FL, Paul Christopher Harris, of Tampa, FL, Jonathan...
Ronald Webster Wilkinson, Jr.
Mar 28, 2011
Ronald Webster Wilkinson, Jr., 62, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Granville Medical Center in Oxford, NC. He was the son of Ronald Webster Wilkinson, Sr. deceased and Elizabeth Bumpass "Berry" Wilkinson of Nelson. A truck driver for many years, Ronnie served his country in the United States Army. Graveside funeral services will be 2PM Thursday at Grassy Creek Baptist...
Charles Johnson
Mar 28, 2011
Charles Johnson, 79, widower of Anne Shirley Brown Johnson, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at Brighten Garden in Greensboro, NC. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Roy L. and Mary Mulligan Johnson on June 10, 1931. A graduate of Virginia Southside College, Charles was retired from the U.S. Navy after 23 years of service and was a...
Dorothy E. Knight
Mar 25, 2011
Dorothy E. Knight, 86, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 at her home. She was born October 8, 1924 to the late Joseph Franklin Shedd and Lillie Marie Morrison. Dorothy was a Guardian ad litem for the Polk County justice system in Lakeland, FL and a hospice volunteer for the Mountain Valley Hospice in Elkin, NC. Dorothy was a member...
Margaret Ann Aull
Mar 21, 2011
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Burroughs Aull began her eternal life on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Lubbock, Texas. Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 22, in the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo under the direction of Brown Funeral Directors. Dr. Winfred Moore will officiate. Family members will then gather in the Grand...
Jennifer Warren Gregory
Mar 21, 2011
Ms. Jennifer Warren Gregory of 108 Leigh Street, South Boston, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at the age of 62. She was born in Halifax County, on May 22, 1948 to the late Arthur Clyde Warren and the late Mildred Talbott Warren. She was a christian member of Harmony United Methodist Church. During her time of illness, members of McCanless...
Warren Franklyn Halstead
Mar 21, 2011
Warren Franklyn Halstead, 94, husband of Betty Jo Halstead of Clarksville died Monday, March 21, 2011. Warren was born December 20, 1916 in Lawrence, MA to the late Arnold and Martha Halstead. Mr. Halstead, having attended Lowell Textile School was a retired dye house manager from Burlington Industries after 26 years with the company. He was a member of the...
Christopher Elliott Horton
Mar 15, 2011
Christopher Elliott Horton, 43, died Tuesday March 15, 2011 in South Boston. Chris was born in Halifax County, VA on February 16, 1968 to Larry Baynes Horton, Sr. and Helen Elliott Grady. He had a passion for fishing, music, the lake and riding motorcycles. Christopher is survived by mother and father-in-law, Helen and William Grady of Clarksville, father and mother-in-law,...
Ralph Lawrence "Buddy" Neal
Mar 14, 2011
Rev. Ralph Lawrence Neal of 5608 Thom Rd., Mebane NC, Formerly of South Boston died Monday, March 14, 2011 at the age of 68. He was born in Carrboro, NC on July 22, 1942 to the late Rosco Neal and the late Lillian Head Neal and was married to Edith Faye Collier Neal. Rev. Neal was called to preach in...
Harold W. "Hank" Hamlett
Mar 12, 2011
Mr. Harold W. "Hank" Hamlett of 7052 River Rd., South Boston died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the age of 58. He was born on July 1, 1952 in Charlotte Co. to Alma Ratliff Anderson and the late Hugh Hamlett and was married to Deloris Overby Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett was a carpenter for Norfolk & Southern Railway. Survivors include his...
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