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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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Marie Josephine Mcdermott

Marie Josephine Mcdermott

Jan 3, 2011

Marie Josephine McDermott, 84, widow of Paul Vincent McDermott, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at her home. She was born in Bayone, NJ on November 11, 1926 to August and Jean Ballerino Cardella. She and Paul were married on April 1, 1959 and they traveled extensively, living in Hong Kong and Israel. A member of St. Catherine of Siena...

James Void Mann

James Void Mann

Dec 28, 2010

James Void Mann, 78, husband of Patsy Gauldin Mann, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Martinsville. Born in Appomattox, James was a retired Diesel Mechanic with TaylorRamsey. An Army and Navy veteran, he was a member of VFW Post 8163 and the American Legion. In addition to his wife, James is survived by his daughters, Shelia Mann of Lynchburg and...

Martha Wallace Sizemore

Martha Wallace Sizemore

Dec 28, 2010

Mrs. Martha Wallace Sizemore of South Boston died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the age of 87. She was born in West Virginia on August 9, 1923 to the late Harry M. Wallace and the late Evna Groghan Wallace and was married to the late Jasper Sizemore. Mrs. Sizemore was a US Army veteran of WW II, a retired benefits...

Evie Waller Boyd

Evie Waller Boyd

Dec 27, 2010

Mrs. Evie Waller Boyd of 1011 Florida Trail, Virgilina, VA died Monday, December 27, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born in Halifax County on December 20, 1920 to the late Elmer Waller and the late Emma Waller and was married to the late Floyd Edward “Flip” Boyd. Mrs. Boyd was a member of Grace Baptist Church and...

Anne Keene Barnes

Anne Keene Barnes

Dec 23, 2010

Callie Anne Keene Barnes, 83, widow of Otis Barnes, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at her home. The daughter of Thomas Lee and Virgie Bowen Keene, Anne was born April 2, 1927 in Buffalo Springs. A beautician, she had retired with 50 years. She devoted her life to caring for her family and friends. A graveside service will be 2PM...

Estelle Nunn Vaughan

Estelle Nunn Vaughan

Dec 23, 2010

Mrs. Martha Estelle Nunn Vaughan, 103, widow of Johnny Vaughan, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at The Woodview in South Boston. Mrs. Vaughan was born November 17, 1907 to Willie Thomas and Martha Yancey Nunn. She was retired from Carter Fabrics. Funeral services will be 3PM Sunday at Aaron's Creek Baptist Church, of which she was a member, with Reverend...

Willie Bernard Throckmorton

Willie Bernard Throckmorton

Dec 22, 2010

Mr. Willie Bernard Throckmorton, age 81, of 3055 Macdonald Road, Scottsburg, VA, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010. He was born in Halifax County on December 4, 1929 to the late Henry Sharp Throckmorton and the late Lucy Wilmouth Throckmorton, and was married to Frances Thompson Throckmorton. Mr. Throckmorton was a member of Scottsburg Baptist Church and was a retired excavator....

Jesse James Harris

Jesse James Harris

Dec 22, 2010

Mr. Jesse James Harris of 4061 River Rd., South Boston died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the age of 85. He was born in South Boston on March 22, 1925 to the late Jessie W. and Mary Davis Harris and was married to the late Virginia Yancey Harris. Mr. Harris was retired builder and farmer and was a member of...

Sandra Childress Parker

Sandra Childress Parker

Dec 20, 2010

Sandra Childress Parker, 69, wife of Gene R. Parker, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at her home. She was born in Person County, NC on October 28, 1941 to George Hubert and Mary Ruth Jacobs Childress. A graduate of Person County High School with the Class of 1960, Sandra owned and operated Lake Country Florist from 1983 until 2007. She...

Lawrence Ollie Matthews

Lawrence Ollie Matthews

Dec 19, 2010

Mr. Lawrence Ollie Matthews of 2000 Hudson Rd., Virgilina died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the age of 80. He was born in Mecklenburg Co. on March 22, 1930 to the late William Ollie Matthews and the late Jettie Bowen Matthews and was married to Rachel Wilson Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and...

Mollie Bet Murray Loftis

Mollie Bet Murray Loftis

Dec 17, 2010

Mrs. Mollie Bet Murray Loftis, 96, widow of Clifton Edward Loftis, died Friday, December 17, 2010 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Born November 03, 1914 to Ocie and Laura Murray, Mollie Bet was a graduate of Oak Hill High School with the Class of 1931. She was a passionate gardener. Mollie Bet and Clifton owned and operated Loftis Esso Station for...

Mary Cooper Newton

Mary Cooper Newton

Dec 15, 2010

Mary Cooper Newton, 76, wife of Kenneth Garland Newton, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at her residence. Mary was born April 12, 1934 to John Albert, Sr. and Lucy Carter Cooper. A graduate of Clarksville High School with the Class of 1951, she was retired from Burlington Industries. Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday at Nelson Baptist Church with...

Gregory Peterson

Gregory Peterson

Dec 11, 2010

Services are incomplete at this time

Willie Joseph Wiles

Willie Joseph Wiles

Dec 9, 2010

Willie Joseph Wiles, Jr., 65, husband of Katherine Carter Wiles, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born April 13, 1945 to Willie Joseph and Claudie Inglebright Wiles. He was retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Jr. is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Betty...

Bessie Doris Conner

Bessie Doris Conner

Dec 8, 2010

Mrs. Bessie Doris Conner of Red Oak passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her husband of 46 years and her family on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the age of 77. She was born in Halifax Co. on November 20, 1933 to the late Shirley and Ruby Layne Hall and was married to Alvin Bryant Conner. Mrs. Conner...

Sarah Long Ashworth

Sarah Long Ashworth

Dec 6, 2010

Sarah Long Ashworth of 2041 Philpott Rd., Lot 18, South Boston died Monday, December 6, 2010 at the age of 68. She was born in Halifax Co. on May 19, 1942 to Pocahontas Hines Long and the late James Gadis Long. Ms. Ashworth was of the Methodist faith. She was a retired teller at Carter Bank & Trust and was...

Nancy Hughes Gentry

Nancy Hughes Gentry

Nov 30, 2010

Mrs. Nancy Hughes Gentry of 180 Maplewood Court, Danville, Va 24549, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the age of 74. She was born in Halifax County on August 26, 1936 to the late James (Jimmy) William Hughes and the late Mary Sue Lowery Hughes, and was married to the late Bobby J. Gentry. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Gentry...

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