Louise Henderson Blankenship
Nov 13, 2009
Mrs. Louise Henderson Blankenship of 103 Rose Hill Dr., South Boston, VA, formerly of Danville, died Friday, November 13, 2009 at the age of 101. A homemaker, she was the widow of Eugene Blankenship, and was a member of Woodberry Hill Baptist Church in Danville. Surviving are one son, Fred Blankenship of Alton, VA; two daughters, Faye Kuykendall of Madison,...
Catherine Dunn Gosney
Nov 11, 2009
Mrs. Catherine Dunn Gosney, age 83, of 5228 Bill Tuck Hwy, South Boston, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at her home. Born October 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Richard Dunn, Sr. And Eloise Thomas Dunn and was the widow of Irvin Alvis Gosney. She was a homemaker, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Surviving...
Minnie Belle Oldham Howerton
Nov 10, 2009
Mrs. Minnie Belle Howerton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She was born in Selma, NC to the late Melvin Brooks & Evelena Blalock Oldham. She was married to Robert E. "Gene" Howerton. She was a retired salesperson and was of the baptist faith. Mrs. Howerton is survived by her husband; daughter, Debbie Willis Puryear...
Norris Whitt Harris
Nov 7, 2009
Norris Whitt Harris, Sr. of Norfolk passed away at his home on Saturday, November 7, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years of age. Norris was born in Chatham, Virginia on January 10, 1915 and was the son of Alfred and Clara Harris. He was married for 51 years to Helen Long Harris who preceded him in...
Robert Edward "Bob" Watts
Nov 6, 2009
Rev. Robert Edward "Bob" Watts, 69, died Friday, November 6, 2009. He was born in Charlotte Co. on October 3, 1940 to the late Nathaniel & Lester Overby Watts. He was Minister at Hitesburg Baptist Church. He was a member of Aarons Creek Ruritan Club. Before entering the ministry he was a supervisor at Burlington Industries in Drakes Branch. Rev....
Robert Edward Hatcher
Nov 1, 2009
Robert Edward Hatcher, Sr., age 84, of 1037 Macdonald Road, Scottsburg, VA died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at his home. Born November 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Hatcher and Maggie Rickmond Hatcher. Mr. Hatcher was a member of Fork Baptist Church, retired owner/operator of Hatcher’s Auto Service, former member of the Easy Street Band,...
Ruby L. Lacks
Oct 28, 2009
Mrs. Ruby L. Lacks, age 96, of 1047 Mosley Ferry Road, Clover died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Lacks was born in Halifax County on August 17, 1913 the daughter of the late Thomas U. Lacks and Hattie Whitlow Lacks and was married to the late Edgar Carlton Lacks, Sr. She was a member of Clover Baptist...
Thomas Eugene Boyd, Sr.
Oct 23, 2009
Thomas Eugene Boyd, Sr. 88, widower of Marjorie Blanks Boyd, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. Native to Georgia, Gene was Owner/Operator of Lugee Tire Company. He was a member of Clarksville Presbyterian Church; a World War II Army Veteran, and an ex POW. Graveside services will be 2PM Sunday at Oakhurst Cemetery with...
Carolyn Jean Shearin
Oct 23, 2009
Carolyn Jean Shearin, 60, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. The daughter of Willie Gray and Lena Harris Shearin, Carolyn graduated from Bluestone High School and had worked in Food Service Management and Hotel/Motel Management. Graveside services will be 2PM Monday at Hitesburg Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Jeaux Simmons officiating. Carolyn is survived...
Alice Dunaway Graham
Oct 22, 2009
Mrs. Alice Dunaway Graham of 1901 Willow St., South Boston died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the age of 81. She was born in Halifax Co., VA on July 16, 1928 to the late Willie Dunaway & Florence Lacks Dunaway. She was married to the late Gene Graham. Mrs. Graham was a retired employee of Wal-Mart. Mrs. Graham is survived...
Nancy Anne Stewart
Oct 20, 2009
Miss Nancy Anne Stewart, age 65, of South Boston passed away on Monday, October 20, 2009. She was born in Halifax County on December 9, 1943. She was a retired clerical worker, a charter member of Southside Baptist Church, and a volunteer at Halifax Regional Hospital. Miss Stewart is survived by a brother, Terry Tuck and wife, Mary of South...
Dallas Wayne Moorefield
Oct 19, 2009
Dallas Wayne Moorefield, 40, husband of Crystal Pulliam Moorefield, died Monday, October 19, 2009 in South Boston. The son of Carter Trent Moorefield deceased and Frankie Bennett King of Danville, Wayne was employed with Lewis Tree Service prior to his disability. In addition to his wife and mother, Wayne is survived by his daughters, Whitney Ramirez of South Hill and...
Mildred Lange Jennings
Oct 16, 2009
Mrs. Mildred Lange Jennings, 81, wife of Marvin Jennings, died Friday, October 16, 2009 at Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill. The daughter of Gustav and Wilhelmina Schalin Lange, Mrs. Jennings was native to Cheltenham, MD. She was a graduate of Gwynn Park High School; and she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday at Jamieson Memorial...
Henry Bernard Morris
Oct 13, 2009
Mr. Henry Bernard Morris, age 82, of 4238 Red Bank Rd., Virgilina died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at The Woodview. Mr. Marris was born in Halifax County on March 26, 1927 the son of the late Willie Osborne Morris, Sr. and Bessie Tuck Morris and was a retired employee of Westinghouse Electric Corporation and farmer. He was a member of...
James Tansel "Sam" Comer
Oct 12, 2009
Mr. James Tansel "Sam" Comer of 2172 Old Cluster Springs Rd., South Boston died Monday, October 12, 2009 at his home at the age of 82. Mr. Comer was born in Halifax Co. on February 19, 1927 to the late Walter Green & Lonie Bessie Ford Comer and was married to the late Nora Lee Blanks Comer. He was a...
Virginia Lassiter Jeffress
Oct 8, 2009
Mrs. Virginia Lassiter Jeffress, 86, daughter of the late Joseph & Jemmie Lassiter, died Thursday afternoon in Pittsboro, NC. Virginia was native to Vance County, NC; graduated from Henderson High School and attended Elon College. As a young woman she served in the USO and became a US Army wife. She traveled the world with their careers. Upon her husband's...
Stanford Anderson Loftis
Oct 8, 2009
Mr. Stanford Anderson Loftis of 3105 Mt. Carmel Rd., Alton died on Thursday. October 8, 2009 at his home at the age of 81. He was born in Halifax County on May 8, 1928 to the late Aubrey O. & Dorothy Ramsey Loftis. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He was a member of...
