Ollie Addison Hackney
Nov 22, 2009
Mr. Ollie Addison Hackney of Halifax died Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the age of 85. Mr. Hackney was born in Halifax County on September 5, 1924 to the late Ollie Green & Bessie Taylor Hackney and was married to Hattie Gordon Hackney. He was a veteran and member of Dan River Baptist Church. Mr. Hackney is survived by his...
Ruby Wilson Quicke
Nov 20, 2009
Ruby Wilson Quicke, 87, of Clarksville, Virginia passed away Friday, November 20, 2009. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chase City. Mrs. Quicke was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a very special grandmother, "Nana Rube". She is survived by her husband, Charles M. Quicke, of Clarksville; her daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Earle Moore...
Hazel Winifred Hughes Pleasants
Nov 16, 2009
Mrs. Hazel Winifred Hughes Pleasants, age 86, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Virgilina, VA, died Monday, November 16, 2009 in Atlanta. Born November 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Bonnie and Agnes Spivey Hughes, and the widow of James W. Pleasants and was a member of Florence Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, Jimmie Pleasants of...
Dinkey Conner
Nov 16, 2009
Mr. Dinkey Conner, age 85, of 719 Magnolia Dr., South Boston, died Monday, November 16, 2009 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Born November 18, 1923, he was the son of the late Melvin B. Conner And Martha Jones Conner and was the widower of Patricia Elsie Hopkins Conner. He was retired from Burlington Industries, Inc, and was a member of Ash...
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...
