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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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Lawrence Raymond "Pop" Talley

Lawrence Raymond "Pop" Talley

Aug 1, 2010

Mr. Lawrence Raymond "Pop" Talley of Alton died Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the age of 90. He was born in Halifax Co. on May 27, 1920 to the late Robert and Victoria Cole Talley and was married to the late Doris Watts Talley. Mr. Talley was a retired farmer and retired owner/operator of L.R. Talley Grocery. He was a...

Virginia "Jenny" Waltman Hackney

Virginia "Jenny" Waltman Hackney

Jul 26, 2010

Mrs. Virginia “Jenny” Waltman Hackney of 1064 Seven Oaks Drive, South Boston died Monday, July 26, 2010 at her home. Born in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late Charles Waltman and the late Virginia Waltman Loftis and was married to the late Aaron Marvin Hackney. Mrs. Hackney was a retired manager of the South Boston Goodwill Industries...

Annie "Estelle" Irby Baynes

Annie "Estelle" Irby Baynes

Jul 23, 2010

Mrs. Annie “Estelle” Irby Baynes of South Boston died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the age of 92. She was born in Halifax County on May 24, 1918, the daughter of the late Edward Finch Irby and Fannie Newby Irby and was married to the late Wallace Melvin Baynes. Mrs. Baynes was a retired sewer at the former Halifax Cotton...

Lula Frances Wilbourn

Lula Frances Wilbourn

Jul 16, 2010

Ms. Lula Frances Wilbourn of 2140 Willow St., South Boston died Friday, July 16, 2010 at the age of 77. She was born in Halifax Co. on April 16, 1933 to the late Herbert and Lillie Conner Wilborn. She was retired from central supply at Halifax Regional Hospital and was a member of Buffalo Baptist Tabernacle. Survivors include daughters, Teresa...

William Thomas Hendren

William Thomas Hendren

Jul 16, 2010

Mr. William Thomas Hendren of 621 Berry Hill Rd., South Boston died Friday, July 16, 2010 at the age of 77. He was born in Halifax Co. on June 28, 1933 to the late Thomas Tyre Hendren and the late Lucille Borbour Hendren. He was a retired auto body worker for Ford Motor Co. and was a member of New...

Daisy Long Satterfield Martin

Daisy Long Satterfield Martin

Jul 15, 2010

Mrs. Daisy Long Satterfield Martin of 955 Hwy. 58, Buffalo Junction died Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the age of 96. She was born in Halifax Co. on June 13, 1914 to the late George M. and Manye S. Long and was married to the late John Thomas Satterfield (1st husband) and the late Letcher T. Martin (2nd husband). Mrs....

James Dallas Matthews

James Dallas Matthews

Jul 8, 2010

Mr. James Dallas Matthews, age 72, of 4010 Ramble Rd., Virgilina went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2010. He was born in Halifax Co. on June 12, 1938 to the late William Ollie and Jettie Bowen Matthews and was married to Lola Ann Baylous Matthews. He was a retired weaver at J.P. Stevens and was a member...

Alton Lee "Tiny" Conner

Alton Lee "Tiny" Conner

Jul 6, 2010

Mr. Alton Lee "Tiny" Conner of 1047 Green Level Rd., Scottsburg died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the age of 71. Mr. Conner was born in Halifax Co. on November 20, 1938 to the late William B. Conner and the late Cornelius Tuck Conner. He was married to Carolyn Moorefield Conner and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife;...

Reba Slayton Wade

Reba Slayton Wade

Jul 5, 2010

Mrs. Reba Slayton Wade of South Boston died Monday, July 5, 2010 at the age of 79. She was born in Pittsylvania County on September 16, 1930 to the late Van and Martha Carmichael Slayton. Mrs. Wade was a member of Dan River Baptist Church. During her formative years, she was involved in athletics and many community services.She wed Henry...

Cedric Earl Arrington

Cedric Earl Arrington

Jul 2, 2010

Mr. Cedric Earl Arrington of 1410 Wilkerson St., South Boston died Friday, July 2, 2010 at the age of 88. Mr. Arrington was born in Halifax Co. on February 10, 1922 to the late Elmer Leslie Arrington, Sr. and the late Eliza Kent Strickland Arrington, and was married to the late Ruby Daniel Arrington. He was retired from J. P....

Lula Wilson Morris

Lula Wilson Morris

Jul 1, 2010

Mrs. Lula Wilson Morris of 3236 Wilson Rd., Virgilina, VA died Friday, July 1, 2010 at the age of 81. She was born in Halifax County on February 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Joe David Wilson and Annie Rosa Cole Wilson and was married to the late Albert Kenneth Morris. Mrs. Morris was a homemaker and farmer. She...

Annie Allen Talley

Annie Allen Talley

Jun 30, 2010

Mrs. Annie Allen "Peggy" Wilborn Talley of Buffalo Junction passed away at her residence on June 30, 2010. Mrs. Talley was born in Halifax County, VA on January 31, 1937 to Sterling Lee and Lillian Talley Wilborn. She was a member of the graduating class of 1955 at Halifax County High School. Mrs. Talley was a member of Gravel Hill...

Preston Jordan Link

Preston Jordan Link

Jun 28, 2010

Mr. Preston Jordan Link of 4200 Cedar Grove Rd., Alton died Monday, June 28, 2010 at the age of 83. Mr. Link was born in Halifax Co. on November 6, 1926 to the late Herman J. and Lillian Turner Link. He was a farmer and a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. Survivors include two sons, Gary Link and wife,Sarah...

Noble Horace Dunson, Sr.

Noble Horace Dunson, Sr.

Jun 24, 2010

Colonel Noble Horace Dunson, Sr., a long time resident of Loudoun Heights, Virginia, and current resident of Fayetteville, North Carolina, peacefully left this world 24 June 2010 in the lakeside cabin he hand built on the shores of Kerr Reservoir near Clarksville, Virginia. Co!. Dunson was born 17 January 1920 in DeKalb, Texas, the oldest child of Arthur Elijah Dunson...

Willie Samuel Newton

Willie Samuel Newton

Jun 19, 2010

Willie Samuel Newton, Jr. was born in Clarksville, Va. on June 7, 1924 to Willie Samuel and Addie Harris Newton. He passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at his home. Sam served three years in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. As a B29 Left Gunner in the Thumper Squadron, he flew 37 combat missions over the...

Irma Morris Newton

Irma Morris Newton

Jun 18, 2010

Virgilina, VA Mrs. Irma Morris Newton, 70 wife of Ernest Herbert Newton, Sr. died Friday morning June 18, 2010 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John Henry & Sarah Katherine Morris. Mrs. Newton was a member of the Union Christian Church in Virgilina and loved her flower gardens. A memorial service will be held Sunday 2...

Reuben Owen Williams

Reuben Owen Williams

Jun 16, 2010

Mr. Reuben Owen Williams, Sr. of 2067 Chester Rd., Clover died Wednesday June 16, 2010 at the age of 70. He was born in Halifax Co. on April 13, 1940 to the late Elisha Silas Williams and the late Carrie Virginia Ferrell Williams and was married to Margaret L. Williams. Mr. Williams was a retired taxidermist. Survivors include his wife;...

Virginia Yancey Harris

Virginia Yancey Harris

Jun 15, 2010

Mrs. Virginia Yancey Harris of 4061 River Rd., South Boston died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the age of 82. She was born in Halifax Co. on April 15, 1928 to the late Willie & Lottie Thomas Yancey and was married to Jesse J. Harris. Mrs. Harris was employed by Burlington Industries in the weave room office for 49 years...

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