Obituaries

Nov 26, 2023

Mae Davis Jones, 85, passed away on November 26, 2023, in Roanoke, VA. Mae was born in Greenville, NC, and was a long-time resident of Clarksville and Virginia Beach, VA. She was a Circle of Excellence recipient for many years of her career as a Realtor. Her extensive knowledge coupled with her authentic kindness and guidance made her a...

Nov 23, 2023

Ramond Lee Boyter of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on October 1, 1941, in South Carolina, he was the son of the late Clarence Clyde Boyter and the late Elma Lee Boyter.  Ramond worked hard his whole life in construction, building roads in the mountains and surrounding areas.

Nov 21, 2023

Margaret Epps Hemric of South Boston went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  Margaret was born in Halifax County on September 10, 1923 and was blessed to see her 100th birthday.  She was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Epps and the late Lillian Hall Epps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph...

Nov 17, 2023

John Marshall "Johnny" Turner of Warrenton, VA. and formerly of Clover, VA. passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 76.  He was born in Halifax County on October 24, 1947 to the late A.C. Turner, Jr and the late Eva Dell Dyches Turner.  In addition he was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna Davis...

Nov 16, 2023

Nancy Jeanette Ward Stevens of Halifax passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  She was born on October 17, 1942 to Thomas Clinton Ward and Lillie Mae Smith Ward.

Nancy was employed with Burlington Industries for 34 years until the closing of the plant and then she worked for 10 years at Sunshine...

Nov 15, 2023

Luther “Buddy” Fleming Bomar of Scottsburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born on May 18, 1956 in Halifax County to the late James Garnet "Pappy" and Camilla Snead Bomar and was married to Peggy Hatcher Bomar, who survives. Buddy was a retired boilermaker and a member of the International Brotherhood...

Nov 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of William John Asher, Sr.

William John Asher, Sr., of Buffalo Junction, Virginia, passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on November 9, 1936, in Englewood, New Jersey to Samuel Asher and Catherine Hickey and lived a life filled with love and a deep commitment to his...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Edna Simmons Wilbourne of Skipwith passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born in Boydton, VA on February 13, 1932 the daughter of the late Nonnie E. Simmons and Virgie Crutchfield Simmons and was married to the late Luther Snead Wilbourne. Edna started her working career at Craddock Terry Shoe for 25...

Nov 14, 2023

Willard Randolph Lowery of South Boston, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in Halifax County on March 18, 1941, he was the son of the late John Willard Lowery and Annabelle Yancey Lowery. Mr. Lowery was employed with Daystrom as a master electrician until the plant’s closing. He enjoyed riding horses...

Nov 13, 2023

Judy Gatlin Sims, wife of the late Delma Charles Sims, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born in Memphis, TN on May 18, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Edward and Loyce Inez Howard Gatlin. Judy was retired from secretarial work. She enjoyed singing and playing...

Nov 13, 2023

Charlie Samuel Overby of Virgilina, VA, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 47. Born in Halifax County on August 1, 1976, he is the son of Lynn and Annie Sue Keeton Overby. He will be remembered as a beloved son, brother and uncle that was outgoing, friendly, and full of humor. Charlie was a...

Nov 12, 2023

Paul Douglas "Doug" Poole of South Boston passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on April 23, 1952, to Truiet S. Poole and Mary Hite Poole.  He is survived by his wife, Vickie Tillotson Poole.

Doug received his Bachelor's Degree from Averett University and was employed as...

Nov 11, 2023

Linda Short Clark, 74, of South Boston entered her heavenly home on Saturday, November 11, 2023, following a five month battle with cancer. Linda was born May 7, 1949, to Gilbert Wilson Short and Cecile Waller Short and grew up in the Millstone community. She was married to the late Charlie M. Clark, Sr. and was a member of...

Nov 10, 2023

Allen Von Gravitt of Virgilina, VA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 74. Born in Halifax County on November 11, 1948, he was the son of the late Thomas and Audrey Jones Gravitt and was married to Karen Morris Gravitt, who survives. Allen was wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a tobacco farmer...

Nov 7, 2023

Ronald Thomas “Ronnie” Garrett of Clarksville, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the age of 64. Born in Granville County, NC on March 22, 1959, he was the son of Joyce Strum Garrett and the late Thomas Edward Garrett and was married to Patricia Larry Garrett. Ronnie was a hard-working farmer and mechanic. He was happiest...

Nov 4, 2023

James "Jim" Owen King of Alton passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 73.  He was born in Halifax County on June 14, 1950 to Keister Hodges King and Gladys Barfield King.

Jim was a proud member of the 1st Calvary in the United States Army, serving his country during the Vietnam war....

Nov 2, 2023

Forest Eugene Moore, husband of the late Corrie Puryear Moore, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the age of 86. Born in Halifax County, VA, on March 9, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Webster Moore. Forest worked at Georgia Pacific until it's closing, and as a dump truck driver for many...

Nov 1, 2023

Michael “Mike” Lee Sutphin of Clarksville, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the age of 59. Born in Charleston, WV on September 21, 1964, he was the son of the late Danny and Patricia McConnell Sutphin and was married to Debra West Sutphin, who survives. Mike was a hard-working husband and father with an unmatched work...

Nov 1, 2023

Willow Delaney Varner went home to be with the Lord and her Mommy on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born on February 27, 2017, in Richmond, VA, she was the beautiful daughter of Ben Varner and the late Corrin Roy Varner. Although her life on earth was brief, Willow was deeply loved by many. She was a giving soul with...

Oct 29, 2023

James "Jimmy" Thomas Moore went to this Heavenly home on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 74.  He was born in Halifax County  to the late Arthur Moore and the late Vera Toombs Moore and was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Jones Moore.

Jimmy was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church and...