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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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Raymond Charles Cardinal
Aug 21, 2009
Raymond Charles Cardinal, 77, husband of Mary Ruth Fritts Cardinal, died Friday, August 21, 2009 at his home at approximately 4:30 AM. Born and reared in St. Paul, MN, he was the son of Raymond and Irene Roby Cardinal. Mr. Cardinal was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. A U.S....
Woodrow Wilson Carter
Aug 3, 2009
Mr. Woodrow Wilson Carter, 92, of South Boston died Monday, August 3 at his home. Mr. Carter was born in Pittsylvania Co. on September 6, 1916 to the late John Coleman & Nellie Kate Williams Carter. He was married to the late Ruth Posey Carter. He was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church. He was a Federal Park...
Merritt Woodrow Hunley
Jul 31, 2009
Mr. Merritt Woodrow Hunley, 78, of 1052 Cluster Springs Rd., South Boston died Friday, July 31, 2009. He was born in Orange Co., NC on June 12, 1931 the son of the late Dalton & Mary Hunley. He was married to Mary Langford Hunley. He was a retired truck driver for the Virginia Dept. of Transportation. He was a member...
Gladys Barfield King
Jul 28, 2009
Mrs. Gladys Barfield King, 90, of 7255 Florence Ave., Virgilina, VA died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at her home. Born in Florence Co., SC, Mrs. King was the daughter of Nathan Barfield and Annie Osborne Barfield, and was married to Kiester Hodges King. She was of the Southern Baptist Faith and was a member of the Order of the Eastern...
Shirley Stebbins Jordan
Jul 19, 2009
Shirley Stebbins Jordan, 57, died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. Daughter of the late Shirley "Buck" Branham Stebbins, Jr. and Jean Curtis Stebbins, Shirley graduated from Bluestone High School with the Class of 1970. After being employed with Burlington Industries for many years, Shirley went to work for Premier Woman's Health in Henderson and Oxford...
George Henry Wallen
Jul 13, 2009
Mr. George Henry Wallen, 80, husband of Lena Fitz Wallen, died July, 13, 2009 at his home. The son of Claude and Odell Powell Wallen, George was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired mechanic and welder. In addition to his wife, George is survived by his 2 daughters Joan Mack Patrick of Roxboro, NC, and Robin Robert Jones of Colonial Heights....
Jean Richardson Cranford
Jul 10, 2009
Mrs. Helen Jean Richardson Cranford, 70, wife of Jerry Lee Cranford, died Friday, July 10, 2009 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. The daughter of Ellis Gunn and Eunice Jones Richardson, Jean was born and reared in Halifax County. She was retired from Adelphia Communications where she was a Customer Service Representative. She had also worked for Dr. Gil Abenis. Graveside...
Virginia Coleman Watkins Haga
Jun 24, 2009
Virginia Coleman Watkins Haga of Boydton passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Virginia graduated from Boydton High School in 1935. She attended Farmville State Teacher's College for two years where she received a Normal Professional Certificate in Elementary Education. After teaching for several years, she returned to Longwood College for B.S. and M.S. degrees. Jennie accepted the job of...
Woodrow Wilson Simmons, Jr.
Jun 20, 2009
Mr. Woodrow Wilson Simmons, Jr., 63, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Halifax Regional Hospital. The son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Viola Elliotte Simmons, Woodrow was born and reared in Mecklenburg County. He was a retired painter and wrecker driver. Graveside services will be 11 AM Friday at Bluestone Cemetery. Mr. Simmons is survived by his daughter, Linda...
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