Virginia Hager Jones
Jan 3, 2007
Mrs. Virginia Hager Jones of Tazewell, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at her home on 229 Goshen Hill Road in Tazewell at the age of 90. Born September 17, 1915, she was a daughter of the late George Burton Hager and Hattie Gilpin Hager. During her married years, she and her husband, Greer M. Jones, lived in Mecklenburg and...
Helen Willis Howerton
Dec 26, 2006
Helen Willis Howerton, 89, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 in Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. She was born September 9, 1917 in Clarksville at her family home to the late Finis Tyler and Helen Goode Jeffress Willis. A graduate of Madison College, Helen was a loving mother and a devoted member of Jamieson Memorial United Methodist Church. Funeral services...
Alvah B. Chappell
Nov 28, 2006
Mr. Alvah B. Chappell, 92, husband of Martha Evans Chappell, died Tuesday afternoon at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Chappell was native to Person County, NC, but grew up in Clarksville. He graduated from Clarksville High School with the class of 1931 and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II. For many years, Mr. Chappell was a member...
Bradsher Monroe Redd
Nov 23, 2006
Bradsher Monroe Redd, 65, died Thursday, November 23rd 2006 in Halifax Regional Hospital. Native to the Nelson community, he was the son of William Wesley and Annie Mae Parker Redd. He was employed with Burlington Industries for over 35 years. Graveside services will be 2PM Sunday at Nelson Baptist Church with the Reverend James McAlister officiating. Bradsher is survived by...
Pauline Newton Ellis
Nov 23, 2006
Pauline Newton Ellis, 86, widow of Willis F. Ellis, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 in Tarboro, NC where she had been a resident for the past several years. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Brown and husband, Maurice of Tarboro; brother, Elson H. Newton of Ringgold, VA; three grandchildren, Kyle Brown and wife Cathy of Waxhaw, NC, Mitchell Brown...
Bertram Ford Sexton, Sr.
Nov 16, 2006
Bertram Ford Sexton, Sr. passed away November 16, 2006. He left to cherish wonderful memories, his beloved wife, Evelyn. Bertram retired from Hampton City Schools in 1991. He gave himself fully to his family and many others throughout his life. He leaves behind three children, Donna Hessig, Bertram Sexton, Jr. and his wife Christine; and Stanley Sexton and his wife...
Lillian Mclawhorn Hobgood
Oct 22, 2006
Mrs. Lillian Lynn McLawhorn Hobgood, age 92, died October 22, 2006 at her residence in Buffalo Junction. She was born in Winterville, NC September 26, 1914 to the late Oscar McLawhorn and Mattie Tucker McLawhorn. She was a long time member of Buffalo Baptist Church, Buffalo Junction. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph Henry...
Leon Michael Skwarek
Oct 18, 2006
Leon Michael Skwarek, 81, husband of Lorraine Dawson Skwarek, died Wednesday, October 18, 2006 in South Hill. Born in Lawrence Township, NJ on December 4, 1924, Leon was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Skwarek; mother, Aniela Romanowski Skwarek; son, Leon Michael Skwarek; brother John Skwarek; and three sisters, Catherine Ryone, Josephine Skwarek and Helen Oberding. In addition to...
Ann Slagle Murray
Sep 28, 2006
Mrs. Ann Slagle Murray, 91, widow of John C. ?Champ? Murray, died Thursday, September 28, 2006 in Halifax Regional Hospital. The daughter of Lank and Rose Davis Slagle, Ann was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church and the R.E. Peele Sunday School Class. She worked at Burlington Industries, Lake Sleepwear, and Peebles Department Store, and after retiring, worked as a...
