Obituaries

Mar 20, 2024

Leroy F. Malsbury Sr., 101, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Born on December 14th, 1922 in Imlaystown, NJ, Leroy was a beloved father, brother, and friend. Leroy served his country in the Army during WWII and was a dedicated foreman for the Department of Transportation for 38 years. He was a hardworking and dedicated...

Mar 19, 2024

Deborah Glasscock Creasy of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on March 27th, 1955, in Georgia, Deborah was a beloved daughter to the late William Henry Glasscock and Beatrice Tuck Glasscock, who survives.

Deborah was a telephone operator and worked for over 46 years with Verizon in Richmond.  She...

Mar 16, 2024

Phyllis "Hope" Franklin Riddle, beloved resident of South Boston, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at the age of 73. Hope was born on January 30th, 1951 to Robert "Bobby" Milton Franklin and Gladys Yancey Franklin.

Hope was a devoted mother to her daughters, Angie Nester (Phillip)  and April Riddle, and her son Bobby Wilkerson....

Mar 15, 2024

Nancye Jo Hobgood, 78, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Buffalo Junction, VA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at her home in Dallas, surrounded by family and friends.  She was the daughter of Joseph H. Hobgood, Jr. and Lillian M Hobgood. Jo was the identical twin sister of Christine Lynn Hobgood. The twins arrived on December 25, 1945...

Mar 10, 2024

Janet Owen Jones of Buffalo Junction, VA departed this life on Sunday, March 10, 2024. During her 98 years, Mrs. Jones was an educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and friend to all who knew her. Janet was educated in Townsville, NC, and graduated from Chase City High School. While attending James Madison University, she met her husband of 57 years, Charles...

Mar 7, 2024

Joyce Ann Murray Hodnett, age 81, of South Boston, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. She was born on Sunday, April 12th, 1942 to the late Alonzo Simpson Murray and Louise Murray.

Joyce was a dedicated real estate loan officer for many years. She had a passion for baking, gardening, and attending her son Kevin's...

Mar 6, 2024

Alvah Lee Morris, 75, of Virgilina, Virginia,  went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024.  He was born on August 31st, 1948 in Halifax County to the late Alvis Elmo "A.E." Morris and Virginia Puryear Morris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Stephens Morris.

Al was the owner and operator of A.L....

Mar 4, 2024

Rebecca Short Thompson, widow of James Wilson Thompson, of Oxford, NC,  went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born in Oxford on August 28, 1944 the daughter of the late Herbert Riddick Short and the late Dorothy Wilson Short. Rebecca was a former tour guide for Holiday Bus...

Mar 3, 2024

Edith Mae Williamson Meeler of the Turbeville community, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the age of 94.  She was born in Halifax County on November 6, 1929 to the late Jethro Amos Williamson and Laura Dalton Williamson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Claude Meeler, Jr.

Edith was a member of...

Mar 1, 2024

Doris Yates Wilborn, 94, of South Boston, passed away on Friday, March 1st, 2024. She was born on Sunday, December 29th, 1929 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late Aubrey and Fannie Yates. Doris was married to the late Erdis Talmedge Wilborn.

Doris is survived by her daughter Debra Stewart (Delton); her granddaughter Krystal Stewart Glasscock (Adam);...

Feb 25, 2024

Ronnie Payne Talbott, Sr. of South Boston, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the age of 76.  He was born in Halifax County on November 25, 1947 to the late Ammon Berkley Talbott and the late Adell Oakley Talbott. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Tuck Talbott.

Ronnie was a tobacco farmer and had...

Feb 25, 2024

Alston Marrow Gordon, 81, passed away on February 25, 2024 at Life Care Health Center in Hilton Head, SC. He is a native of Danville, VA. Alston is survived by his brother, Henry Hobgood Gordon, Jr. (Virginia); daughters, Terri Armstrong (David) and Wendy Grubbs (James); grandchildren, Maddie, Anna and Jack Armstrong, Aunt Myra Marrow, cousins, nieces and nephews and...

Feb 24, 2024

Glenna Griffin Nunn, 94, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024.  She was born on July 1, 1929 to the late Taylor Floyd Griffin and Willie Lee Glasscock Griffin in Buffalo Junction, Virginia and was the widow of the love of her life, Mac Nunn.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Raymond Griffin,...

Feb 23, 2024

Nancy Clark Loftis of Cluster Springs community, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024.  She was born on August 10, 1946 to the late Irie Revious Clark and the late Virley Oakley Clark.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Belt Loftis.

Nancy was a homemaker and previously employed at JP Stevens.  She was a...

Feb 17, 2024

Douglas O’Geary Rice of Nelson, Virginia, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the age of 82. Born in Halifax County, Virginia on October 8, 1941, he was the son of the late William Arthur Rice and Lucy Morris Rice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Newton Rice.

Douglas,...

Feb 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Walter Howerton on February 13, 2024.  Born on April 7, 1930 to Eugene and Elmira Howerton, he grew up in Clarksville, Virginia, the youngest of eight children.   He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Myrna McAden Howerton, one son, Jeffrey Dean Vaughan, three daughters,...

Feb 12, 2024

Jenny Martin Henry of South Boston passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the age of 64.  She was born in Halifax County on September 17, 1959 to the late Letcher Martin and the late Charlotte Yeatts Martin.

Jenny loved children and worked in a daycare for years.  She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Jenny loved...

Feb 11, 2024

Henry Randolph Comer of South Boston went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  Born in Halifax County on September 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Raymond Green Comer and Evon Pool Comer.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Burton Comer.

He was retired from Climate Control as an...

Feb 11, 2024

Rachel Wilson Matthews of Virgilina passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 87.  Born in Halifax County on March 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William Carrington Wilson and Esma Elliott Wilson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ollie Matthews.

Rachel loved cooking for her family and...

Feb 11, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Bagby of Virgilina passed away at his home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  He was born in Halifax County on February 4, 1961 to Lawrence Bagby and the late Ella Long Williams.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gina Talbott Bagby.

Jeff was a roofer and worked in construction.  He had a love...