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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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Mary Williams Honeycutt

Mary Williams Honeycutt

May 26, 2007

Mary Williams Honeycutt, 86, widow of William H. Honeycutt, died Saturday, May 26, 2007. Native to Cabarrus and Union County, North Carolina, Mary was the daughter of Walter Lee and Elizabeth Williams. Retired from Cannon Mills, Mary moved to Clarksville in 1985. Graveside services will be 11 AM Monday at Oakhurst Cemetery with the Reverend Ryan McGuire officiating. Mrs. Honeycutt...

Phyllis Honeycutt Seate

Phyllis Honeycutt Seate

May 24, 2007

Phyllis Ann Honeycutt Seate, 65, daughter of William Hoyle Honeycutt deceased and Mary Williams Honeycutt, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 at her home. Born in Cabarras County, NC and reared in Virgilina, VA, Phyllis was an Inspector with Burlington Industries for many years. Prior to that, she was a beautician. Funeral services will be 2PM Saturday in the chapel at...

Dennis Ervin Burnette

Dennis Ervin Burnette

May 14, 2007

Dennis Ervin Burnette, 56, husband of Betty Traylor Burnette, died Monday, May 14, 2007 in Henderson. A native of Wake County, Dennis was the son of Claude Ervin Burnette deceased and Virginia Marion Burnette Blackman of Burgaw, NC. A graduate of Enloe High School with the class of 1969, and a member of Stovall United Methodist Church, Dennis moved to...

Vanie Daniel Williams

Vanie Daniel Williams

Apr 23, 2007

Vanie Daniel Williams, 83, widow of Richard Elliott Williams, died Monday, April 23, 2007 in South Boston. The daughter of Alfred and Matilda Daniel, Vanie was employed with Burlington Industries for 26 years, retiring in 1989. She also worked part time with the Patchwork House. Funeral services will be 4PM Wednesday at Buffalo Baptist Tabernacle with Dr. David Pruett officiating....

Juanita Belle Hensley

Juanita Belle Hensley

Apr 10, 2007

Juanita Belle Hensley passed away, Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Clarksville. She was born in Benton County, Arkansas on January 10, 1915 to Ray Edward and Grace Sarah Wilkerson Hasty and lived most of her young life in the Arkansas and Oklahoma area. In 1979, she moved to Virginia and in 1983 she moved to the Clarksville area. Juanita was...

Goodridge Wade Arrington

Goodridge Wade Arrington

Apr 2, 2007

Goodridge Wade Arrington, 88, died Monday, April 2, 2007 at The Woodview in South Boston. The son of Hammett and Ida Forlines Arrington, Wade was a member of Hebron Christian Church. He worked as a salesman for the Ford Motor Company, and as a farmer was known for his chickens and fresh eggs. Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday in...

Larry Wayne Johnson

Larry Wayne Johnson

Mar 9, 2007

Larry Wayne Johnson, 57, son of the late Celand Wayne and Doris Dalton Johnson, died Friday, March 9, 2007 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. He was a member of the Bluestone High School Class of 1968 and a member of Ephesus United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held 2PM Sunday at Ephesus United Methodist Church with Pastors Pat Neilsen...

John Thomas Newell, Ii

John Thomas Newell, Ii

Mar 1, 2007

Dr. John Thomas Newell, II, age 74, husband of Suzanne Nelson Newell, died March 1, 2007 at his home. Native to Chicago, Il., Dr. Newell was a Professor at Shaw University. In addition to his wife, survivors are son, Jay; daughters, Laurie, Erika, Erin, and Johnna. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren. Services will be held at the Shaw University Chapel...

Viola Elliotte Simmons

Viola Elliotte Simmons

Feb 25, 2007

Mrs. Viola Elliotte Simmons, 82, widow of Woodrow Wilson Simmons, Sr., died Sunday, February 25, 2007 in South Hill. Born and reared in the Nelson community, she was the daughter of Richard Thornton and Annie Carrie Adcock Elliotte. A homemaker, Viola lived all her adult life in Clarksville. Graveside services will be 2PM Wednesday at Bluestone Cemetery with the Reverend...

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