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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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Annie Williamson Yancey

Annie Williamson Yancey

May 30, 2006

Mrs. Annie Williamson Yancey, 93, widow of Charles Edward Yancey died Tuesday May 30, 2006 at her home. Daughter of Fuller B. and Matie Sizemore Williamson and a graduate of Clarksville High School with the Class of 1931, Annie was a homemaker. She loved to garden and assisted her husband in farming. She was a faithful member of Union Chapel...

John Wilbur Heck

John Wilbur Heck

May 18, 2006

John Wilbur Heck, 78, husband of Andrea Huth Heck, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2006 in Chesapeake General Hospital. A native of Reading, PA. John was the son of Wilbur and Salome Ruth Weidenhammer Heck. He graduated from Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Music Education; and from Temple University with...

Floyd Milton Brankley

Floyd Milton Brankley

Apr 24, 2006

Mr. Floyd Milton Brankley, 81, husband of Gertrude Mangum ?Trudy? Brankley, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. Son of Henry Lindsey and Estelle McCargo Brankley, Mr. Brankley graduated from Chase City High School with the class of 1942. He loved his church, Ephesus United Methodist, where he volunteered his time and energy. Mr. Brankley...

Etheridge Monk Andrews

Etheridge Monk Andrews

Apr 11, 2006

Ethridge M. ?Monk? Andrews, a resident of Clarksville, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Gladys S. Andrews, one brother, C.E. Andrews of Richmond; two stepsons, Bryce Sneed of Richmond and Jerry Sneed of Houston, TX; four step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was...

Henry Dorman Wallen

Henry Dorman Wallen

Mar 28, 2006

Henry Dorman Wallen, 50, died at his home on March 28, 2006. The son of George Henry and Lena Faye Fitz Wallen, Henry was a mechanic. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters, Joan Patrick of Roxboro, NC and Robin Jones of Colonial Heights. Memorial services will be private

Janice Stockton Shelton

Janice Stockton Shelton

Mar 12, 2006

Mrs. Janice Stockton Shelton, 79, wife of Cameron Shelton died Sunday, March 12, 2006 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. A native of Erwin, TN she was the daughter of Luther Hilliard and Dora Mashburn Stockton. Mrs. Shelton attended Madison College; taught school prior to marriage and then became a homemaker. She later worked for what is now Wachovia Bank. Moving...

Robert Richard Boyd

Robert Richard Boyd

Mar 10, 2006

Robert Richard Boyd, Administrative Law Judge, Reserve Army Colonel, died March 10, 2006. He was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, where he grew up on a tobacco farm. He often joked that he was determined to get a college education so that he could ?get off the farm?. Nevertheless, he was proud that he bought a bicentennial family farm in...

Lewis Edwin Whitmire

Lewis Edwin Whitmire

Mar 3, 2006

Lewis Edwin Whitmire, 82, widower of Julia Blanks Whitmire, died Friday, March 3, 2006 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. A native of Jackson County, GA. he was the son of Paul and Kate McDougal Whitmire. An Army veteran of World War II, Lewis was retired owner/operator of Lugee Tire Company. Graveside services will be 1PM Monday at Oakhurst Cemetery with...

William James Baker, Jr.

William James Baker, Jr.

Feb 26, 2006

William James Baker, Jr., originally of Corbin, KY, but most recently of Clarksville, died Sunday, February 26, 2006 at MeadowView Terrace Nursing Home. He was 83. Survivors are wife, Beth Boyd Baker; children and their spouses, Bill & Melba C. Baker, III ; and Elizabeth B. and Col. Harold Richard Gielow, all of Clarksville. Grandchildren are Emily and Mary Beth...

Margaret Givens Sizemore

Margaret Givens Sizemore

Feb 24, 2006

Mrs. Margaret Givens Sizemore, 85, wife of Monnie Wayne Sizemore, died, Thursday, February 23, 2006 in Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill. Native to Nashville, TN Margaret attended Lake County Baptist Church and was retired from Vivian?s Beauty Shop where she worked for many years. Graveside services will be 11AM Saturday at Oakhurst Cemetery with the Reverend Harold Carey officiating....

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