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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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Melvin Grey Doggett

Melvin Grey Doggett

Jun 8, 2006

Mr. Melvin Grey Doggett, 81, died June 8, 2006 in Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. Born and reared in Mecklenburg County, Mr. Doggett graduated with the Clarksville High School Class of 1941 and attended college in Lynchburg. A member of Ephesus United Methodist Church, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. Mr. Doggett was retired from...

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...

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