Obituaries

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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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....

Frances Davis Easley

Frances Davis Easley

Feb 4, 2006

Frances Davis Easley, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2006. She was residing at Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville. Frances, born November 2, 1919, was the daughter of Eugene Lee Davis and Fannie Ladd Davis. Frances co-owned and co-operated Easley?s Supply for numerous years in the 40?s and 50?s. Frances also worked at Russell Stover and...

Ralph Edward Overby

Ralph Edward Overby

Feb 3, 2006

Ralph Edward Overby, 52, husband of Patsy Bowes Overby, died Friday, February 3, 2006 in Oxford, NC. The son of Herbert H. and Jennie S. Overby, Ralph graduated from Bluestone High School with the class of 1971 and was the Regional Sales Manager with Superior Walls of NC. Funeral services will be 4PM Monday at Nelson Baptist Church, of which...

Thomas Walker Gregory

Thomas Walker Gregory

Feb 1, 2006

Mr. Thomas Walker Gregory, Jr., 91, husband of Marietta Wilson Gregory, died Tuesday, February 1, 2006 in Community Memorial Healthcenter in South Hill. Born April 26, 1914, he was the son of Thomas Walker and Belle Rouse Gregory. Owner of Gregory Oil Company and a member of the Virginia Petroleum Jobbers, Tommy was a charter member of the Boydton Volunteer...

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