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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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Woodrow Pershing Lipscomb

Woodrow Pershing Lipscomb

Aug 4, 2005

Mr. Woodrow Pershing Lipscomb, 89, widower of Susan Smoot Thomson Lipscomb, died Thursday, August 04, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Lipscomb was a native of Hinton, WV and a graduate of Duke University, Class of 1938. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Social Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the Order of Red Friars, and the Tombs. He continued his...

Norfleet Joseph Wright

Norfleet Joseph Wright

Aug 2, 2005

Norfleet Joseph Wright died at his residence on August 2, 2005 at the age of 83. He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 5, 1922 to Walter and Annie Wright and remained a lifelong resident. Norfleet was educated in Mecklenburg County Schools, and graduated from Boydton High School in 1942. He served in the Pacific Theater in World War...

Clarence Melvin Elliott

Clarence Melvin Elliott

Jul 25, 2005

Mr. Clarence Melvin Elliott, 76, died July 25, 2005 at his home. Born and reared in the Nelson community, he was the son of the late Johnnie James and Mary Hite Elliott. An Army veteran, he was a retired farmer and heavy equipment operator. Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday in the chapel at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home...

Theo Dennis Goad

Theo Dennis Goad

Jul 13, 2005

Mr. Theo Dennis Goad, 90, husband of Lois O. Goad, died July 13, 2005 at his home. Born and reared in Hurt, Theo was the son of Thomas and Beatrice Jacobs Goad. He was a graduate of Hurt High School and was employed with J.P. Stevens Manufacturing for over 50 years. Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday at Hitesburg...

Serenity Raine Johnson

Serenity Raine Johnson

Jun 27, 2005

Serenity Raine Johnson, infant daughter of JoAnna D. and Christopher Todd Johnson, died Monday, June 27, 2005 in Halifax Hospital. Services will be 2PM Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church in Clarksville with Pastor Dennis Hahle officiating. Burial will be in Bluestone Cemetery. In addition to her parents, Serenity Raine is survived by her paternal grandparents, Jerry and Beverly Johnson of...

Debra Ann Wood

Debra Ann Wood

Jun 16, 2005

Debra Ann Wood, 51, daughter of William H. ?Bill? and Peggy Keesee Wood, died at her parents home Thursday, June 16, 2005. Born in Raleigh, NC and reared in Manassas, Debbie graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas and Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale. She was last employed with Avnet in Oxford, NC as Human Resources Assistant. A...

Jacqueline Lee Chappell

Jacqueline Lee Chappell

Jun 9, 2005

Jacqueline Lee Chappell, 55, died Thursday, June 9, 2005 at her home in Richmond. She grew up in Clarksville. Jacque was a graduate of St. Mary?s College and the University of Mary Washington. She worked in Fine China at Hecht?s Department in Richmond for the past 12 years. Prior to Hecht?s she was employed with the Medical College of Virginia....

Robert Paul Stefko

Robert Paul Stefko

May 25, 2005

Robert Paul Stefko, 70, husband of Shirley Richmond Stefko, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Duke Medical Center. Born in Cleveland, OH and reared in Woodbridge, he was the son of the late John Paul and Josephine Agnes Gaba Stefko. Mr. Stefko served in the U.S. Army. A Master craftsman, Robert lived and worked as a Trim Carpenter in Woodbridge...

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