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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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Eric Morgan Turnbull

Eric Morgan Turnbull

Oct 25, 2005

Infant Eric Morgan Turnbull, son of Jody Morgan and Stella Ann Stanley Turnbull died Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Also surviving are maternal grandparents, Daniel and Janie Stanley of Buffalo Junction and paternal grandparents, Irby and Kay Turnbull of Boydton. Funeral services were private. Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Edward Wagner

Charles Edward Wagner

Oct 1, 2005

Mr. Charles Edward Wagner, 80, husband of LaVaille Propst Wagner died Saturday in Charlotte, NC. Ed was native to Chase City, had lived in Clarksville for many years prior to moving to South Boston and later to Charlotte, NC to be near family. He retired from the Department of Transportation where he served as Superintendent of Building and Grounds. He...

Wiley Blaine Parsons

Wiley Blaine Parsons

Sep 7, 2005

Mr. Wiley Blaine Parsons, 86, died Wednesday afternoon, September 7, 2005 at his home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 10 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lansing by Pastor Sean Brigman. Burial followed in the Parsons' Cemetery with military rites. Mr. Parsons was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Hazel Greene Parsons, who passed away August...

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...

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