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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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...

Marvin Floyd Robbins

Marvin Floyd Robbins

Jan 15, 2006

Mr. Marvin Floyd Robbins, 90, husband of Dorothy S. Robbins died Sunday January 15, 2006 in South Hill. A retired mechanic, Mr. Robbins was born and reared in Wylliesburg. Graveside services will be 2PM Monday at Bluestone Cemetery with the Reverend Phillip Upton officiating. In addition to his wife, Mr. Robbins is survived by daughter, Terry Brown of Bloomington, IL;...

Bobbie Sue Wilborn Wilkins

Bobbie Sue Wilborn Wilkins

Jan 11, 2006

Mrs. Bobbie Sue Wilborn Wilkins, 92, widow of Thornton Herbert Wilkins died Tuesday, January 11, 2006 in South Boston. Raised in the Nelson community, Bobbie spent her entire life there as a homemaker and farmers wife. She was a member of Hitesburg Baptist Church, where funeral services will be 3PM Friday with the Reverends Billy Wilkins and Bob Watts officiating....

Mary Werve Burbach

Mary Werve Burbach

Jan 8, 2006

Mrs. Mary Werve Burbach, 62, wife of Charles Burbach died at her home January 8, 2006. Daughter of Marvin Russell and Leonilla Dieter Werve, Mary was native to Kenosha, WI. A graduate of Cathedral High School, Creighton University and Northern Arizona University, she has lived in the Pittsboro area since May, 2005. In addition to her husband, Mary is survived...

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