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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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Ann Shirley Brown Johnson

Ann Shirley Brown Johnson

Mar 6, 2005

Mrs. Ann Shirley Brown Johnson, 67, wife of Charles Johnson, died March 6, 2005 at her home. Born and reared in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Grace Loftis Brown. After graduating from high school, Ann Shirley spent two years at Virginia Intermont and Longwood College. A homemaker, she lived in Boonville NY and...

Florence Williams Strum

Florence Williams Strum

Feb 25, 2005

Mrs. Florence Williams Strum, 81, widow of Captain Swinnie Strum, died Friday, February 25, 2005 in South Boston. Daughter of the late Flournoy and Ida Elliott Williams, she was born and reared in Mecklenburg County. Mrs. Strum graduated from Stovall High School with the class of 1940 and worked for the Clarksville Police Department as Dispatcher for 20 years. Funeral...

Christine Crowder Cantrell

Christine Crowder Cantrell

Feb 19, 2005

Christine Crowder Cantrell, age 84, widow of Harold B. Cantrell, passed away at Community Memorial Healthcenter, Hundley Annex in South Hill on Saturday, February 19, 2005. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11am Tuesday, February 22nd at Crestview Memorial Park in South Hill. Survivors include her daughters Rebecca C. Allgood of Boydton, Vicki C. Moore of Chesterfield and Linda C. Nowlin...

Mason Gregory Wilkinson

Mason Gregory Wilkinson

Feb 5, 2005

Mr. Mason Gregory Wilkinson, 61, husband of Frances Boyter Wilkinson died February 5, 2005 in South Boston. Born and reared in Skipwith, he was the son of Andrew Newton and Eura Gregory Wilkinson. Graduating from Bluestone High School class of 1963, Mason owned and operated Wilkinson Welding & Machine Shop until his disability. Graveside services will be 2PM Thursday at...

Barton Patrick Poole

Barton Patrick Poole

Jan 23, 2005

Mr. Barton Patrick Poole, 78, husband of Ruby Hughes Poole, died Sunday, January 23rd, 2005 in South Boston. Born and reared in Halifax County to the late James Link and Mary Holt Poole, he was a member of Hitesburg Baptist Church. Barton served in the U.S. Army during WWII, was retired from Burlington Industries with 47 years service, a lifetime...

Margaret Lee Bailey Bowers

Margaret Lee Bailey Bowers

Jan 18, 2005

Mrs. Margaret Lee Bailey Bowers, 87, widow of John Lewis Bowers, died Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. Born in Apex, NC to the late Hubert Jessie and Clara Burt Bailey, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Deo and Webster Yancey in Clarksville. Graduating from Clarksville High School, Class of 1933, she furthered her education...

Charlotte Ellen Pittard

Charlotte Ellen Pittard

Jan 18, 2005

Miss Charlotte Ellen Pittard, 80, died January 18, 2005 at her home. Daughter of the late Clarence Elam and Lottie Mae Johnson Pittard, Charlotte graduated from Clarksville High School with the class of 1941. She continued her education at Johnston Willis School of Nursing and practiced that profession from 1944 to 1963. Her career span included tours of duty at...

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