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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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Mabel Simmons Fuller
Dec 15, 2004
Mabel Fuller, 77, died at her home in Clarksville on Wednesday, December 15, 2004. She had suffered from chronic lung disease. She was born Martha Mabel Simmons in Cherokee County, SC in 1927 and was preceded in death by parents Medford Farrow and Maud Rupe Simmons, her sister, Frieda Simmons Phillips and her step-sister Aileen Kenfield. Mabel graduated from C.H....
Albert Roy Powell, Sr
Dec 8, 2004
Mr. Albert Roy Powell, Sr., 67, died December 8, 2004 in South Boston. Born to the late James Harper and Mary Conner Powell, Albert was retired from J.P. Stevens; and was a resident of both Halifax and Mecklenburg Counties. Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday in the chapel at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home with Dr. David Pruett and...
Thelma Vaughn Messer
Dec 7, 2004
Mrs. Thelma Vaughn Messer, 86, wife of Walter Gibson Messer, died Tuesday, November 7, 2004 at her home. Born and reared in Alamance County to the late Charlie Jake and Carrie Hall Vaughn, Thelma retired from A.H. Robbins Pharmaceutical Company with 19 years service. Funeral services will be 3 PM Friday at Alamance Memorial Park Chapel in Burlington, NC with...
Betty Haskins Brown
Dec 5, 2004
Mrs. Betty Haskins Brown, 76, widow of Lynwood Clifton Mangum and James Howard Brown died December 5, 2004 in Richmond. Born and reared in Henderson, NC to the late Walter Sam and Mamie Robards Hawkins, Betty graduated from Henderson High School with the class of 1946. Retiring after 28 years with Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg as Director of Accounting,...
Lucille Sizemore Byrne
Nov 29, 2004
Mrs. Lucille Sizemore Byrne, 81, widow of James Joseph Byrne died Monday, November 29, 2004 in South Boston. Born in Mecklenburg County to the late James Robert and Donnie Huff Sizemore, Lucille graduated from the University of Virginia with a Masters Degree in Education and then obtained her B.S. from Radford College. Living and working in Arlington for over 40...
Mariette Leclerc Schwarz
Nov 24, 2004
Mrs. Mariette ?Butch? Leclerc Schwarz, 81, wife of Ralph A. Schwarz died Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at MCV Hospital in Richmond. Born in France, Mrs. Schwarz was a faithful supporter of Clarksville Presbyterian Church and taught French, her native language, for 10 years before retiring to become a homemaker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son...
Catherine Redd Williamson
Oct 4, 2004
Mrs. Catherine Redd Williamson, 71, widow of James Kirbey Williamson, died Monday, October 4, 2004 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Daughter of the late William Wesley and Annie Mae Parker Redd, Catherine was born September 5, 1933 and reared in Nelson. She graduated with the class of 1950 from Clarksville High School and was a member of Nelson Baptist Church. She...
Rommie Franklin Pulliam, Jr.
Sep 22, 2004
Mr. Rommie Franklin Pulliam, Jr., 51, husband of Patty Allen Pulliam, died September 22, 2004. He was a master furniture manufacturer at Howerton's Antique Reproduction. Rommie not only manufactured furniture, but he had a passion for it. He learned the craft at an early age by watching his father at work. Funeral services will be 2PM Saturday at Watkins Cooper...
Helen Torrie Gunther
Sep 14, 2004
Mrs. Helen Torrie Gunther, 84, widow of Erwin Gunther, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in South Boston. A resident of Berry Hill, she was born in Claskow, Scotland to George and Ellen Kelly Torrie on March 27, 1920. She came to the United States as a teen. Mrs. Gunther is survived by daughter, Florence Helfand of Brentwood, NY; son and...
Arthur Lee ''Al'' Tillotson, Jr.
Sep 12, 2004
Mr. Arthur Lee ''Al'' Tillotson, Jr., husband of Christine Boyd Tillotson, died Sunday, September 12, 2004 in South Boston. The son of Arthur Lee and Willie Neal Tillotson, he was born and reared in Mecklenburg County. Mr. Tillotson was a retired excavation contractor and served as a clerk in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Funeral services will be...
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