Eleanor Lorine Pittard Crute
Jun 3, 2021
Eleanor Lorine Pittard Crute, 87, of Fernwick Drive, South Boston, Virginia, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1934, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, to the late Frank Thomas Pittard and Hettie Talley Pittard. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years, Charles Palmer Crute, Jr.; son, Charles Glenn...
Marvin T. Barker
Jun 2, 2021
Halifax County lost one of its finest tobacco farmers in the state of VA on Wednesday June 2, 2021 when Marvin Barker passed away peacefully surrounded by his 3 loving daughters. Marvin T. Barker, 87, was born on June 16, 1933, to the late Claude Lee and Mary Lizzie Brown Barker. He was many things including a farmer, a father,...
Catherine Anne Bomar Vaughan
Jun 1, 2021
Catherine Anne Bomar Vaughan, widow of Walter Smith Vaughan, Jr., mother, grandmother, friend, of Clarksville, VA went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2021. Catherine Anne “Cathy” was the daughter of Roy Williams Bomar and Annie Sue Jennings Bomar.Catherine Anne was a native of Logan, WV and was reared there.Upon graduating from Logan High School Class of 1953,...
Charles ("C.P.") Palmer Crute,
May 31, 2021
Charles “C.P.” Palmer Crute, Jr., 91, of Fernwick Drive, South Boston, Virginia, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1929, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, to the late Charles Palmer Crute, Sr. and Virginia Puryear Crute. C.P. was preceded in death by his son, Charles Glenn Crute and by three brothers, James...
Willie Jackson Yancey
May 30, 2021
VIRGILINA Willie Jackson Yancey, Jr. passed away May 30th, 2021 at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Pearl Rice Yancey and the late Willie Jackson Yancey, born June 23rd, 1939 in Halifax County. Willie left school to help his family after his father drowned and later returned receiving an AA degree from Wingate Junior College...
Kathryn Novak Way
May 29, 2021
Mrs. Kathryn Novak Way, widow of Jim Way, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Kathryn was born in Pennsylvania on September 7, 1948 to the late Stan Novak and the late Marion Riley Novak. Kathryn was a faithful member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Eucaristic Minister, Christian Mothers and involved in other ministries. She worked with Way...
Danny Edward Vest
May 27, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Danny Edward Vest passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Danville, VA on June 29, 1947, he was the son of Homer Edward Vest and Hettie Preston Tuck Vest. Danny served his country in the United States Army, having enlisted at the age of 18. He was formerly employed at Boones Equipment as the shop...
Barbara Jean Goodall Dixon
May 24, 2021
Barbara J Dixon, of Clarksville, VA passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Clarksville Health and Rehab Center after a long battle with vascular dementia. She was 90. The daughter of the late Walter L Goodall and Bertha M Galyan Goodall, she was born on May 27, 1930 in Bloomington, IN. Barbara married James M Dixon on June 6,...
Johnnie William Rice
May 23, 2021
VIRGILINA Mr. Johnnie William Rice of Virgilina, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born in Halifax County on October 29, 1928 to the late Johnnie Walter Rice and the late Rosa Morris Rice and was married to the late Julia Welcher Rice. Johnnie loved old cars, his animals, the Red Bank Opera and was a hard-working man....
Hollis Hudson Bowen
May 22, 2021
DURHAM, NC Mrs. Hollis Hudson Bowen, wife of Melvin Hiter Bowen of 53 years, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Durham, NC.Hollis was born in Virgilina, VA on July 21, 1945 to the late Floyd and Virginia Wilson Hudson. Hollis attended beautician school with Danville Tech and became a beautician; later received special education training at Durham Tech and...
Barbara Carter Royal
May 21, 2021
CLARKSVILLE Mrs. Barbara Carter Royal went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County on May 25, 1932 to Hillard and Jewel Brame Carter. She was predeceased by her husband, Duane Westbrook Royal. Barbara was a graduate of the Class of 1949 at Boydton High School and then furthered her education at Longwood...
Mavis Louise Martin Martin
May 18, 2021
CLOVER - Mavis Louise Martin Martin, 69, of Clover went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2021 in Lynchburg. She was the loving wife of Randolph Martin for over 51 years, who survives. Born on January 8, 1952 in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Martin and Louise Martin of Scottsburg,...
Doris Irene Brandon Brooks
May 17, 2021
Mrs. Doris Irene Brandon Brooks, widow of Earl Lester Brooks, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born in Halifax County on December 2, 1923 to the late Lewis and Permelia Gordon Brandon. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church in South Boston. Her passion was her church and helping others. She was retired as an inspector...
Sandra A. "Sandy" Compton
May 16, 2021
Sandra A. (Sandy) Compton of Buffalo Junction, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born on February 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Eugene C. Allen. Sandy was born in Petersburg, VA. She was married to the late James O. Compton. She and James operated Compton’s Flying Service. Sandy loved fishing, her flowers,...
Lloyd Cumbie Dixon
May 10, 2021
VIRGILINA Mr. Lloyd Cumbie Dixon of 7083 Bill Tuck Highway, Virgilina, Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2021 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 58 years, Betty Jane Stevens Dixon of the home, and one son, Michael Lloyd Dixon. He was preceded in death by...
Sandra Burton Comer
May 10, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Sandra Burton Comer, wife of Henry Randolph Comer who survives, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. Sandra was born in Halifax County on December 15, 1946 to the late Samuel Harrell Burton and the late Elna Short Burton. Sandra was a graduate of Halifax County High School Class of 1965 and was a...
Fred Moss
May 9, 2021
Fred Moss of Oxford, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 87. He was born on October 26, 1933, in Franklin County, NC, to the late Tressie Brown Moss and the late Samuel Almos Moss. Fred was a United States Army veteran. His worked in the textile industry as a machine repairman. Fred was passionate...
Horace Lee Griffin
May 7, 2021
VIRGILINA Horace Lee Griffin passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Horace Lee was born in Halifax County on December 8, 1962 to Ralph “Heiter” Griffin and Betty Forlines Griffin, who survive. He was married to Jean Puckett Griffin, next month would have been their 40th anniversary. Horace Lee began his work career at Burlington Industries for 15 years. Horace...
Margaret Beverley Coates
May 5, 2021
HALIFAX Mrs. Margaret Beverley Coates of Halifax, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.Born in Amelia County on March 21, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Nancy Hopkins Beverley and was married to the late Lee Roy Coates. Margaret was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Her work career began at Halifax Community Hospital followed by...
