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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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Joseph Willard "Joey" Mosier

Joseph Willard "Joey" Mosier

Feb 8, 2022

HALIFAX Joseph Willard "Joey" Mosier, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the age of 61. Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey on April 17, 1960, he was the son of the late John Francis Mosier, Sr and the late Elizabeth Ann Falks Elliott.He was married to Donna Roberts Mosier for 35 years. Joey was self employed doing...

Debra Lehew Thomas

Debra Lehew Thomas

Feb 8, 2022

Debra Lehew Thomas of Cornelius, NCdied February 8, 2022. She was born on October 12, 1956 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to Glenn N. Lehew and Shirley M. Loy. Ms. Thomas is survived by her father, Glenn N. Lehew (Joyce) and mother, Shirley M. Loy; her son Sean Thomas (Jennie) of Seattle, WA; daughter, Brea T. Garner of Huntersville, NC; brothers,...

Tony Allen Dry

Tony Allen Dry

Feb 6, 2022

Oxford, NC -- Tony Allen Dry (Lumpkin), 30, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. Tony was born on September 27,1991 in Durham County to James Kevin Dry and Jeanne Marie Lumpkin. Tony loved to help people and had a passion for animals and reading. He loved and cherished his family. Tony is survived by his mother Jeanne Marie Lumpkin; two...

Kathleen Frances Vaughan

Kathleen Frances Vaughan

Feb 5, 2022

Kathleen Frances Vaughan of Clarksville, VA, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the age of 95. Born in Henderson, NC, on August 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Rosa Lee Doggett Vaughan. Frances, as she was known by most, was a 1943 graduate of Clarksville High School and continued her...

James Clarence "J.C." Dillow

James Clarence "J.C." Dillow

Feb 3, 2022

James Clarence “J.C.” Dillow, Jr., husband of the late Merle Jeanette Davis Dillow, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 85. Born in West Virginia on November 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Elma Gray Bane Dillow and the late James Clarence Dillow, Sr. J.C. was a retired First...

Charles George Fay

Charles George Fay

Feb 3, 2022

Charles "Chuck" George Fay, Jr. of Scottsburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 63. Born on September 22, 1958, in Toms River, NJ, he was the son of the late Grace Edmonstone Fay and the late Charles George Fay, Sr. Charles grew up in Brick Township, NJ and was a 1976 graduate of Brick...

Clayton Collier Callahan

Clayton Collier Callahan

Feb 3, 2022

Clarksville, VA – Clayton Collier Callahan, husband of the late Edith Johnson Callahan, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 95. He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 26, 1926, to the late William Daniel and Nora Piercy Callahan. Mr. Callahan was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a...

Julianna Smith Buchanan

Julianna Smith Buchanan

Feb 2, 2022

RICHMOND Julianna Smith Buchanan of Richmond, VA and formerly of Halifax County passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born in Emmerton, VA on November 25, 1926 to the late Herman and Corrine Packett Smith.Julianna was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Charles Brown and her 2nd husband, John Thomas Buchanan. Julianna's...

Rufus Edward Chandler

Rufus Edward Chandler

Feb 1, 2022

VIRGILINA Rufus Edward Chandler, Jr. went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the age of 95. He was born in North Carolina on July 14, 1926 to the late Rufus and Mattie Bumpass Chandler and married the late Lucy Elliott Chandler on July 20, 1945. Rufus was a graduate of Virgilina High School and furthered his...

Josephine "Ella" Carver Blanks

Josephine "Ella" Carver Blanks

Jan 31, 2022

SOUTH BOSTON Josephine Elvira "Ella" Blanks of South Boston passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the age of 91. Born in Halifax County on February 23, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Willie and Eva Carver and was married to the late James Johnson Blanks. Ella is survived by her children, Dennis Daniel (Annie), Larry Blanks...

Bryce Oneil Sneed

Bryce Oneil Sneed

Jan 30, 2022

Bryce Oneil Sneed, II of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born on April 9, 1970, in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Wenona Crump Sneed and Bryce O. Sneed, who survives. Bryce was a 1988 graduate of Benedictine High School and received his bachelor’s...

Phillip Stanley Wilborn

Phillip Stanley Wilborn

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. Phillip S. Wilborn age 84 died on Saturday January 29, 2022. He was born in South Boston, VAon September 11, 1937 to Algie and Mazy (Carver) Wilborn. Mr. Wilborn was an Industrial Engineer and owner of Home Service Team. Phillip served his country in theArmy Special Services and was a member of the Full Gospel Business Men. In his...

Larry Thomas Greenway

Larry Thomas Greenway

Jan 29, 2022

Larry Thomas Greenway, 75, passed away Saturday January 29, 2022, in his family home in Henderson, NC. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 55 years, Gloria; son, Brian (Tracey); son, John Barnes (Vickie), and grandchildren Noah, Austin and Ella Barnes; sister, Jackie Greenway and special caretaker, Diane Cousins. Larry was proceeded in death by his parents,...

William Samuel "Sam" Blanks

William Samuel "Sam" Blanks

Jan 25, 2022

VIRGILINA - Mr. William Samuel “Sam” Blanks of Virgilina passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the age of 55. He was born on September 7, 1966 the son of the late Hardy Roosevelt Blanks and the late Adah Tunstall Blanks. Sam was a member of Aarons Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. In recent years...

Mary Overbey Seate

Mary Overbey Seate

Jan 24, 2022

Mrs. Mary Emma Overbey Seate, widow of the late James Elmo Seate, of Nelson, VA passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the age of 87. She was born in Nelson, VA on November 4, 1934 the daughter of the late Lem Overbey and the late Lodema Parker Overbey. Mrs. Seate was a former employee of Harriet Henderson Yarns....

Eli Owen Newcomb

Eli Owen Newcomb

Jan 23, 2022

Scottsburg, VA -- Early Sunday, January 23, 2022, God called His angel, Eli Owen Newcomb, home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Christmas Eve in 2015 to Erica Wilson Newcomb and Stephen Bruce Newcomb. Bursting with personality, Eli was a kindergartener that loved his family, loved to laugh and enjoyed being outdoors. He embraced life in...

Larry Wayne Tucker

Larry Wayne Tucker

Jan 17, 2022

Larry Wayne Tucker, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Boydton, VA on January 17, 2022. Larry was born on January 8, 1941, in Chimney Rock, NC to Tommie Tucker and Julia (June) Mae Dalton.In 1958 Larry graduated from Cradock High School in Portsmouth, VA and then entered into service for the United States Coast Guard from 1959-1963, where...

Hazel Tuck Newton

Hazel Tuck Newton

Jan 17, 2022

Hazel Tuck Newton of Ringgold, VA, left us on January 17, 2022, for her place in Heaven. She was born in Virgilina, VA on April 11, 1929, to the late Norman and Sarah Glascock Tuck. Hazel was a 1946 graduate of Virgilina High School and retired from Signet Bank after a 31-year banking career.Hazel married her one and only true...

Doris Gayle Rickman Reaves

Doris Gayle Rickman Reaves

Jan 15, 2022

VIRGILINA Gayle Rickman Reaves went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born in Halifax County on May 30, 1942 and was the daughter of the late John and Rosa Banton Rickman. Gayle was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and loved...

George Thomas Owen

George Thomas Owen

Jan 14, 2022

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Mr. George Thomas Owen of Nashville, TN and formerly of Halifax County, VA passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on September 8, 1937 in Cluster Springs to the late Rufus Owen, Jr and the late Sue Thomas Owen. Tom was married for 55 years to Gloria Jeanette Owen, who survives. Tom spent his early years...

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