Elmer Lowery Vaughan
Dec 5, 2021
HALIFAX Mr. Elmer Lowery Vaughan of Halifax passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 87. Born in Halifax County on August 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert and Susie Moore Vaughan. He was married to Helen Alease Keaton Vaughan for 62 years. Elmer was retired with 47 years of employment from Burlington...
James David "Jim" Fitts
Dec 5, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. James David “Jim” Fitts, Jr passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 80.Born in Danville, VA on April 1, 1941 he was the son of the late James David Fitts, Sr. and the late Elna Ellis Fitts. Jim was married to Judith Dodd Fitts for 59 years. Jim, as everyone knew him, spent his...
Malcolm Harvey Burnette
Dec 2, 2021
Malcolm Harvey Burnette went home peacefully to meet his Savior and Lord on December 2, 2021 at his North Myrtle Beach residence where he was cared for by his devoted family and friends. Mac was born on February 12,1944, in South Boston, VA to Joseph Harrison Burnette, nicknamed "Smokey Joe" because of his auctioneering skill, and Ruby Virginia Talley Burnette....
Patrick Clinton Mcclaugherty
Nov 30, 2021
Patrick Clinton “PC” McClaugherty, of Clarksville, VA, passed away on November 30, 2021, at the age of 51. Formerly of Chesterfield, VA, he was the son of Danny Lee McClaugherty and Carolyn Ferguson McClaugherty. PC was married to Virginia Martin McClaugherty. PC grew up in the Richmond area and moved to Clarksville in 2009, where he and Ginny were drawn...
Linda Rae Dieleman
Nov 28, 2021
Linda Rae Dieleman, 69, a resident of South Boston, Virginia passed on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 1:20 A.M. at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire, Iowa. Visitation will be...
Robert Dwayne Griffin
Nov 28, 2021
Robert “Dwayne” Griffin, Sr. took his seat in his Heavenly home on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the classic, rocking age of sixty. This date also marked the 40th anniversary of marriage to the love of his life, as well as the 44th anniversary of their first date. Left to cherish his memories are: His loving wife, Pamela Reagan Griffin....
Alma "Betty Gay" Burnett Coghill
Nov 28, 2021
Alma “Betty Gay” Burnett Coghill, of Buffalo Junction, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born in Mecklenburg County on December 27, 1930 to the late James Richard Burnett, Sr. and the late Fannie Belle Gold Burnett. Betty Gay retired from management of Halifax Regional Hospital, after 40 years of service. She...
Gene Edward Walker
Nov 28, 2021
Gene Edward “Ted” Walker of Buffalo Springs passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the age of 89. Born in Buffalo Springs on March 15, 1932, Ted was the son of Kathleen Nunn Walker and Travis Harlan Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Grace Taylor of Clarksville. Ted is survived by his wife...
Gilbert Ausburn Wayson
Nov 25, 2021
Gilbert Ausburn Wayson, age 82, of Skipwith, VA, passed away on November 25, 2021. Gilbert was born in Steubenville, OH on August 12, 1938 to the late William Wayson and the late Kathleen Mary Manuel and was married to the late Barbara Wayson. Gilbert was a proud member of the United States Navy and served for over 20 years before...
Alta "Katie" Paschall Duncan
Nov 24, 2021
Alta “Katie” Paschall Duncan of South Boston, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 72. Born on June 20, 1949 in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Alice Oakes Paschall. Katie worked for many years at Burlington Industries. She loved dancing to country music. Katie was a blessing to many...
Robert E. Long
Nov 24, 2021
Robert E. "Bro" Long of Alton passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 after an extended illness.He was born on June 21, 1940 in Person County, NC to the late Walter and Sallie Long. Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend but most importantly, he loved his Lord, Jesus Christ. Robert worked at JP...
James Bidwell Carlton
Nov 21, 2021
James Bidwell Carlton, husband of Juanita Ashby, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 89. Born in Boydton on December 11, 1931, he was the son of the late June Cisco Carlton and the late Esther Bray Carlton. James was drafted as a pitcher by the Brooklyn Dodgers, but being a man who knew his priorities, he...
Corrin Alexandra Varner
Nov 20, 2021
BOYDTON Mrs. Corrin Alexandra Varner of Boydton,Va. passed away on November 20, 2021.She was born on October 13, 1995 in Fredericksburg Va. to Michelle Anderson Francis and Corey Roy and was married to Benjamin Varner. Corrin was a 2 times cancer survivor and was a warrior. She had a servant's heart and was looking forward to going to Guatemala for...
Wanda Gail Elliott
Nov 18, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Wanda Gail Elliott passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2021 at the age of 69. Born in Halifax County on November 4th, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John Curtis Peck and Lois Jean Fallen Peck. Gail never shied away from a hard day’s work, she worked for Wabash in South Boston for...
Alice Royster Hite
Nov 13, 2021
Virgilina, VA -- Alice “Polly” Royster Hite, wife of the late George Tilman Hite, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the age of 89. Born in Halifax County on October 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Ellis and Janie Pool Royster. Polly was a graduate of Virgilina High School, where...
Kenneth Howard Coomes
Nov 10, 2021
Kenneth “Bubba” Howard Coomes of Dolphin, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the age of 42. He was born on August 6, 1979, in Richmond, VA to Kenneth Eugene Coomes and Kathy Lusk Hylton. Bubba worked as a welder. He loved sports, spending time on the lake and shooting pool. He also enjoyed music of all kinds....
Roy Rogers Wilmouth
Nov 7, 2021
CLOVER Roy Rogers Wilmouth of Clover passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the age of 72. Born in Halifax County on February 17, 1949, he was the son of the late Lonnie Harris Wilmouth and the late Myrtle Virginia Moorefield Wilmouth. Roy was fondly known as King of the Cowboys by his brothers, and...
Lawrence Wayne Bradshaw
Nov 7, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Lawrence Wayne Bradshaw of Philpott Road, South Boston, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the age of 85.He was born in Halifax County on October 9, 1936 to the late Numa Reid Bradshaw and the late Grace Pulliam Bradshaw. He is married to Harriett Wilborn Bradshaw. Wayne was a graduate of Halifax County...
David Stuart Buchanan
Nov 7, 2021
David Stuart Buchanan, age 90, of Skipwith, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2021.Stuart was born on December 18, 1930 in Clarksville, Virginia and was the son of the late Charlie M. and Julia Whitt Buchanan. Stuart is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Marianne Sims Buchanan, and his children; Beth Buchanan Brooker and...
Graham James Ellixson,
Nov 4, 2021
Graham James Ellixson, Jr., born June 27, 1936, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021, at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Brenda S. Ellixson, and his parents Graham, Sr. and Beulah Ellixson. He is survived by his daughter Bonnie L. Lyons (Robert), son Andrew J. Ellixson (Mary), sister Loretta Perry,...
