Larry James Saunders
Sep 18, 2021
VIRGILINA Larry James Saunders, Sr., 71, of Virgilina, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born to parents Charlie Thornton and Willie Blanch Saunders on April 30, 1950, in Nathalie, along with seven brothers and sisters. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he returned to Halifax after serving for 5 years...
Valrie Covington Loftis
Sep 16, 2021
Valrie Covington Loftis of South Boston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the age of 75. She was born in Halifax County on March 16, 1946, to the late Benton and Helen Roberson Covington. Valrie was a registered nurse who excelled in caring for others, whether it be her family, her pets or...
Wayne Randolph Lewis
Sep 16, 2021
Alton, VA -- Wayne Randolph Lewis, husband of Patricia Dixon Lewis, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the age of 73. Born in Victoria, VA, on May 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Hugo and Louise Ashworth Lewis. Wayne was retired from GMW. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and will be remembered as a Godly...
Karen Lee Durisko Durand
Sep 12, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Karen Lee Durisko Durand of South Boston passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 72.Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 1, 1949 she was the daughter of the lateAndrew and Emma Suomi Durisko and was married to Robert Gene Durand. Karen enjoyed traveling, time spent with her grandchildren and working jigsaw puzzles. She...
Rosalyn Janell (Nell) Puryear Hudson
Sep 10, 2021
VIRGILINA Rosalyn JaNell (Nell) Puryear Hudson of Virgilina passed away in peace on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 85.Born in Halifax County on August 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Mary Wilborn Puryear.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edward Hudson, Jr. Nellwas a dedicated member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. She...
Joel Braxton "Jb" Cassada
Sep 10, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Joel Braxton “JB” Cassada, Jr. passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age of 71. Born in Pittsylvania County on September 30, 1949, he was the son of Josephine Jones Cassada and the late Joel B. Cassada, Sr. JB was a devoted volunteer with the Helping Hands of Halifax for 25 years, serving as president...
Tammy Jackson Crute
Sep 10, 2021
BULLOCK Mrs. Tammy Jackson Crute passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age of 58. Born in Granville County, NC on December 19, 1962, she was the daughter of Leo Allen Jackson and Mary Young Averette. She was married to the late Charles G. Crute, now joining the love of her life of 40 years. Tammy was employed...
Elizabeth "Betty" Vaughan Anderson
Sep 10, 2021
NATHALIE Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Vaughan Anderson passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age of 65. Born in Halifax County on January 15, 1956, she was the daughter of Virginia Moore and the late Charlie H. Vaughan. She was married to Ricky L. Anderson for 43 years. Betty was a textile worker, having worked at all the local...
Joseph Rene Sandy
Sep 5, 2021
ROUGEMONT, NC Mr. Joseph Rene Sandy passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021.He was born on April 9, 1952 to Eugene and Maude Sandy. Joseph loved old outlaw country music, having played bass guitar in a band with his son, Jason. He loved camping and fishing on the lake with son, Eric.Joseph enjoyed riding motorcylcles throughout his life.He was employed...
Virginia Clark Cash
Sep 4, 2021
Virginia Francis Clark Cash, wife of the late Robert Earl Cash, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the age of 87. Born in Rockbridge County on June 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Sarah Clarke Ramsey.Virginia was a homemaker that enjoyed reading, crocheting and her flowers. She was of the Holiness Faith. She...
Beatrice Pruitt Fourqurean
Sep 2, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Beatrice Pruitt Fourqurean passed away peacefully at VCU in Richmond on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 76. Born in North Carolina on January 31, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James and Viola Pruitt and was married to William Thomas Fourqurean. Beatrice was a graduate of Bluestone High School. She retired from...
Lillie Mae Irby Womack
Sep 1, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Lillie Mae Irby Womack passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 72.Born in Person County, NC on January 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Barbara Bowes Irby. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Larry Wilson Womack. Lillie enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds and...
Ruby Layne Vargo
Aug 30, 2021
Clarksville, VA Ruby Frances Layne Vargo, wife of Steven W. Vargo, Jr., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at the age of 75. She was born on January 21, 1946, to the late William Charlie Layne and the late Dottie Royster Layne. Ruby worked at Russell Stover for 15 years and at Burlington Industries of 10 years. She was...
Bernice Weldon Stone
Aug 30, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Bernice Weldon Stone, Sr of South Boston passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born in Person County, NC on March 8, 1937 to the late William Arch Stone and the late Eva Shelton Stone. He was married to his wife Joyce for 64 years. Bernice was retired with 39...
Margaret Tuck Thompson
Aug 28, 2021
Margaret (Peggy) Tuck Thompson, 94, of Richmond, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie E. and Hettie Jean Tuck, and daughter, Carol Thompson Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Pearl Morris, Herbert Tuck, Virginia Yancey, Edwin Tuck and Mary Hite. Peggy is survived by her son, Bubba Thompson;...
William Alexander Shelton
Aug 28, 2021
Dr. William Alexander Shelton, Sr. of Boydton, VA passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the age of 98. Born in Abbeyville, VA on December 19, 1922, he was the son of the late John Harper Shelton and Eva Hamilton Shelton. Dr. Shelton was a WWII Army Veteran who saw action in the European and Pacific Theaters. He received the...
Howard Berkley Lacks
Aug 26, 2021
CLOVER Howard Berkley Lacks of Clover died on August 26, 2021, at the age of 88. He was born on June 19, 1933, to Lottie and Winston Lacks. His wife of 64 years, Ethelyne Hazelwood Lacks, preceded him in death. They had three children, Connie Martin (Ray) of Halifax, Randy Dale Lacks (deceased) and Judy Lacks (Barry, deceased) of Clover....
Edith Hazelwood Bray
Aug 26, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Edith Hazelwood Bray passed away on August 26, 2021 at the age of 77. Born in Halifax County on January 26, 1944, she was the daughter of Thomas Hazelwood, Jr and Ida Conner Hazelwood. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold W. Smith and her first husband, David J. Bray. Edith was a very generous person, always...
Wallace Lee Chandler
Aug 25, 2021
RICHMOND, VA Wallace Lee Chandler, retired Vice-Chairman of Universal Corporation and widower of Nita H. Chandler, passed away on August 25, 2021. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Elizabeth and Marc Hallberg; Brenda and Frank Bell; Blair and Mike Grappone. Grandchildren: Lee and Katie Hallberg; Heather and Matt Donohue; Brittany and Bruce Rosell; Tripp Bell; Currie and Anna...
Larry Clayborn Tilley
Aug 23, 2021
VIRGILINA Mr. Larry Clayborn Tilley, Sr. passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021at the age of 71. Born in North Carolina on August 31, 1949, he was the son of James "Billy" Tilley and Lizzie Meadows. Larry was raised in Rougemont, NC and worked for the City of Durham for 15 plus years before retiring in 2004. He was a...
