Ida Frances Driggs
Dec 1, 2020
Skipwith, VA – Ida Frances Newton Driggs, beloved wife of Harvey Earl Driggs, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born in South Boston, VA on January 24, 1943 to the late Oliver Wilson Newton and the late Ella “Nancy” Cole Newton. Ida worked at Russell Stover and later at Burlington Industries. She was...
Hilda Barksdale Martin
Nov 30, 2020
Hilda Barksdale Martin was born on October 29, 1927 to Charles and Susie Barksdale. She was the last surviving sibling from a family of five, preceded in death by her loving sisters Bertha Landrum and Elizabeth Martin, her twin sister, Virginia Clark, and their only brother, Dudley Barksdale. Hilda is also survived by a sister-in-law, Bea Mingo of San Marcos,...
David Bailey "Sonny" Dickerson
Nov 25, 2020
HALIFAX Mr. David Bailey “Sonny” Dickerson passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 80. Born in Halifax County on December 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Worner C. and Lucy Terry Dickerson. He was married to Betty Baylous Dickerson, who survives. Sonny was a member of Winns Creek Baptist Church...
O'Neil Tisdale Williamson
Nov 25, 2020
Ora O'Neil Tisdale Williamson , wife of the late Sammy Currin Williamson, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the age of 87. She was born at home near Scott's Crossroads in Chase City, VA to parents Benjamin Henry Tisdale and Mattie Boswell Tisdale. O'Neil never lost her love for the area or it's people and Concord Baptist Church.In...
Eli Franklin"Frank" Hudson
Nov 21, 2020
VIRGILINA Mr. Eli Franklin “Frank” Hudson of Hogan Road passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 76. Born in Halifax County on July 10, 1944, he was the son of Robert A. Hudson and Hallie Lowery and was married to Wanda Gail Hudson for 35 years. Frank was a maintenance supervisor for Russell Stover candy factory...
Roy Gerald Lowery
Nov 21, 2020
VIRGILINA Mr. Roy Gerald Lowery of Ramble Road, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 72. He was born in Halifax County on July 10, 1948 to Roy Chester Lowery and Pauline Lewis Lowery and was married to Joyce Comer Lowery. Roy was a member of Centerville Baptist Church where he received Christ...
Marie Hazelwood Martin
Nov 21, 2020
SCOTTSBURG Mrs. Marie Hazelwood Martin of Scottsburg passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 93. Born in Scottsburg on July 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Mary Hazelwood and was married to the late Ollie Eugene Martin, Sr. Marie was a good Christian woman and a loving mother. She loved the...
Ernest Martin Gunter
Nov 20, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Ernest Martin Gunter, Jr passed peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2020 at the age of 92. Ernest was born on August 30, 1928, the first of three sons to Eula Mills Gunter and Ernest M. Gunter, Sr. His maternal grandmother, Mrs. Suzy Mills brought up Ernest and his brothers when his mother died during childbirth. Ernest deeply loved...
Carlene Yawn
Nov 18, 2020
Carlene Yawn, widow of the late Alton Yawn, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the age of 79. She was born in Texas on July 1, 1941 to the late Gordon and Bertie Massey. Carlene enjoyed fishing whenever she had the chance and was fond of her grandchildren, who she loved with all her heart. Mrs. Yawn is...
William Robertson Coleman
Nov 17, 2020
Buffalo Junction, VA William “Bill” Robertson Coleman, Jr. of Buffalo Junction, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 17th 2020 surrounded by his loving family.He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah, of 32 years; step-daughter, Melanie Sisk (Mark); and step-grandsons, Isaac and Samuel Sisk, all of Walkertown, North Carolina. Bill proudly served four years in the...
Christopher James Domenici
Nov 17, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Christopher James Domenici of South Boston passed away on November17, 2020 at the age of 42. He was born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey on February 7, 1978 to James “Jim” N. Domenici and Claire Marie Kramer. Christopher loved baseball, music, art, movies and was an avid Star Wars fan. He was of the Catholic faith. His...
Ruby Elizabeth Manning
Nov 14, 2020
Ruby Elizabeth Manning, wife of the late Edward Manning, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the age of83. She was born in Halifax County, VA on August 27th, 1937, to the late George Elwood and Lessie Elizabeth Morris Wilborn. Ruby worked as a caretaker in Virginia, Florida and New York. She lived life to the fullest; enjoying going...
Gladys Reaves Pool
Nov 13, 2020
South Boston, VA Gladys Reaves Pool, wife of the late John William Pool, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the age of 89. She was born in Halifax County, VA on December 22, 1930 to the late Beverly Averette Reaves and the late Sally Lewis Ford Reaves. Gladys was a great cook who loved...
James "Jimmy" Dodge Fisher
Nov 12, 2020
James "Jimmy" Dodge Fisher, Sr., of South Boston, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born in Washington, DC on November 22, 1935 to the late George Allnutt and Sarah Sullivan Fisher, but was raised in South Boston with his aunt and uncle, Margaret and Roy Sullivan. Jimmy was a graduate of...
Adron Frank Cole
Nov 11, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Adron Franklin Cole, age 69, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in South Boston. He was born in Halifax County on March 23, 1951 to the late Nina Thompson Cole and Elmo “Mike” Cole. Frankie was a member of Mt. Cana United Methodist Church. He is survived by his son, Dwayne Franklin Cole, and nieces, nephews, aunts,...
John Randolph Elliott
Nov 10, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. John Randolph Elliott, Sr passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 71.He was born on December 3, 1948 to John Kelly Elliott and Gladys Phillips Elliott and was married to Martha Jane Blanks Elliott. Randolph was employed in construction as a sheet metal worker. He enjoyed tinkering in his shop and scratching lottery...
Lewis Blake Glasscock
Nov 9, 2020
Lewis Blake Glasscock, age 66, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born in Halifax County, VA on September 20, 1954, to the late Rommie Vest "R.V." and Ila Harter Glasscock. Lewis worked as a hardscape construction foreman and site supervisor, doing concrete installations all around southern Virginia and North Carolina.Lewis absolutely loved music and had the best...
Holly Andreã© Nuckols
Nov 8, 2020
Chatham, VA Holly Andreé Nuckols passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 39. She was born in Pittsylvania County on May 1, 1981, to Robert Edward and Patsy Watson Nuckols, who survive. She was a graduate of Chatham High School. Holly had a love for animals and was definitely her daddy’s girl. She also had a...
Roosevelt Owen Stone
Nov 8, 2020
VIRGILINA Mr. Roosevelt Owen Stone of Hitesburg Church Road passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 79. He was born in Granville County on April 27, 1941 to Andrew Haley Stone and Bessie Wilkins Stone. He was married to Judy Morris Stone for 57 years. Roosevelt retired from J.P. Stevens with 45 years of employment. In...
Mary Joan Throckmorton Poole
Nov 7, 2020
VIRGILINA Mrs. Mary “Joan” Throckmorton Poole, widow of Ira Walton Poole, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 76. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on February 7, 1944 to James Thomas Throckmorton and Katherine Angle Throckmorton. Joan was a great Mom and a wonderful cook. She was a fan of both Virginia...
