Joseph Dean Carter
Jul 4, 2021
Joseph Dean Carter of Scottsburg, VA passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the age of 61. He was born on February 1, 1960, in Halifax County to the late Joseph Edwin and Mamie Hatcher Carter. Dean worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was noted as quite the character, always keeping those in his presence in laughter....
Virgie Williamson Elliott
Jun 27, 2021
Virgie Williamson Elliott, 98, born to Robert and Lizzie Thomas Williamson on February 3, 1923, passed away June 27, 2021, at Clarksville Health and Rehab. The majority of life, Virgie lived in Clarksville; she moved to the Aarons Creek Community later in life. In her younger years, she managed Sandy Fork Snack Bar, was owner of Wayside Restaurant and then...
William Owen Puryear
Jun 26, 2021
William Owen Puryear, Jr., of Nathalie, VA, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 51. He was born on October 20, 1969, in Halifax County to the late William Owen Puryear, Sr. and the late Helen Wilmoth Epps. William was a dedicated employee of the Halifax Country Club, where he was the Course...
Tommie Puryear Watson
Jun 26, 2021
Franklinton, NC – Tommie Puryear Watson, wife of the late James “Chris” Christopher Watson, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 64. Tommie was born on January 15, 1957, in Halifax County, VA, to the late Wardell H. and Nerene Walters Puryear. For many years, she worked as a group leader at Revlon but for the...
Joseph Edward Dunn
Jun 20, 2021
Boydton, VA – Joseph “Joe” Edward Dunn, Jr., husband of Irene Carter Dunn, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the age of 79. He was born in Mecklenburg County on June 26, 1941, to the late Minnie Louise Allen Dunn and the late Joseph Edward Dunn, Sr. Joe made a living as a farmer but was passionate about...
Dianne B. Beam
Jun 18, 2021
BULLOCK, NC Mrs. Dianne B. Beam passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the age of 72. She was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia on February 8, 1949 to Barry Henry Bunn and Carriebet Mulchi Bunn. She was married to the love of her life, Richard Beam, for 55 years. Dianne was the after school director for Dabney Elementary...
Harriette Sutherlin Overstreet
Jun 17, 2021
Harriette Sutherlin Overstreet, age 94, died at Commonwealth Senior Living in South Boston on June, 17,2021. She was the only child of John Thomas and Mary Buford Waddill Sutherlin. She was predeceased by her husband, Jesse Robert Overstreet, Jr. and is survived by her children, Dr. Mary Marshall Overstreet of Exeter, Maine, and Robert Sutherlin Overstreet of Clarksville. Harriette attended...
Johnny Terry
Jun 16, 2021
VERNON HILL Mr. Johnny Terry, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 67. Born in Wise County, VA, he was the son of William Terry and Eva Dorton and was married to Emma Jean Terry. Johnny was an avid golf player, loving the sport. He was a very hard worker, could do anything, super person....
Ralph Jennings Fallen
Jun 15, 2021
NATHALIE Ralph Fallen of 1120 Lake Conner Road, Nathalie, Virginia died on June 15th, 2021 at his home with his loving wife of 63 years; Inez Upton Fallen, at his side. Ralph was the son of Mary Covington and Floyd Fallen, born on September 8th, 1927 in Nathalie, Virginia. Ralph was a deacon of Providence Presbyterian Church, a 70 year...
Jethro Wallace Guerrant
Jun 9, 2021
Boydton, VA – Jethro Wallace Guerrant, husband of Mary Dunn Guerrant, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born on January 6, 1947, in South Boston, VA, to the late Wesley and Addie Puryear Guerrant. Jethro was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he worked in maintenance. He was...
Marie Queen Lennon
Jun 8, 2021
Marie Queen Lennon of Clarksville passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the age of 82. She was born on June 30, 1938, in Chase City, VA to the late Elbert and Charlene Crowe Queen. Marie worked for many years as a supervisor at Russell Stover Candies. She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers and bird watching in her yard. Marie delighted...
Albert Rivington Stiles
Jun 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Commander Albert R. Stiles, Jr., US Coast Guard, Retired; Licensed Master Mariner; and Doctoral Candidate in Instructional Technology & Distance Education. He passed on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in his dream home on the lake surrounded by loved ones. Al was many things to those whose lives he touched:...
Deborah Kirkham Newton
Jun 4, 2021
Deborah Kirkham Newton, daughter of the late Willie Samuel Newton, Jr. and Gladys Mills Newton, died in her home on June 4, 2021. Per Deborah's wishes, there will be no memorial service and interment will be private. Recognizing her love of animals, especially cats, donations may be made in her memory to Sweet Virginia Barn Cats, P.O. Box 154, Clarksville,...
Stanley Sizemore Yancey
Jun 3, 2021
Stanley Sizemore Yancey, 71, of Buffalo Junction, VA peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Stan was the epitome of a gentleman and will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and loyal customers. Stan was born on January 14th, 1950 in Oxford, NC. He grew up in...
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...
