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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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Kathryn Novak Way

Kathryn Novak Way

May 29, 2021

Mrs. Kathryn Novak Way, widow of Jim Way, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Kathryn was born in Pennsylvania on September 7, 1948 to the late Stan Novak and the late Marion Riley Novak. Kathryn was a faithful member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Eucaristic Minister, Christian Mothers and involved in other ministries. She worked with Way...

Danny Edward Vest

Danny Edward Vest

May 27, 2021

SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Danny Edward Vest passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Danville, VA on June 29, 1947, he was the son of Homer Edward Vest and Hettie Preston Tuck Vest. Danny served his country in the United States Army, having enlisted at the age of 18. He was formerly employed at Boones Equipment as the shop...

Barbara Jean Goodall Dixon

Barbara Jean Goodall Dixon

May 24, 2021

Barbara J Dixon, of Clarksville, VA passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Clarksville Health and Rehab Center after a long battle with vascular dementia. She was 90. The daughter of the late Walter L Goodall and Bertha M Galyan Goodall, she was born on May 27, 1930 in Bloomington, IN. Barbara married James M Dixon on June 6,...

Johnnie William Rice

Johnnie William Rice

May 23, 2021

VIRGILINA Mr. Johnnie William Rice of Virgilina, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born in Halifax County on October 29, 1928 to the late Johnnie Walter Rice and the late Rosa Morris Rice and was married to the late Julia Welcher Rice. Johnnie loved old cars, his animals, the Red Bank Opera and was a hard-working man....

Hollis Hudson Bowen

Hollis Hudson Bowen

May 22, 2021

DURHAM, NC Mrs. Hollis Hudson Bowen, wife of Melvin Hiter Bowen of 53 years, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Durham, NC.Hollis was born in Virgilina, VA on July 21, 1945 to the late Floyd and Virginia Wilson Hudson. Hollis attended beautician school with Danville Tech and became a beautician; later received special education training at Durham Tech and...

Barbara Carter Royal

Barbara Carter Royal

May 21, 2021

CLARKSVILLE Mrs. Barbara Carter Royal went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County on May 25, 1932 to Hillard and Jewel Brame Carter. She was predeceased by her husband, Duane Westbrook Royal. Barbara was a graduate of the Class of 1949 at Boydton High School and then furthered her education at Longwood...

Mavis Louise Martin Martin

Mavis Louise Martin Martin

May 18, 2021

CLOVER - Mavis Louise Martin Martin, 69, of Clover went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2021 in Lynchburg. She was the loving wife of Randolph Martin for over 51 years, who survives. Born on January 8, 1952 in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Martin and Louise Martin of Scottsburg,...

Doris Irene Brandon Brooks

Doris Irene Brandon Brooks

May 17, 2021

Mrs. Doris Irene Brandon Brooks, widow of Earl Lester Brooks, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born in Halifax County on December 2, 1923 to the late Lewis and Permelia Gordon Brandon. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church in South Boston. Her passion was her church and helping others. She was retired as an inspector...

Sandra A. "Sandy" Compton

Sandra A. "Sandy" Compton

May 16, 2021

Sandra A. (Sandy) Compton of Buffalo Junction, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born on February 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Eugene C. Allen. Sandy was born in Petersburg, VA. She was married to the late James O. Compton. She and James operated Compton’s Flying Service. Sandy loved fishing, her flowers,...

Lloyd Cumbie Dixon

Lloyd Cumbie Dixon

May 10, 2021

VIRGILINA Mr. Lloyd Cumbie Dixon of 7083 Bill Tuck Highway, Virgilina, Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2021 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 58 years, Betty Jane Stevens Dixon of the home, and one son, Michael Lloyd Dixon. He was preceded in death by...

Sandra Burton Comer

Sandra Burton Comer

May 10, 2021

SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Sandra Burton Comer, wife of Henry Randolph Comer who survives, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. Sandra was born in Halifax County on December 15, 1946 to the late Samuel Harrell Burton and the late Elna Short Burton. Sandra was a graduate of Halifax County High School Class of 1965 and was a...

Fred Moss

Fred Moss

May 9, 2021

Fred Moss of Oxford, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 87. He was born on October 26, 1933, in Franklin County, NC, to the late Tressie Brown Moss and the late Samuel Almos Moss. Fred was a United States Army veteran. His worked in the textile industry as a machine repairman. Fred was passionate...

Horace Lee Griffin

Horace Lee Griffin

May 7, 2021

VIRGILINA Horace Lee Griffin passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Horace Lee was born in Halifax County on December 8, 1962 to Ralph “Heiter” Griffin and Betty Forlines Griffin, who survive. He was married to Jean Puckett Griffin, next month would have been their 40th anniversary. Horace Lee began his work career at Burlington Industries for 15 years. Horace...

Margaret Beverley Coates

Margaret Beverley Coates

May 5, 2021

HALIFAX Mrs. Margaret Beverley Coates of Halifax, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.Born in Amelia County on March 21, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Nancy Hopkins Beverley and was married to the late Lee Roy Coates. Margaret was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Her work career began at Halifax Community Hospital followed by...

Shirley Temple Tingen Hall

Shirley Temple Tingen Hall

May 3, 2021

Richmond, VA Shirley Temple Tingen Hall, wife of the late William Derwood Hall, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021, at the age of 85. She was born in Granville County, NC, on February 3, 1936, to the late Wilton and Corrine Faucette Tingen. Shirley worked for many years in the loan industry and retired as...

Lena Madison Claiborne Smith

Lena Madison Claiborne Smith

May 2, 2021

Lena Madison Claiborne Smith, wife of the late Maclin McCarty Smith, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the age of 96. She was born in Mecklenburg County on May 21, 1924, to the late Ryland and Minnie Wooten Claiborne. Lena was a graduate of Boydton High School and earned her teaching degree from Longwood College. During her teaching...

Nelva Cole Lowery

Nelva Cole Lowery

May 1, 2021

Nelva Cole Lowery, wife of the late Floyd Vester Lowery, Sr., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born in Halifax County on February 28, 1930, to the late John A. and Ola Lowery Cole. Nelva was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included sewing and completing crossword puzzles....

Andrew "Cale" Briggs

Andrew "Cale" Briggs

Apr 30, 2021

CLOVER Mr. Andrew “Cale” Briggs passed away in Goldsboro, NC on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 20. He was born in Halifax County on August 7, 2000 to Andrew Earl Briggs and Diane Goodwin Briggs. Cale was employed with Spaulding Equipment as a mechanic. He was a tinkerer, mechanic and loved to fabricate things. He was an...

Wanda Tuck Day

Wanda Tuck Day

Apr 27, 2021

STATESVILLE, NC Ms. Wanda Tuck Day of Statesville, NC, formerly of Halifax County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Born in Halifax County on July 29, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Pool Tuck, Jr and the late Cecil Wilson Tuck. Wanda was a nurse for...

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