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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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Melvin Joel Bradshaw

Melvin Joel Bradshaw

Mar 19, 2021

Dr. Melvin Joel Bradshaw, Sr., died March 19, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1925, in Sedley, Southampton County, Virginia. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, The University of Richmond, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. During college and seminary, Melvin pastored small churches knowing that God was calling him into full-time Christian service....

Isabell "Izzy" Tillotson Salmons

Isabell "Izzy" Tillotson Salmons

Mar 17, 2021

CLARKSVILLE - Mrs. Isabell “Izzy” Tillotson Salmons, wife of Reverend William Marcus Salmons, of Clarksville passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 80. A faithful, honest Christian she is in God’s hands. Born in Bullock, NC on March 16, 1941 she was the daughter of the late James Kenneth Tillotson and the late Mildred Annie Newby...

Mary Crouch Buchanan

Mary Crouch Buchanan

Mar 13, 2021

Mary Crouch Buchanan of Clarksville, Virginia, passed away on March 13, 2021.She was 95 years old.Mary was born June 14, 1925, to the late William and Florence Crouch in Chase City, Virginia. Mary was predeceased by her parents, her step-father, Richard Collier, her husband, Burton, and her son-in-law, Danny Nelson. Mary married the love of her life, Burton Buchanan on...

Catherine White Womack

Catherine White Womack

Mar 11, 2021

HALIFAX Catherine White Womack of Halifax arrived at the pearly gates on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at age of 103. She was born in Scottsburg, VA on October 29, 1917 to the late Hampton White and the late Hattie Guill White and was married to the late Charlie Walker Womack. Catherine was a resident at Chastain Home in Halifax from...

Lynn Horton Chaplin

Lynn Horton Chaplin

Mar 9, 2021

SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Lynn Horton Chaplin passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the age of 61. She was born in Halifax County on December 18, 1959 to the late Willie Anderson Horton and the late Ruth Genevieve Horton and was married to Donald Mac Rae Chaplin, who survives. Lynn loved the beach and her family. She was employed...

Herbert Swanson Bowen

Herbert Swanson Bowen

Mar 4, 2021

Herbert Swanson Bowen of Virgilina, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the age of 98. He was the widow of the late Aurie Sizemore Bowen. Mr. Bowen was a member of Aarons Creek Baptist Church, but also enjoyed the fellowship at Hitesburg Baptist and Mount Cana United Methodist churches. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Jaxton Lacy Palmer-Meadors

Jaxton Lacy Palmer-Meadors

Mar 4, 2021

Jaxton Lacy Palmer-Meadors passed peacefully in his mother’s loving arms on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Jaxton was born on November 5, 2020. During his four short months here on Earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. His brief courageous life was a gift that will live on in the hearts of many who found...

Eunice Thompson Hux

Eunice Thompson Hux

Mar 3, 2021

SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Eunice Thompson Hux passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born in Charlotte County, VA on March 9, 1936 to the late Luther and Annie Trent Hamlett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Asbury Hux and 1st husband, John R. Thompson. Eunice was a member of Ellis Creek Baptist Church and retired...

Marjorie "Jean" Short Martin

Marjorie "Jean" Short Martin

Feb 28, 2021

Marjorie “Jean” Short Martin of Bullock, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born in Henderson, NC, on March 5, 1947, to the late Herbert Riddick Short and Dorothy Wilson Short. Jean was a graduate of J.F. Webb High School and worked at Burlington Industries for 30 years....

Michael Edward Bondurant

Michael Edward Bondurant

Feb 22, 2021

Mr. Michael Edward Bondurant of Halifax, passed away on Monday, February 22nd, 2021 at the age of 71. Michael was born in Maryland to the late William Lloyd Bondurant and the surviving Rita Rossilli Mele. He was married to the love of his life, Jan Malone Winn and loved his dog, Amore. Michael enjoyed playing the blues with his harmonica....

Thomas Edward Hill

Thomas Edward Hill

Feb 22, 2021

Thomas Edward Hill, of Clarksville, VA, passed away February 22, 2021, at Duke University Medical Center. He was born in Troy, Ohio, on December 1, 1950, to the late Richard Glenn and LulaMae Hays Hill. Tom is survived by his wife, Kathleen Salb Hill; son, Matthew T. Hill and wife, Shayna, of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Camden Hill and Meredith Hill,...

Kimberly Francisco Newby

Kimberly Francisco Newby

Feb 22, 2021

SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Kimberly Francisco Newby, wife of the late Freddy Nathaniel Newby, Jr passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Kim was born on October 7, 1961 to the late Raymond H. Francisco and the late Betty Owen Conner. Kim was a very caring person, having been a nurse for 23 years. She was a former member of Cluster...

Jonathan Wayne Church

Jonathan Wayne Church

Feb 21, 2021

HALIFAX Mr. Jonathan Wayne Church of Bethel Road, Halifax, VA passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the age of 28. He was born in Halifax County on December 4, 1992 to Lisa Snead Church and the late John Wayne Church. Jonathan loved old cars, music and playing piano. In addition to his mother, he is survived by uncles,...

John Wayne Church

John Wayne Church

Feb 21, 2021

SCOTTSBURG Mr. John Wayne Church passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born in Roxboro, North Carolina on November 8, 1950 to the late Clinard S. Church and the late Lula Hodge Church. There are no services at this time.

Clara Elizabeth Ingram

Clara Elizabeth Ingram

Feb 20, 2021

HALIFAX Ms. Clara Elizabeth Ingram passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 66. She was born in Halifax County on November 17, 1954 to the late Ellis and Audrey Conner Ingram. She enjoyed loud cars and racing. She was loved by everyone. Clara is survived by a son, Raymond David Smoot, Jr of Georgia; daughter, Darlene...

Bobby Calvin Toler

Bobby Calvin Toler

Feb 20, 2021

Clarksville, VA Bobby Calvin Toler, husband of Annie Sowell Toler, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, on March 31, 1947, to the late Robert Lee and Virginia Doss Toler. Bobby worked in the Dye House with Burlington Industries for many years until they closed. He was dedicated to his...

Wallace Oliver Wazeka

Wallace Oliver Wazeka

Feb 18, 2021

SOUTH BOSTON - Mr. Wallace Oliver Wazeka met his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born in Halifax County on October 20, 1942, to the late Teddy Wazeka and the late Lillianne Riley Wazeka and was married to the love of his life, Carolyn Watts Wazeka, for 53 years. Wallace attended...

Charles Glenn Crute

Charles Glenn Crute

Feb 17, 2021

Bullock, NC Charles Glenn Crute, husband of Tammy Jackson Crute, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, just a day shy of his 59th birthday. He was born in Granville County, the son of Eleanor Pittard Crute and C.P. Crute, Jr. Charles worked for Homestead Nursery and enjoyed farming. He could often be seen driving a John Deere tractor with...

Harold Elmo Spencer

Harold Elmo Spencer

Feb 13, 2021

SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Harold Elmo Spencer passed away at his home on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born in Halifax County on June 21, 1941 to the late Howard Elmo Spencer and the late Hazel Reaves Spencer and was married to Lynda Owen Spencer. Harold was retired from the United States Postal Service with 23 years of employment. He...

David Oakley Vaughan

David Oakley Vaughan

Feb 12, 2021

ALTON Mr. David Oakley Vaughan passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 66. He was born on June 8, 1954 to the late Oakley and Margaret Vaughan and was married to Judy Williamson Vaughan. David was the owner/operator of David's Appliance Repair. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Alton, VA and was in...

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