Obituaries

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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Laura Webster Woofter

Laura Webster Woofter

Dec 19, 2020

Chase City, VA - Laura Jeanne Webster Woofter, wife of Jeffrey Alan Woofter, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the age of 53. She was born on February 17, 1967, to the late Horace Webster, Sr. and to Genevieve Marie Jean Catharine, who survives. Laura worked as an associate at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Left behind to...

Madeline Phillips Bush

Madeline Phillips Bush

Dec 15, 2020

CLARKSVILLE - Madeline Phillips Bush, widow of Chester Bush, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 95. The oldest of 10 children, she was born in Mecklenburg Co., VA on December 31, 1924 to the late George Pugh and the late Louise Adcock Pugh. Madeline was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of...

Michael Dennis Hall

Michael Dennis Hall

Dec 15, 2020

Virgilina, VA – Michael “Mike” Dennis Hall, Sr., husband of Deborah Harris Hall, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the age of 62. He was born on June 19, 1958 in Washington, D.C. Mike was a retired deli manager with Giant Foods. He had a big personality, a grand sense of humor and was always the center of...

Raymond Ruffus Seamster

Raymond Ruffus Seamster

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Raymond Ruffus Seamster passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 77. Born in Halifax County on June 29, 1943, he was the son of the late William Ruffus Seamster and the late Elizabeth Ann Seamster and was married to Helen Irene Robertson Seamster. Raymond was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed mowing grass and watching...

Lawrence Ray Greene

Lawrence Ray Greene

Dec 5, 2020

South Hill, VA Lawrence Ray “High Pockets” Greene, of South Hill, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born on October 28,1937, in Mecklenburg County, VA, the son of the late Henry Hunter Green and Bertha Moody Green. Lawrence Ray was a 1956 graduate of Bluestone High School. He married Sylvia Dickerson...

Julia Alice Moore Baskervill

Julia Alice Moore Baskervill

Dec 4, 2020

Julia Alice Moore Baskervill, 96, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, on Friday, December 4, 2020.Born in Mecklenburg County, VA on March 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William David Moore and Julia Mary Chappell Moore.She was married to the late William Nelson Baskervill. She was predeceased by her grandson Jonathan David Baskervill and...

Willard "Don" Moore Wilson

Willard "Don" Moore Wilson

Dec 3, 2020

Red Oak, VA Willard “Don” Moore Wilson, husband of Janet Frady Wilson, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born on July 27, 1936 in Marshall, VA, the son of the late Madeline Thorpe and Wallace Moore Wilson. Don served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran....

Rusty Lee Perkins

Rusty Lee Perkins

Dec 3, 2020

SCOTTSBURG Rusty Lee Perkins, husband of Melanie Martin Perkins, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the age of 55. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on November 24, 1965 to the late Paul Larry Perkins and Myrtle Perkins Williams. Rusty worked for DMH as a cigarette distributor.He loved riding motorcycles, target shooting, and fishing.He enjoyed the simple things...

Robert Kent "Robbie" Rice

Robert Kent "Robbie" Rice

Dec 2, 2020

NELSON - Mr. Robert Kent “Robbie” Rice, Jr. of White House Road passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 64. Born in Nelson, VA on February 16, 1956, he was the son of the late Robert Kent Rice, Sr and Lonie Wilkins Rice and was married to Elaine Rice for 22 years. His roots were in...

Ida Frances Driggs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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