Michael Anthony Cole
Jun 25, 2020
South Boston, VA - Michael Anthony Cole, son of the late Grady Talmadge and Lillian Woody Cole, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 61. He was born on October 5, 1958, in Halifax County.Michael received simultaneous bachelor’s degrees in government and economics from the University of Virginia, from which he graduated with high honors. He...
Wilson Dennis Newton
Jun 23, 2020
Clarksville, VA Wilson Dennis Newton, husband of the late Linda Wilkerson Newton, left for his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born on November 6, 1935, in South Boston, VA, to the late James Hammett and Jeanette Wiles Newton. Dennis was a tobacco farmer and owned Newton Trailer Court. He was an...
Darrell Wayne Lloyd
Jun 22, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Darrell Wayne Lloyd passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at the age of 50. He was born in South Boston, VA on July 28th, 1969, to Eugene Davis Lloyd and Betty Saunders Lloyd. Darrell loved being outdoors, especially riding four-wheelers. In addition to his parents, Darrell is survived by his two daughters, Courtney Michelle Lloyd and Hannah...
William Lawrence Jones
Jun 21, 2020
William Lawrence Jones, 82, passed away on June 21, 2020, in Roanoke, VA. Lawrence was born in Clarksville, VA, and was a long-time resident of Virginia Beach. He was a partner of J. Lawson Jones Construction Company and worked as a contractor, bridge superintendent and project manager for English Construction Company for 54 years. He was known for his ability...
Charlotte Ford Younger
Jun 19, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Charlotte Ford Younger passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 80.She was born in Halifax County on October 2, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert Crowder Ford, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Cole Ford and was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Randolph Younger, Sr. Charlotte was a dedicated member of Black...
Shirley Hamlett Lewis
Jun 15, 2020
Shirley Hamlett Lewis went to be with her Savior on June 15, 2020. She was born July 23, 1931 in Leasburg, NC to the late George Lee Hamlett and Beatrice Snow Hamlett. She retired from Westingouse and was a resident at Chase City Health and Rehab. Shirley was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by her...
Victor David "Meme" Tuck
Jun 10, 2020
VIRGILINA, VA Mr. Victor David “MeMe” Tuck, Sr. of Virgilina, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born in Danville, VA on November 29, 1943 to the late Ammon and Alice Tuck and was married to Mildred Cannon Tuck. “MeMe” loved hunting, watching wrestling, riding his 4-wheeler and all his favorite westerns. Before...
Timothy Lynn Davidson
Jun 10, 2020
Stovall, NC - Timothy Lynn Davidson , husband of Mary Sue Davidson, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at the age of 67. He was born in Roanoke, VA, on Friday, October 3rd, 1952, to Julian Verge Davidson and Mareta A. Dove. Timothy was self-employed with his own auto body shop in Stovall.He was a member of the Stovall...
Bessie Waller Bettis
Jun 9, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Bessie Waller Bettis of South Boston went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on September 12, 1927 to the late Howard Newbill Waller and the late Linnie Walker Waller and was married to the late Billy Baxter Bettis. Bessie was a member...
Raquel Olga Palma Diaz
Jun 7, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON - Mrs. Raquel Olga Palma Diaz of South Boston and formerly of Hialeah, Florida passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born in Antilla, Cuba on December 14, 1928 to the late Porfirio and InocenciaPalma and was married to the late Rene Donaldo Diaz. Raquel loved flowers and the outdoors, looking...
Brandie Dawn Ferrell
Jun 3, 2020
Buffalo Junction, VA - Brandie Dawn Ferrell, daughter of Mary Catherine “Cathy” and Wallace R. Bowen, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the age of 38. Brandie was a people person and always had a compliment to give. She read books every day. She loved life, animals, God and her church, Buffalo Baptist. In addition to her...
Curtis William Francisco
May 31, 2020
HALIFAX Mr. Curtis William Francisco, Jr, husband of Joyce Hogan Francisco of Halifax passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County on June 27, 1951 to the late Curtis William Francisco, Sr and the late Lucille Walker Wilborn. Curtis was employed with Lasco.He loved TV westerns and collecting old money...
Jerald Lacy Martin
May 30, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON, VA - Jerald Lacy Martin, husband of Chandra Ratliff Martin, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the age of 48. He was born in Halifax County on February 7, 1972, to Joan Lacks Allen and the late Wanet “Ronnie” Martin. Jerald worked for Dominion Power Plant in Clover as a mechanic/welder. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Julia Ann Nichols
May 29, 2020
CLOVER, VA - Mrs. Julia Ann West Nichols passed away Friday, May 29th at the age of 89 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Born in Halifax County, VA on March 25th, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Edward West and the late Fannie Mae Hudson West and was married to the late...
Naomi Beal Siler
May 27, 2020
South Boston, VA - Naomi Elizabeth Beal Siler, wife of Clyde Herschel Siler, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the age of 81. She was born in Chatham County, NC, on November 18, 1938, to the late Robert and Hattie McLauren Beal. Naomi was a seamstress who loved to cook, quilt and tend her garden. She doted over...
Dewitt F. Vanarsdale
May 27, 2020
Clarksville, VA - Dewitt F. VanArsdale, 80, a native of Powell County, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, VA, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Dewitt met his wife in Berea, Kentucky, where they both attended high school and college. He spent most of his married life in Greensboro,...
James P. Mcalister
May 25, 2020
Wendell, NC (formerly of Clarksville, VA) - Reverend James P. McAlister, husband of Nancy D. McAlister, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the age of 77. He was born in Anderson County, SC, to the late Preston Archibald and Jeanette Tucker McAlister. Rev. McAlister was a 1961 graduate of Anderson Boys High School and...
Gracie Lee Fuller Hughes
May 24, 2020
Richmond, VA - Gracie Lee Fuller Hughes, wife of the late Wilford M Hughes, went to be with the Lord early Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the age of 86. She was born on July 9, 1933, in Mecklenburg County to the late Daniel Brown and Zelma Blanks Fuller. Gracie was a 1950 graduate of Clarksville High School. She worked...
Betty Jane Bowen James
May 21, 2020
Clarksville, Virginia - Betty Jane Bowen James, wife of the late Frank Leo James, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the age of 87. She was born on September 16, 1932 in Halifax County to the late Martha Blanks and Willie Wise Bowen. Betty worked at Russell Stover Candy for the endurance of the plant’s tenure in Clarksville....
Bobby Edward Brizendine
May 19, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Bobby Edward Brizendine passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 67.He was born on August 23, 1952 in Halifax County to Jesse Brizendine and Doris Hogan. Bobby loved the outdoors and sports. He worked with ABB on small transformers. He is survived by his son, Donnie Ray Brizendine and wife, Kelly; daughter, Tiffany...
