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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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Grayson Puryear Sr.
Sep 23, 2025
Grayson D. Puryear, Sr. of South Boston passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was the son of the late Dean Monroe Puryear and Rebecca Clark Puryear. He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Gail" Bowen Puryear of the home.
Grayson worked at ABB, now Hitachi, for over 40 years. He loved farming, that was his passion.
He...
Mary Helen Gravitt
Sep 23, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so well lived, we announce the passing of Mary Helen Wilkins Gravitt, 85, of Virgilina, Virginia. Mary Helen went home to be with her Lord on September 23, 2025, surrounded by love and the enduring legacy of her faith, family, and community.
Born on February 16, 1940, to the late Cecil and...
Linda Bain Arthur
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Bain Arthur, a beloved resident of Clarksville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on Friday, January 22nd, 1943, Linda lived a life full of love, dedication, and cherished memories. Linda was a devoted homemaker, creating a warm and loving home for her family whom she adored above all else. Married...
Belinda Anderson Puryear
Sep 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Belinda "Dale" Anderson Puryear; cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and beloved friend, who passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Belinda was born on June 25th, 1969, and was a lifelong resident of South Boston. She was a dedicated homemaker who enriched the lives of those around her with her...
Beatrice Morris Buchanan
Sep 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice Morris Buchanan, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Clarksville community. Beatrice departed this life peacefully on Friday, September 12th, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Buch's Haven Drive in Clarksville, Virginia.
Beatrice was born on Wednesday, April 3rd, 1929, and...
Eddie Thomas Quinn Sr.
Sep 11, 2025
Eddie Thomas Quinn Sr., a beloved resident of South Boston, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on September 7th, 1949, Eddie was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.
Eddie worked for J. Harman Saunders Construction, White's Construction, and Lanco paving. Away from work, Eddie found joy in the simple...
Patricia White Gayle
Sep 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia White Gayle, who departed this life on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at the age of 64. Patricia, affectionately known as Trish, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on Tuesday, February 21st, 1961, she left an indelible mark on everyone whose life she touched.
Patricia was...
Dwayne Lee Casstevens
Sep 7, 2025
Dwayne Lee Casstevens, age 58, of Roxboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025. Dwayne was born on Sunday, April 23, 1967, and spent his life in dedication to his family and his community. Dwayne is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Gracie Casstevens; his loving daughters Amanda Albert (Raymond) of South Boston, Virginia, and...
Carlton "Carl" Wilmouth
Sep 5, 2025
Carlton "Carl" Wilmouth of Clover passed away at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born in Halifax County on September 10, 1951 to the late Lonnie & Myrtle Wilmouth.
He is survived by his brother, James; aunts, Bessie & Helen; nieces, Wanda, Nancy & Vickie; nephew, Melvin; cousins, Kathleen & Maryjane and numerous...
Judy Galyen Williams
Sep 3, 2025
Judy Galyen Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and respected member of the Clarksville community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She was 82 years old.
Born on November 24, 1942 in Caroline County, VA, Judy excelled in academics, graduating as valedictorian from C.T. Smith High School. In the interval between high school and college, she served her country with...
Jimmie Davis West
Sep 2, 2025
Jimmie Davis West, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Halifax Co. on February 1, 1942, to the late Dewey Thomas West and Mattie Belle Adcock West, Jimmie spent his life in dedication to his family, faith, and passions.
Jimmie was a graduate of...
Jewel Comer Boelte
Sep 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jewel Comer Boelte on Monday, September 1st, 2025, at the age of 61. She was born on January 5, 1964 to the late Herbert Thomas Comer and Janie Crews Comer. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Benjamin Boelte of 37 years.
Jewel dedicated 35 years to her craft at...
Pauline Elliott Blount
Sep 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Elliott Blount, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and community member. Pauline peacefully left this world on the morning of September 1, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on Tuesday, August 5, 1941, in Nelson, Virginia, Pauline was the cherished daughter of the late William Elliott and Virgie...
Elaine Moyer
Aug 31, 2025
Elaine Moyer of South Boston passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born in Island Falls, Maine on October 2, 1937 to the late Frazier Botting and Pearl McNelly Botting.
Elaine was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Elaine enjoyed spending time with her five daughters and her...
Robert Louis Corron Jr
Aug 30, 2025
Robert Louis Corron Jr, of Buffalo Junction, passed away on August 30, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born in Leipsic, Ohio on November 3, 1941 to the late Robert Louis Corron Sr. and the late Ethel Ura Laham Corron.
Survived by his wife of 38 years L. Myone Merritt Corron, whom he married December 19, 1987 and her...
David Edward Hudson Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David E. Hudson Jr., 66, of South Boston, Virginia, who left us on Thursday, August 28, 2025. A devoted family man and cherished friend, David passed peacefully surrounded by those he loved.
Born on Thursday, March 12, 1959, David was the beloved son of the late David E. Hudson Sr....
Jack Collins Albertson
Aug 26, 2025
Jack Collins Albertson, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at the age of 84 with his beloved wife and children by his side. He resided in Clarksville, Virginia, though his story began in Winston Salem North Carolina, where he was born on April 25th, 1941. Jack was happily married to his loving...
Paul Arlin Tolliver III
Aug 23, 2025
Paul Arlin Tolliver III, a resident of Danville, VA and a dedicated family man, respected soil technician, and proud Army veteran, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in the rugged beauty of Fairbanks, Alaska, on February 28, 1964, Paul was the beloved son of the late Glenna Taylor Tolliver and Paul Arlin Tolliver, who...
Lynn Colin Overby
Aug 18, 2025
Lynn Colin Overby, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 1, 1943, in Halifax County, Virginia, Lynn lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and cherished memories.
Lynn spent his life in Virgilina, Virginia, where he made a...
Anthony Scott Hudson
Aug 18, 2025
Anthony Scott Hudson, age 56, of 4187 Red Bank Road, Virgilina VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday evening August 18, 2025 at Duke University Hospital surrounded by his family,
Scott was born February 17, 1969 in Halifax County, Virginia and was proudly raised and lived in Virgilina, and specifically “God’s Country” of Red Bank. He...
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