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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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Curtis Wayne Garner

Curtis Wayne Garner

Jun 28, 2020

Curtis Wayne Garner, son of the late Curtis and Frances Garner,of Skipwith, VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 78. Wayne was a 1961 graduate of Bluestone Senior High School, where he played on the basketball team. After spending many days in the tobacco fields, building homes in North Carolina, and driving...

Joy Nell Alderman Camp

Joy Nell Alderman Camp

Jun 26, 2020

Joy Nell Alderman Camp, 88, passed from this life to her eternal home on June 26, 2020, following her husband, Vearl F Camp’s recent passing on March 10th.She was born at home in Huntersville, West Virginia on February 23, 1932 to the late Elsie Dean and Clive A. Alderman, Sr. Aptly named Joy, she was a true joy to her...

Michael Anthony Cole

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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