Sharon Elizabeth Cochran Roberts
Jun 20, 2019
South Boston - Sharon Elizabeth Cochran Roberts of South Boston went peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the age of 63. She was born in Bartow, Florida, on March 23, 1956 to the late Earl “Bud” and Estelle Rimes Cochran. Sharon retired with great pride as an equipment operator from the Phosphate Mines. Sharon’s devotion...
Peggy Dale Wilkerson Loftis
Jun 19, 2019
Bullock, NC Peggy Dale Wilkerson Loftis, wife of Travis Mason Loftis, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the age of 68. She was born in Granville County, NC on July 10, 1950 to the late Lawrence Hoover and Sarah Elizabeth O’Geary Wilkerson. Peggy Dale was a Bluestone High School graduate. She was retired from W.A. Adams and the...
Helen Marie Campbell
Jun 17, 2019
Clarksville, VA - Helen Marie Poulos Campbell, wife of the late Doyle Campbell, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at the age of 91. She was born in Lisbon, OH on June 27, 1927 to the late Samuel Nicholas and Stella Gymkofski Poulos. Helen obtained her B.S. degree in the Nursing field and spent more than 50 years in that...
Nancy Webster Ragans
Jun 16, 2019
Nancy Webster Ragans of Martinsville, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the age of 87.Born in Halifax County on March 9, 1932, she was a devoted daughter of the late Lewis Aldan and Mary Satterfield Webster. Mrs. Ragans was a loving wife to the late Leggett Myers Ragans. She was a graduate of Turbeville High School. Mrs....
Geraldine Maples Smith
Jun 16, 2019
Chase City, Virginia - Who was my mom? Geraldine M. Smith or Gerry or Mom as she liked to be called, was an amazing human being. She was born on August 9, 1925 to the late Willard Wilson and Mittie Davis Maples. She grew up in South Norfolk, Va. and attended South Norfolk High School, where she was the Captain...
Curtis Ray Puryear
Jun 12, 2019
VIRGILINA - Mr. Curtis Ray Puryear of Virgilina passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on September 3, 1942 the son of the late John Edward Puryear and the late Grace Gravett Puryear. Curtis was married to Brenda Whitt Milam Puryear. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force,...
William Archer "Billy" Seat
Jun 10, 2019
VIRGILINA, VA Mr. William Archer “Billy” Seat, Jr. of Ramble Road, Virgilina, VApassed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at the age of 88. Born in Halifax County on October 28, 1930, he was the son of the late William Archer Seat, Sr and Effie Gravitt Seat and was married to the late Ann Gravitt Seat. Billy was employed with J.P....
Ella Long Williams
Jun 7, 2019
VIRGILINA, VA Ella Long Williams of Virgilina, VA, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 7, 2019.Born in Halifax County on October 28, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Osborne David Long and the late Bernice Bray Long. Ella worked tirelessly throughout her life until she became a full time care giver for her...
Jeffrey Darryl Farmer
Jun 6, 2019
HALIFAX, VA Mr. Jeffrey Darryl Farmer of Marion’s Trail, Halifax, passed away June 6, 2019 at the age of 53.Born in Halifax County on October 2, 1965, he was the son of the late Lawrence Hampton Farmer and the late Rebecca Glass Stanley. Jeff loved to fish, his lifelong passion, and was a kind-hearted and hard-working man. He was employed...
Rosalea Martin Lacks
Jun 5, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON, VA Mrs. Rosalea Martin Lacks, widow of Watt Lacks, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the age of 79.Born in Phenix , VA on August 30, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Ethel Martin. Rosalea had a green thumb and loved to grow flowers, read, cook and travel.She was retired from Craddock Terry...
Ruth Dale Lester Cooper
Jun 3, 2019
HALIFAX- Mrs. Ruth Dale Lester Cooper of Halifax passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the age of 77. She was born in Java, VA on July 6, 1941 the daughter of the late Walter Aubrey Lester, Jr. and the late Virginia Wyatt Lester and was married to the late Charles Chrysler Cooper, Sr. for 55 years. She was...
Wanda Hayes Seate
May 31, 2019
Rocky Mount, NC Wanda Hayes Seate went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2019, at the age of 69. She was born in Durham County on November 15, 1949 and was a graduate of Northern Durham High School and Craven Community College. She was baptized, confirmed her faith and was a faithful member of Mt. Sylvan United...
Greta Patton Price
May 30, 2019
HALIFAX Dr. Greta Ethel Patton Price of Halifax, VA went to her heavenly home Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born in Binghamton, NY on April 7, 1935 to the late Francis and Emily Patton and was married to the Reverend Dr. Rodney Francis Price. She was a professor at Boston Baptist College in Boston,...
Robert Aldridge Barker
May 30, 2019
SCOTTSBURG, VA Mr. Robert Aldridge Barker, Sr. of Dryburg Road, Scottsburg, VA. passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the age of 93. Born in Halifax County on December 23, 1925, he was the son of the late Elmer and Annie Tuck Barker and was married to the late Mary Whitt Barker. He was a retired farmer and a member...
Sylvia Theresa Hemmer
May 29, 2019
Sylvia T. Hemmer, age 77, of Buffalo Junction, Virginia, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2019. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents, Philomena and James P. Pompe and her son, Michael Horan. Sylvia is survived by her loving husband, John R. Hemmer. She is also survived by her children, Stephen Horan, Sr. (Jennifer), Kelly Horan, Scott Horan (Jamie), Robert Gallo...
Milton Mauldin Chandler
May 25, 2019
Milton Mauldin Chandler known to his friends as “Pepsi” passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Woodview Nursing Home in South Boston, Virginia at the age of 86. Milton was born and raised in Spencer, North Carolina where he was loved by all who knew him.Milton for years was known throughout the community riding his bike and then...
Garry Bruce Slagle
May 23, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON,VA Mr. Garry Bruce Slagle of South Boston, Virginia, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, in the comfort of his home while being surrounded by his family. Garry was born July 28, 1957, in South Boston, Virginia and was 61 years of age.He was the son of the late Jack Leo and Hallie Anthony Slagle of South Boston, VA....
Simon Keim
May 23, 2019
Clarksville, VA - Simon Keim, husband of Charlene “Sherry” Keim, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the age of 77 after a long struggle with COPD. He was born in Hartville, OH, on April 21, 1942, to Noah and Sarah Miller Keim. Simon worked previously in Virginia Beach as a construction estimator and most recently as a school...
Gwendolyn Burton Freeman
May 21, 2019
Clarksville, VA - Gwendolyn Burton Freeman passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the age of 89. Mrs. Freeman was born on July 10, 1929, in Mecklenburg County, VA, to the late Fletcher Allen Burton and Selma Jones Burton.She was a graduate of Clarksville High School and completed her education and degree at Mary Baldwin College in 1950, studying...
Lewis Carrel Oliver
May 15, 2019
Buffalo Junction, VA - Lewis Carrel Oliver, Sr., husband of the late Frances Cornelia Brookman Oliver, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the age of 82. He was born in Henrico County on June 25, 1936, to the late Lewis Russell and Audrey Pritchett Oliver. Lewis worked as a furniture and auto upholsterer prior to his retirement. He...
