Terese Cannon Gellert
Apr 2, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Terese Ann “Tracy” Cannon Gellert, wife of Michael Roland Gellert, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the age of 54. Born in Danville, VA on October 28, 1964, she was the daughter of John Reagan Cannon and wife, Scotty Felton of South Boston, VA and Alice Raposa Tucker of Fall Rivers, MA. Tracy was a graduate...
Robert "Bob" Nelson
Apr 2, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Robert “Bob” Nelson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in South Boston, VA at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret; son Stewart Nelson (Patty); grandchildren Jessica Basham (Owen) and Eric Nelson (Kara); great-grandson Callum; and a brother, sister, and host of nieces and nephews....
Owen Elburne "Moose" Poole
Apr 1, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Owen Elburne “Moose” Poole, husband of Gracie Weatherford Poole, passed away at his home on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the age of 83.Born in Halifax County on January 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Mary Ann Ford Poole. Owen loved baseball, fishing, hunting and loved to crack walnuts. He was employed...
Charles Wilson Blanks
Mar 31, 2019
Clarksville, VA Charles “Bill” Wilson Blanks, Jr., age 91, completed his earthly journey and left to be with God on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County on July 13, 1928 to the late Charles Wilson Blanks, Sr. and Lucille Hudson Blanks. Bill was a graduate of the Clarksville High School 1945 class and spent a brief...
Wayne Montgomery
Mar 30, 2019
MONROE, NC Mr. Owen Wayne Montgomery, age 70, of Monroe, NC, formerly of South Boston, VA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 30, 2019. A Graveside Service for Mr. Montgomery will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, in South Boston, VA. The family will receive friends between 6:30-8:00 PM on Monday,...
Mildred Thomasson Jolly
Mar 20, 2019
CLARKSVILLE - Mildred Thomasson Jolly died March 20, 2019 at the age of 97.She was the widow of John Maurice Jolly. Mrs. Jolly, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Thomasson and Grace Richards Thomasson, was born in Skipwith in 1921. She graduated from Chase City High School and Randolph Macon Woman's College, now Randolph College in Lynchburg. Her teaching...
Bobbie Snead Sheffield
Mar 19, 2019
Red Oak, VA Bobbie Booker Snead Sheffield went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the age of 97. She was born in Halifax County on December 8, 1921 to the late Virginia Bomar and Harry Howard Snead. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.Bobbie worked as a bookkeeper for Bill Simmons for 14 years...
Gladys Cole Newcomb
Mar 17, 2019
VIRGILINA, VA Mrs. Gladys Ruth C. Cole Newcomb passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94.Born in Halifax County on March 31, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Fannie Bet Cole. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Raleigh N. Cole and her 2nd husband, Richard Newcomb. Gladys was a...
Carl Thomas Chandler
Mar 17, 2019
Nelson, VA - Carl Thomas Chandler, 93, husband of Myrtle May Green Chandler, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019.Carl was born December 8, 1925 in Mecklenburg County.His parents were the late Yuill E. Chandlerand Ellnora Whitt Chandler.A graduate of Clarksville High School with the Class of 1943, Carl was a World War II Army veteran.He was employed with Burlington...
Dannie F. Humphrey,
Mar 16, 2019
Wendell, NC - Dannie F. Humphrey, Sr. 83, of Wendell, formerly Rockingham and Hamlet, entered the presence of God on Saturday, March 16, 2019. He said "so long" to his wife Nellie Richardson Humphrey, children Jackie (Mike) Landrum, Danette (Kevin) Moen, Ellen (Tommy) Bolin, Dannie, Jr., and Alicia (Karlheinz) Muenchow; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be...
Henry "Buck" Joseph Wilmouth
Mar 14, 2019
SCOTTSBURG, VA Mr. Henry Joseph “Buck” Wilmouth, Jr., husband of Phyllis Anderson Wilmouth, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 67. Born in Halifax County on March 13, 1952, he was the son of the late Henry and Esther “Puddin” Wilmouth. Buck was a devoted member of Fork Baptist Church and served as...
Barbara Jane Thomas
Mar 12, 2019
Buffalo Junction, VA - Mrs. Barbara Jane Thomas passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born in McElhattan, PA on May 23, 1934 the daughter of the late Anna and Mack Ricker. Barbara and her husband, Charles “Buss” Thomas, were married on April 9, 1954. After living in Virginia Beach for 30 years...
Margaret Loftis Cole
Mar 11, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON, VA Mrs. Margaret Loftis Cole, widow of Charles B. “CB” Cole, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 87.Born in Halifax County on July 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jimmie Loftis. Margaret was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist...
Hubert "Bill" Coleman Jones
Mar 11, 2019
Red Oak, VA - Hubert “Bill” Coleman Jones, husband of Mary “Polly” Toombs Jones, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the age of 88. He was born in Charlotte County on December 3, 1930 to the late George Randolph and Annie Allen Jones. Bill was a 50 year Burlington Industries retiree, as well as a farmer and gardener....
Patricia "Pat" Hazel Loftis
Mar 11, 2019
CLUSTER SPRINGS, VA Patricia “Pat” Hazel Loftis of Cluster Springs passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 79. Born in Halifax County of June 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Sally Loftis. Pat was a dedicated member of Black Walnut Baptist Church. She sang in the choir, made flower arrangements for the...
Henry Neal Lovelace
Mar 10, 2019
Townsville, NC / Clarksville, VA - Henry Neal Lovelace died Sunday, March 10 in Henderson, North Carolina at the age of 81. He was born March 30, 1937, in Steele, Missouri and raised by his parents, Henry and Ethel Lovelace. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jerry and Bill and a sister, Marjorie Crawford. Henry is survived by his wife...
Patricia Pittman Callahan
Mar 10, 2019
SCOTTSBURG, VA Mrs. Patricia Pittman Callahan, widow of Glenwood Ray Callahan, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 71. Born on March 3, 1948, she was the daughter of the late R.C. Pittman and the late Geraldine Riggan Pittman. Patricia loved her family, especially her grandchildren.She made friends with everyone and would give them “the shirt off...
Cheryl Wilson Deal
Mar 10, 2019
VIRGILINA,VA - Cheryl Ann Wilson Deal gained her wings and joined God’s heavenly kingdom on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Born in Halifax County on July 21, 1959, she was the daughter of Linda Church Saunders and the late A.G. Wilson. Cheryl was a hard-working, selfless, God-fearing woman and a member of Florence Avenue Baptist Church. She was an amazing single-mother...
Peggy Mason Overbey
Mar 9, 2019
Nelson, VA. - Peggy Mason Overbey went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019, three days before her 77th birthday. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Mason and Robert Mason. She grew up in Petersburg with her 3 brothers. Peggy was a homemaker for all of her life in addition to working...
Robert Richard Jones
Mar 9, 2019
Alton, VA.- Robert Richard Jones, Sr., husband of Joyce Hamlett Jones, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the age of 79. He was born on October 15, 1939 in Halifax County, VA to the late J. Howard and Sylvia Snead Jones. Robert was a farmer and a member of First Crossroads Baptist Church in Alton, VA. Cherishing his...
