Louis Peter Zarelli
Nov 6, 2019
Clarksville, VA – Capt. Louis Peter Zarelli, Jr., husband of Margaret Silva Zarelli, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born on June 29, 1935, in Staten Island, NY, to the late Louis Phillip Zarelli and the late Clara Malavasi Zarelli. In 1952, Louis joined the United States Coast Guard Academy. He attained his...
Dianne Love Chinault
Nov 6, 2019
RICHMOND - Dianne Love Chinault of Richmond, VA passed away on November 6, 2019 at the age of 69. She was born in Richmond on September 19, 1950 the daughter of Charles Scott Chinault and Lovelene Burnett Chinault. Dianne was a retired microbiologist at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital. She attended St. Giles Presbyterian Church where she sang in the...
James "Jimmy" Brann Hogan
Nov 5, 2019
Buffalo Junction, VA – James “Jimmy” Brann Hogan passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at the age of 75. He was born July 26, 1944 in Halifax County, VA to the late James Thomas and Irene Puckett Hogan. Jimmy was employed with Ramsey Construction. Prior to his job there, he worked as a parts...
Peggy Ingram Wilkins
Oct 28, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Peggy Ingram Wilkins went to her Heavenly home on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the age of 87.She was born in Halifax County on August 11, 1932 to the late Erastus Jones Ingram and the late Willie Watts Ingram and was married to the late Thomas Ellsworth Wilkins. Peggy was a member of Mt. Cana United Methodist...
Thomas William Bond
Oct 27, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Thomas William Bond, Sr., husband of Helena Blair Bond, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the age of 75.He was born in Camden, New Jersey on January 7, 1944 to the late Phillip Bond and the late Betty Cottman Bond. Thomas was a retired mechanic. In addition to his wife, Helena, he...
Henry Edward Yancey
Oct 20, 2019
Richmond, VA - Henry Edward (Ed) Yancey, 87, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Yancey and Pauline Bevell Yancey. He is survived by his sister, Jean Yancey McCauley of Richmond, VA. A funeral service for Mr. Yancey will be held on Saturday, October 26th at 2:00 PM at Watkins Cooper...
Olive Slaughter West
Oct 15, 2019
Clarksville, VA Olive Slaughter West, 98, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019.On October 25, 1920 her late mother, Ruby Stegall Slaughter, and late father, Robert Glover Slaughter, celebrated her birth.Olive was married to Roger West, who preceded her in death. Memories . . . where do I begin?Olive had many loves.Her sisters, Dorothy (or Dot as most knew her)...
Margaret Moore Hatter
Oct 13, 2019
Margaret Moore Hatter, 97, died Sunday, October 13 in Charlottesville, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born April 19, 1922, in Clarksville, Virginia, to Julia Mary Chappell and William David Moore. Born into a large and loving farm family – seven siblings, seven step-siblings – she considered herself blessed to live such a wonderful life, characteristic of ‘the greatest...
Mary Jane Watts Epps
Oct 13, 2019
HALIFAX, VA Mrs. Mary Jane Watts Epps, wife of James David Epps,III, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 76.She was born in Halifax County on August 23, 1943 to the late Charlie Franklin Watts and the late Beatrice Gravitt Watts. Mary Jane was a graduate of Halifax County High School, Class of...
Thomas B. Simmons
Oct 8, 2019
The family of Thomas B. Simmons is saddened to announce his passing on October 8, 2019 at his residence in Winter Haven, Florida. Thomas was born to his late parents Henry and Rosa Simmons on October 28, 1936 in Halifax, VA. Thomas is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Simmons; son, Timothy Simmons; daughters, Teresa Merritt (Jimmy), Terry...
Frank Randolph Garrett
Oct 7, 2019
Buffalo Junction, VA Frank Randolph Garrett, husband of Nell Yarborough Garrett, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 7, 1925 to the late Ida Powell Garrett and the late Macon Lewis Garrett. Randolph served in the United States Navy during WWII, with...
Erselle Elliott Cole
Oct 4, 2019
South Boston, VA- Mrs. Erselle Elliott Cole, wife of James Edward Cole, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the age of 92. She was born in Granville County, NC on June 30, 1927, to the late Minnie Bray Elliott and the late Lee Elliott. James and Erselle were married on December 24, 1946. Erselle...
Ronald Lee Puryear
Oct 4, 2019
South Boston, VA - Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Puryear, husband of Vivian Leigh Puryear, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the age of 72. He was born in Halifax County on February 17, 1947, to the late Jessie Lee Puryear and the late Gladys Wilkerson Puryear. Ronnie served his country in the United States Army. He was a long...
Thomas Paul Bowling
Oct 3, 2019
NATHALIE, VA Mr. Thomas Paul Bowling, Jr. of Nathalie, VA passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 78.He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 25, 1941. Thomas retired as a manager with Frito-Lay with over 34 years of employment. He lived a simple life, loving the outdoors; including yard work, gardening and his tractor. Also,...
Jacob Lane Hazelwood
Oct 3, 2019
CLOVER Jacob Lane Hazelwood of Newbill School Road, Clover, VA was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the age of 23. Born in Pittsylvania County on May, 1, 1996, he was the son of Katherine “Boots” Hazelwood and the late John Earl Hazelwood. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
Wardell Horton Puryear
Oct 2, 2019
NELSON - Mr. Wardell Horton “W.H.” Puryear, Jr., husband of Patricia “Pam” Miller Puryear, of Nelson, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the age of 74. He was born in Roxboro, NC on June 4, 1945 the son of the late Wardell H. Puryear, Sr. and the late Nerene Walters Puryear. W.H. started driving a school bus...
Raymond Hilton Chronister
Oct 1, 2019
Chase City, VA- Mr. Raymond Hilton Chronister, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 7, 1939 to the late Annie Snead Chronister and the late Walter Franklin Chronister. Raymond retired from Virginia Homes, where he worked many years as an electrician. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Chronister Carden of...
James Carl Duffie
Sep 23, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. James “Carl” Duffie, Sr. passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the age of 89.He was born in Halifax County on March 22, 1930 to the late Jollie James Duffie and the late Elizabeth “Virginia” Reaves Duffie. Carl was married to Nancy Crenshaw Duffie. Growing up Carl was a football, basketball and baseball standout at C.H....
Mildred Maxey Jacob
Sep 22, 2019
BROOKHAVEN, GEORGIA Mildred Maxey Jacob, 85, of Brookhaven, Georgia passed away on September 22, 2019.She was born in Halifax County on May 21, 1934 to the late Stratton Robert Maxey, Sr. and the late Hattie Conner Fultz. Mildred received a degree from Elon University and worked in computer sales with Sears for many years. Millie has always been an animal...
Annie Mae Clay Bowen
Sep 20, 2019
VIRGILINA Mrs. Annie Mae Clay Bowen of Hudson Road, Virgilina passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. Born in Halifax County on June 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Howard Clifton Clay and the late Irene Brown Clay. She was married to the late Watson Bryant Bowen. Mrs. Bowen was a member of North Fork Baptist Church. She...
