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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...
Dorothy Glasscock Matherly
May 15, 2019
Clarksville, VA- Mrs. Dorothy Glasscock Matherly, wife of the late Roy Luther Matherly, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the age of 87. She was born May 1, 1932, in Mecklenburg County to the late Thomas Simm and Rosa Etta Claiborne Glasscock. Dorothy worked most of her adult life as a grocery cashier,...
Catherine Dodson Lacy
May 14, 2019
HALIFAX Mrs. Catherine Dodson Lacy of Halifax, VA passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 85.She was born on March 28, 1934 to the late John Dodson and the late Hattie Hawker Dodson and was married to George Thomas Lacy, III.In 1974, she retired from Westinghouse (now ABB), and was a member of Old Mill Primitive Baptist...
Joe Lennie Jenkins
May 14, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON, VA Mr. Joe Lennie Jenkins, Jr., husband of Loretta Whittington Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 82.Born in Halifax County on September 13, 1936, he was the son of the late Joe Lennie Jenkins, Sr. and Martha Arrington Jenkins Gordon. Joe was a graduate of Halifax County High School, Class of 1956. He...
Lucille Overby West
May 13, 2019
Clarksville, VA - Mrs. Lucille Overby West, wife of the late John Luke West, passed away Monday,May 13, 2019, at the age of 86. She was born in Mecklenburg County on December 2, 1932, to the late Luddie Ambrose and Idenia Owen Overby.One of ten children, Lucille is survived by her brothers, Ray Overby of Arkansas and Larry Overby of...
Herbert Carson Comer
May 9, 2019
VERNON HILL, VA Mr. Herbert Carson Comer passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 58.Born in Halifax County on June 14, 1960, he was the son of the late Herbert Thomas Comer and the late Janie Crews Comer. Herbert was an avid hunter, fisherman and an excellent carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He was formerly...
Gregory Scott Tuck
May 8, 2019
Mr. Gregory Scott Tuck of Bullock, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 38. He was born in Henderson, NC on August 24, 1980, the son of Sandra and Allen Tuck. Greg was a construction worker and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and car racing, his favorite driver being Kyle Busch. He loved riding four wheelers with...
James Stanley Ross
May 6, 2019
Martinsville, VA - Dr. James Stanley Ross, 65, surrendered his long battle on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home in Martinsville. He was born in Oxford, NC to the late James Edward Ross and Vivian Chavis Ross. Stanley Ross graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in Chemistry and minor Religion, he was also member of Omgea Psi...
Isaac "Ike" Watts King
May 2, 2019
BUFFALO JUNCTION - Isaac “Ike” Watts King, III of Buffalo Junction, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the age of 61 after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ike is survived by his wife, Lisa Ramsey King and her sons, Christopher Godwin and Joshua Ramsey Holt; and sister, Gail Dupree and...
Judy Anne Cahoon
May 2, 2019
Manson, NC - Judy Anne Cahoon, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on October 17, 1953 to James Frederick and Rachel Rowley Hanenkrat. Judy is survived by her husband, Tommy Eugene Winn; daughters Kelly Cahoon Vosquez and Carrie Leigh Cahoon of Portsmouth; grandchildren Lauren, Christian and Cayden...
Glenn Jerry Hylton
Apr 26, 2019
SCOTTSBURG, VA Mr. Glenn Jerry Hylton, husband of Wanda Jean Hazelwood Hylton, went to his Heavenly home Friday, April 26, 2019 at the age of 75.Born in Henry County, VA on April 21, 1944, he was the son of the late Elmer Gene and Addie Viar Hylton. Jerry loved church and regularly attended Grace Baptist Church. He was known as...
Samuel "Sonny" Ira Puryear
Apr 23, 2019
Clarksville, Virginia - Samuel “Sonny” Ira Puryear, husband of Carolyn West Puryear, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 26, 1941 to the late Lonzer Ira Puryear and the late Mabrey Carter Puryear Wells. Sonny was a 1958 graduate of Park View High School. He was a retired...
Margaret Nunn Montague
Apr 23, 2019
Mrs. Margaret Nunn Montague, widow of Charles Anthony Montague, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 89. Born in Halifax County, VA on February 9, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Walter Edwin Nunn and the late Hassie Tillotson Nunn. A 1947 graduate of Clarksville High School, Margaret was a long-time member of Clarksville...
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