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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...
Lucy Elliott Chandler
Mar 9, 2019
Virgilina, VA. - Mrs. Lucy Elliott Chandler, wife of Rufus Edward Chandler, Jr., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born in Halifax County, VA on August 17, 1926 the daughter of the late Edward Thomas Elliott and the late Virgie Hudson Elliott. Lucy graduated from Virgilina High School...
Irene Moss Greene Propst
Mar 8, 2019
Skipwith, VA - Irene Moss Greene Propst, wife of Donald E. Propst, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 8, one month shy of turning 88.She was born in Skipwith, VA, at home, to Robert B. and Leila Jeffries Moss on April 12, 1931.A graduate of Chase City High School, she attended Campbell College where she majored in music.She...
Ruby Blanks Jacobs
Mar 8, 2019
South Boston, VA - Mrs. Ruby Blanks Jacobs, widow of Reverend Rudolph Parker Jacobs, went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the age of 80. She was born in Halifax County, VA on June 26, 1938 the daughter of the late Henry Bryce Baylous and the late Martha Cole Baylous. Ruby enjoyed sewing and...
Betsy Sizemore Mills
Mar 5, 2019
CLARKSVILLE, VA – Mrs. Betsy Sizemore Mills, widow of George Ander Mills, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the age of 86. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA on September 9, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Thornton L. Sizemore and the late Jennie Garrett Sizemore. A graduate of Stovall High School, Betsy was a billing department...
Cora Lorraine Williamson
Feb 28, 2019
OXFORD, NC Miss Cora ”Coco” Lorraine Williamson, daughter of Marie Weary Williamson and the late Julius Williamson, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 55.She was born in Granville County, NC on June 17, 1963. Coco loved everyone and she never met a stranger. Her family was her devotion and she took care of all of her...
Keith Martin
Feb 27, 2019
Goldsboro, NC Tech Seargent Keith W. Martin of the United States Air Force passed away February 27, 2019 at the age of 38.He was born in Halifax County on December 9, 1980 and was the son of H. Kenneth Martin and Shirley Martin Moorefield.He was the grandson of the late Herbert and Lucille Martin of Volens, Virginia and the late...
May Wade Oliver James
Feb 25, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON, VA May Wade Oliver James, widow of the late Stover S. James, Sr., of South Boston, Va., passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at the age of 93.She was born in Halifax County on November 9, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Banks Wilkins Oliver and the late Ethel Bradshaw Oliver. She was also the granddaughter...
Sara Celestial Warren
Feb 25, 2019
Clinton, NC -Sara Celestial Warren, 102, of the Herring community, went to be with the Lord,Monday, February 25, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, March 1, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Creech and Rev. W. H. Calcutt officiating.Interment will follow in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6 PM –...
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