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Thomas Russell Conner
May 1, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Thomas Russell Conner passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the age of 97.Born in Warren County, NC on September 27, 1920, he was the son of the late Willie Russell Conner and the late Mattie Lynch Conner and was married to Estelle “Frances” Hazelwood Conner. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII where...
Hazel L. Leboeuf
Apr 30, 2018
Clarksville, VA Hazel L. LeBoeuf, widow of Moreland Anthony LeBoeuf, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the age of 80. She was born on January 26, 1938 in Duvall, WA to the late Clyde and Ruth Funk Fortman. Hazel was a homemaker who loved to cook. She was at her happiest when in the kitchen, especially when her...
William Elliott Murray
Apr 29, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. William Elliott Murray, age 70, of South Boston, VA passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018. Born on August 19, 1947 in Halifax County, VA, he was the son of the late Virginia Marie Cliborne Walker and the late Raymond Elliott Murray, and was married to Remona Throckmorton Murray. In 1966 he joined the South Boston Fire Company...
Mary Loftis Murray
Apr 29, 2018
VIRGILINA, VA Mary Loftis Murray passed away on April 29, 2018 at the age of 101.She was born on February 28, 1917 at Virgilina, Virginia.She was pre-deceased by her parents, Zelda Walker and Wise Loftis, her husband, Adrion Woodrow Murray, and her siblings: Clifton, Graham, Woodrow and Henry Loftis, Ethel Puryear, Sallie Belle Murray, and Lucille Hardesty. Mrs. Murray is...
Roderick "Pete" Chappell
Apr 27, 2018
Halifax, VA Mr. Roderick Price “Pete” Chappell of Craddock Street, Halifax, VA passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Sentara Woodview Nursing Home at the age of 82.Born in Halifax County on June 10, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert Chappell, Sr. and the late Nannie Bell Rutledge and was married to Nannie Sue Cole Chappell for...
Joyce Brewer Williams
Apr 23, 2018
Buffalo Junction, VA- Joyce “Sis” Brewer Williams, widow of Joseph Daniel Williams, Sr., passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the age of 76. She was born in Mecklenburg County on February 19, 1942 to the late Thomas Edward and Minnie Elliott Brewer. Joyce was a school bus driver for many years. She enjoyed farming and loved tending her...
Della Mae Elliott Yancey
Apr 20, 2018
Clarksville, VA - Della Mae Elliott Yancey passed away at Sovah Hospital in Danville on April 20, 2018 at the age of 70 from her battle with cancer. She was born in Oxford, NC on August 10, 1947 to Johnny and Patti Elliott. Della was a native of Oxford but was currently living in Clarksville. She worked for Burlington Industries...
Ann Ashcraft
Apr 15, 2018
Ann Ashcraft, whose effervescent smile made everyone’s day brighter and whose contagious laugh filled the air with joy and delight, died April 15, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. She was 68 years old.Ann was born in Neosho, Missouri, the Flower Box City, to Galen and Leila Jo Browning. Ann will forever be remembered for her embrace of life as it comes;...
Hudson "Hut" Delano Cole
Apr 15, 2018
Mr. Hudson “Hut” Delano Cole of T.N. Snow Road, Nathalie passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born in Virgilina, VA on June 30, 1934 to the late Drewey Seate Cole and the late Mary Hudson Cole and was first married to the late Margaret Catherine Peade and then to the late Joan Crews....
Thomas Beam Averett
Apr 11, 2018
LOUISBURG THOMAS B. AVERETT Thomas Beam Averett, 84, of Louisburg transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.Born on July 20, 1933 to the late Walter Thomas and Suelene Vaughan Averett.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Haven Averett; daughter, Fonda Gail Averett and his sister, Dorothy Bagbey.Thomas’ girls were truly...
Cary Daniel Thomas
Apr 9, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON, VA Mr. Cary Daniel Thomas, Sr. of 300 Leigh Street, South Boston, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the age of 87.Born in Halifax County on September 20, 1930, he was the son of the late William Ephraim Thomas and the late Leslie Thomas Bebber and was married to the late Doris Barksdale...
Donald Ricky Pulliam
Apr 8, 2018
Farmville, VA - Donald Ricky Pulliam, age 59, completed his earthly journey and left to be with God on Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born in Halifax County on April 14, 1958 to the late William Allen and Thelma Lee Satterfield Pulliam. Donald was preceded in death by brothers, Marshall and William Pulliam. He is survived by sisters, Joan...
John Anthony Primiano
Apr 7, 2018
John Anthony Primiano, age 87, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Sentara Woodview Nursing Home in South Boston, Virginia.John was born in Staten Island, New York to Michael and Anna Primiano on June 8, 1930.He attended New York State University where he received his degree in Chemistry.Upon completion of his degree he enlisted in the Marine Corp and...
Irene "Renie" Hamilton Gott
Apr 7, 2018
Clarksville, VA - Mrs. Irene “Renie” Hamilton Gott passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the age of 88.She was born in Washington, D.C., on November 8, 1929, to the late Florence Lily Hamilton and William Everett Hamilton.Renie was married to the late James “Jimmy” Strothers Gott.They made their home in Accokeek, MD, where 5 children, 5 acres of...
Ayward Hearl Oxley
Apr 5, 2018
Clarksville, Virginia - Mr. Ayward Hearl Oxley, husband of Naomi Church Oxley, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born in Lincoln County, WV on December 27, 1931 to the late Ray Everett and May Hughes Oxley. Mr. Oxley served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a retired...
Doris Lovine Talbott
Apr 2, 2018
Clarksville, Virginia Doris Lovine Polozeck Talbott, widow of Lawrence J. Talbott, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the age of 88. She was born in Monteola, Texas on November 20, 1929 to the late Charles L. and Beatrice Hoover Polozeck. Lovine was a retired bookkeeper with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). She loved anything and everything...
Bobby Ray Williams
Apr 1, 2018
Bullock, NC - Bobby Ray Williams went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the age of 54.He was born on November 24, 1963 in Granville County to Becky Short Thompson and the late Donald Ray Williams. Bobby was a 1982 graduate of J.F. Webb High School and a 1993 graduate of Barton College. He taught...
Norell Epps Ridgeway
Mar 31, 2018
ALTON - Mrs. Norell Epps Ridgeway of Alton, VA passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Halifax County, VA on July 17, 1928 the daughter of the late Charlie Henry Epps and the late Lillian Hall Epps and was the widow of William Clyde Ridgeway. Norell worked at Leggett Department Store...
Jerry Edward Dodson
Mar 31, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON - Mr. Jerry Edward Dodson of South Boston passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the age of 68. He was born in Danville, VA on September 10, 1949 the son of the late Charlie Edward Dodson and the late Eunice Coon Dodson and was married to Lois Pilkin Dodson. Jerry was retired from R.O. Harrell Trucking...
Wayne Montgomery
Mar 30, 2018
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...
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