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Recent Obituaries in South Boston, VA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the South Boston, VA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Lewis Carrel Oliver

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

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,...

Floyd Turner Smith

Floyd Turner Smith

May 15, 2019

Chase City, VA - Services will be held at a later date.

Catherine Dodson Lacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rebecca Clark Puryear

Rebecca Clark Puryear

Apr 22, 2019

SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Rebecca Clark Puryear, widow of the late Dean Monroe Puryear, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at the age of 91. Born in Halifax County on February 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Patty Oakes Clark. Rebecca was the owner of Puryear Tire/ Puryear Farms. She loved farming and quilting. She loved...

Sam Jones Hazelwood

Sam Jones Hazelwood

Apr 20, 2019

CLOVER Mr. Sam Jones Hazelwood passed away at Mary’s, his sister, home on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 79. He was born in Halifax County on February 26, 1940 to the late William T. Hazelwood and the late Ellis Martin Hazelwood. Sam was a member of Clover Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Hazelwood is survived by...

Teresa Ann Constable Banyas

Teresa Ann Constable Banyas

Apr 19, 2019

Clarksville, VA – Teresa Ann Banyas (nee Constable) passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. Teresa was born January 30, 1927 in Port Angeles, Washington.At a very young age, her family moved to Victoria, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Teresa was the youngest child of Dymphna Hilda Josephine and Ernest Joseph Constable.Teresa attended St. Ann’s Academy and the values she...

Oran Wayne Daniels

Oran Wayne Daniels

Apr 18, 2019

Clarksville, VA Oran Wayne Daniels, husband of Linda Jean Lambert Daniels, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the age of 72. He was born on January 13, 1947 in Odessa, TX to the late Lenox Marshal Daniels and Violet Williams Daniels. Oran was a retired Senior Chief with the United States Navy where he faithfully...

Ann Lilly Hollister

Ann Lilly Hollister

Apr 17, 2019

SOUTH BOSTON - Mrs. Ann Lilly Hollister of South Boston, wife of Robert H. “Bob” Hollister, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born in Marion, KY on August 9, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Carlon and Mildred Toller Lilly. Ann was a member of First Baptist Church in South...

Cecil Glenn Wazeka

Cecil Glenn Wazeka

Apr 14, 2019

SOUTH BOSTON, VA Mr. Cecil Glenn Wazeka passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the age of 56. He was born in Halifax County on April 17, 1962 to Elsie Link Wazeka and the late William Cecil Wazeka. Glenn was employed by VA-Carolina Construction Company and was baptized at Ash Avenue Baptist Church. He was known for his sense of...

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