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Willie Cameron Shelton
Jun 23, 2018
Clarksville, VA Shelton, Willie Cameron, Sr., 95, war hero, car salesman, and caring family man, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2018.He was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Janice. He has three children, Iva Sizemore (Mike) of Clarksville, VA, Barbara Harris (Gregg) of Richmond, VA, and Cameron Shelton, Jr. (Carol) of North...
Shirley Hamlett Oldham
Jun 18, 2018
South Boston, Va - Shirley Hamlett Oldham passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018, with her son Tony faithfully by her side. She was born on August 31, 1938 to the late Sandy Russell Hamlett and the late Virginia Hibble Hamlett. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents as well as the love of her life, Ralph M. Oldham....
Edward Allen Puryear
Jun 17, 2018
Oxford, NC - Edward “Eddie” Allen Puryear, Sr., affectionately known as “Bulldog”, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the age of 53. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 18, 1965 to the late Wardell and Nerene Walters Puryear. Eddie made his living driving trucks.He loved big trucks and motorcycles, particularly Harley Davidsons. “Bulldog” went to heaven...
Iris Culley Redd
Jun 17, 2018
CLOVER, VA Iris Culley Redd, of Clover, departed for her heavenly home on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the age of 81. She was born in Halifax County on August 4, 1936 to the late Leonard Culley and the late Mamie Watts Culley. She was a member of her beloved Clover Baptist Church and worked at Burlington Industries. Iris was...
Wallace Ray Jones
Jun 15, 2018
Clarksville, VA - Wallace Ray Jones, age 66, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018. He was born in Granville County, NC on March 9, 1952 to the late Guilford Ned and Nellie Wilbourne Jones. Wallace was a truck driver for 40 years. He attended Nelson Baptist Church in Nelson, VA. Mr. Jones is survived by his life companion Joni...
Perry Ramon Gilbert
Jun 13, 2018
Clarksville, VA - Perry Ramon Gilbert, husband of Priscilla Jewett Gilbert, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the age of 96. He was born in High Bridge, MD on April 16, 1922 to the late Stanley Rice and Amparo Aragunde Gilbert. Perry served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 -1945. He was a...
Maxie Callicutt Morrison
Jun 13, 2018
Clarksville, VA - Maxie Callicutt Morrison, wife of the late Elbert Fleming Morrison, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the age of 87. She was born on October 13, 1930 in Robbins, NC to the late John Currie and Jeanette McNeill Callicutt. Maxie worked as a Personnel Manager with Burlington Industries until the birth of her first child,...
Leroy Williamson
Jun 13, 2018
Clarksville, VA - Leroy Williamson, husband of Mary Neal Williamson, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the age of 84. He was born on September 24, 1933 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late George and Rosa Mae Wilson Williamson. Leroy was a carpenter and bridge builder by trade. He was a born-again child...
Inez Young
Jun 11, 2018
VIRGILINA Mrs. Novella Inez Powell Young of Virgilina went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the age of 100.Born in Person County, NC on January 18, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Mount Lee Powell and the late Martha Nettie Snow Powell and was married to the late Willie James Young. Mrs. Young was...
Jennifer Sue Fore
Jun 10, 2018
Buffalo Junction, VA - Jennifer Sue Fore, age 49, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. She was born in Marysville, Ohio on December 22, 1968 to Judy Swain and Lloyd David Fore, Sr. Jennifer held degrees as an operating room and veterinarian technician and was passionate about helping others, especially animals. She was an employee and volunteer with the...
Velma Carolyn Barksdale
Jun 6, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON Velma Carolyn Barksdale of South Boston passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the age of 72. She was born in Halifax County on June 8, 1945 to the late Floyd Washington Robertson and the late Helen Barksdale Robertson. Surviving are two sons, Phillip Barksdale and wife, Connie of Halifax and Bobby Barksdale and wife, Cathy also...
James Joseph Thompson
May 31, 2018
Boydton, VA - James Joseph Thompson, husband of Wanda Johnson Thompson, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the age of 71. He was born on April 17, 1947 in Richmond, VA to the late Roy King and Fannie Sue Bowman Thompson. James was a truck driver/owner operator for more than 30 years. He was a member of Rehoboth...
Willie Marvin Clay
May 29, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Willie Marvin Clay of Leigh Street, South Boston, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the age of 74.Born in Halifax County on May 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Willie Thomas Clay and the late Beatrice Barksdale Clay and was married to Betty Moore Clay. In addition to his wife, Marvin is survived...
Ronnie Payne Talbott
May 23, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Ronnie Payne Talbott, Jr. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the age of 42. Born in Halifax County on November 16, 1975, he was the son of Ronnie Payne Talbott, Sr. and Dixie Hess and was married to Shelly Thompson Talbott. Ronnie was the owner and operator of Ronnie’s Auto Body & Customizing, loving his job...
William Derwood Hall
May 23, 2018
North Chesterfield, VA - William Derwood Hall, husband of Shirley Tingen Hall, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born on May 11, 1930 in Halifax County, Virginia to the late Luther and Rosa Lee Hall. William was a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired in 1992 from Honeywell Corporation after 32 years of...
Margie Gay Shiflett
May 22, 2018
Oxford, NC - Margie Gay Zimmerman Shiflett, widow of Claude Zimmerman and Bennie Shiflett, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the age of 93. Margie was born on January 16, 1925 in Nash County, NC to the late James Thomas and Lester Liles Gay. She left Nash County in 1945 and traveled the world...
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