Obituaries

Sep 4, 2024

Roy Anthony "Tony" Thomas, 70, of South Boston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. Born on June 29th, 1954, Tony was the son of the late Cecil Berkley Thomas and Cathryn Green Thomas.

Tony was a family man, who valued spending time with loved ones at work, home, gatherings, and special occasions. Tony loved being...

Sep 1, 2024

Gregg Edward Garrett of Clarksville passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 59.  Born in Granville County, NC on September 16, 1964, he was the son of Joyce Strum Garrett and the late Thomas Edward Garrett, Jr.

Gregg was employed in construction work as an equipment operator.  He was a great handyman and...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Carrie Lucille Ford Pool passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, two weeks shy of her 101st birthday. Born in South Boston on September 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late James David Ford and Pearl Ratliff Ford.

After high school, Mrs. Pool attended business school in Lynchburg, Virginia, and...

Aug 30, 2024

Francis Fenelon Howard, age 86, of Clays Mill, Virginia peacefully passed away from natural causes on August 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 22, 1937 in Hanover, New Hampshire, Francis was the son of Clifton Frank Howard and Mildred Mae Cowdry Howard. He grew up with his sister Charlotte on a family farm in Woodstock,...

Aug 30, 2024

Wayne Jackson Sizemore, of Skipwith, VA, passed away on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Halifax County, VA, on December 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Alva and Marie Hall Sizemore. Wayne was married to Sue Weston Sizemore for 50 loving years and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Wayne was...

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. Wilton Allen Bass of Clarksville, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the age of 66. He was born in South Boston, VA on February 24, 1958 the son of the late Wilton Bass and the late Florence Reese Bass. Mr. Bass was a 1976 graduate of Bluestone High School. He went on to attend Elon University...

Aug 27, 2024

Dolores V. Bristol, of South Boston, passed away on August 27, 2024 at the age of 84.

Dolores was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed camping, traveling with her family and meeting with her church family at Willow Oak Christian Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Theodore Bristol; her...

Aug 25, 2024

Glenda Eades Glasscock of South Boston, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the age of 74.  She was born in Halifax County on December 19, 1949 to the late Garland Eades and the late Hazel Epps Eades.

Glenda's pet, "Minnie", was her love and companion.

She is survived by an aunt, Nannie Sue...

Aug 22, 2024

Martha Williams Bradshaw, 79, of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. She was born on January 9th, 1945 in South Boston, VA.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Bernard Leroy Bradshaw.

Martha was a dedicated employee at Burlington Industries for 46 years. She had a passion for music and playing...

Aug 21, 2024

Darlene Covington Osborne, 84, of Richmond passed away on August 21. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, George S. Osborne, her brothers, Earl and Clarence Covington, and her sister and best friend, Polly Bradley.

Darlene is loved and remembered by her son, George G. Osborne (Angie) of Carolina Beach, NC; daughter,...

Aug 18, 2024

Marsha, a vibrant soul, a lover of life, music, and all things Margaritaville, set sail for her final voyage on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 81.

Born in Maryland, she became a teacher, moved to Northern Virginia, and later settled in Clarksville, VA teaching gifted students. When she retired, she enjoyed sunny Florida, fishing,...

Aug 16, 2024

Thomas David Ward, 76, of Halifax, VA, passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2024. He was born on Monday, December 8th, 1947 to the late Weldon and Rosa Crews Ward and was married to Patricia Anne Ward. Thomas was a beloved member of the community. He worked at Clover Yarns for over 30 years. In his free time, Thomas enjoyed...

Aug 16, 2024

Samuel Lee Simmons Sr., age 78, of Chase City, VA was born October 24, 1945 and passed away at his home on August 16, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents Emmett Simmons (Byron) and Dorothy Simmons; his brothers, Gerald Simmons and Emmett Byron (E.B.) Simmons Jr; a sister, Janet Farmer and his daughter, April...

Aug 13, 2024

Hilda Ruth Mills Reese of Skipwith, VA passed peacefully to her Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 98.  Born in Jeffries, VA on July 29, she was the daughter of the late James Milton Mills and Nannie Chappell Mills.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Isaac Reese.

Hilda was formerly employed with Burlington...

Aug 12, 2024

Robin Mosier Comer of South Boston passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 63.  Born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey on April 30, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Mosier, Sr and Elizabeth Folks Mosier.

Robin was lovingly known as "RaRa" and loved children & babysat multiple generations.  She...

Aug 12, 2024

Douglas Mitchell Ray, Sr of South Boston passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 80.  Born in Halifax County on July 9, 1944, he was the son of the late Kermit Lucious Ray and Margaret Hazel Gravitt Ray.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn Harris Ray.

Douglas...

Aug 10, 2024

Betty Grainger Blalock, age 93, of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. She was born on Saturday, August 1st, 1931 in Colbert County, Alabama to the late Franklin C. Posey and Mattie Posey. Betty was preceded in death by her husbands, William H. Grainger, Sr. and James Randolph Blalock.

Betty graduated from high school...

Aug 7, 2024

Donald Gray Womack of South Boston passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the age of 72.  Born in Halifax County, VA on August 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Jeter and Thelma Bliss Womack.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Anne Wilborn Womack.

Donald worked...

Aug 5, 2024

Susan Guthrie Davis, of Virgilina, Va., walked into eternity with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 5, 2024. Susan was born to the late Joseph and Madeline Guthrie in Lynchburg, VA on November 8, 1956.

Susan is the wife of Michael Davis, who survives. Michael and Susan were married December 3, 1976 and celebrated 47 years...

Aug 5, 2024

Edith Champion Dunn of Youngsville, NC passed away on August 5, 2024 at Duke Raleigh Hospital at the age of 76.  She was born on November 21, 1947 to the late Relmer and Virginia Ford Champion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Dunn.

Edith was a devoted wife to the husband, Timmy, and took...