Sylvia Cole Lowery
Jan 1, 2017
SOUTH BOSTON, VA Mrs. Sylvia Cole Lowery passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the age of 80.Born in Halifax County on September 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Robert Daniel Cole and the late Mary Seate Cole Elder and was married to the love of her life, the late Marshall Brann “Buck” Lowery , for 43...
Bulent Ibrihiam Tamersoy
Dec 31, 2016
Clarksville, VA - Mr. Bulent “Bob” Ibrihiam Tamersoy, widower of Peggy Ford Tamersoy, passed away on December 31, 2016 at the age of 88.He was born in Istanbul, Turkey on July 9, 1928.Bob graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1955 and received his master’s degree from the University of Alabama in 1956.He worked as an industrial engineer at Burlington...
Doris Cole Shotwell Purgason
Dec 30, 2016
South Boston, VA Doris Cole Shotwell Purgason passed away December 30, 2016 at the age of 91.Born September 3, 1925 in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late John Alec Cole and the late Ola Lowery Cole. Ms. Purgason was retired fromJP Stevens. Her children and grandchildren were the love of her life. Survivors include daughters, Wanda Evans(Bill),...
Christine Capps Pittman
Dec 28, 2016
Clarksville, VA - Mrs. Christine Capps Pittman, widow of Clarence Woodberry Pittman, left us to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the age of 93.She was born on October 30, 1923 in Durham County, NC to the late Sally Thompson Capps and the late John Franklin Capps.Mrs. Pittman retired as the shipping center office manager for...
James "Jim" Rondal Malugen
Dec 26, 2016
Oxford, NC - James Rondal Malugen, husband of Amy Blackwell Malugen, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the age of 71.He was born in Portageville, MO on February 14, 1945 to the late Wilma Smith Malugen and the late A.B. Malugen.James was retired from GTE where he worked as a cable splice manager.He was a man of strong...
Coy Lee Holt
Dec 26, 2016
SOUTH BOSTON - Mr. Coy Lee Holt passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born in Person County, NC to the late Carry Holt and the late Josephine Jennings Holt and was married to Barbara Jean Morris Holt. Coy Lee was a member of Union Christian Churchand was self employed as a paint contractor....
Shirley Boutwell Nelson
Dec 23, 2016
ROXBORO, NC - Mrs. Shirley Boutwell Nelson of Roxboro, NC passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the age of 68. She was born in Jack, AL on June 22, 1948 the daughter of the late John Freeman Boutwell and the late Mollie Bundy Boutwell and was married to James Alvin Nelson. A graduate of Zion Chapel High School,...
Casey Nicole Pulliam
Dec 22, 2016
SOUTH BOSTON - Miss Casey Nicole Pulliam went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2016 at the age of 16. She was born on September 7, 2000 in Halifax County to Corbin Crews Pulliam and Richard Pulliam.Casey was a member of Grace Baptist Church where she was in the youth program and aformer leader of the AWANAS.She was...
Albert Henry Kates
Dec 21, 2016
Durham, NC - Albert Henry Kates, Jr. was born September 3, 1928 in Ingram, VA.After a lengthy illness with cancer, he was welcomed into the arms of his Father on December 21, 2016.Meeting him in celebration was the love of his life and sweetheart of 69 years, Atha Greene Kates.He was also welcomed by his eldest son, Dennis Kates.He leaves...
Roger Champion Johnson
Dec 21, 2016
Boydton, VA - Roger Champion “R.C.” Johnson, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 67.He was born in Halifax County on October 26, 1949 to the late Aloys Newton Johnson and the late Roger C. Johnson, Sr.R.C. was a graduate of Halifax County High School.He was employed for many years as an electrician at Russell...
Lorene Carlton Spencer Lessing
Dec 20, 2016
Lorene Carlton Spencer Lessing of Henderson, NC, formerly of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on December 20, 2016 at home with her daughter, Eva Keeter.Lorene was born in Boydton, VA on August 6, 1923 to the late William Robert and Mary Coleman Carlton.She graduated from Boydton High School in 1941 and completed her education from Longwood College in Farmville, VA.Mrs....
Karen Smith King
Dec 16, 2016
SOUTH BOSTON - Mrs. Karen Smith King passed away on December 16, 2016 at the age of 62.She was born in Halifax County on December 6, 1954to the late Raymond Major Smith and the late Aileene Puryear Murphy and was married toJohn Michael “Mike” King.She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Karen has operated Puryear’s Florist since...
Rachel Daniel Sharon
Dec 14, 2016
Bullock, NC - Mrs. Rachel Daniel Sharon, widow of Lynwood David Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the age of 69.She was born on January 8, 1947 in Granville County to the late Virginia Slaughter Daniel and the late James Williams Daniel.Mrs. Sharon worked at Burlington Industries for over 35 years and later worked as a certified...
Paul Basak
Dec 10, 2016
Clarksville, VA Paul Basak, husband of Virginia Basak, passed away at home on December 10, 2016 at the age of 61.He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Stanley and Sophie Basak. Paul was retired from law enforcement in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill and moved to Clarksville in 2005.He was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, the...
Betty Lorene Cole Long Wade
Dec 9, 2016
Mrs. Betty Lorene Cole Long Wade of Alton passed away on December 9, 2016 at the age of 76. She was born on June 25, 1940 the daughter of Stonewall Jackson Cole and Betty Griffin Cole. Betty was a retired caregiver at Berry Hill Health and Rehab and was a member of Shelby Freewill Baptist Church. She loved everyone, especially...
Lawrence Jennings Talbott
Dec 9, 2016
Lawrence Jennings Talbott, 87, died on Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born in Mecklenburg County, Va. on July 6, 1929 to the late William Watkins and Merry Yancey Talbott. Lawrence graduated from Clarksville High School in 1947 and served in the U. S. Air Force. He had a long career in the construction industry which included several companies: Talbott...
Mack Ronald Cobb
Dec 7, 2016
GREENSBORO, NC - Mack Cobb was called home by the Lord on December 7, 2016 at the age of 82. Mack passed peacefully surrounded by family. Mack is survived by Linda Morris Cobb, his beloved wife of 36 years. He is also survived by a son, Randall Cobb of Charlotte, NC; a stepson, Chris Penzer and wife, Amanda Franklin Penzer...
