Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

Dorothy Louise “Dottie” Palya left this world for the heavenly kingdom, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Dottie is survived by her  beloved husband of sixty years, John Palya. Dottie was a native of western Pennsylvania, born to parents James and Dorothy Greiner and sister to John Greiner (deceased), Grace Earnheardt, Thomas Greiner, and Patricia Hepler....

Nov 2, 2024

Emma Jane Hart Snoddy of Virgilina passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 95.  She was born in Granville County, NC to the late Willie Washington Hart and the late Cora Jane Frazier Hart.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Melville Ray Snoddy.

Emma was a member of Hitesburg Baptist Church.  ...

Oct 31, 2024

Rebecca Hite Bass, 82, of Nelson, VA passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Clarksville Health and Rehab. Rebecca was born September 4, 1942 to the late Harrison and Mary Hite. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Samuel Alton Bass.

Rebecca worked in Burlington Industries for several years, later she worked at Aarons...

Oct 26, 2024

Mary Hicks Thompson, born on November 26, 1954, in Germany, peacefully passed away at her residence in Cluster Springs, Virginia, on October 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

A proud graduate of Tampa Bay High School, Mary dedicated her career to the world of design, retiring as a senior art...

Oct 26, 2024

Frank M. Ruff, Jr, 75, of Clarksville, VA passed peacefully in his home on the afternoon of Saturday, October 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be most remembered for his service to his community and Southside Virginia, first serving on the...

Oct 26, 2024

Doris Mae Jones Puryear, 89, passed away in Mebane, NC on October 26, 2024. Doris was born on May 18, 1935 in South Boston, VA to Herbert and Bettie Jones. The fifth of six children, Doris grew up surrounded by her brothers and sisters on a farm in rural Halifax County. She was crowned Miss Halifax County in 1954...

Oct 24, 2024

Jan Wilkinson Petty of South Boston, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the age of 72. Jan was born in Durham, NC on January 27, 1952, and grew up in Mebane, NC. She was the daughter of the late Romell Wilkinson and Delorese Dennis Wilkinson. She is survived by her husband Pastor James Nathaniel Petty. Jan...

Oct 24, 2024

Aalijah Jah'melle Waller was born and departed into his heavenly home on October 24th, 2024. His parents, Corwin Waller and Jehmir Tucker have been by his side steadfastly throughout his short time here on Earth.

Aalijah will be dearly missed by his family which includes his siblings;  Alannah Waller, Aubrei Waller, and Asaiah Wells; maternal grandfather, Minister...

Oct 24, 2024

William Randolph “Randy” Overbey passed away on October 24, 2024 after a brave battle with heart disease for almost 30 years. Randy was born March 8, 1949 to the late Theo and Lois Goad of Nelson.

Randy is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Elaine, and his daughters, Teresa & husband Mike Graham and Gail...

Oct 22, 2024

June Grissom Ashworth of Bullock, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the age of 67.  Born in Raleigh, NC on April 17, 1957, she was the daughter of Wilbur Grissom and Frances Privett Grissom.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Ashworth.

June was employed by Electric Motor Shop in Wake...

Oct 20, 2024

Laura "Ann" Seamons of Clarksville, VA passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024 at the Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA after a year battle with Lymphoma. Ann was born November 30, 1965, in South Boston, VA to the late Frank Seamons and Laura C Seamons.

In addition she is proceeded in death  by her sister Tammie Rice,...

Oct 19, 2024

David Allen Comer of South Boston passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born on January 23, 1952 to the late Andrew Glenn "Buck" Comer and the late Hazel Elliott Comer.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sarah Meeler Comer.

David was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad...

Oct 18, 2024

Brenda Carole Clark, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 18, 2024.

Brenda was born on November 15, 1941, in Oxford, NC, to Fenton and Louise Clark. After graduating as valedictorian of her Oak Hill High School class, she attended Campbell University and Meredith College, graduating with a degree in Education....

Oct 10, 2024

Rosalynde Jacks Robertson went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1953 in Asheville, NC, and grew up across western North Carolina. She graduated from Glade Valley High School in Alleghany County, NC in 1970, and graduated fromGreensboro College in 1974 with a Bachelor of Music Degree. She wed...

Oct 10, 2024

George Bartle Holberton of South Boston passed away on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, just days shy of his 80th birthday. Born on October 14th, 1944, George was the beloved son of the late Richard Whately Holberton and Margaret Price Holberton.  He is survived by his wife, Anita Koenig Holberton of the home.

George started his career as...

Oct 10, 2024

Barbara Ann Toth Larsen of Clover, Virginia passed on to her heavenly home on October 10th, 2024. Born on September 21st, 1949 to the late Frank and Elizabeth Pandula Toth in New Jersey.

Barbara Ann's family will be receiving friends on Saturday, October 19th, from 2-4 pm at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home. The family will also be...

Oct 10, 2024

Henry Wayne Gravitt passed away on October 10, 2024 at the age of 72.  Born in Halifax County on June 20, 1952, he was the son of the late Thomas Edwin Gravitt and Audrey Jones Gravitt. He was married to the love of his life of 53 years, Gloria Keaton Gravitt.

Wayne was a Marine veteran who...

Oct 8, 2024

Audrey Hudson Grinstead was born on November 9, 1926 and was ninety-seven years old at her death on October 8, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur Franklin Hudson and Minnie Bowen Hudson.  She grew up on a farm in the Virgilina area of Halifax County.

Walking to Red Bank school was the beginning of...

Oct 1, 2024

Gloria Phillips Hughes of Randolph, VA, passed away on October 1, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Augusta County, VA, on March 28, 1947, she was the daughter of late Frank and Ann Stone Phillips. Gloria was married for 45 years to the late James Brack Hughes Sr. She was a very strong willed, loving, selfless, and...

Oct 1, 2024

Robert Crowder "Bob" Ford, Jr. of the Cluster Springs community passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the age of 81.  Born in Halifax County on February 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert Crowder Ford, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Cole "Dal" Ford.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Brenda...