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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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Mack Ronald Cobb

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...

Lewis Warren Turner

Lewis Warren Turner

Dec 1, 2016

Blackstone, VA - Reverend Lewis Warren Turner, Sr. left us to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the age of 93.Rev. Turner, husband of the late Wanda Sweeney Turner, was born in Salem, VA on April 26, 1923 to the late Virginia Brown Turner and the late Marsden Borddus Turner.He served his country during World War...

Donald Carl Szalkowski

Donald Carl Szalkowski

Dec 1, 2016

Clarksville, VA - Donald Carl Szalkowski, husband of Agatha Madura Szalkowski, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the age of 80.He was born in Irvington, NJ on April 7, 1936 to the late Felcia Wilk Szalkowski and the late Benedict John Szalkowski.Mr. Szalkowski was retired from a career in banking and was a member of Saint Catherine of...

Winfrey Alvin Conner

Winfrey Alvin Conner

Nov 25, 2016

HALIFAX - Mr. Winfrey Alvin “Wimpy” Conner of Halifax passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at the age of 61. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on April 13, 1955 to the late Acree Byrd Conner and the late Ethel Chandler Conner and was married to the late Marcia Brame Conner. Mr. Conner was retired from Halifax Co....

Shirley Day Primiano

Shirley Day Primiano

Nov 22, 2016

DANVILLE - Shirley Day Primiano of Danville passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born in South Boston on April 10, 1939 the daughter of the late Mason C. Day, Sr. and Gilmore Crute Day. Shirley was a retired educator and lectured at Danville Community College: Adjunct Faculty Member for many years; served on several curriculum advisory committees;...

Dorothy Short

Dorothy Short

Nov 16, 2016

Bullock, NC - Mrs. Dorothy Wilson Short, widow of Herbert Riddick Short, left us to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the age of 91.She was born on June 15, 1925 in Granville County. Mrs. Short was employed as a lab technician at Burlington Industries before retiring after 47 years of service.Her favorite pastimes were quilting...

Barney Lee Snoddy

Barney Lee Snoddy

Nov 14, 2016

VIRGILINA - Mr. Barney Lee Snoddy of Virgilina, VA passed away on Monday, November 14 at the age of 54. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on November 27, 1961 to Emma Jane Hart Snoddy and the late Melville Ray Snoddy. Mr. Snoddy is survived by his wife, Jane Oakley Snoddy of Virgilina; his mother, Emma Jane Hart Snoddy...

Allena Wilson Elliott

Allena Wilson Elliott

Nov 11, 2016

VIRGILINA - Ms. Allena Elliott of Virgilina, Va, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born in Halifax County on May 31, 1925 to the late Silas Wilson and the late Myrtle Nelson Wilson. She was married to her first husband, the late Hubert Thomas “Preacher” Long, and her second husband, the late...

Richard Trent Mulchi

Richard Trent Mulchi

Nov 11, 2016

Richard Trent Mulchi the infant son of Megan Nicole Mulchi went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2016. He is survived by his mother, two sisters, Skylar and Kaylin Barksdale, and maternal grandmother, Carol Mulchi. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Mulchi.

Homer Lee Mcclure

Homer Lee Mcclure

Nov 10, 2016

SOUTH BOSTON - Mr. Homer Lee McClure of South Boston passed away on November 10, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born in Granville Co., NC on April 8, 1941 to the late Johnny McClure and the late Mattie Barnes McClure and was married to his first wife, the late Jean Long McClure, and his second wife, the...

Stanley Lee Orrison

Stanley Lee Orrison

Nov 9, 2016

SOUTH BOSTON - Mr. Stanley Lee “Bunny” Orrison of South Boston, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the age of 73. He was born on June 26, 1943 in Sterling, VA to the late Walter and Pearl Orrison and was married to Rose Marie Elliott Orrison. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a step-daughter,...

Jo Ann Murphy Poole

Jo Ann Murphy Poole

Nov 8, 2016

SOUTH BOSTON - Jo Ann Poole of South Boston, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born on March 29, 1925 in Athens, OH. She was the daughter of the late John and Hal Dean Murphy and was married to the late Dred W. Poole, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Price....

William Lloyd Dunn

William Lloyd Dunn

Nov 6, 2016

SOUTH BOSTON - Mr. William Lloyd Dunn of South Boston passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was born in Halifax County, VA the son of the late Richard Lloyd Dunn and the late Eloise Thomas Dunn. Lloyd was a service technician for Davenport Energy for 42 years before retiring in 2015. He was a member of Seven Oaks...

Richard Gale Caudle

Richard Gale Caudle

Nov 6, 2016

VIRGILINA - Mr. Richard Gale Caudle of Virgilina, VA passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the age of 80. He was born in Virgilina on January 23, 1936 to the late Richard Herbert Caudle and the late Lois Gillis Caudle and was married to Mary Frances Wilkins Caudle. Mr. Caudle was the owner/operator of Caudle’s Body Shop in...

Michael Stephen Freeman

Michael Stephen Freeman

Nov 4, 2016

Boydton, VA - Michael Stephen Freeman, husband of Edna Osborne Freeman, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the age of 63.He was born on May 8, 1953 in Farmville, VA to the late Susie Wheeler Freeman and the late James Lee Freeman.Mike was a 1972 graduate of Bluestone High School.He worked at BGF Industries for nearly 44 years...

James Bedford Powell

James Bedford Powell

Nov 4, 2016

Buffalo Junction, VA - Mr. James Bedford Powell, husband of Maxine Wilson Powell, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the age of 86.He was born on March 16, 1930 in Buffalo Junction, VA to the late Hallie McCann Powell and the late Lorenzo Powell.James was a retired farmer and insurance adjuster.He was a member...

Virginia Hupp Wooldridge

Virginia Hupp Wooldridge

Oct 28, 2016

SOUTH BOSTON - Mrs. Virginia Hupp Wooldridge of South Boston died Friday, October 28, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born in South Boston on June 27, 1934 to the late Charles Allen Hupp and the late Mary Blanch Martin Hupp and was married to the late Aubrey Jett Wooldridge, Jr. Virginia was a homemaker and a member...

Barbara Gail Hall

Barbara Gail Hall

Oct 27, 2016

HALIFAX - Barbara Gail Hall “DJ Bobbi T” of Halifax, VA died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the age of 64. She was born in Halifax Co., VA on May 21, 1952 to the late Joseph Luther Hall and the late Evelyn Layne Hall. Barbara was a people person who loved music, her passion was being a DJ and entertaining....

Jay Morgan Anderson

Jay Morgan Anderson

Oct 27, 2016

ROANOKE - Dr. Jay Morgan Anderson, Sr., age 80, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of South Boston, VA, died Thursday, October 27, 2016.After graduating from Halifax County High School, Dr. Anderson received his BS Degree from Virginia Tech, MS Degree from Radford University and Doctorate of Law from Blackstone School of Law.He became a member of the Virginia State Bar in...

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