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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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Ardith Grace Billingslea Thompson
Jun 20, 2016
VIRGILINA - Mrs. Ardith Grace Billingslea Thompson of Virgilina, VA died Monday, June 20, 2016 at the age of 84. She was born in Harrison Co., WV on March 15, 1932 to the late Cephas R. Billingslea and the late Hava McClain Billingslea and was married to the late Sgt. First Class Adron Dearl Thompson, Sr. Mrs. Thompson was a...
Irene Lewis Garrett
Jun 13, 2016
NELSON, VA Irene Lewis Garrett, 88, of Nelson, widow of Ray Garrett, passed away on June 13, 2016.Mrs. Garrett was born in Halifax County, VA, the daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Mary Jennings Lewis.Mrs. Garrett was most recently (2009) employed at Morningstar’s Bed Bath and Curtain where she was known as “Ms. G” to her customers.She also had...
Emmett Woody
Jun 13, 2016
John "Emmett" Woody, 75, of North Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra M. Woody; parents, Julian E. and Annie Ruth Woody; sister, Nancy Samples; and brothers, Jimmy, Walter and Everett Woody. He is survived by his daughter, Christie Woody; sister, Alice Satterfield; brother, Charles Woody; and...
Marvin Cephas Overbey
Jun 12, 2016
Ashland, VA - Mr. Marvin Cephas Overbey died on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age of 81.He was born in Halifax County, VA to the late Mary Peele and Edward Cephas Overbey.Marvin retired from the Greater Richmond Transit System after 38 years there as a driver.He played the guitar and loved music, particularly bluegrass and gospel. Mr. Overbey is...
Nancy Carol Rogers Tulloh
Jun 11, 2016
ALTON - Nancy Carol Rogers Tulloh of Alton, VA died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax Co., VA on April 22, 1938 to the late Samuel William Rogers and the late Frances Dewberry Rogers. Nancy was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time at home with her family....
James Patrick Elliott
Jun 4, 2016
OXFORD, NC- James Patrick Elliott, 80, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Universal Health Care in Oxford, NC.Mr. Elliott was born in Hitesburg, VA to the late Buddy Otha and Melissa Elliott.He was retired from Davis Wholesale where he worked for many years. Funeral services will be 2pm Tuesday at Hitesburg Baptist Church with interment to follow in the...
Otis Melvin Elliott
Jun 3, 2016
OXFORD, NC Otis Melvin Elliott, 84, husband of Jean Cox Elliott, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at Durham VA Hospital.Mr. Elliott was born in Granville County to the late Willie Franklin and Annie Bray Elliott.A graduate of Oak Hill High School, he was a member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church.Mr. Elliott served his country in the U.S. Army during...
Jerry Lee Cranford
Jun 2, 2016
HALIFAX - Mr. Jerry Lee Cranford of Halifax, VA died Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the age of 80. He was born on August 26, 1935 in Tarboro, NC to the late Roy Franklin Cranford, Sr. and the late Minnie Minton Cranford. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jean Richardson Cranford. He was veteran of the U.S....
Charles Thomas Ferguson
May 31, 2016
HALIFAX - Mr. Charles Thomas Ferguson of Halifax, VA died Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was born in Gretna, VA on July 17 ,1943 to Doris Powell Ferguson and the late Reverend Isaac Paul Ferguson and was married to Jere Allred Ferguson. Charles retired from the Virginia National Guard and was most recently employed as a realtor with Long and...
Mary Sue Cole
May 28, 2016
Mary Sue Cole, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Mrs. Cole was born in Nelson, VA on March 03, 1930 to the late Jeanette Wiles and Charlie Hamette Newton, Sr.She retired from Russel Stover Candy, where she worked in the box factory.Mary was a lifetime member of Nelson Baptist Church who loved her whole family, but especially...
Eloise Seaman Franklin
May 23, 2016
SOUTH BOSTON - Mrs. Eloise Seaman Franklin of South Boston died Monday, May 23, 2016 at the age of 92. She was born in Halifax Co., VA on November 2, 1923 to the late Albert Bossie Seaman and the late Sally Wilborn Seaman and was married to the late Lloyd Belt Franklin. Eloise was a member of Grace Baptist Church....
Joan Elizabeth "Beth" Cole Laitkep
May 19, 2016
Mrs. Joan Elizabeth “Beth” Cole Laitkep of Virgilina, VA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the age of 39. Beth was born in Halifax Co., VA on January 19, 1977 the daughter of Hudson Delano Cole and the late Joan Crews Cole. Beth was a 1995 graduate of Halifax County Senior High School. Beth loved an adventure and...
Cecil David Thomas
May 19, 2016
Halifax, Va Mr. Cecil David “Quincy” or the “Q man”Thomas of Halifax, VAdied Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the age of 66.Hewas bornin Halifax Co., Va on December 3, 1949 the son of the lateCecil Berkley Thomas and Cathryn Green Thomas and was married to Carol Warren Thomas.Mr. Thomas was a graduate of Halifax County High School, class of 1969,...
Hazel Bowes Fletcher
May 18, 2016
VIRGILINA - Mrs. Hazel Bowes Fletcher of Virgilina, VA died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 82. Mrs. Fletcher was born in Person Co., NC on January 19, 1934 the daughter of the late John Bowes and the late Etta Pulliam Bowes and was married to the late John Shelton Fletcher. She was a homemaker and a member...
Terry Berryman Hughes
May 16, 2016
Mr. Terry Berryman Hughes of Halifax, VA died Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 73. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on May 8, 1943 the son of the late Dewey Berryman Hughes and the late Neriss Bowen Hughes. Terry was a 35 year employee of ABB. He loved baseball, especially the New York Yankees, and University...
Mary "John" Reamey Jolly
May 16, 2016
Clarksville, VA - Mary “John” Reamey Jolly, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016.She was born in Mecklenburg County on May 9, 1924 to the late Mamie Freeman and James Horace Reamey.Mrs. Jolly worked as a Home Health nurse, always putting concern for others ahead of herself. “John” loved animals and angels, was full of life and a...
Dorothy Pearl Hite
May 9, 2016
Clarksville, VA - Dorothy Pearl Hughes Hite, age 91, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016.She was born on December 8, 1924 in Halifax County, VA to the late Fannie Hite and George Washington Hughes.Mrs. Hite was a graduate of Clarksville High School and retired from Burlington Industries, where she worked in the Burling and Mending department.Her greatest love was...
Louie Smith
May 9, 2016
Chase City, VA - Louie Smith, age 97, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016.He was born in Skipwith, VA on September 25, 1918 to the late Addel Pettus and Edward Clark Smith.Mr. Smith served his country in the United States Army.He was an equipment operator with VDOT prior to his retirement.Louie was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church,...
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