Obituaries
Myrna Lois Bell Murphy
Oct 29, 2025
Myrna Lois Bell Murphy of South Boston went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born in Newport News, VA on March 6, 1939 to the late Oscar Davis Bell and the late Lithol Odell Aliff Bell.
Myrna enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and listening to Michael Jackson. She...
June Reynolds Lester
Oct 28, 2025
June Reynolds Lester of Halifax, beloved mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. She was born in Gretna, VA on September 21, 1930, to the late Clyde Vivian Reynolds and the late Fannie Peak Reynolds. She was married 68 years to the late Delbert Adams Lester.
June was a faithful member of Halifax United Methodist Church where she...
Ruth Medley Adams
Oct 27, 2025
Ruth Medley Adams, 78, of Halifax, passed away on October 27, 2025. She was born in Halifax County, Virginia, on November 6, 1946, to the late James Roy Medley and the late Opal Adams Medley.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lisa Gail Adams of Halifax; her sister, Nera Lee Hunt of Mechanicsville; two sisters-in-law, Diane Medley and Rosann...
Nehoma Clarice A. Walker
Oct 22, 2025
N. Clarice Arendall Walker, born on January 16, 1935, in Halifax County, to the late William “Dick” Frank Arendall and the late Lillie Morgan “Morgie” Martin Arendall departed this life peacefully on October 22, 2025. She was an incredible woman whose outgoing personality and sharp wit brought joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Clarice possessed a...
Cynthia Kisow Franklin
Oct 21, 2025
Cynthia Franklin, a lifelong lover of nature, and words passed away peacefully October 21, 2025.
Born with an inquisitive mind and a deep appreciation for the environment, Cynthia pursued her passion through higher education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Massachusetts, and a Ph.D. in Entomology from...
Larry Wayne Stephens
Oct 14, 2025
Larry Wayne Stephens of South Boston passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025 at the age of 63. He was born in Halifax County on June 26, 1962 to the late Aubrey Wilson Stephens and the late Lillian Reva Epps Stephens.
Larry had a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found with a fishing pole in hand, patiently...
Lois Lewis Lowery
Oct 14, 2025
Lois Lewis Lowery, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Volens VA on April 5th, 1940 to Johnnie and Clarice Lewis and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife to Thomas Lowery Sr (T.O.) who survives and mother to Rodney who survives; as well as her...
Jennifer Gentry Conner
Oct 13, 2025
Mrs. Jennifer Gentry Conner of South Boston, VA passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. She was born in Albemarle County, VA on May 26, 1966 and was 59 years old. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Gentry and the late Shirley Jean Carr Gentry. She loved crocheting and tending to wild animals.
Survivors include: Her daughter Tabitha...
Kathy Ann Glass Gibbs
Oct 9, 2025
Mrs. Kathy Ann Glass Gibbs of Danville, VA passed away October 9, 2025. She was born in South Boston, VA on June 6, 1960 and was 65 years old. She was the daughter of the late Harry Hellman King and the late Nami Jean McLaughlin King. Kathy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include: Her daughter Brooke Nasha Glass...
Linda Gale Hughes
Oct 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Gale Hughes who departed this life peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 9, 2025, at the age of 75.
Linda worked at the US Post Office for over 8 years after working for Burlington Industries for over 30 years.
Linda was a devoted church member at County...
Lavonne Chernault
Oct 8, 2025
Lavonne Chernault was born November 13,1930 and passed away peacefully at home October 8, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born in Meherrin, Va to the late Creed DeHart and Helen Lindsey DeHart.
Lavonne lived in Keysville, Va, with her husband Archie R. Griffith for 25 years where she raised her four children. She later moved to Farmville where...
Mary Lee Seay Williams
Oct 5, 2025
Mary Lee Seay Williams of Clover, VA. Born September 4, 1941, in Halifax County, VA. She passed peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby L. Williams, parents, Mildred Talley Seay and James Herbert Seay of Clover, VA.
Left to cherish her memory is her stepdaughter, Kimberly W. Overton of Raleigh, NC, her stepson, David...
Charlie Daniel "Danny" McCormick, JR.
Oct 5, 2025
Charlie Daniel “Danny” McCormick, Jr. of Scottsburg passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County on May 15, 1957 to Audrey Ford McCormick Redd of South Boston and the late Charlie Daniel McCormick, Sr. He was married to Sandra D. Francisco McCormick who survives.
He was of the Baptist faith and...
Berkley Carlyle Ramsey
Oct 4, 2025
Berkley Carlyle Ramsey, 83, of Alton, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on October 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the devoted and loving husband to the late Rosemary J. Ramsey for 54 years and dedicated father to their children, Stephanie and David.
He was born in Halifax County on October 29, 1941, to the late Berkley Stephen...
Dawn Lee Herbst Nemac
Oct 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness and enduring love that we announce the passing of Dawn Lee Herbst Nemac — a cherished wife, devoted mother, and radiant soul whose presence graced the lives of all who knew her.
Born on February 26, 1965, in Port Jervis, New York, Dawn brought warmth, strength, and compassion into the world from the very beginning. Her...
Ann Katherine Schumann
Oct 1, 2025
Ann Katherine Schumann of Halifax passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 26, 1936 to the late Charles A. Pisano and the late Anna Oeding Pisano. She was married to the late William Schumann.
She was a member of the Christ the King Lutheran Church and was a...
Charles Edwin "Mata" Newcomb
Sep 27, 2025
Charles Edwin “Mata” Newcomb, a loving father, son, fiancé and dedicated working man of Scottsburg passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 44. He was born in Mecklenburg County on April 29, 1981 to Daniel Ralph Newcomb who survives and the late Linda Gayle Owen Newcomb.
Charles was a man who loved life and lived it to the...
William Patrick "Wil" Wyman, II
Sep 27, 2025
William Patrick “Wil” Wyman, II of Halifax passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 40. He was born in Lakewood, CA on February 15, 1985 to Tracy Lynn Danenfelser who survives and the late Rueben Joseph Dominguez.
Wil believed in living life to the fullest. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, drawing, tattooing, target practice, was a diehard Raiders...
Mary Ellen Conner Holt
Sep 27, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ellen Conner Holt of Scottsburg, VA passed away Saturday, September 27,2025 at her home. She was born January 2,1921 in Halifax County, VA and was 104 years old.
She was the daughter of the late Walter James Conner and the late Fannie Irby Conner and was married to the late Herman Sterling Holt.
She was a member of the Hunting...
Ray Glazener Williams
Sep 23, 2025
Ray Glazener Williams, 78 of South Boston passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025 with his family by his side. He was a devoted and loving husband to Jo Anne Toombs Williams for 53 years.
He was born in Farmville VA on December 15, 1946 to the late George Connie Williams and the late Ola Glazener Williams of Chase City. Ray...
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