Obituaries
Brenda Banton Riddle
Mar 10, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Banton Riddle of South Boston passed away on March 10, 2026 at the age of 73. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 23, 1953 to the late Van Edward Banton, Jr. and the late Betty Doss Banton. She was married to the late Samuel L. “Sonny” Riddle, Jr.
She was a member of Black Walnut Baptist Church....
Dr. Clyde Franklin Peer
Mar 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026 Halifax County lost one of its beloved optometrists, Dr. Clyde Franklin Peer at the age of 90. He was born in Wardensville, WV on August 21, 1935 to the late Elbert Clyde Peer and the late Pauline Heishman Peer. He was married fifty-two years to the late Barbara Kranwinkle Peer.
He was a member of Trinity Episcopal...
Janice Amanda Royster Burton
Mar 1, 2026
Janice Amanda Royster Burton of Scottsburg passed away on March 1, 2026 at the blessed age of 90. She was born in Halifax County on September 22, 1935 to the late Berkley Dodd Royster and the late Alma Collins Royster. She was married sixty-nine years to Thomas Morgan Burton who survives.
Janice was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she...
Sandra Ann Ferri
Feb 26, 2026
Sandra Ann Ferri of Virgilina, VA passed away February 26, 2026 at the age of 64. She was born in Erie, PA on June 1, 1961 to the late Don and Irene Beardsley Ferri. She was married to Cecil Lester, Jr., who survives.
Sandra was an IT Tech with Southern Virginia Higher Education.
In addition to her husband she is survived by...
Marjorie Ruth Thibodeaux Logan
Feb 25, 2026
Marjorie Ruth Thibodeaux Logan, age 87, of South Boston passed away February 25, 2026.
Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Ferdy and Alexandrine Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Logan; her children, Linda Hancock and Larry Logan (Rosemarie); her grandson, Bryan McKinney; and her siblings, Leroy Savoy, Earl Thibodeaux (whose wife,...
Mr. Terry Collins
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. Terry Collins of Nathalie passed away on February 22, 2026 at the age of 65. He was born in Arlington on April 5, 1960 to the late Charles Arnold Collins and the late Lillian Pearl Pearson Collins. He was married to Maria Del Pilar Collins who survives.
Terry retired from City of Fairfax, VA as a waterworks operator. Terry loved...
Virla Hazelwood Mills
Feb 22, 2026
Mrs. Virla Hazelwood Mills of Scottsburg passed away on February 22, 2026 at the blessed age of 94. She was born in Halifax County on September 24, 1931 to the late John Anderson Hazelwood and the late Dora Mae Hazelwood. She was married for fifty-one years to the late Howard Eugene Mills.
She was a member of South Boston Church of...
Cecil Nathaniel Vaughan, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Cecil Nathaniel Vaughan, Sr. of South Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 18, 2026 at the age of 94. He was born in Halifax County on September 7, 1931 to the late Pete Vaughan and the late Susie Moore Vaughan. He was married for 71 years to Virginia Louise Saunders Vaughan who survives.
He was of...
Annie Bell Benjamin Hayes
Feb 15, 2026
Annie Bell Benjamin Hayes, 80 years old, of Semora, North Carolina passed away in death on February 15, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County Virginia on August 18, 1945 to the late James and Tuttie Alva Jones Benjamin. Annie was one of 8 children and attended school in Mecklenburg County Virginia.
For 29 years, Annie was employed at Russell Stover...
Barbara Chappell Laughorn
Feb 15, 2026
With faith in Jesus Christ, and the promise of eternal life, we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Ann Chappell Laughorn, who was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
She was born on October 15, 1943, in Halifax, VA, the daughter of the late John Woodson Chappell and Nannie Gammon Chappell. She was a member...
Sherwood Dean Forlines
Feb 15, 2026
Sherwood Dean Forlines of Scottsburg passed away on February 15, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born in Halifax County on January 11, 1952 to the late Garland Edward Forlines and Edith Wilkins Forlines. He was married for fifty-three years to Sheila C. Forlines who survives.
He was a retired K-9 Officer with the Virginia Department of Corrections. Sherwood...
Ronald "Chic" Wayne Pate
Feb 14, 2026
Ronald “Chic” Wayne Pate March 15, 1950 – February 14, 2026 Ronald Wayne Pate, affectionately known as “Chic,” passed away on February 14, 2026. A proud Halifax County native, Ronnie was a true hometown hero and, as many would say, a superstar from the very beginning. Born to Norman Pate (Pop) and Louise Pate (Lou Lou), Ronnie grew up in...
Ned Swanson Ingram
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Ned Swanson Ingram of South Boston passed away on February 11, 2026 at the blessed age of 93. He was born in Halifax County on May 10, 1932 to the late Letcher Ingram and the late Josephine Osborne Ingram. He was married to his beloved late wife of sixty-one years, Lurlene Annette Riddle Ingram.
He was a member of Berry...
Harold Vincent Hagins, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Harold Vincent Hagins, Jr. died February 10, 2026. He was born in 1939. He was raised in Savannah, Georgia, where he was a former member of the Ascension Lutheran Church of Savannah. Harold attended Savannah High School, Georgia Military College, and graduated from Georgia Southern University.
Harold worked as a banker in Savannah for many years. Harold joined the Air National...
Julia Anderson Moss
Feb 10, 2026
Julia Anderson Moss, 85, of Halifax, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2026.
She was born on July 26, 1940 to the late Julian Wade Anderson and Susanna Owen Anderson. She was married to the late Marvin Tracy Barker. She was preceded in death by her first husband W.L. "Billy" Moss, Jr and her sister Marguerite Anderson...
Annie Elizabeth Burton Snead
Feb 9, 2026
Annie Elizabeth Burton Snead of Scottsburg passed away February 9, 2026, at the age of 101. She was born to the late Jesse Thomas Burton and Hattie Childress Burton, and was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Kenneth Earl Snead.
Annie lived a long, full life in Halifax County as a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. She and...
Shelby Jean Duffey Francisco
Feb 8, 2026
Mrs. Shelby Jean Duffey Francisco of Scottsburg, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1944, in Halifax County, Virginia and was 81 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Bliss Duffey and the late Robert C. Duffey. She was married to the late Ronnie Forrest Francisco.
Mrs....
Dr. Kermit Anson Evans
Feb 6, 2026
Dr. Kermit Anson Evans, 63 of Scottsburg stepped into his Savior’s presence on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Wise County, Virginia to the late Gilmer Anson Evans and Buena Hobbs Evans. He was married for forty-four years to Mary Alisa Powers Evans who survives.
He was a faithful, humble shepherd of his beloved family, church, and community. His...
Arlene Lois Foster Gavitt
Feb 5, 2026
Arlene Lois Foster Gavitt of Alton passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in Gilbersville, NY on September 28, 1938 to the late William Orville Foster and the late Lois Rowe Musson Foster. She was married to the late Kenneth Earl Gavitt.
Arlene attended Dan River Church in Danville, VA. She enjoyed spending time...
Deborah Thaxton Covington
Feb 3, 2026
Deborah Thaxton “Debbie” Covington of Clarksville, VA passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 75. She was born in Halifax County on November 6, 1950 to Elizabeth Norman Thaxton who survives and the late Thomas Jefferson Thaxton, Sr. She was married to the late Thomas Kent Covington, Jr.
She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Debbie enjoyed...
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