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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Jacqueline Palmer Powell
Jul 3, 2026
Mrs. Jacqueline Palmer Powell, 95, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Born February 1, 1931, in Halifax County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Williams Palmer and the late Carrie Ramsey Palmer. She was married for 62 years to the late Leslie W. Powell, Jr.
To know Jackie was to...
Brandon Lovelace Martin
Jul 2, 2026
Brandon Lovelace Martin of Halifax passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2026 at the age of 23. He was born in Oxford, NC on January 6, 2003 to Jerry Lovelace Martin, Jr. and Malina Justine Hicks, both of Halifax.
He was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church. Brandon enjoyed fishing, playing his video games and watching football. His passing will leave...
Richard Wayne Hall, Sr
Jul 1, 2026
Richard Wayne Hall, Sr. of Nathalie passed away on July 1, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born in Halifax County on August 20, 1943 to the late Thomas Richard Hall and the late Edith Magdalene Scott Hall. He was married to the late Gail Hall.
He was of the Baptist Faith. Wayne was a life-long farmer, beginning with...
William Frank Reid
Jun 30, 2026
William Frank Reid of South Boston passed away on June 30, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 11, 1946 to the late Francis William Reid and the late Julia Crowley Reid. He was married to Laura Antoniolli Reid who survives.
He was of the Catholic Faith. Bill loved the outdoors and loved spending...
Joan Gale Kirkpatrick White
Jun 27, 2026
Mrs. Joan Gale Kirkpatrick White of Halifax, VA passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was born in Leesburg, VA October 2, 1945 and was 80 years old. She was the daughter of the late James Henry Kirkpatrick, Jr. and the late Maude Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and was married to the late Samuel Reaves White. Joan attended Loudoun County High School...
Marion June Walker Moore
Jun 19, 2026
Mrs. Marion June Walker Moore of Alton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living – Stratford House in Danville, Virginia. Born on May 23, 1931, in Halifax County, Virginia, June was the daughter of the late John Lambert Walker and Maude Jackson Walker. She was married to the love of her life, the late Jesse...
William Bouldin Chaney
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. William B. Chaney of Halifax, Virginia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1947, in Halifax County, Virginia, and was 78 years old. He was the son of the late Major Edmondson Chaney and the late Gertrude Ferrell Chaney. He was married for 54 years to his beloved wife, Jeanette...
Linda Gale Snead
Jun 14, 2026
Linda Gale Snead of South Boston, Virginia, passed away on June 14, 2026. She was born in Halifax County Virginia on May 5, 1947 and was 79 years old. She was the daughter of the late Hampton and Ruth Saunders Snead.
She was a member of the South Boston Church of God.
She is survived by:
One sister, Nancy S. Irby of Drakes...
Steven Alfred Walton
Jun 14, 2026
Steven Alfred Walton of South Boston passed away on June 14, 2026 at the age of 62. He was born in Halifax County on March 5, 1964 to Selestine Cardwell Walton Sutphin (Floyd) and the late Roscoe Ruben Walton, Sr. He was married to the late Wendy Moore Walton.
He was a member of South Boston Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and...
Sherry Newton Andrews
Jun 13, 2026
Mrs. Sherry Newton Andrews, 50, of Nathalie, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1975, in Halifax County, Virginia, to the late Virginia Louise Allen Newton and the late Bobby Ray Newton. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Andrews.
Mrs. Andrews was of the Christian faith and cherished the time she spent...
Douglas VanVoorhees Bowman
Jun 9, 2026
Douglas VanVoorhees Bowman, 83, of South Boston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital.
He was born October 5,1942 in Washington, D.C. to Mary Batts Bowman and Lester Inglis Bowman. He was predeceased by his son, Matthew Todd Bowman.
Douglas is survived by his beloved wife, Meredith Howerton Bowman, sister, Anne Erickson and husband Chuck of...
Margie Douglas Mitchell
Jun 8, 2026
Margie Douglas Mitchell of South Boston passed away June 8, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to the late James Douglas and the late Elizabeth Eva Douglas. She was married sixty-two years to Billy Robert Mitchell who survives.
She was a member of Union Church. Margie loved all animals, being outside taking walks in the...
Lula Dale Snead
Jun 7, 2026
Lula Dale Snead of South Boston passed away on June 7, 2026 at the age of 76. She was born in Halifax County on July 1, 1949 to the late James Edward Snead and the late Lula Odessa Horton Snead.
Lula was a member of South Boston Church of God. She enjoyed working with flowers, going to the beach and listening...
Carol Ann Rupp Crawley
Jun 5, 2026
Carol Ann Rupp Crawley, 83, of Alton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026.
Born on September 2, 1942, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Clair Rupp and Nora Margaret Porter.
Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy “Roy” Martin Crawley.
She is survived by her children, Kim Leigh Crawley (Thomas Killer), Scott Wayne...
Minnie Hudson Grove
Jun 4, 2026
Minnie Hudson Grove of South Boston passed away on June 4, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born in Halifax County on April 8, 1938 to the late Fletcher Green Hudson and the late Etta Logan Conner Hudson. She was married to the late Irving Daniel Grove.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Curtis Grove and wife...
Peggy Joyce Marshall Valentine
Jun 4, 2026
Peggy Joyce Marshall Valentine of Vernon Hill passed away on June 4, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born in Norfolk, VA on September 26, 1941 to the late John and Lillian Roberson Marshall. She was married to the late Kay Eldridge Valentine.
She was a member of Faith Community Church where she served as longstanding Treasurer, and she...
Robert Pratt "Bob" Carter
Jun 2, 2026
Robert Pratt “Bob” Carter of Halifax passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 69. Mr. Carter was born on February 22, 1957, in Martinsville, VA to the late Nancie Pratt Carter and Thomas Glenn Carter.
He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1975, where he proudly served as drum major of the high school band. Following graduation,...
Janice Violet Clarke Hankins Goodman
May 27, 2026
Janice Violet Clarke Hankins Goodman of Danville, VA passed away May 27, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Danville, VA on December 20, 1942 to the late Henry Linsey Clarke and the late Violet Estelle Hanks.
Janice loved to draw and paint and especially loved to read. Her passing will leave a void to all who knew...
Faye Midkiff Wallace
May 25, 2026
Mrs. Faye Midkiff Wallace, 85, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away May 25, 2026, at Commonwealth Assisted Living Facility. She was born on June 17, 1940, in Campbell County, Virginia, to the late Byron Midkiff and the late Willie Hall Midkiff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Wallace, Sr.
Mrs. Wallace was a faithful member of Woodlawn...
David Bruce "Big Dave" Allen
May 24, 2026
Mr. David Bruce Allen of Halifax County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. Born and raised in Halifax County, he was the son of the late John Acree Allen, Sr. and the late Laura Virginia Bray Allen.
David attended Halifax Baptist Church and dedicated his working years to serving the community as a retail merchant at Friendly Corner Market...
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