Obituaries
Kenneth Lee Fears
Jan 31, 2024
Kenneth Lee Fears was born on September 30, 1950 to the late Jimmy and Novella Fears and passed early January 31, 2024.
He had four older brothers, three of whom preceded him in death. Bobby Fears, Larry Fears, and James Fears. One nephew also preceded Kenneth in death, Thomas Fears.
Kenneth grew up on the farm and enjoyed spending time with his...
Audrey Chandler Powell
Jan 29, 2024
Audrey Chandler Powell of Altavista, VA passed away January 29, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in Halifax County to the late Rupert Preston Chandler and the late Lexa Anderson Chandler on August 9, 1941. She was married to Lacy White Powell who survives.
She was a member of First Baptist Church. Audrey received her master’s in...
Violet Tuck Perkins
Jan 28, 2024
Violet Elizabeth Tuck Perkins 95, formerly of Halifax passed away on January 28, 2024. She was born in Pittsylvania County to the late Claude Edgar Tuck and the late Mollie Hancock Tuck. She was married to the late Fred Melvin Perkins, Jr.
Violet will be remembered by her vibrant and social-butterfly personality, her laughter, her love of dancing, and enormous love...
Dorothy Giles Watts
Jan 26, 2024
Dorothy Giles Watts of Cluster Springs peacefully passed away January 26, 2024 at the age of 94. She was the youngest of eleven children born to Jessie Wilmer Giles and Louella Chaney Giles in Halifax County on May 5, 1929. On November 29, 1952 she married Ira Wesley Watts and was married for 54 years before his passing in 2006.
She...
Frank Grove "Major" Wray, M.D.
Jan 26, 2024
Frank (Major) Wray, MD, of Halifax, VA died on January 26, 2024. He was born in Buena Vista, VA, in 1933. He was the son of the late Peter Wray and Nellie Staton Wray. He is survived by his wife, Lee Tomlinson Wray of Halifax, son Stephen Wray of Wake Forest, NC, daughter Jacquelyn (Mark) Comuzzi and his kids Anthony...
Robert Douglas "Doug" Wilburn, Jr
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Douglas "Doug" Wilburn, Jr. of Asheville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born on October 3, 1939 in South Boston, VA.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents Robert Douglas and Lola Compton Wilburn, and brother John Stevens Wilburn.
He graduated from University of VA and received his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering...
William Coles Lacy
Jan 20, 2024
William “Bill” Coles Lacy died peacefully on January 20th, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA.
He was born on June 1, 1931, in South Boston, VA., to the late Malcolm Baker Lacy, D.D.S., and Marian Spragins Lacy. There, he met the love of his life, the late Barbara Rose Crews Lacy. On November 20, 1955, they were married, and...
Brenda Oliver Weatherford
Jan 17, 2024
Brenda Oliver Weatherford of South Boston passed away January 17, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born in Halifax County, VA on February 28, 1958 to the late Bernard James Oliver and the late Mary Newcomb Oliver. She was married to Guy Thomas “Buck” Weatherford who survives.
She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Brenda loved...
Gordon Evans Flesher
Jan 17, 2024
Gordon Evans Flesher, a faithful Christian, devoted family man and skillful pipe organist and choral director, died Wednesday at age 96 in South Boston, Virginia.
A native of Trenton, Missouri, Gordon served as music director at numerous churches in Kentucky, the Carolinas and Virginia in a career spanning more than six decades. He continued playing the organ until his...
Mamie Harris Seamster
Jan 16, 2024
Mamie Francis Harris Seamster of South Boston passed away January 16, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born in Halifax County, VA on August 11, 1937 to the late William Dallas Harris and the late Blanche Walker Harris. She was married to the late Raleigh Rudolph Seamster.
She was a member of Ellis Creek Baptist Church. ...
Henry Clifton "Hank" Humphreys, III
Jan 15, 2024
Henry Clifton “Hank” Humphreys III, 69, of Halifax, VA, passed away on January 15.
Hank was born on January 25th, 1954 to Jane E. Edmunds and Henry C. Humphreys Jr. in Chattanooga, TN. He attended East Carolina University and graduated from Danville Community College with an Electrical degree.
Hank worked at Glass’s Auto Service for many years and had a love for...
Molly Rae McKinney Campbell
Jan 14, 2024
Molly Rae McKinney Campbell, beloved Occupational Therapy Assistant, passed away on January 14, 2024. She was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Molly's warm heart and kind spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.Molly Rae McKinney Campbell was born to Johnny McKinney (Donna) and Mary M. Loftis-Hall (Richard) in Halifax. She was a joy in their...
Laura Huskey Nichols
Jan 13, 2024
Laura Huskey Nichols of South Boston, VA passed away on January 13, 2024 at the age of 89.
She was born in South Boston, VA on May 25, 1934 to the late Landrum Crawley Huskey and the late Elma Ledbetter Huskey and was married to the late Charles Talcot "Charlie" Nichols . She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Emma Reva Trammell Lewis
Jan 13, 2024
Emma “Reva” Trammell Lewis of South Boston, VA passed away Saturday, January 13,2024 at Heritage Hall in Brookneal. She was 95 years old at the time of her death. Ms. Lewis was born May 13,1928 in News Ferry, VA. She was the daughter of the late Walter Jenius Trammell and the late Mary Barksdale Trammell and was married to...
David Wayne Lowery
Jan 12, 2024
David Wayne Lowery of South Boston, VA passed away January 12, 2024 at the age of 62. He was born in Halifax on February 25, 1961 to Nancy Snead Lowery and the late Ralph Weldon Lowery. David enjoyed the simple things in life, nature, animals, and gardening, all which brought him great joy. He will be greatly missed.
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Marion Stone Ridgeway
Jan 12, 2024
Marion Stone Ridgeway of Halifax passed away January 12, 2024 at the age of 81. She was born in Rockingham County, NC on January 27, 1942 to the late Nathaniel Pettis Stone and the late Rosa Irene Toler Stone. She was married to the late Gene Wesley Ridgeway.
She was a member of Centerville Baptist Church where she sang...
Warren Frederick Bowen, Sr.
Jan 11, 2024
Maj. Warren Frederick Bowen, Sr. of Yorktown, VA passed away January 11, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born in Calvert County, MD on January 7, 1933 to the late Samuel Charles Bowen, Sr. and the late Clara Whittington Bowen. He was married to Doris Dameron Bowen who survives.
He was a member of Mt. Laurel United...
Elva Lee Morris Wallace
Jan 11, 2024
Elva Lee Morris Wallace of Scottsburg passed away January 11, 2024 at the age of 81. She was born in Halifax County, VA on April 21, 1942 to the late Lewis Edward Morris and the late Alice Tucker Morris. She was of the Christian Faith.
Left to cherish her memory:
Two Daughters
Donna Roberts (Ken) of Clover
Lisa Ann...
Ellen Terry Tunnicliff
Jan 11, 2024
Ellen Terry Tunnicliff of Nathalie passed away January 11, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born in Halifax County on July 12, 1941 to the late Joel Phillip Terry and the late Frances Brumfield Terry. She was married to Jerold Lee Tunnicliff who survives.
Ellen was a lifelong member of Mulberry Baptist Church and a retired Home...
Garnett Herman "Popeye" Adkins
Jan 10, 2024
The warmest and brightest light of our family has faded. Our precious father is forever at peace in the arms and glory of God. Garnett Herman (Popeye) Adkins passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born March 2, 1931 to the late Lloyd Montague and Cora Douglas Shelton Adkins in Alton, Virginia.
He...
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