Obituaries
Glenn Frederick Bender
Nov 17, 2023
Mr. Glenn F. Bender of South Boston, VA passed away Friday, November 17,2023 at his home. He was born February 15,1946 in Warren, Ohio and was 77 years old. He was the son of the late Frederick Michael Bender and the late Jesse Earlene Rader Bender and was married to Linda Bender, who survives.
Mr. Glenn Bender...
Etta Jean Warren Houghton
Nov 17, 2023
Etta Jean Warren Houghton, 95, of Richmond, Virginia was sent to her heavenly home after a long illness on November 17, 2023. Jean was a much loved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born in Murfreesboro, North Carolina in 1928 and moved with her family to Portsmouth, Virginia at the age of four months, remaining...
Janet Lloyd Adams
Nov 15, 2023
Janet Lloyd Adams 88 passed away peacefully at her home in South Boston, VA on November 15th, 2023. She was born on June 6th, 1935, in Halifax County. Janet served as a beloved guidance counselor for Halifax County Middle School where she dedicated her life to helping students navigate the challenges and find their path towards success. With a caring...
Willie Andrew "Doodie" Martin
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Willie Andrew "Doodie" Martin 62, of Halifax County, VA passed away November 15, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 9, 1961, to the late Joseph Lacy Martin and the late Mattie Powell Martin. Willie spent many years working as a logger around the Halifax area. He will truly be missed by his family and...
Mark Evan Waller
Nov 11, 2023
Mark Evan Waller, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 59. He was born on October 4, 1964, in Halifax, VA to DeRoy Evan Waller and Dorothy Holt Waller. Mark dedicated many years of his life working in the shipping department at Aquatic Bathware. He was known for his strong work...
Nancy Perkins Conner
Nov 11, 2023
Nancy Perkins Conner
Nancy Perkins Conner, a beloved member of her community in Vernon Hill, VA, sadly passed away on November 11, 2023. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on November 17, 1946, in Halifax County, to the late Jeff and Lizzy Perkins,...
Randy Alan Ingram
Nov 9, 2023
Randy Alan Ingram, of Garden City, SC and formerly of South Boston, passed away at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrell’s Inlet, SC, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born in South Boston on August 16, 1947, to the late Hillis E. Ingram and Irene Pruett Ingram.
He grew up on Berry Hill...
Walter Kent Cundiff
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. Walter Kent Cundiff 72, of Ringgold, VA passed away November 7, 2023. He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on September 10, 1951 to the late Elijah Dick Cundiff and the late Rachel Kent Cundiff. He was married to Barbara Womack Cundiff.
He attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Walter retired after many years as a dedicated crane...
Rosalie Conner Bray
Nov 7, 2023
Rosalie Conner Bray - passed away on November 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.Born on June 30, 1930 in Halifax, VA, Rosalie grew up in a close-knit family. She was the beloved daughter of the late James Walter Conner and Frances Irby "Fannie" Conner. Rosalie shared her childhood with her late siblings Garland Conner, Wiley Conner,...
David Allen Blanks
Nov 2, 2023
Mr. David Allen Blanks 59, of South Boston, VA passed away on November 2, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on June 15, 1964 to Nannie Roslynn Moore Blanks and the late John Robert Blanks. He was married to Dana Spencer Blanks who survives.
David Allen Blanks is survived by:
His Wife
Dana Spencer Blanks of...
Norma Murphy Eggleston
Nov 2, 2023
Norma Murphy Eggleston, passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on October 13, 1930, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Edgar Frank and Vella (Asbury) Murphy. Norma's departure left a void in the hearts of all who knew her and will be deeply mourned by her loved ones.In addition to being a dedicated...
Naida Kathleen Limon
Oct 25, 2023
Naida Kathleen Limon entered heavenly rest on October 25, 2023. She was born in Patrick, Virginia to Jesse and Jeannette Beasley on July 16, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Jesse Greywolf Limon, brother Jesse M. Beasley, daughters Michele and Jeannette, and grandson Mitchell. She is survived by her sister Carmalita Joanne Beasley,...
Caroline Mueller Griffin
Oct 24, 2023
Caroline Mueller Griffin, formerly of Clarksville, passed away on October 24, 2023. She was 92 years of age.
She was born in New York City to the late George Stephen Mueller and the late Emma Caroline Wiegand Mueller on June 30, 1931. She married the late Edward Earl Langston and had two children: Katherine L Holoman (partner Gary)...
Joyce Garner Patrick
Oct 22, 2023
Joyce Patrick, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 22, 2023. She was born on December 29, 1947, in Halifax County to the late Rhoderic F. Garner and the late Sallie McDaniel Garner. Joyce was known for her dedication and passion as a legal assistant, having worked alongside attorneys David "Buddy" Guthrie for over 25 years and...
Naomi Celeste Farthing Satterfield
Oct 22, 2023
Naomi Celeste Farthing Satterfield
Early on Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, Naomi took the hand of her precious Savior and joined Jesus in her eternal home. There was surely a joyous celebration as she was reunited with her beloved husband, Clifton Satterfield, her parents, Paul and Helen Farthing, and her first born son, Steve Satterfield.
In Naomi’s youth, she enjoyed...
Barbara Kramer Terry
Oct 15, 2023
Barbara Kramer Terry, age 77, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
A funeral service will be held Friday, October 20, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Mulberry Baptist Church with the Rev. Litta Terry and Rev. Coy Terry officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made...
Mattie Brandon Jordan
Oct 13, 2023
Mrs. Mattie Brandon Jordan of South Boston, VA passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 in Danville, VA. She was born in Halifax County on July 12, 1925 and was 98 years old. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Brandon and the late Permelia Gordon Brandon and was married to the late James Sidney Jordan. She was...
Sandra Skillman Lynn
Oct 13, 2023
Sandra Mae Skillman Lynn of Nathalie, VA passed away on October 13, 2023 at the age of 75. She was born in Cranberry, NJ on March 3, 1948 to the late Donald Rentz Skillman and the late Clara Elizabeth Davis Skillman. Sandra was a loving devoted mother, and grandmother who adored spending time with them, especially her great grandchildren....
Helen Conner Cole
Oct 13, 2023
Helen Conner Cole of South Boston, VA passed away October 13, 2023 at the age of 82. She was born in Halifax County on March 11, 1941 to the late Flournoy Belt Conner and Maddie Long Conner. She was married to Melvin Malcolm Cole who survives.
She was a member of Alton Baptist Church and retired from Tultex...
Anthony Wayne Powell
Oct 8, 2023
Anthony Wayne Powell, 58 of South Boston, VA passed away October 8, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on April 20, 1965 to the late Herbert Lester Powell, Sr. and the late Shirley Burton Powell. He was married to Rhonda Redd Powell who survives.
Anthony loved to work on and tinker with things, always looking for ways...