Obituaries
Roberta Burks Mimmack
Aug 19, 2023
Roberta Burks Mimmack, 55, of South Boston, VA and Santa Cruz, CA, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023 surrounded by family at her home in South Boston. Roberta – or Bobbi, as she was known by many – was born on February 18, 1968 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Robert Tucker Burks and Virginia Roller Burks. She...
Blanche Weatherford Scott
Aug 13, 2023
Blanche Weatherford Scott, 90, of South Boston, VA passed away August 13, 2023. She was born in Ontario, VA to the late Joe Weatherford and the late Georgia Herdon Weatherford on December 5, 1932. She was married to the late Rev. C. Richard Scott.
She was of the Methodist faith. Prior to retirement she was employed by the...
Ann Lewis Tingen
Aug 12, 2023
Mrs. Ann Tingen of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of South Boston, VA passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home. She was born August 6, 1934 in Halifax County, VA and was 89 years old. She was the daughter of the late Johnny James Wiles and the late Annie Pruett Wiles Hodnett.
She was a member of...
Edward Lanier Doss, Sr.
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. Edward Lanier Doss, Sr. of Clover, VA passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home. He was born in Halifax County on December 14, 1933 and was 89 years old. He was the son of the late William Ennis Doss Sr. and the late Thelma Lanier Doss and was married for sixty-eight years to Mary Lois...
Jimmy Lacy Martin
Aug 10, 2023
Jimmy Lacy Martin, 60, of Nathalie, VA passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA to the late Joseph Lacy Martin and the late Mattie Lean Powell on January 28, 1963.
Jimmy loved painting, cooking, going to flea markets and collecting. His greatest enjoyment was his family, especially his grandchildren. Each brought...
Diane Roberts Cassada
Aug 7, 2023
Diane Roberts Cassada, 80, of South Boston, VA peacefully passed away at her home on August 7, 2023. She was born in Halifax County, VA on July 22, 1943 to the late Beverly B. Roberts and the late Martha Vaughan Roberts. She was married to the late James Preston Cassada, Jr.
She was a member of Cedar Grove...
Jonathan Matthew Scott
Aug 6, 2023
Jonathan Matthew Scott, 45, of Clover, Virginia passed away August 6, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 2, 1978 to William Arthur Scott, Jr and Judy Barley Scott who survive. He was a member of Mt. Laurel United Methodist Church.
Matt lived life to its fullest, whether he was coaching baseball, watching a race,...
Helen Flagg Hudgins Stevens
Aug 3, 2023
Helen Flagg Hudgins Stevens was welcomed into her heavenly home on August 3, 2023. She was born February 18, 1920 to John Casall Flagg and Rena Morton Flagg of Portsmouth, VA. Helen was a woman of great faith and will be genuinely missed by her loving family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at...
Bettie Belle Newton Black
Aug 3, 2023
Bettie Belle Newton Black passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1939, in Virgilina, VA, to the late Patrick Henry Newton and the late Mary Letell Glascock Smith. She was married to the late Frederick Stanley Black. She was the sister of the Late Helen Newton Rose of South Boston, VA. She was...
Pamela McCraw Fannin
Aug 1, 2023
Pamela “Pam” McCraw Fannin, 70, of Halifax, VA passed away August 1, 2023. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on July 10, 1953 to the late Ercelle Reyden McCraw and the late Hazel Virginia Anderson McCraw. She was married to Stephen Edward Fannin who survives.
She was a member of Beth Car Baptist Church and a retired secretary...
David John Fraser
Aug 1, 2023
David John Fraser, affectionately known as Colonel, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on February 27, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, David led a remarkable life filled with achievement and love.David's military service was a significant part of his life. He dedicated himself to serving his country and retired after an illustrious career...
Jerry Earnest Brock
Aug 1, 2023
Jerry Earnest Brock 85, of Callands, VA passed away on August 1, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1937, in Wilkes County, NC to the late Fleet O'Day Brock and Ellen Edsel Brock. He was married to Barbara Jean Perry for 50 years.
He was of the Baptist Faith and a retired Building and Quality Inspector. Jerry had...
Frances Snow Jones Snead
Jul 30, 2023
Frances Snow Jones Snead departed this life on July 30, 2023. She was born March 20, 1935 in Person County, NC and was 88 years old. She was the daughter of Luther Hampton Snow and Mary Tatum Snow that preceded her in death. Frances was married to George Hampton Jones for 44 wonderful years. Then married to William Robert...
William "Buck" Ellis Vaughan, Jr.
Jul 29, 2023
Mr. William Ellis “Buck” Vaughan, Jr. of Scottsburg, VA passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Commonwealth Assisted Living Facility.
He was born March 15, 1928 in Halifax County, VA and was 95 years old. He was the son of the late William Ellis Vaughan, Sr. and the late Mattie T. Vaughan and was married to the late...
Margaret Virginia Throckmorton Burton
Jul 28, 2023
Margaret Virginia Throckmorton Burton, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1925 to the late Herbert H. Throckmorton and the late Evelyn S. Throckmorton. She was married to the late Edward H. Burton Sr.She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Margaret also had a fulfilling career at...
Linda Seamster Shelton
Jul 26, 2023
Linda Seamster Shelton, a beloved member of the community and the publisher of the local paper, has sadly passed away on July 26, 2023. Linda was known for her outgoing personality and her deep connection to the people she served. She was born on September 22, 1946, in Halifax, VA to the late Mervin Seamster and the late Almeda...
Cecil Bailey Anderson
Jul 24, 2023
Cecil Bailey Anderson, 86, of Nathalie, VA passed away July 24, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 28, 1936 to the late Tommie Brown Anderson and the late Lucille Brown Anderson. He was married to Patricia B. Anderson who survives.
Cecil was a retired farmer and formerly employed by Powell Trucking and he enjoyed...
Ronald Bailey Crews
Jul 19, 2023
Ronald "Bailey" Crews of Scottsburg Va. passed away on July 19, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on August 22, 1936 to the late Alonza Merritt Crews, Sr. and the late Grace Rickmon Crews. He was 86 years old. He was married for 64 years to his loving and devoted wife Frances Smith Crews.
Bailey was an active...
Chase Andrew LaRue
Jul 17, 2023
Chase Andrew LaRue, 24, of Halifax, VA passed away July 17, 2023. He was born in South Boston, VA on December 21, 1998 to Troy Andrew LaRue, Jr. and Sabrina Mills LaRue who survive.
Chase was born and raised in South Boston, Virginia. Throughout his life, he made countless memories, but some of his most cherished moments...
Samuel Davis Williams
Jul 16, 2023
Samuel Davis Williams, 78, of Clover, died Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on February 19, 1945, son of the late Samuel Isaac Williams and the late Ruby Francisco Williams. He was married to Linda Pentecost Williams, who survives.
Sammy was extremely hard-working, devoting many years to the grocery business, managing Food Lion in Roxboro,...
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