Obituaries
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...
Mae Carlene Martin Walker
Jan 10, 2024
Mae Carlene Martin Walker of Scottsburg passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born in Halifax County on May 7, 1937 and was 86 years old. She was the daughter of the late Letcher Martin and the late Macie Newton Martin. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Mae Carlene Walker is survived by her husband,...
Doris King Hunt
Jan 10, 2024
Doris Irene King Hunt of Nathalie passed away January 10, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born in Chester, PA on September 1, 1934 to the late Julian Holt King and the late Aleyne Graves King. She was married to Irvin Lacy Hunt who survives.
She was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church, Faith Mennonite Church, and First Baptist...
Henry Eugene Gray Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Mr. Henry Eugene Gray, Jr., of South Boston, Va, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Mr. Gray was born on May 10, 1946 and was the son of the late Nannie Pearl Boggs Gray Ferguson and the late Robert Thomas Ferguson. He was 77 years of age. He was married to his late wife...
Alvin Dodd Royster
Jan 3, 2024
Alvin Dodd Royster of South Boston, VA passed away January 3, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born in Halifax County on February 9, 1939 to the late Berkley Dodd Royster and the late Alma Collins Royster. He was married to Mary Ann Gordon Royster who survives.
Alvin was a member of Berry Hill Presbyterian Church where...
Nannie Overby McKinney
Jan 3, 2024
Nannie Irene Overby McKinney 77, of South Boston, VA passed away January 3, 2024. She was born on December 8, 1946 in Halifax County, VA to the late Howard Lacy Overby and the late Annie Chandler Overby. Nannie was a member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, but she truly loved just riding in a...
Elizabeth Martin Overton
Jan 2, 2024
Elizabeth Martin Overton 102, of Halifax and South Boston passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, after a very enjoyable celebration of her 103rd Christmas and New Years Holidays.
Elizabeth was born on April 4, 1921 to the late Hazel Clayton Martin and the late Mabel Fugate Martin. Born in Kentucky, Elizabeth’s formative years were spent in Lee Co.,...
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