Obituaries
Kermit Lee Wright
Jul 15, 2023
Kermit Lee Wright, age 86, passed away July 15, 2023. He was born in Halifax County to the late Addie Cobb Wright and the late Lula Clark Barksdale Wright. He was married to the late Juanita Mae Williams Wright.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Republican Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon...
Kenneth David Shields
Jul 14, 2023
Mr. Kenneth David Shields of South Boston, VA passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home. He was born April 30, 1965 in Halifax County, VA and was 58 years old. He was the son of the late L.B. Shields and the late Doris Royal Shields.
He was of the Christian faith. Kenneth was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers...
Charles David Conner
Jul 13, 2023
Charles David “Chuck” Conner of South Boston, VA passed away on July 13, 2023. Born on March 12, 1957, in Halifax County, he was the son of the late Nettie Elizabeth Conner.
Chuck was a loving devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who adored spending time with his family and friends. He was a retired Quality Control...
William Hines Payne
Jul 7, 2023
William Hines “Billy” Payne of South Boston, VA passed away on July 7, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on February 7, 1938 and was 85 years of age. He was the son of the late Carl Evans Payne and the late Louise Hines Payne. He was married to Sara McCanless Payne who survives.
He was...
Eunice Shelton Estes
Jul 6, 2023
Eunice Shelton Estes, 88, of South Boston, VA passed away July 6, 2023. Eunice was born on November 30, 1934 in Halifax County to the late Louis Irvin Shelton and Anna Blanche Coates Shelton. She was married to the late Willie Fife Estes, Jr.
She was of the Baptist Faith. Eunice enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, Elvis, TV...
Minnie Lewis Tingen
Jul 4, 2023
Minnie Lewis Tingen passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2023, at South Boston Health & Rehab. She was born on July 16th, 1927, in Halifax County, VA. Minnie's remarkable journey was defined by her dedication to serving others. She spent many years working as an ABB security guard, ensuring the safety of those around her. With each passing day, she brought...
John "Jack" William Torbert
Jul 3, 2023
John "Jack" William Torbert, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, at Berry Hill Health & Rehab in South Boston, Virginia. He was born on May 12, 1931, in Nelson County, VA. Jack's remarkable life was filled with dedication to his country, his community, and his loved ones.From an early age, Jack exhibited a passion...
Evelyn Gail Hall
Jun 29, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Gail Seymour Hall of Nathalie, VA passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her home. She was born December 17, 1948 in Harrisonburg, VA and was 74 years old. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Seymour and Berl Barcum Seymour and was married to Richard Wayne Hall who survives. Gail was an antique dealer and...
Gloria Jean Baker Rose
Jun 29, 2023
Gloria Jean Baker Rose, 76, of Halifax, VA passed away June 29, 2023. She was born in Petersburg, VA on August 22, 1946 to the late Archie F. Baker and the late Catherine Epes Baker. She was married to the late William W. Rose for 46 years.
Gloria spent 31 years as a Civil Service Employee working with the...
Patrick Van Anderson
Jun 24, 2023
Patrick Van Anderson of Roxboro, NC passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born in South Boston, VA on March 23, 1992, and was 31 years of age. He was the son of the late Gary Van Anderson and Ellen Honeycutt Wilborn, who survives. Patrick was fond of the great outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. ...
Lydia A. Mast Hershberger
Jun 23, 2023
Mrs. Lydia A. Mast Hershberger of Nathalie, VA passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home. She was born August 14, 1962 and was 60 years old. She was the daughter of Aldai N. Mast and the late Amanda D. Yoder Mast and was married to Alvin J. Hershberger who survives. She was a member of the...
Sara Owen Wilkins
Jun 23, 2023
Mrs. Sara Owen Wilkins of Nathalie, VA passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Halifax County on January 10, 1954 and was 69 years old. She was the daughter of the late Cabell Emerson Owen and the late Carolyn Jennings Owen and was married to the late Cecil...
Bill Fields
Jun 23, 2023
Mr. Bill Fields of Chilhowie, VA formerly of Halifax County, VA passed away Friday. June 23, 2023. He was born March 25, 1950 in Grundy, VA and was 73 years old. He was the son of the late Floyd H. Looney and the late Linnie Joyce Fields Looney. Bill was a member of the Chilhowie Church of God and...
Donnie Ray Hudson
Jun 22, 2023
Mr. Donnie Ray Hudson of Scottsburg, VA passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 17, 1958 and was 65 years old. He was the son of the late Ray Hudson and the late Dorothy Ann Childress and was married to Phyllis Throckmorton Hudson who survives. ...
Daniel James Koutsos
Jun 20, 2023
Mr. Daniel James Koutsos of Halifax, VA passed away, June 20, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Washington, D.C. on August 25, 1945 and was 78 years of age. He was the son of the late James John Koutsos and the late Angelina Cokinos Koutsos. He was married to the late Betty Ann Junes and they...
Evelyn Elaine Hupp Motley
Jun 9, 2023
Obituary Notice Mrs. Evelyn Elaine Hupp Motley Evelyn Elaine Hupp Motley of Virgilina passed peacefully June 9, 2023, at the age of 85. Elaine was born July 10, 1937, in Halifax County to the late Gable Jackson Hupp and Evelyn Sue Copley Hupp. She was a graduate of Halifax County Senior High School and attended Ferrum College, Radford College, and...
Elgie Brunson Crews
Jun 5, 2023
Elgie Brunson Crews of South Boston, VA passed away June 5, 2023. She was born in Fayetteville, NC on April 5, 1934 and was 89 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Thad Brunson and the late Thara Lambert Brunson Melvin. She was married to the late Jessie Edward Crews.
She attended True Life Baptist Church....
Virginia Stillman Hiner
Jun 4, 2023
Virginia “Jill” Stillman Hiner passed away on June 4, hand-in-hand with her beloved husband and son. She was 79 years old.
Jill was born in Danville, the daughter of the late John Hammond Stillman and Charlotte “Tee” Stillman. She graduated from Halifax County High School in 1962, and later Pan American Business School in Richmond. Jill built her career at...
Luanna Burton Daniel
Jun 1, 2023
Ms. Luanna Burton Daniel of South Boston, VA passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. She was born July 7, 1969 in Halifax County, VA and was 53 years old. She was the daughter of the late James W. Burton, Jr. and Patricia Francis Burton, who survives.
She was of the Methodist faith...
Wayne Thomas Ward
Jun 1, 2023
Wayne Thomas Ward aka Hy-Top of South Boston, VA passed away June 1, 2023. He was born in Lynchburg, VA to the late Thomas Clinton Ward and the late Lillie Mae Smith Ward on December 4, 1956 and was 66 years of age. He was married to Sandi Mauldin Hammock who survives.
He attended the Worship Center. Wayne loved...