Obituaries
Oliver Blane "Smitty" Smith
Aug 24, 2025
Mr. Oliver Blane "Smitty" Smith, 89, of Halifax, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Halifax, Va. Born September 18, 1935, in Clover, Va, he lived a life marked by dedication to family, service to his country and community, and a deep love for the land. A proud graduate of the first class of Halifax County High School...
Caleb James Hopkins
Aug 23, 2025
Caleb James Hopkins of Nathalie passed away August 23, 2025 at the age of 26. He was born in Danville, VA on April 21, 1999 to James Lee Hopkins and Karen Glass Hopkins who survive.
He was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church. Caleb loved to spend time tinkering with cars and drawing and shared much of his artwork with...
Jeraleen Hall Satterfield
Aug 22, 2025
Jeraleen Hall Satterfield of Halifax passed away on August 22, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born in Halifax County on August 31, 1941 to the late George Lynn Hall and the late Nannie Morris Hall.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Jeraleen retired from Burlington Industries after many years of dedicated service. She enjoyed gardening,...
Catherine Ferrell McDowell
Aug 20, 2025
Catherine Ferrell McDowell of Halifax passed away on August 20, 2025 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County on August 4, 1932 to the late Jesse B. Ferrell and the late Iola Lewis Ferrell.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Catherine enjoyed watching nature, especially birds and the deer from her patio. Her...
John William Powell
Aug 18, 2025
John William Powell, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on August 18, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born in Halifax County on January 30, 1952 to the late John Hagood Powell and the late Thelma Moorefield Powell. He was married to Brenda P. Powell who survives.
He was a member of Scottsburg Baptist Church as well...
Tatjana Kallfani
Aug 17, 2025
Tatjana Lala Kallfani of Wake Forest, NC passed away August 17, 2025 at the age of 73. She was born in Kucova, Albania on September 20, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Sadulla Lala and Myzejen Lala. She was married to Kela Kallfani who survives.
Tatjana was of the Christian Faith and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who...
Carolyn Smith Phillips
Aug 15, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Smith Phillips of Halifax, VA passed away on August 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Halifax County on September 30, 1949, to the late Henry Smith and the late Geneva Falls Dalton. Carolyn was married to the late Samuel Godfrey Phillips.
Carolyn was a dedicated professional working many years as a paralegal under Judge...
Bernard Lacy McCraw
Aug 15, 2025
Mr. Bernard Lacy McCraw of Nathalie, VA passed away Friday, August 15 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Halifax County on June 17,1934 and was 91 years old. He was the son of the late Samuel Mansfield McCraw and the late Annie Woody McCraw and was married first to the late Grace Bray McCraw and then to...
Laura M. Chaney
Aug 9, 2025
Laura M. Chaney, 85, of South Boston, Virginia passed away at Chatham Health and Rehab on Saturday August 9, 2025, after several months of declining health. She was born on September 22, 1939, in Nelson County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt Beverly and Bertha Irene Minter Beverly.
She was a member of the South Boston Church of God,...
Hallie Young Patterson
Aug 7, 2025
Hallie Young Patterson of South Boston passed away August 7, 2025 at the blessed age of 90. She was born in Halifax County on November 24, 1934 to the late Edward Rush Young and the late Elizabeth Chandler Young. She was married to the late George Robert Patterson.
Hallie was a devoted member of Oak Level Presbyterian Church. She loved to...
George Eugene Mullinix
Aug 4, 2025
George Eugene Mullinix, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and companion, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on September 18, 1957, in Montgomery County, Maryland to the late George Boirer Mullinix and the late Mabel Dodson Mullinix.
George dedicated much of his life to his career in construction, where he was known for his...
Dr. Leovigil "Leo" Daguio Pambid, M.D.
Aug 3, 2025
On the morning of Sunday, August 3, 2025, Dr. Leovigil Daguio “Leo” Pambid, MD, 84, was called back to the Lord while sleeping at his home, his wife Vilma sitting next to him. Born on August 20, 1940, in Batac, Ilocos Norte Province, The Philippines, he was the son of Gregorio C. and Estelita D. Pambid.
A country boy at heart,...
Connie Snead Bomar Day
Aug 3, 2025
Connie Snead Bomar Day of South Boston passed away August 3, 2025 at the age of 69. She was born in Halifax County on August 13, 1955 to the late Charlie D. Snead and the late Pauline Rickman Snead. She was married thirty-seven years to Michael Eugene Day who survives.
Connie attended Grace Baptist Church. She loved to travel, planning parties...
Aubrey Daniel Lowery
Aug 2, 2025
Aubrey Daniel Lowery of Virgilina passed away August 2, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Virgilina, VA on July 7, 1934 to the late James Evie Lowery and the late Annie Cole Lowery.
Aubrey was a man of strong Christian faith who read his Bible daily. He found great joy working with the land as a tobacco...
Jackie "Jackrabbit" Wilson Satterfield
Aug 2, 2025
Jackie Wilson “Jackrabbit” Satterfield of South Boston passed away August 2, 2025 at the age of 53. He was born in Halifax County on September 15, 1971 to Nancy Irby Satterfield who survives and the late Carter Clifton Satterfield, Sr. He was married to Jamie Satterfield who survives.
He was a member of Willow Oak Christian Church. Jackie believed life should...
Nancylee Benyunes Bagwell
Jul 31, 2025
Nancylee Benyunes Bagwell, born on June 7, 1937, in Danville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2025. Nancylee was a dedicated and passionate individual whose love for broadcasting shaped her impactful career in radio. She shared her voice with the communities of Danville with Piedmont Broadcasting and with WHLF in South Boston. Nancylee was very active with the...
Cecil Jane Chappell Puryear
Jul 28, 2025
Mrs. Cecil Jane Chappell Puryear of Vernon Hill, VA passed away July 28, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax County on August 22, 1946 to the late John Woodson Chappell and the late Nannie Gammon Chappell. She was married to the late George Puryear.
She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Cecil retired from...
Frances Church Perkins
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Frances Church Perkins of Halifax passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born in North Wilkesboro, NC to the late Sam and Ethel May Brazzell Church. She was married to the late James Thomas Perkins.
Frances was a member of Halifax Baptist Church, and she retired from Burlington Industries after 31 years of...
Donald "Donny" Robert Dyer
Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Donald Robert “Donny” Dyer, 50, of South Boston, VA passed away July 25, 2025 at his home. He was born June 26, 1975 in South Boston to Elizabeth Trent Wallen who survives and the late George Washington Dyer Jr.
A dedicated Master Plumber by trade, Donny was known not only for his craftsmanship but also for his remarkable character that...
Edith Riggs Harrison
Jul 25, 2025
Mrs. Edith Riggs Harrison of Halifax, VA passed away at her home on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born in Old Trap, NC on September 23, 1933 and was 91 years old. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Sawyer Riggs and the late Ella Hubbard Riggs and was married to the late Celus Gregory Harrison Jr.. She...
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