Obituaries
Margaret Thornton Gilliland Dawson
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Thornton Gilliland Dawson of Nathalie passed away on July 10, 2025 at the blessed age of 98. She was born in Halifax County on November 7, 1926 to the late James William “Major” Gilliland and the late Bertha Powell Gilliland. She was married to the late Clarence William “Bill” Dawson, Sr.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of...
Rosalie Conner Perkins
Jul 2, 2025
Rosalie Alice Conner Perkins of South Boston passed away July 2, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Halifax County on September 18, 1933 to the late Lewis Mayfield Conner and the late Nannie Faulkner Conner. She was married to the late Eugene Perkins.
She was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Rosalie worked for Craddock Terry...
Geraldine Heath Clark Kodejs
Jul 1, 2025
Geraldine Heath Clark Kodejs of Danville passed away July 1, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Danville on April 29, 1947 to the late William Jackson Clark and the late Geraldine Lacy Heath Clark. She was married to the late Edward Tipton Kodejs. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church and was a cosmetologist...
Nancy Pearl Chaney Guill
Jul 1, 2025
Nancy Pearl Chaney Guill joined the Angels in Heaven on July 1, 2025, leaving behind her three daughters, Marilyn Guill McDaniel of Blackstone, Va., Pamela Guill Appel (Jim) of Port Charlotte, FLA., and Sharon Hope Guill Hinds (Bill) of Longs, SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren Penny P. Shea (Brian), Laurie Appel Davis (Greg), Richard H. McDaniel (Vickie),...
Frances Dulany Gardiner
Jul 1, 2025
Frances Dulany Gardiner, 82, passed away at home on July 1, 2025, in South Boston, Virginia, with her son William by her side. She was born on February 14, 1943, in New York, the daughter of Frances “Fanny” Gardiner Collins and Ed Gardner.Fran lived a full and adventurous life. She was a skilled horsewoman and an accomplished barrel racer who...
Shirley Kathreen Walden Watts
Jun 28, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Kathreen Walden Watts, 89, of Scottsburg, VA, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home. She was born February 18, 1936, in Halifax County, VA to the late Willie King Walden and the late Gertrude Gibson Walden. Shirley was married to the late Joe Wilson Watts, Jr. for 57 years.
Shirley retired as an LPN from Roxboro Nursing...
Nancy Snead Lowery
Jun 26, 2025
Nancy Snead Lowery of South Boston passed peacefully on June 26, 2025 at the age of 80. Born on April 25, 1945 in the landscapes of Halifax County, Nancy’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, joy, and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
As a devoted hairdresser, owner of her shop, and teacher in the art...
Edward Nathaniel Peade
Jun 21, 2025
Edward Nathaniel Peade, 96, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord, peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born in Nathalie, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Tennie Peade and Dora Anderson Peade. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce Fears Peade. Mr. Peade was a U.S. Army Veteran of...
Amanda "Mandy" Elizabeth Glasscock Flowers
Jun 18, 2025
Amanda "Mandy" Elizabeth Glasscock Flowers, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, claimed her promise of eternal life on June 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy woven from the love and dedication she showed throughout her life.
Mandy was born on July 15, 1979 and was known for her passionate spirit, an outgoing personality that lit up every room she...
Jerry James Bricking
Jun 11, 2025
Jerry James Bricking, 70, of South Boston, VA passed away on June 11, 2025. He was born July 4, 1954, in Ohio, to the late Edward John Bricking and the late Velma Jean Hazenfield Bricking.
Jerry previously resided in Tampa, Florida, and worked in the car loan department at Wells Fargo before retiring. Mr. Bricking enjoyed the simple things in life...
Ruth Jean Gilliland Slayton
Jun 11, 2025
Ruth Jean Gilliland Slayton, a beloved member of her family and community, left this world peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on January 3, 1933, in Gordonsville, Virginia, Ruth embodied a life of quiet grace and dignity that inspired all who had the honor to know her.
Ruth dedicated a significant portion of her life to...
Lilly Mae Conner Throckmorton
Jun 6, 2025
Mrs. Lillie Mae Conner Throckmorton of Halifax, VA passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home. She was born February 21, 1932 in Halifax County, VA and was 93 years old. She was the daughter of the late Flournoy and Madie Long Conner and was married to the late Robert Kenneth Throckmorton.
She attended the Grace Baptist Church. Mae loved...
Nancy Jane Moore
Jun 5, 2025
Nancy Jane Moore of Chesapeake, VA passed away June 5, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax County, VA on May 26, 1947 to the late Henry Oscar Moore and the late Virginia Fulp Moore.
Nancy was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake. Along with her family and friends Nancy leaves behind thousands of...
Mark Irvin Elliott
Jun 2, 2025
It is with a heavy heart to announce that Mark Irvin Elliott of Virgilina, VA passed away June 2, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born in Mecklenburg, VA on March 7, 1949 to the late William Anderson Elliott and the late Virgie Wiles Elliott.
Mark found great joy in woodworking, dedicating countless hours to perfecting his craft. He...
Neville Forest Conner
May 31, 2025
Mr. Neville Forest Conner, 88, of Nathalie, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1937, in Halifax County, VA, to the late Everette Conner and the late Ellie Saunders Conner. He was married for 64 years to Hazel Blackstock Conner, who survives.
Mr. Conner was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church and proudly...
Floyd "Bob" Watson Hatcher, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Mr. Floyd “Bob” Watson Hatcher, Jr. of Dryburg, VA passed away on May 30, 2025, at home after an extended illness at the age of 72. Bob was born on May 11, 1953, to the late Floyd Hatcher Sr. and the late Annie Snead Hatcher. He was married to the late Deborah King Hatcher for 45 years.
Bob was employed at...
Philip Davis Hollis
May 24, 2025
Philip Davis Hollis, of Halifax, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 87. Mr. Hollis was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on May 19, 1938 to the late Earl and Eleanor Hollis. He actively served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. Mr. Hollis graduated from Bentley College in 1964 and moved to Greensboro, N.C. to work with...
Nan Lacy "Tee" Godbold
May 23, 2025
Nan Lacy “Tee” Godbold of South Boston passed away on May 23, 2025 at the blessed age of 99. She was married for 63 years to the love of her life, Dr. Frank Blackwell Godbold, Jr. Born on September 21, 1925 in South Boston, Tee was the daughter of Marian Spragins Lacy and Dr. Malcolm Baker Lacy, Sr.
Tee, whose nickname...
Tommy Earl Nye
May 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tommy Earl Nye, who departed this life peacefully in his sleep on May 20, 2025. Tommy was born on March 20, 1967 to the late Robert D. Nye and the late Dorothy S. Yater Nye.
Tommy was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, husband and friend. He is survived by...
Helen Conner Bates
May 19, 2025
Helen Conner Bates of Vernon Hill, VA passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 at the blessed age of 90. She was born in Halifax County, VA on October 12, 1934 to the late Garland G. Conner and the late Nannie Francisco Conner. She was married for 60 years to Robert W. Bates, Sr. who survives.
Helen was a faithful member...
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