Obituaries
Maureen T. Lehman-Walker
Jul 23, 2025
Maureen T Lehman Walker born on March 2, 1932 in Richmond, Virginia peacefully departed this world on July 23, 2025. She lived a full and vibrate life and passed away peacefully at her son’s residence.
Maureen, (Toby) retired from the DMV of Virginia and also served for years as an LT Colonel in operations for the Virginia Civil air patrol.
She is...
Effie Powell Davis
Jul 22, 2025
Effie Powell Davis of Virgilina passed away July 22, 2025 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County on June 28, 1932 to the late Claude Powell and the late Ruth Powell. She was married to the late William Samuel Davis.
She was a member of Aarons Creek Baptist Church and a longtime volunteer with the Ladies...
Clayton Ronald Fallen
Jul 21, 2025
Clayton Ronald Fallen of Nathalie passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Halifax County to the late Oda Pearlman Fallen, Sr. and the late Hattie Watts Fallen. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Clayton was a member of Ellis...
Vivian Glass Smith
Jul 16, 2025
Vivian Glass Smith, 96 of Nathalie, VA passed away Wednesday, July 16 at her home.
She was the daughter of Lacy M. Glass and Marie C. Glass and was married for 57 years to the late William B. Smith, Jr., the love of her life. She retired from Burlington Industries and a retired tobacco farmer. She enjoyed the farm life and...
Barbara Rae Francisco Dickenson
Jul 15, 2025
Barbara Rae Francisco Dickenson, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 3, 1940, in Halifax County, she touched many lives throughout her time with us.
Barbara, known for her feisty personality, dedicated her life to her family, friends, and her career as a store clerk. Her passions included...
Daniel Thomas Walker
Jul 14, 2025
Daniel Thomas Walker, of Reidsville, NC, ended his earthly journey on July 14, 2025 at age 97.
Dan was born in South Boston, Virginia, February 6, 1928 to Edgar Franklin and Georgia Clay Daniels Walker.
He graduated C.H. Friend High School in 1946 where he was the class Vice president, Captain of the football team, played basketball and had a great fastball...
Frances Jeter Barksdale Wyatt
Jul 12, 2025
Frances Jeter Barksdale Wyatt of South Boston passed away July 12, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born in Richmond, VA on June 27, 1933 to the late Franklin Jeter and the late Orpha Audrey Jeter. She was married to the late Herman Wyatt.
Frances was a member of Mercy Seat Presbyterian Church. She retired from the Norfolk Southern...
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...
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