Obituaries
James Baker Hux
May 14, 2025
James Baker Hux of Halifax passed away May 14, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born in Hampton, VA on August 26, 1948 to the late Herbert Hux and the late Mary Coggins Hux. He was married to the late Norma Jane Hux.
James was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He loved gardening, hunting,...
Alphia "Al" Joseph Learn
May 13, 2025
Alphia (Al) Joseph Learn of South Boston, VA passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at home with his family. He was 91 years old. Born in Englewood, NJ to Stanley and Ethel (née Doll) Learn, Al raised his family in Brick Township, NJ before moving to South Boston, VA in 1986.
In early adulthood Al proudly served his country in...
Deborah Kay Davis
May 12, 2025
Deborah “Kay” Davis of South Boston, VA passed away on May 12, 2025 at the age of 71. She was born in Halifax County on January 3, 1954 to the late Orey Kent Davis and the late Lottie Thelma Daniel Davis.
She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Kay loved her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory...
Malcolm Forrest "Bock" Glass
May 5, 2025
Mr. Malcolm Forrest “Bock” Glass of Scottsburg passed away May 5, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County on March 19, 1957 to Frances Short Glass who survives and the late John Joseph Glass. He was married to Connie Hatcher Glass who survives.
He was of the Baptist faith. Malcolm retired from Glass’ Auto Service as...
Robert Lee Patton
May 5, 2025
Robert Lee Patton of Alton passed away May 5, 2025 at the age of 71. He was born in Paterson, NJ on March 19, 1954 to the late Robert Patton and Mary Kleespie Patton.
Robert was a member of Alton Baptist Church. He worked in maintenance with the Shop-Rite Food Center. Robert enjoyed music, the arts and he especially loved his...
Frances Moore Landrum
May 4, 2025
Frances Moore Landrum, a devoted caregiver and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 14, 1932, in Halifax County, to the late Joseph Malcolm “Jack” Moore and the late Alice Farmer Moore. She was married to the late James Alfred Landrum.
Frances was a member of Liberty United Church...
Marian "Biddie" Blankenship Martin
May 3, 2025
Marian Blankenship “Biddie” Martin of Halifax, VA passed away May 3, 2025 at the blessed age of 97. She was born in Halifax County on June 6, 1927 to the late William E. Blankenship and Josephine Moore Blankenship. She was married to the late Wesley Davis Martin, Sr.
She was a member of Union United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. Marian...
Linwood Bennett Granger, Sr
Apr 29, 2025
Mr. Linwood Bennett Granger, Sr, beloved husband, father, grandfather peacefully passed away April 29, 2025 at the blessed age of 91. He was born in Halifax County, VA on October 6, 1933 to the late Clarence Craddock Granger and the late Peachie Hatcher Granger. He was married 63 years to Van Wade Granger who survives.
Linwood was a faithful member of...
Richard Omar "Ricky" Brown, Sr.
Apr 25, 2025
Richard Omar “Ricky” Brown Sr. of Halifax, VA, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born in Halifax County, VA, on February 23, 1946, to the late Richard Thorton “Doc” Brown and the late Ellen Davis Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Linda Brown, and will be remembered...
Lurlene Riddle Ingram
Apr 20, 2025
Mrs. Lurlene Annette Riddle Ingram of South Boston, VA passed away Sunday, April 20,2025 at the South Boston Health and Rehab. She was born February 15,1941 in Halifax County, VA and was 84 years old. She was the daughter of the late Percy Ray Riddle and the late Thelma Arlene Saunders Riddle and was married to Ned Swanson Ingram, who...
Timothy Alan Sneed
Apr 20, 2025
Mr. Timothy Sneed of Halifax VA passed away Sunday, April 20,2025 at his home. He was born March 10,1973 in Halifax County, VA and was 52 years old. He was the son of the late Ronald T. Sneed and the late Betty Smith Sneed.
He was of the Baptist faith. Timothy was an avid enthusiast of the mixed martial arts and...
George Hamilton Bagwell
Apr 15, 2025
George Hamilton Bagwell, born on September 2, 1941, in South Boston, Virginia, peacefully departed this world on April 15, 2025. He left behind a legacy that will be lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.
A veteran of the United States Army, George also served the town of South Boston, Virginia as a city council member and...
Cecil Elton Jones
Apr 15, 2025
Cecil Elton Jones of Nathalie, VA passed away April 15, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born in Nathalie, VA on December 28, 1945 to the late Andrew Franklin Jones and the late Helen Crews Jones.
He was a member of Providence Church. Cecil served in the United States Army in the Army 1st Calvary Division Yellow Patch SP5...
Joseph Thomas Eggleston
Apr 14, 2025
Joseph (58) of Paces, Virginia passed peacefully on the night of April the fourteenth.
Joseph was born in Hopewell, Virginia and spent his childhood and remaining life in Halifax, Virginia.
Joseph is well remembered by his loved ones for his passions for science, history, technology and for his lifelong love of dogs.
Joseph is survived by:
His daughter and son-in-law Paige Patrick and Gary...
Waclaw "Vas" K. Bakierowski
Apr 14, 2025
Waclaw K. “Vas” Bakierowski, of Halifax passed away on April 14, 2025 after a short illness.
Vas was born in Chicago on July 4, 1954, to Waclaw and Lisaweta Bakierowski, who came to the United States as “displaced persons” after World War II. In time, first school and then his work took him to Northern Virginia, where he spent most of...
George Allen Briley
Apr 12, 2025
Mr. George Allen Briley of Staunton, Virginia (formerly of Virgilina, Virginia) died on April 12, 2025, at the age of 87. George was born in Stony Creek, Virginia, to the late Russell Louis Briley, Sr., and Annie Eugenia Spiers Wilson. For 60 years, he was married to Jean Bradley Briley who preceded George in death.
While in his early 20’s, George...
Raymond Boyd Inge
Apr 12, 2025
Mr. Raymond Boyd Inge of Red Oak, VA passed away Saturday, April 12,2025 at the Chase City Health and Rehab. He was born July 31,1935 in Charlotte County, VA and was 89 years old. He was the son of the late William Jerry Inge and the late Lena Cuba Newcomb Inge and was married to Betty Jones Inge, who survives.
He...
Bessie Talley Gravitt
Apr 10, 2025
Bessie Talley Gravitt of South Boston, VA peacefully passed away April 10, 2025 at the blessed of 93. She was born in Halifax County on November 27, 1931 to the late Benjamin Cole Talley and the late Lizzie Conner Talley. She was married to the late Hustler Hobson Gravitt.
Bessie was a member of Shady Grove United methodist Church. She enjoyed...
Linda Shelton Moorefield
Apr 8, 2025
Linda Shelton Moorefield of Scottsburg passed away on April 8, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Dothan, Alabama on September 27, 1946 to the late William Shelton and the late Ruth Moss Shelton. She was married to the late Chester Moorefield.
Linda was a member of Revelation Baptist Church. She was a great cook, enjoyed shopping, eating...
Dorothy Lucille Fallen Talley
Apr 4, 2025
Dorothy Lucille Fallen Talley was born December 16, 1927 in Charlotte County, just across the Staunton River from The Cove in Halifax County, where her father grew up. She left this world April 4, 2025, at age 97. Her life of nearly a century was filled with unwavering love for her family, devotion to her church and to Christ, kindness...
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