Obituaries
Anne (Nancy) Nottingham Fray McCormick
Dec 10, 2024
Anne (Nancy) Nottingham Fray McCormick, 86, of Halifax, died on December 10, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina.
A native of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, she was the daughter of William Clore Fray and Ann Tankard Fray, and was married to Charles L McCormick III, who survives.
Educated in the public schools of Northampton County, she was a graduate of Mary Baldwin College and...
Edith Snead Francis
Dec 10, 2024
Edith Snead Francis, a beloved mother and wife and devoted homemaker, passed peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on November 30, 1935, in Halifax County, Virginia, Edith was a lifelong member of Fork Baptist Church, where she attended regularly until her declining health.
She touched the lives of many with her generous spirit and creative talents,...
Carolyn Jane Stevens
Dec 10, 2024
Carolyn Jane Stevens gained her heavenly wings on December 10, 2024. Born to William E. Stevens and Bertha Adkins Stevens on September 14, 1953.
Jane loved watching the birds, singing Christmas Carols, drinking Dr. Peppers, sweet tea, but most of all she loved books. Every time you would go for a visit the first thing she would ask if you brought...
Henry Emilio Ramirez
Dec 9, 2024
Henry Emilio Ramirez of Nathalie, VA passed away December 9, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 12, 1940 to the late Baldomero Ramirez and the late Frances Ramirez. He was married sixty plus years to the late Rosemary Pena Ramirez.
He was a member of Deliverance Tabernacle and Union Grove UMC
Left to cherish...
Jason Todd Crenshaw
Dec 2, 2024
Jason Todd Crenshaw of South Boston, VA passed away December 2, 2024 at the age of 42. He was born in Halifax County, VA on July 14, 1982 to Ronald Lee Crenshaw and Wanda Trickey Crenshaw who survives.
He was of the Baptist Faith and a huge fan the Chicago Bears, and the San Francisco Giants. He loved computers, technology and...
Tyrone Wilson Powell
Dec 1, 2024
Tyrone Wilson Powell of Halifax VA passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born in Halifax County on March 4, 1941 to the late Wilson Archer Powell and the late Emma Burton Powell.
Tyrone Powell was a retired Coach and Driver Education Instructor with the Halifax County School System. Tyrone will be missed by family...
Chiquitia Simon Morris
Nov 29, 2024
Chiquitia Simon Morris of South Boston, VA passed away November 29, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born in Lambertville, NJ on June 10, 1940 to the late Benjamin Simon and the late Irene Simon. She was married to the late Robert Morris, Sr.
Left to cherish her memory:
Her Son
Robert Morris, Jr and wife Mary
One Daughter
Dawn Carlin (Bill)
Four Grandchildren
Jennifer...
Harold Wayne Ferrell
Nov 28, 2024
Mr. Harold “Wayne” Ferrell of Vernon Hill, Virginia passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at age 79. A lifelong resident of Halifax County, he was born on July 24, 1945 to the late Harold Acre Ferrell and the late Frances “Elizabeth” Landrum Ferrell.
Wayne graduated from Halifax County High School and attended Danville Community College in Danville, Virginia. He...
Phyllis Hodges Lewis
Nov 26, 2024
Phyllis Johnson Hodges Lewis of South Boston, VA passed away November 26, 2024 at the age of 96. She was born on December 18, 1927 to the late Bernard G. Hodges and the late Georgia Alroy Woltz Hodges. She was married to the late Francis Osborne Lewis.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Millstone. Her love of animals...
Shirley Reamer Newcomb
Nov 26, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Reamer Newcomb of Scottsburg, VA passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at her home. She was born September 11,1965 in Halifax County, VA and was 59 years old. She was the daughter of the late James Reamer and the late Shelby Dalton Reamer and was married to Donnie Edward Newcomb who survives.
Shirley loved her job as a Certified...
Barbara Dix Oakes
Nov 23, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Dix Oakes of South Boston, VA passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born in Danville, VA on November 6, 1934 and was 90 years old. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Dix and the late Eula Willis Dix and was married for 62 years to the late James Marvin Oakes. She was a...
Linda Benton Guill-Smith
Nov 19, 2024
Linda Benton Guill-Smith of Nathalie, VA passed away on November 19, 2024 at the age of 58. She was born in Halifax County on May 16, 1966 to the late Lonnie Benton and the late Helen Benton. She was married to John Presley Smith who survives. Linda worked as a teacher with the Halifax County Public School System.
Linda is survived...
George Lee Davidson, Jr
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. George Lee Davidson, Jr. of Vernon Hill, VA passed away on November 18, 2024 at the age of 39. He was born on November 30, 1984 to George Lee Davidson, Sr. and Carol Lee Willoughby Davidson who survive. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Oss Davidson who survives.
George lived life to the fullest and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
Eugene Lacy Allen
Nov 17, 2024
Eugene Lacy Allen of Richmond passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born September 10, 1930 in South Boston VA, he was the son of John B. Allen and Janie Riddle Allen. He grew up in Halifax, VA, one of seven brothers. He attended Halifax County High School before serving in the Army during the Korean War where he was...
Wayne Elwood Ramsey
Nov 15, 2024
Wayne Elwood Ramsey of Nathalie passed away November 15, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Charlotte County, VA on December 30, 1945 to the late Jesse Ramsey and the late Eva Jennings Ramsey. He was married to Elizabeth Ann Tuck Ramsey who survives.
He was a member of Liberty Christian Church and proudly served in the United...
Jimmie Hagood Throckmorton
Nov 14, 2024
Jimmie Hagood Throckmorton of Scottsburg, VA passed away November 14, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born in Halifax County on April 18, 1937 to the late Claude Thomas Throckmorton and the late Annie Burton Throckmorton. He was married 54 years to the late Jean Smith Throckmorton.
He was a long-time member of Scottsburg Baptist Church where he served...
Frank Sadler, Jr
Nov 13, 2024
Frank Sadler, Jr. of Clover, VA passed away November 13, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born in Halifax, VA on June 3, 1955 to Ada Moorefield Sadler Newton and the late Frank Sadler, Sr. He was married to Bonita Irby Sadler who survives.
Frank was of the Methodist Faith and believed that life should be lived to the...
Betty Conner Saunders
Nov 3, 2024
Betty Conner Saunders of Halifax County, VA passed away on November 3, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born in Halifax County on December 27, 1938 to the late Willis Thomas Conner and the late Minnie Wilbourne Conner. She was married to the late Carl Milton Saunders.
She was a member of Dan River Baptist Church and Dan River...
Georgia Ann Reeves High
Oct 31, 2024
Georgia Ann Reeves High of Scottsburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2024 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County, VA on June 18, 1931 to the late Joseph Lacy Reeves and the late Eliza Willie Howerton Reeves. She was married 52 years to the late Albert Lewis High.
Georgia...
Gertrude Williams Francisco
Oct 27, 2024
On. October 27, 2024, the Lord called his servant, Gertrude Williams Francisco, 98, home to her eternal resting place.
She was born in Halifax County on April 12, 1926 to the late Willie J. Williams and the late Martha Ann Martin Williams. She was married to the late Eugene M. Francisco for 56 years. After raising 4 children, which included a...
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