Obituaries
Shirley Andrew Womack, Sr.
Dec 2, 2023
Shirley Andrew Womack, Sr., 84 of South Boston, VA passed away on December 2, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on November 8, 1939 to the late Clarence Littleton Womack and the late Grace Darling Barksdale Womack. He was married to Shelba Arthur Womack who survives.
He was a member of South Boston Church of God. Shirley...
Nancy Faye Luke Moore
Dec 1, 2023
Mrs. Nancy Faye Luke Moore of South Boston, VA passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, in Richmond, VA. She was born May 31, 1947, to the late James Pierce Luke and the late Martha Leona Hayes Luke. Nancy was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church. She was an avid bowler, which led to her joining the Golden Seniors Bowling...
Thomas Olander Paulette
Nov 30, 2023
Thomas Olander Paulette, 84 of Halifax passed away November 30, 2023. He was born in Prospect, VA on December 5, 1938 to the late Samuel Joseph Paulette and the late Frances Beale Paulette. He was married to Rose Marie Carter Paulette who survives.
He was a member of Beth Car Baptist Church where he served as a former Deacon,...
Bertha Lacks Womack
Nov 30, 2023
Bertha Lacks Womack of Vernon Hill, VA passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on November 30, 2023. She was born in Halifax County, VA on April 16, 1927, and was 96 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Robert L. Lacks and the late Lucy Hall Lacks. She was married to...
Rathiel Olin Totherow
Nov 28, 2023
Rathiel Olin “Red” Totherow of Nathalie, VA passed away on November 28, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Gilmer County, GA to the late Rathiel Henry Totherow and the late Grace Tilley Totherow on January 9, 1939. He was married to the late Donna Jean Lawson Totherow.
He was a member of Baptist Faith in...
Eugene Gilbert Shortt
Nov 27, 2023
Eugene Gilbert Shortt, 84 of Nathalie, VA passed away November 27, 2023. He was born on June 27, 1939 to the late Gilbert Wilson Shortt and the late Cecile Waller Shortt. He was married to Dianne Chandler Shortt who survives.
Eugene was a member of First Baptist Church of Millstone. He was raised on a tobacco farm and...
Richard Eldon Rice
Nov 27, 2023
Richard “Eldon” Rice 86, of South Boston, VA passed away November 27, 2023. He was born in South Boston, VA to the late Ernest Elder Rice and the late Minnie Mary Crews Rice on December 5, 1936. He was married to Josephine Jennings Rice who survives.
He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He...
Glenn Frederick Bender
Nov 17, 2023
Mr. Glenn F. Bender of South Boston, VA passed away Friday, November 17,2023 at his home. He was born February 15,1946 in Warren, Ohio and was 77 years old. He was the son of the late Frederick Michael Bender and the late Jesse Earlene Rader Bender and was married to Linda Bender, who survives.
Mr. Glenn Bender...
Etta Jean Warren Houghton
Nov 17, 2023
Etta Jean Warren Houghton, 95, of Richmond, Virginia was sent to her heavenly home after a long illness on November 17, 2023. Jean was a much loved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born in Murfreesboro, North Carolina in 1928 and moved with her family to Portsmouth, Virginia at the age of four months, remaining...
Janet Lloyd Adams
Nov 15, 2023
Janet Lloyd Adams 88 passed away peacefully at her home in South Boston, VA on November 15th, 2023. She was born on June 6th, 1935, in Halifax County. Janet served as a beloved guidance counselor for Halifax County Middle School where she dedicated her life to helping students navigate the challenges and find their path towards success. With a caring...
Willie Andrew "Doodie" Martin
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Willie Andrew "Doodie" Martin 62, of Halifax County, VA passed away November 15, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 9, 1961, to the late Joseph Lacy Martin and the late Mattie Powell Martin. Willie spent many years working as a logger around the Halifax area. He will truly be missed by his family and...
Mark Evan Waller
Nov 11, 2023
Mark Evan Waller, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 59. He was born on October 4, 1964, in Halifax, VA to DeRoy Evan Waller and Dorothy Holt Waller. Mark dedicated many years of his life working in the shipping department at Aquatic Bathware. He was known for his strong work...
Nancy Perkins Conner
Nov 11, 2023
Nancy Perkins Conner
Nancy Perkins Conner, a beloved member of her community in Vernon Hill, VA, sadly passed away on November 11, 2023. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on November 17, 1946, in Halifax County, to the late Jeff and Lizzy Perkins,...
Randy Alan Ingram
Nov 9, 2023
Randy Alan Ingram, of Garden City, SC and formerly of South Boston, passed away at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrell’s Inlet, SC, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born in South Boston on August 16, 1947, to the late Hillis E. Ingram and Irene Pruett Ingram.
He grew up on Berry Hill...
Walter Kent Cundiff
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. Walter Kent Cundiff 72, of Ringgold, VA passed away November 7, 2023. He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on September 10, 1951 to the late Elijah Dick Cundiff and the late Rachel Kent Cundiff. He was married to Barbara Womack Cundiff.
He attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Walter retired after many years as a dedicated crane...
Rosalie Conner Bray
Nov 7, 2023
Rosalie Conner Bray - passed away on November 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.Born on June 30, 1930 in Halifax, VA, Rosalie grew up in a close-knit family. She was the beloved daughter of the late James Walter Conner and Frances Irby "Fannie" Conner. Rosalie shared her childhood with her late siblings Garland Conner, Wiley Conner,...
David Allen Blanks
Nov 2, 2023
Mr. David Allen Blanks 59, of South Boston, VA passed away on November 2, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on June 15, 1964 to Nannie Roslynn Moore Blanks and the late John Robert Blanks. He was married to Dana Spencer Blanks who survives.
David Allen Blanks is survived by:
His Wife
Dana Spencer Blanks of...
Norma Murphy Eggleston
Nov 2, 2023
Norma Murphy Eggleston, passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on October 13, 1930, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Edgar Frank and Vella (Asbury) Murphy. Norma's departure left a void in the hearts of all who knew her and will be deeply mourned by her loved ones.In addition to being a dedicated...
Naida Kathleen Limon
Oct 25, 2023
Naida Kathleen Limon entered heavenly rest on October 25, 2023. She was born in Patrick, Virginia to Jesse and Jeannette Beasley on July 16, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Jesse Greywolf Limon, brother Jesse M. Beasley, daughters Michele and Jeannette, and grandson Mitchell. She is survived by her sister Carmalita Joanne Beasley,...
Caroline Mueller Griffin
Oct 24, 2023
Caroline Mueller Griffin, formerly of Clarksville, passed away on October 24, 2023. She was 92 years of age.
She was born in New York City to the late George Stephen Mueller and the late Emma Caroline Wiegand Mueller on June 30, 1931. She married the late Edward Earl Langston and had two children: Katherine L Holoman (partner Gary)...
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