Obituaries
Anthony East Keesee
Oct 23, 2024
Anthony East Keese of Winston-Salem, NC peacefully entered his Heavenly home surrounded by loving friends on October 23, 2024 at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 9, 1956 to the late Wayland Counts Keesee and the late Jeanette Perkins Keesee. Anthony was of the Baptist faith and an avid motorcyclist and toured with...
Tracey Stebbins Smith
Oct 20, 2024
Tracey Stebbins Smith of South Boston passed away October 20, 2024 at the age of 60. She was born in Halifax County, VA on September 13, 1964 to the late Edwin Augustus “Ned” Stebbins, Jr. and the late Venetia Whitt Stebbins. Tracey worked as a Registered Nurse until her retirement after many years of dedicated service. She was a member...
Virginia Pruitt Whitlow
Oct 19, 2024
Mrs. Virginia Pruitt Whitlow, 80, of Alton, VA went to be with the lord Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on December 20,1943 in Danville, VA to the late Tom Pruitt and the late Virginia Henderson Pruitt. Mrs. Whitlow was married for 35 years to the love of her life the late Morrell Whitlow. She was a member of...
Sylvia Cliborne Reese
Oct 18, 2024
Sylvia Cliborne Reese of Halifax passed away October 18, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born in Halifax County on December 4, 1947 to the late William Edward Cliborne and Nannie Elliott Cliborne. She was married for years to Roy Wilson Reese, Jr., who survives.
She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary,...
Bradford Lee Poole
Oct 17, 2024
Bradford Lee of Randolph VA passed away on October 17, 2024 at the age of 46. He was born in Halifax County, VA on October 17, 1978 to Bernard Lee Poole, Jr and Brenda Fisher Poole who survive. He was married to Kelly Toombs Poole who survives.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Millstone and had a strong...
Gerry Thomas Oliver
Oct 14, 2024
Gerry Thomas Oliver of Roxboro, NC passed away October 14, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Person County, NC on February 1, 1948 to the late Preston Warlick Oliver and the late Wynnette Puryear Oliver. He was married to Betty Faye Williams Oliver who survives.
He was a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church and proudly served...
Dianne Rowland Davis
Oct 14, 2024
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Shelby Dianne Rowland Davis of Nathalie. Dianne passed away October 14, 2024 at the age of 66 and was born in Halifax County on March 12, 1958 to Evelyn Holt Rowland who survives and the late Marshall Henry Rowland. She was married to the late Anderson “Andy” Crenshaw Davis,...
Carl Dallas Manfield
Oct 12, 2024
Carl Dallas Manfield of Clarksville, VA. Formerly of South Boston and Lynchburg passed away October 12, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born on May 10, 1943 to the late Porter Enick Hash and the late Katherine Kirt Hash. He was married to Joyce Lipscomb Manfield.
He was a member of Massies Mill Presbyterian Church. Carl retired from South...
Joanne Fisher Jackson
Oct 12, 2024
Mrs. Joanne Fisher Jackson, 75, of South Boston, VA passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home. She was born in Halifax County February 11, 1949, to the late Joe Fisher and the late Effie Louise Farris Fisher. She was married to the late Eric Woodrow Jackson. She was a former member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church and...
Howard Talley Cook, Sr.
Oct 7, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Talley Cook, Sr. on October 7, 2024, at his home in Scottsburg, VA with his wife by his side. He was 81 years old. Talley was born on March 5, 1943, in Hampton, VA.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Talley Cook; father, Howard Dolphus Cook;...
Charles Raymond Pruitt
Sep 30, 2024
Charles Raymond Pruitt of South Boston, VA passed away September 30, 2024 at the age of 67. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA on August 27, 1957 to May Inge Pruitt and the late Charlie Howard Pruitt. He was preceded in death by his long-time companion Betty Anderson.
Charles was dedicated employee with the Town of South Boston and retired as...
Robert Curtis Tuck
Sep 22, 2024
Robert Curtis Tuck of South Boston, VA passed away September 22, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on July 3, 1937 to the late William Irby Tuck and the late Minerva Ann Thomas Tuck. He was married for 30 years to Carolyn Reaves Tuck who survives.
Robert was of the Baptist Faith and a...
Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Jones
Sep 19, 2024
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Perkins Jones of Halifax, VA passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. She was born in Halifax County on July 2,1961 and was 63 years old. She was the daughter of the late Archer Raymond Perkins and the late Kathryn Clark Perkins. She graduated from Halifax County Senior High School in...
Elsie Nichols Ferrell
Sep 17, 2024
Elsie Nichols Ferrell of South Boston passed away September 17, 2024 at the blessed age of 100. She was born in Halifax County, VA on July 12, 1924 to the late Abraham Vincent Nichols and the late Annie Florine Crenshaw Nichols. She was married to the late Jesse Sam Ferrell.
She was a member of Rodgers Chapel Baptist Church. Elsie enjoyed...
Kenneth Cecil Elliott, Sr.
Sep 16, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Cecil “Ken” Elliott, Sr. of Vernon Hill, VA passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 in Wilmington, NC. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 5, 1962 and was 62 years old. He was the son of the late Cecil Morrell Elliott and Doris Cole Elliott and was married for 34 years to Julie Conner Elliott....
David William Ingram
Sep 15, 2024
David William Ingram of South Boston, VA passed away September 15, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Danville, VA on February 20, 1948 to the late William Luther Ingram and the late Callie Emma Stone Ingram. He was married to Deborah Marie Ingram who survives.
David was a former pastor of Friendship Baptist Church and received his...
Constance "Connie" O'Byrne Dodd
Sep 12, 2024
Constance Elaine O’Byrne “Connie” Dodd of Clover, VA passed away September 12, 2024 at the age of 72. She was born in Richlands, VA on March 4, 1952 to the late Kyle O’Byrne and the late Mae O’Byrne. She was married to Lester Barry Dodd who survives.
Connie was a member of Rodgers Chapel Baptist Church and Mount Laurel Ruritan Club....
Randall Wilson Thompson
Sep 6, 2024
Randall Wilson Thompson of Norfolk, VA passed away September 6, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born in Halifax County, VA on December 14, 1964 to the late James Thompson and the late Geraldine Hite Thompson. Randall was of the Baptist Faith, loved people, socializing, water sports, and bike riding. He was also a car enthusiast, and loved...
Margaret Mitchell Epps
Sep 4, 2024
Margaret Mitchell Epps of Vernon Hill, VA passed away September 4, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born in Halifax County, VA on December 10, 1929 to the late Garland Robert Mitchell and the late Irene Hamlett Mitchell. She was married for 49 years to the late William Lee Epps.
She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church...
James Donald "Don" Moore
Aug 31, 2024
Mr. James Donald “Don” Moore of Red Oak, VA passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home. He was born in Halifax County, VA on February 6,1948 and was 76 years old. He was the son of the late Jesse James Moore and June Walker Moore and was married to Tina Hightower Moore.
He was a member of Alton Baptist...