Obituaries
Christine Mitchell Fallen
Aug 31, 2023
Christine Mitchell Fallen, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 31, 2023. She was born in Halifax County on August 19, 1933 to the late Garland Robert Mitchell and the late Irene Hamlett Mitchell. She was married to the late Oda Pearlman “O.P.” Fallen.
She was a life-time member of Providence Presbyterian Church where...
Jill Annette Hatcher
Aug 30, 2023
Jill Annette Hatcher passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 65. She was born on April 26, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia. Jill's passion for helping others led her to pursue a career as a social worker. She dedicated her life to making a difference in the lives of those she served and had an unwavering desire...
Mary Ruth Snodgrass Allen
Aug 28, 2023
Mary Ruth Snodgrass Allen of South Boston, VA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her three daughters on August 28, 2023. She was born on April 17, 1937 in Charleston, WV to the late Arnold Curtis Snodgrass and Nelda Lura Snodgrass. She was married to the late Donald Keith Allen of Allen’s Drug Store for fifty years. Mary...
Catherine Waskey White
Aug 25, 2023
Catherine Waskey “Kitty” White, 89, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth L. “Sonny Boy” White. Born on December 31, 1933 in Botetourt County, VA to the late Cash Edward Waskey and the late Stella Leighton Waskey.
Kitty was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored...
Douglas Gray Landrum, Sr.
Aug 24, 2023
Douglas Gray Landrum, Sr., 78, of Halifax, VA passed away on August 24, 2023. He was born in Halifax County to the late Polly Chaney Landrum and the late Mamie Satterfield Landrum. He was married to Violet Conner Landrum who survives.
He was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Douglas enjoyed life to its fullest each day. ...
Aubrey Allen Lewis, Sr.
Aug 24, 2023
Aubrey Lewis, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 24th at his home with the love of his life and wife of 62 years, Myrna by his side. Aubrey was commonly referred to as his CB radio handle “Bird Shooter” around the Oak Level Community due to his love for hunting quail and running dogs.
He retired from ABB...
Wesley Davis Martin, Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Dr. Wesley Davis Martin, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in August. He was 66 years old.Davis was born in Halifax, VA to Wesley Davis Martin, Sr. and Marian Martin. After completing high school, heobtained his Bachelor of Science degree at Ferrum College. He then received his Master of Science degreefrom the University of Georgia, followed by a PhD...
Roberta Burks Mimmack
Aug 19, 2023
Roberta Burks Mimmack, 55, of South Boston, VA and Santa Cruz, CA, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023 surrounded by family at her home in South Boston. Roberta – or Bobbi, as she was known by many – was born on February 18, 1968 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Robert Tucker Burks and Virginia Roller Burks. She...
Blanche Weatherford Scott
Aug 13, 2023
Blanche Weatherford Scott, 90, of South Boston, VA passed away August 13, 2023. She was born in Ontario, VA to the late Joe Weatherford and the late Georgia Herdon Weatherford on December 5, 1932. She was married to the late Rev. C. Richard Scott.
She was of the Methodist faith. Prior to retirement she was employed by the...
Ann Lewis Tingen
Aug 12, 2023
Mrs. Ann Tingen of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of South Boston, VA passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home. She was born August 6, 1934 in Halifax County, VA and was 89 years old. She was the daughter of the late Johnny James Wiles and the late Annie Pruett Wiles Hodnett.
She was a member of...
Edward Lanier Doss, Sr.
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. Edward Lanier Doss, Sr. of Clover, VA passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home. He was born in Halifax County on December 14, 1933 and was 89 years old. He was the son of the late William Ennis Doss Sr. and the late Thelma Lanier Doss and was married for sixty-eight years to Mary Lois...
Jimmy Lacy Martin
Aug 10, 2023
Jimmy Lacy Martin, 60, of Nathalie, VA passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA to the late Joseph Lacy Martin and the late Mattie Lean Powell on January 28, 1963.
Jimmy loved painting, cooking, going to flea markets and collecting. His greatest enjoyment was his family, especially his grandchildren. Each brought...
Diane Roberts Cassada
Aug 7, 2023
Diane Roberts Cassada, 80, of South Boston, VA peacefully passed away at her home on August 7, 2023. She was born in Halifax County, VA on July 22, 1943 to the late Beverly B. Roberts and the late Martha Vaughan Roberts. She was married to the late James Preston Cassada, Jr.
She was a member of Cedar Grove...
Jonathan Matthew Scott
Aug 6, 2023
Jonathan Matthew Scott, 45, of Clover, Virginia passed away August 6, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 2, 1978 to William Arthur Scott, Jr and Judy Barley Scott who survive. He was a member of Mt. Laurel United Methodist Church.
Matt lived life to its fullest, whether he was coaching baseball, watching a race,...
Helen Flagg Hudgins Stevens
Aug 3, 2023
Helen Flagg Hudgins Stevens was welcomed into her heavenly home on August 3, 2023. She was born February 18, 1920 to John Casall Flagg and Rena Morton Flagg of Portsmouth, VA. Helen was a woman of great faith and will be genuinely missed by her loving family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at...
Bettie Belle Newton Black
Aug 3, 2023
Bettie Belle Newton Black passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1939, in Virgilina, VA, to the late Patrick Henry Newton and the late Mary Letell Glascock Smith. She was married to the late Frederick Stanley Black. She was the sister of the Late Helen Newton Rose of South Boston, VA. She was...
Pamela McCraw Fannin
Aug 1, 2023
Pamela “Pam” McCraw Fannin, 70, of Halifax, VA passed away August 1, 2023. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on July 10, 1953 to the late Ercelle Reyden McCraw and the late Hazel Virginia Anderson McCraw. She was married to Stephen Edward Fannin who survives.
She was a member of Beth Car Baptist Church and a retired secretary...
David John Fraser
Aug 1, 2023
David John Fraser, affectionately known as Colonel, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on February 27, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, David led a remarkable life filled with achievement and love.David's military service was a significant part of his life. He dedicated himself to serving his country and retired after an illustrious career...
Jerry Earnest Brock
Aug 1, 2023
Jerry Earnest Brock 85, of Callands, VA passed away on August 1, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1937, in Wilkes County, NC to the late Fleet O'Day Brock and Ellen Edsel Brock. He was married to Barbara Jean Perry for 50 years.
He was of the Baptist Faith and a retired Building and Quality Inspector. Jerry had...
Frances Snow Jones Snead
Jul 30, 2023
Frances Snow Jones Snead departed this life on July 30, 2023. She was born March 20, 1935 in Person County, NC and was 88 years old. She was the daughter of Luther Hampton Snow and Mary Tatum Snow that preceded her in death. Frances was married to George Hampton Jones for 44 wonderful years. Then married to William Robert...
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