Obituaries
Malcolm Baker Lacy
Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Malcolm Baker Lacy, Jr., DDS, passed away on July 18, 2024 in South Boston, Virginia. He was 9 days shy of his 100th birthday, having been born on July 27, 1924. He was the oldest child of Dr. Malcolm Baker Lacy Sr. and Marian Spragins Lacy. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Marjorie Creasy Lacy, and...
Susan Jean McTigue Deemer
Jul 17, 2024
Susan Jean McTigue Deemer of Nathalie, VA passed away July 17, 2024 at the age of 62. She was born in Johnstown, PA on February 12, 1961 to the late John Thomas McTigue and the late Patricia Ann Boltz McTigue. She was married 47 years to Kenneth James Deemer, Sr., who survives.
She was of the Christian Faith. Susan loved Bible...
Joyce E. Buckner
Jul 16, 2024
Joyce E. Buckner went home peacefully to her heavenly father on July 16, 2024. Born on January 28, 1945 to the late Shirley L. Buckner and the late George M. Buckner.
Joyce was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She was well known in the retail business throughout her life, working at Leggett’s and Goodwill downtown South Boston, McCollum-Ferrell Shoe...
Emily Atkins Ray
Jul 16, 2024
Emily Atkins Ray of South Boston, VA passed away July 16, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in Pittsylvania County on December 2, 1940 to the late Andrew Atkins and the late Virginia McDowell Atkins. She was married to the late Scott Brann Ray for 45 years.
Emily Atkins Ray was a member of Dan River Baptist Church....
Victor King Claiborne
Jul 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Victor (Vic) King Claiborne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2024 at the age of 86.
Vic was born on August 18, 1937, in Finchley, VA to Luther and Betty Glasscock Cliborne. He was a resident of Halifax, Va.
He is survived by...
Frances R. Whittaker
Jul 12, 2024
Frances (Frankie) R. Whittaker, 90, of Halifax, VA, formerly of Macomb, IL and St. Peters, MO, died July 12, 2024. She was born in 1934 to the late Grace and Floyd Russell of Macomb, IL. She was married to the late Alan C. Whittaker.
In addition to her parents and spouse, Mrs. Whittaker was predeceased by two sisters, Martha Russell Chamberlain...
Hubert Wayne Womack
Jul 12, 2024
Mr. Hubert Wayne Womack of South Boston, VA passed away on Friday, July 12,2024 at Duke University Hospital. He was born in Halifax County, June 30,1944 and was 80 years old. He was the son of the late Jeter Patterson Womack and the late Thelma Bliss Womack.
In his younger years, he was a musician and singer with a local band...
Joe Raymond Greenwood
Jul 11, 2024
A well lived life of faith for 101 years ended with a Heavenly Homecoming for Joe Raymond “Jake” Greenwood on July 11, 2024.
Jake was born September 28, 1922, and lived in his boyhood home on Birch Elmo Road, Halifax, VA until he became a resident of Berry Hill Rehab and Health Center, South Boston, VA in 2014. He was the...
Jasmin Roman
Jul 10, 2024
Jasmin Roman of Scottsburg, VA passed away July 10, 2024 at the age of 53. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 23, 1970 to Judith Milagros Cruz who survives and the late Pedro Roman. Jasmin loved music, singing, all animals, doing her nails and fishing. She will be remembered in love.
Left to cherish her memory:
Her Children
Tiffany Sanchez Jones...
Kenneth Lee Hammock
Jul 10, 2024
Kenneth Lee Hammock of Halifax, VA passed away July 10, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born in Halifax County on June 30, 1941 to the late James Daniel Hammock and the late Marie Tuck Hammock. He was married to the late Helen Conner Hammock.
He was of the Baptist Faith. Kenneth retired from Halifax Regional Hospital after many...
Wayne Willard Covington
Jun 28, 2024
Mr. Wayne Willard Covington of Red Oak, VA passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Chase City Health and Rehab. He was born August 19, 1942, in Charlotte County, VA and was 81 years old. He was the son of the late Dorothy Covington. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Martin Covington.
He was of the Christian faith....
Cabell Lacy "Sonny" Anderson, Jr.
Jun 28, 2024
Mr. Cabell L. “Sonny” Anderson, 79, of Halifax, VA passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born March 17,1945 in Halifax County, to the late Cabell Lacy Anderson and the late Dorothy Lee Fallen Anderson Trent. Sonny was married to Mildred “Jean” Anderson for 44 years – they are now together for eternity....
Deanna Jean Talley-Ronsholdt, Ph.D.
Jun 18, 2024
(née Talley) Deanna passed away on June 18, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1945, in Creedmoor, NC. The daughter of the late Oscar R. and Gertrude L. Talley (née Goad).
She graduated in 1963 from Halifax County High School in South Boston, VA, and received a B.S. degree with majors in both biology and chemistry from Longwood College in...
Gladys Monk Cleary
Jun 18, 2024
Gladys May Monk Cleary of King, NC passed away June 18, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in Chelsea, MA on May 9, 1941 to the late Herbert Monk and the late Ida Monk. She was married to the late Richard Robert Cleary, Sr. Gladys was lucky in the casinos, loved playing cards and watching old westerns.
Left...
Shirley Haynes Kincaid
Jun 16, 2024
Shirley Ann Hayes Kincaid of Clover, VA went to her with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2024 at the age of 75. She was born in Danville, VA on July 1, 1948 to the late Emmett Clifton Haynes and the late Lizzie Dean Scearce Haynes. Shirley was married to the late John Wayne Kincaid. She is survived by...
Frances Terry Myers
Jun 15, 2024
Mrs. Frances Terry Myers of Halifax, VA passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her home. She was born September 8, 1928, in Pittsylvania County, VA and was 95 years old. She was the daughter of the late Harold C. Terry and the late Mamie Reeves Terry. She was married for 75 years to the late Henry L. “Pete” Myers.
Frances...
Joan Wicks Rowles
Jun 9, 2024
Joan Wicks Rowles of Rustburg, VA passed away June 9, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born in Providence, RI on June 21, 1941 to the late James Frank Wicks and the late Winiferd Causer Wicks. She was married to Carrell Clarence Rowles, Jr. who survives.
She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Joan was a graduate...
Doris Conner McCormick
Jun 1, 2024
Mrs. Doris Conner McCormick of Halifax, VA passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home is Brookneal, VA. She was born August 13, 1932 in Halifax County, VA and was 91 years old. She was the daughter of the late Archer Whitfield Conner and the late Minnie Watts Conner and was married to the late...
Grace T. Seat
May 29, 2024
Grace T. Seat of South Boston passed away May 29, 2024 at the blessed age of 98. She was born in Marietta, North Carolina on June 29, 1925 to the late Burwell Lewis Temple and Katye Hill Temple. She was married for 64 years to the late Robert Carroll Seat, Sr.
Grace attended Fairmont High School in Fairmont, NC, Catawba College...
Alice Zheng Rhett
May 28, 2024
Alice Runping Zheng Rhett, of Alton, VA passed away on May 28.2024. She was born to Bingquan Zheng and Wenxian Chen on October 23, 1957 in Shanghai, China. After high school in 1976, she was sent to a rural farm by the government to work as a laborer in the field. The first-year higher education was resumed in China, Alice...
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