Obituaries
William "Buck" Ellis Vaughan, Jr.
Jul 29, 2023
Mr. William Ellis “Buck” Vaughan, Jr. of Scottsburg, VA passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Commonwealth Assisted Living Facility.
He was born March 15, 1928 in Halifax County, VA and was 95 years old. He was the son of the late William Ellis Vaughan, Sr. and the late Mattie T. Vaughan and was married to the late...
Margaret Virginia Throckmorton Burton
Jul 28, 2023
Margaret Virginia Throckmorton Burton, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1925 to the late Herbert H. Throckmorton and the late Evelyn S. Throckmorton. She was married to the late Edward H. Burton Sr.She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Margaret also had a fulfilling career at...
Linda Seamster Shelton
Jul 26, 2023
Linda Seamster Shelton, a beloved member of the community and the publisher of the local paper, has sadly passed away on July 26, 2023. Linda was known for her outgoing personality and her deep connection to the people she served. She was born on September 22, 1946, in Halifax, VA to the late Mervin Seamster and the late Almeda...
Cecil Bailey Anderson
Jul 24, 2023
Cecil Bailey Anderson, 86, of Nathalie, VA passed away July 24, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 28, 1936 to the late Tommie Brown Anderson and the late Lucille Brown Anderson. He was married to Patricia B. Anderson who survives.
Cecil was a retired farmer and formerly employed by Powell Trucking and he enjoyed...
Ronald Bailey Crews
Jul 19, 2023
Ronald "Bailey" Crews of Scottsburg Va. passed away on July 19, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on August 22, 1936 to the late Alonza Merritt Crews, Sr. and the late Grace Rickmon Crews. He was 86 years old. He was married for 64 years to his loving and devoted wife Frances Smith Crews.
Bailey was an active...
Chase Andrew LaRue
Jul 17, 2023
Chase Andrew LaRue, 24, of Halifax, VA passed away July 17, 2023. He was born in South Boston, VA on December 21, 1998 to Troy Andrew LaRue, Jr. and Sabrina Mills LaRue who survive.
Chase was born and raised in South Boston, Virginia. Throughout his life, he made countless memories, but some of his most cherished moments...
Samuel Davis Williams
Jul 16, 2023
Samuel Davis Williams, 78, of Clover, died Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on February 19, 1945, son of the late Samuel Isaac Williams and the late Ruby Francisco Williams. He was married to Linda Pentecost Williams, who survives.
Sammy was extremely hard-working, devoting many years to the grocery business, managing Food Lion in Roxboro,...
Kermit Lee Wright
Jul 15, 2023
Kermit Lee Wright, age 86, passed away July 15, 2023. He was born in Halifax County to the late Addie Cobb Wright and the late Lula Clark Barksdale Wright. He was married to the late Juanita Mae Williams Wright.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Republican Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon...
Kenneth David Shields
Jul 14, 2023
Mr. Kenneth David Shields of South Boston, VA passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home. He was born April 30, 1965 in Halifax County, VA and was 58 years old. He was the son of the late L.B. Shields and the late Doris Royal Shields.
He was of the Christian faith. Kenneth was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers...
Charles David Conner
Jul 13, 2023
Charles David “Chuck” Conner of South Boston, VA passed away on July 13, 2023. Born on March 12, 1957, in Halifax County, he was the son of the late Nettie Elizabeth Conner.
Chuck was a loving devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who adored spending time with his family and friends. He was a retired Quality Control...
William Hines Payne
Jul 7, 2023
William Hines “Billy” Payne of South Boston, VA passed away on July 7, 2023. He was born in Halifax County, VA on February 7, 1938 and was 85 years of age. He was the son of the late Carl Evans Payne and the late Louise Hines Payne. He was married to Sara McCanless Payne who survives.
He was...
Eunice Shelton Estes
Jul 6, 2023
Eunice Shelton Estes, 88, of South Boston, VA passed away July 6, 2023. Eunice was born on November 30, 1934 in Halifax County to the late Louis Irvin Shelton and Anna Blanche Coates Shelton. She was married to the late Willie Fife Estes, Jr.
She was of the Baptist Faith. Eunice enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, Elvis, TV...
Minnie Lewis Tingen
Jul 4, 2023
Minnie Lewis Tingen passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2023, at South Boston Health & Rehab. She was born on July 16th, 1927, in Halifax County, VA. Minnie's remarkable journey was defined by her dedication to serving others. She spent many years working as an ABB security guard, ensuring the safety of those around her. With each passing day, she brought...
John "Jack" William Torbert
Jul 3, 2023
John "Jack" William Torbert, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, at Berry Hill Health & Rehab in South Boston, Virginia. He was born on May 12, 1931, in Nelson County, VA. Jack's remarkable life was filled with dedication to his country, his community, and his loved ones.From an early age, Jack exhibited a passion...
Evelyn Gail Hall
Jun 29, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Gail Seymour Hall of Nathalie, VA passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her home. She was born December 17, 1948 in Harrisonburg, VA and was 74 years old. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Seymour and Berl Barcum Seymour and was married to Richard Wayne Hall who survives. Gail was an antique dealer and...
Gloria Jean Baker Rose
Jun 29, 2023
Gloria Jean Baker Rose, 76, of Halifax, VA passed away June 29, 2023. She was born in Petersburg, VA on August 22, 1946 to the late Archie F. Baker and the late Catherine Epes Baker. She was married to the late William W. Rose for 46 years.
Gloria spent 31 years as a Civil Service Employee working with the...
Patrick Van Anderson
Jun 24, 2023
Patrick Van Anderson of Roxboro, NC passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born in South Boston, VA on March 23, 1992, and was 31 years of age. He was the son of the late Gary Van Anderson and Ellen Honeycutt Wilborn, who survives. Patrick was fond of the great outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. ...
Lydia A. Mast Hershberger
Jun 23, 2023
Mrs. Lydia A. Mast Hershberger of Nathalie, VA passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home. She was born August 14, 1962 and was 60 years old. She was the daughter of Aldai N. Mast and the late Amanda D. Yoder Mast and was married to Alvin J. Hershberger who survives. She was a member of the...
Sara Owen Wilkins
Jun 23, 2023
Mrs. Sara Owen Wilkins of Nathalie, VA passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Halifax County on January 10, 1954 and was 69 years old. She was the daughter of the late Cabell Emerson Owen and the late Carolyn Jennings Owen and was married to the late Cecil...
Bill Fields
Jun 23, 2023
Mr. Bill Fields of Chilhowie, VA formerly of Halifax County, VA passed away Friday. June 23, 2023. He was born March 25, 1950 in Grundy, VA and was 73 years old. He was the son of the late Floyd H. Looney and the late Linnie Joyce Fields Looney. Bill was a member of the Chilhowie Church of God and...
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