Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Margie Douglas Mitchell
Jun 8, 2026
Margie Douglas Mitchell of South Boston passed away June 8, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to the late James Douglas and the late Elizabeth Eva Douglas. She was married sixty-two years to Billy Robert Mitchell who survives.
She was a member of Union Church. Margie loved all animals, being outside taking walks in the...
Lula Dale Snead
Jun 7, 2026
Lula Dale Snead of South Boston passed away on June 7, 2026 at the age of 76. She was born in Halifax County on July 1, 1949 to the late James Edward Snead and the late Lula Odessa Horton Snead.
Lula was a member of South Boston Church of God. She enjoyed working with flowers, going to the beach and listening...
Carol Ann Rupp Crawley
Jun 5, 2026
Carol Ann Rupp Crawley, 83, of Alton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026.
Born on September 2, 1942, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Clair Rupp and Nora Margaret Porter.
Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy “Roy” Martin Crawley.
She is survived by her children, Kim Leigh Crawley (Thomas Killer), Scott Wayne...
Minnie Hudson Grove
Jun 4, 2026
Minnie Hudson Grove of South Boston passed away on June 4, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born in Halifax County on April 8, 1938 to the late Fletcher Green Hudson and the late Etta Logan Conner Hudson. She was married to the late Irving Daniel Grove.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Curtis Grove and wife...
Peggy Joyce Marshall Valentine
Jun 4, 2026
Peggy Joyce Marshall Valentine of Vernon Hill passed away on June 4, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born in Norfolk, VA on September 26, 1941 to the late John and Lillian Roberson Marshall. She was married to the late Kay Eldridge Valentine.
She was a member of Faith Community Church where she served as longstanding Treasurer, and she...
Robert Pratt "Bob" Carter
Jun 2, 2026
Robert Pratt “Bob” Carter of Halifax passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 69. Mr. Carter was born on February 22, 1957, in Martinsville, VA to the late Nancie Pratt Carter and Thomas Glenn Carter.
He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1975, where he proudly served as drum major of the high school band. Following graduation,...
Janice Violet Clarke Hankins Goodman
May 27, 2026
Janice Violet Clarke Hankins Goodman of Danville, VA passed away May 27, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Danville, VA on December 20, 1942 to the late Henry Linsey Clarke and the late Violet Estelle Hanks.
Janice loved to draw and paint and especially loved to read. Her passing will leave a void to all who knew...
Faye Midkiff Wallace
May 25, 2026
Mrs. Faye Midkiff Wallace, 85, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away May 25, 2026, at Commonwealth Assisted Living Facility. She was born on June 17, 1940, in Campbell County, Virginia, to the late Byron Midkiff and the late Willie Hall Midkiff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Wallace, Sr.
Mrs. Wallace was a faithful member of Woodlawn...
David Bruce "Big Dave" Allen
May 24, 2026
Mr. David Bruce Allen of Halifax County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. Born and raised in Halifax County, he was the son of the late John Acree Allen, Sr. and the late Laura Virginia Bray Allen.
David attended Halifax Baptist Church and dedicated his working years to serving the community as a retail merchant at Friendly Corner Market...
Dr. James Wayne Adams, Jr.
May 21, 2026
Dr. James Wayne Adams, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Midlothian, VA on May 21st, 2026 at the age of 91. He was born on December 26th, 1934 in Halifax County. Wayne served as a beloved dentist in South Boston where he dedicated his time to helping generations of patients for over 40 years. The relationships formed through...
Mary Evelyn Lawter
May 21, 2026
Mary Evelyn Talley Lawter, 96, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026.
She was born in Halifax County, VA on December 12,1929, to the late Benjamin Cole Talley and Lizzie Conner Talley.
Evelyn was a longtime employee of Leggett’s/Belk and took great pride in her work and the relationships she built throughout the years. She loved to cook and nothing brought her more...
Robert Leon Plaster
May 15, 2026
Robert “Leon” Plaster devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born in Henry County to Cecil and Elva Plaster.
Leon graduated from Fieldale High School and The University of Virginia with a degree in electrical engineering in 1961. He began his career in Staunton, Virginia with Westinghouse which took him to Pennsylvania before...
Michael Boedker "Mike" Taylor
May 11, 2026
LIFE
Born June 18th, 1947, Michael lived a long life of 78 years. He went to meet the lord on May 11th 2026. Throughout his life, he moved from state to state as a military son and an enlisted Marine, leaving a strong impact on everyone he met. Born in South Carolina to William and Louise Taylor. He, like most North...
Harriett Lewis Clark
May 11, 2026
Harriett Lewis Clark of Sutherlin passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born in Pittsylvania County on April 16, 1936 to the late Harry Lewis and the late Merle Tucker Lewis. She was married to the late Lee Andrew Clark, Jr.
Harriett was a member of St. John’s Episcopal. She was an avid horse rider...
Emil Cecil Tharpe
May 10, 2026
Mr. Emil Cecil Tharpe of Clover passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home. He was born in Charlotte County, VA on June 21, 1935 and was 90 years old. He was the son of the late Jesse Ray Tharpe and the late Mary Lipscomb Tharpe and was married for 68 years to Mary Vassar Tharpe who survives....
Luther "L.W." Wilson Henderson, Jr.
May 9, 2026
Mr. Luther Wilson “L.W.” Henderson, Jr. of Halifax passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born in Halifax County, VA on July 10, 1948 and was 77 years old. He was the son of the late Luther Wilson, Sr. and the late Beatrice Moore Henderson and was married to Donna Hardie Henderson who survives. He was a member...
Ann Moore Bailey
May 7, 2026
Ann Moore Bailey of South Boston, VA passed away on May 7, 2026. She was a cherished member of her community and her church, Beth Car Baptist and was known for her warm smile and kindness. Ann was especially remembered for her thoughtful habit of sending cards, a small but meaningful gesture that touched many lives.
She shared a rich and...
Robert Elmo Conner, Sr.
May 5, 2026
Robert Elmo Conner, Sr. of Scottsburg passed away May 5, 2026 at the age of 91. He was born in Halifax County on December 7, 1934 to the late Johnny Conner, Sr. and the late Hattie Womack Conner. He was married to the late Jean Hurt Conner.
He was of the Christian faith. Robert was a proud Veteran of the United...
Harold Junior Womack
May 2, 2026
Mr. Harold Junior Womack of Vernon Hill, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1945, in Halifax County, Virginia, and was 81 years old. He was the son of the late Herman Lee Womack and the late Tassie Nash Womack. He was married to Marguerite Beard Womack, who survives.
Mr. Womack...
Christie Delane Smart Harrell
Apr 30, 2026
Christie Delane Smart Harrell of Scottsburg, Virginia, departed this life unexpectedly on April 30, 2026.
She was the beloved daughter of Robert “Robbie” Smart, Jr. (Patricia Smart) and Wanda Briley Walker (Harold Walker). Christie was also the devoted mother of four wonderful boys: Adam Harrell, Jr. Robert Jace Harrell, Carlisle James Harrell, and Jonathan Parker Harrell. She is also survived by...
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