Obituaries
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Mary Talley 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
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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...
Cyrus William "Bill" Shortt
Apr 24, 2026
Cyrus William "Bill" Shortt, the dedicated Recreation Director for the County of Halifax and a member of Beth Car Baptist Church, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on May 6, 1961, in Halifax County, Bill devoted his life to public service and to cultivating community through his passions.
Bill’s commitment to community well-being was exemplified through his work with Halifax...
Rickey Lacks
Apr 20, 2026
Rickey Lacks of Clover passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 66. He was born in Halifax County on November 11, 1959 to the late Winston Henry and Lucille L. Lacks.
He attended Living Waters Church of God. Rickey worked for Mayo Power Plant and the Halifax County School System. He loved to keep his yard looking perfect...
Mario Jerome Mills
Apr 19, 2026
Mario Jerome Mills of Halifax passed away April 19, 2026 at the age of 53. He was born in Halifax County on November 1, 1972 to Brenda Young Hancock and Bert L. Mills who survive.
He was of the Baptist faith. Mario was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and sharing his work with loved ones. He also enjoyed playing Bingo,...
Daryl Lee Harris
Apr 17, 2026
Daryl Lee Harris,79, of Halifax, passed away April 17, 2026 surrounded by family. A devoted family man, Daryl was born December 19, 1946 to Mary Alice and James "Jiggs" Harris.
He is survived by his loving wife, Susan, of 53 years. His beloved daughters Elizabeth Ricker, Jennifer Clark (Kenny), and Katharine Justus (Scott); eight dearly loved grandchildren Sonya, Harrison, Benjamin, Olivia,...
George Edward Glascock, Sr.
Apr 16, 2026
George Edward Glascock, Sr. of Scottsburg, Va. passed away at home in the early morning hours of April 16, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born in Halifax County, Va. On November 27, 1944 to the late Howard and Rosa Dunn Glascock, and remained a resident to Halifax County all his life. He is survived by his loving...
Bernice Crews Powell
Apr 15, 2026
Mrs. Bernice Crews Powell of Nathalie, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at her home. She was born in Halifax County, VA on November 30, 1944 and was 81 years old. She was the daughter of the late Jasper Elmer Crews and the late Patty Hailey Crews. She loved her pets and rescuing animals. She was also fond...
Dorothy Epps Satterfield Kinder
Apr 14, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth Epps Satterfield Kinder of South Boston passed away on April 14, 2026 at the age of 82. She was born in Halifax County on February 6, 1944 to the late Robert B. Epps and the late Josie Landrum Epps. She was first married to the late William Thomas Satterfield, Sr.
Dorothy was a member of her beloved church, Winns...
Wilbur Joel Gridley, II
Apr 14, 2026
Wilbur Joel Gridley, II of Nathalie passed away on April 14, 2026 at the age of 84. He was born in Chesterfield, NH to the late Raymond and Mildred Filkins Gridley. He was married forty-six years to Shirley Gene Gridley who survives
He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in South Norfolk, VA and retired from Plasser American Corporation...
Mary Lucille Elledge Hoover
Apr 12, 2026
Mary Lucille Elledge Hoover, age 79, of Williston, South Carolina, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1946, to the late Jessie James Lewis and the late Flora Victoria Long.
Ms. Mary was a faithful member of Crestview Baptist Church in Orangeburg, SC. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, served as WMU Director (even...
Sheila Victoria Webb Nell
Apr 9, 2026
Sheila Victoria Webb Nell of Clover passed away on April 9, 2026 at the age of 73. She was born in Olney, MD on June 30, 1952 to the late Claude Webb and the late Lucy Harrison Webb. She was the companion of 40 years, to the late Gene Mullinix.
Sheila grew up on a farm and that is where she...
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