Dean
Mar 23, 2025
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Ronnie Dean Newbill Jr., who departed this life on Sunday, March 23, 2025, just shy of his 37th birthday. A resident of Alton, Virginia, Dean was born in South Boston, Virginia, where he crafted a life filled with love, generosity, and remarkable talent.
Dean was a gifted auto mechanic, a vocation he embraced...
Violet Katherine Cullum
Mar 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Violet Katherine Cullum, a beloved resident of Alton, Virginia, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at the age of 62. Violet was born on March 4th, 1963, in Pennsylvania, and her legacy of love and warmth will continue to live on in the hearts...
Jimmie Claiborne Hughes
Mar 14, 2025
Jimmie Claiborne Hughes, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away at his home on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at the age of 81. Jimmie was born on January 1st, 1944, in Halifax County to the late Berry Ben Hughes and Ethel Richardson Hughes.
Jimmie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the...
Johnny Lewis Talley
Mar 14, 2025
Johnny Lewis Talley, a cherished resident of Clarksville, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 18th, 1946, Johnny lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication, leaving behind a legacy that will be treasured by his family and friends.
Johnny was a proud alumnus of the...
Bobby Wade Thomas
Mar 13, 2025
Bobby Wade Thomas, 74, was born January 22, 1951 in Granville County to Bob and Hazel Thomas. He is survived by the love of his life, Wanda Thomas, united in marriage for 52 years. He was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He was a mechanic by trade. Wade had a love for singing Karaoke, never met a...
Dorothy Rae Icenhour Adcock
Mar 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Rae Icenhour Adcock, cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dorothy passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Henderson, NC. She was 93 years old.
Dorothy was born on February 20, 1932, in Mecklenburg County, VA, to James Worley Icenhour and...
Lois Bowen Jackson
Mar 12, 2025
Lois Bowen Jackson of Alton passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born in Mecklenburg County on September 6, 1935 to the late Algie and Mildred Wilkerson Bowen. She was predeceased by her husband, William "Billy" Lawrence Jackson.
Lois was a member of Alton Baptist Church and was active with...
John T. Turner
Mar 7, 2025
John T. Turner of Virgilina passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Indiana, home of his daughter. He was born on May 19, 1931 and was 93 at the time of his passing.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Shady Grove UMC Cemetery.
The family...
Colonel (Ret) Wayne S. Stevens
Mar 6, 2025
Colonel (Ret) Wayne S. Stevens of 1010 Marshall Avenue, South Boston, VA passed away on March 6, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born February 10, 1944 to the late Charlie Chester Stevens and Mattie Arrington Stevens. He is survived by his son, Christopher Travis Stevens of South Boston, Virginia; sisters Betty Jane Stevens Dixon of Virgilina, Virginia...
David D. Burkhart
Feb 28, 2025
David Burkhart of South Boston passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Ohio on July 11, 1946 to William and Dorothy Taft Burkhart and was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Farris Burkhart.
David was a past certified scuba diver instructor in St. Croix, Virgin Islands...
Linda Lacks Yancey
Feb 26, 2025
Linda Lacks Yancey of Virgilina passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born in Halifax County on February 13, 1945 to the late Carlton Dewey Lacks and the late Annie Maude Lacks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wendel Yancey and a grandson, Dakota Wayne Yancey.
Linda was...
Arlene Nichols Hudson
Feb 26, 2025
Arlene Nichols Hudson of South Boston passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the age of 91. Born in Halifax County on February 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Blanche Oakley Nichols. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Paige Hudson.
Arlene was a member of Grace Baptist Church. ...
Dorothy "Dot" Garland Brankley
Feb 22, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Garland Brankley, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Davis Brankley, parents, Archer and Annie Sue Clark Garland as well as brothers William C. Garland and Archer H. Garland. A faithful mother, grandmother, and pillar...
Phillip Filmore Propst
Feb 11, 2025
Phillip Filmore Propst, of Buffalo Junction, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025, at the age of 73.
Phil was the ultimate self-starter and hard worker. He built multiple successful businesses from scratch, starting with the Orange Market on Highway 58, then moving to Riverdale where he and Bunny ran Ratliff’s Grocery and then Riverdale Auto Sales....
Katilene Langford Holmes
Feb 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Katilene Langford Holmes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Katilene left this world peacefully on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at the age of 93, at her residence in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
Born on October 25th, 1931, in Saluda, SC, Katilene was a beacon of love...
Linda Hardy Rice
Feb 8, 2025
Linda Grace Hardy Rice, a cherished individual who brought warmth and light into the lives of her family, friends, and community, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2025. Born on November 20th, 1948, to the late Sirrene Hardy and the late Annie Kreynus Hardy. Her 76 years of life were filled with love, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to...
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Boyd Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Boyd Jr. of Clarksville passed away on February 7, 2025 at the age of 69. He was born on May 20, 1955 to the late Thomas Eugene Boyd Sr. and Marjorie Blanks Boyd. He was married to the love of his life for 44 years, Connie Echols Boyd. Tommy’s life was dedicated to his family.
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Morris Gray Ashworth
Feb 3, 2025
Morris Gray Ashworth of Clarksville, VA passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 6th, 1949, he was the son of the late Marshall Anderson Ashworth and the late Erna Elliott Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Leigh Tuck Ashworth.
Morris was a member of Union...
Nancy Louise Gravitt Scott
Feb 2, 2025
Nancy Louise Gravitt Scott, of South Boston, went to her Heavenly Father on February 2nd, 2025 at the age of 85. Ms. Scott was born on March 10, 1939 as the daughter of the late Jessie Enos Gravitt and Mary Frances Gravitt Gravitt. For many years she cared for and assisted patients as a personal aide and companion. She...
Thomas "Dickie Bird" Franklin Puryear Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
Thomas “Dickie Bird” Franklin Puryear, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born on June 23, 1938 in Halifax County, Virginia to the late Thomas and Annie Puryear. Thomas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Clara Lowery Puryear.
Thomas worked in Burlington industries for over 30 years....
