Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Allen of the Cluster Springs community passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 59. She was born in Texas on May 28, 1965 and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Earnest Allen and Phyllis Johnson Allen.

Cheryl was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, NC majoring in Deaf Education. She was...

Apr 12, 2025

Barbara Louise Garner Griffin, a resident of Clarksville, VA, formerly of South Boston, VA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on May 29th, 1934, in Mecklenburg County, VA, Barbara lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 72 years, Creston...

Apr 9, 2025

Horace Edward "Eddie" Carter of Keeling passed away on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on July 21st, 1949, Eddie was the son of the late Horace L. Carter and Sallie Satterfield Carter. Eddie served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed horseback riding and camping with his friends and...

Apr 6, 2025

Nancy Dalton Mills, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on January 2nd, 1936, Nancy was the daughter of the late Willie & Rachel Dalton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henderson Mills.

Nancy was a member of Clarksville Baptist Church and lived most of her life...

Apr 4, 2025

Nancy Jane Collins Talley passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Hundley Center, in South Hill, Virginia, at the age of 83. She was born in Henderson, North Carolina on September 25, 1941, to the late Robert David Collins, Jr. and Ormond Moore Collins.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Frankie Stephen Talley. She...

Apr 3, 2025

Emmitt Owen Link of Alton, VA went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at the age of 87. Born on June 23rd, 1937 he was the son of the late William Henry Link Sr and Elizabeth Rogers Link. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Crenshaw Link. Emmitt was known for his warmth, generosity, and...

Mar 31, 2025

Rebecca Glass Satterfield, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31st, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on Sunday, June 28th, 1925, in Halifax County, VA, Rebecca lived a full and vibrant life, enriched by her dedication to family, faith, and her many interests. A devoted homemaker, Rebecca dedicated her life to raising a...

Mar 27, 2025

Dan Elliott, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Virginia on July 1, 1953, Dan spent his life surrounded by the rolling hills and gracious community of his beloved home state.

Dan's journey through life was marked by his devotion to his family, his work,...

Mar 27, 2025

Sandra Smith Rister, of Aaron's Creek, Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Sandra was born on March 22, 1939, in Halifax County to the late Garland Smith and Virginia Pool Smith. She was married to the late Bernard Rister.

After graduating from Madison University, Sandra began her career as a school librarian in Virginia Beach,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...