Carl Elbert Furches
Jan 19, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Carl E. Furches went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Ronnia Haskins Furches of 46 years. Carl was born on May 9, 1936 in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. and Ina Pearl Furches, both...
Timmie Lane Poole
Jan 18, 2021
Chase City, VA Timmie Lane Poole, husband of Penni Huskey Poole, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the age of 61. Timmie was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1959, to the late Melvin Green Poole and Eva Talley Poole. He was the youngest of four boys and was preceded in death...
James E. Smith
Jan 17, 2021
Nelson, VA James E. Smith, Jr. passed away on January 17, 2021, at 54 years old. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Winnie Williamson Smith. James was the son of the late James Elisha Smith and Hilda Ragsdale Smith. He also was preceded in death by his brother, John Stanley Smith. He is survived by sisters, Rita...
Marjorie Farmer Nunn
Jan 17, 2021
Virgilina, VA Marjorie Farmer Nunn, wife of the late Aubrey Herbert Nunn, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Agee Farmer in Halifax County on October 29, 1931. Marjorie obtained her Associates degree in Business and worked in banking and then as secretary with...
Drema Carol Snuffer
Jan 16, 2021
Drema Carol Meadows Snuffer, 79, of Clarksville, VA, passed away January 16, 2021. Born May 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Norma Lilly Meadows. Drema received an associate degree from Nova Community college and was a retired accountant for Verizon. She was a devoted Christian who loved her family and friends. Drema was an...
Allen Fred Holt
Jan 14, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Allen Fred Holt, age 35, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1985 to Edward Thomas Holt and the late Barbara Cole Holt. Allen was a graduate of Halifax County High School and waste water plant operator for Town of South Boston. He was a veteran of the US...
Mary Ann Throckmorton
Jan 13, 2021
Mary Ann Dawson Throckmorton, wife of the late William “Aaron” Throckmorton, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the age of 87. She was born in High Point, NC on June 20, 1933, to the late Edward Binford Dawson and Izella “Lizzie” Francis Dawson. Mary was a 1951 graduate of Turbeville High School and a member...
Emmitt West Tuck
Jan 13, 2021
South Boston, VA Emmitt West Tuck, husband of Nancy Tuck, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born in Halifax County on November 10, 1934, to the late Lloyd and Flossie Brown Tuck. Mr. Tuck served his country in the United States Army and was owner of Tuck Enterprises. He attended Grace Baptist...
Benjamin Buster Cifers
Jan 12, 2021
Benjamin Buster Cifers, husband to Joyce Blackwell Cifers, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 71 while holding the hand of his beloved one last time.Ben was born on February 22, 1949 in Granville County to the late Richard Harvey Cifers and Inez Woodlief Cifers.He was the youngest of four, preceded in...
William Booker Rice
Jan 9, 2021
William Booker Rice, 88, of 1083 Rip Rap Road, Virgilina, VA, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born to Arthur and Lucy Morris Rice. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Martha “Tuny” Rice. He was a member of Union Christian Church in Virgilina and was retired from Rochester Button Co. in...
Bobby Russell Clay
Jan 8, 2021
Bobby Russell Clay of South Boston, VA, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born in Halifax County on November 6, 1942, to the late William Herman and Ada Lovelace Clay. He was a member of Brookneal Church of God of Prophecy. Bobby was a retired truck driver who loved his family. He...
Anna Elizabeth Comer Glasscock
Jan 5, 2021
BUFFALO JUNCTION - Anna Elizabeth Comer Glasscock, 89, of Buffalo Junction, VA died January 5, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1931 in Halifax County the daughter of the late Walter Green Comer and Lonie B. Ford Comer. She was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Wallace Glasscock of the home; daughter, Sandra G. Callahan...
Joe Woodrow Driver
Jan 2, 2021
Buffalo Junction, VA Mr. Joseph Woodrow “Joe” Driver passed away at his residence on January 2, 2021 at the age of 71. Born in Wilson, NC on February 19, 1949, he was the son of Woodrow Driver and Fannie Mae Moore Driver and was married to Beverly Driver for 26 years. Joe was self employed as a stainless steel fabricator...
Roger Dale Compton
Jan 2, 2021
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Roger Dale Compton passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 60. He was born in Halifax County on July 5, 1960 to Helen Comer Thacker and the late John Ray Compton. Dale always enjoyed watching TV and cars. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being with his family and always had a smile for everyone....
James Henry Wilson
Dec 30, 2020
James "Jimmy" Henry Wilson, Jr., husband of Bonnie Hudson Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the age of 69. He was born in Halifax County on January 18, 1951, to the late Thelma Wilson and James Henry Wilson, Sr. Jimmy was a hardworking family man, who farmed for his entire life. He was an active member of...
Christine Jordan Pruitt
Dec 28, 2020
Mrs. Christine Jordan Pruitt of Roanoke Rapids, NC and formerly of South Boston, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born in Person County on May 4, 1934 to the late Edward Walter Jordan and the late Mary Briggs Jordan. Christine loved her husband and children. Her grandchildren were especially loved and her...
Jimmy Lee Wilborn
Dec 27, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Jimmy Lee Wilborn, 72, of Old Cluster Springs Road, South Boston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. Jimmy was born March, 19, 1948 the son of the late George Elwood Wilborn Sr. and Lessie Morris Wilborn. He was a lifetime member of Glenwood United Methodist Church, retired from ABB after 30 years of...
Beatrice Leblanc Persuitte
Dec 26, 2020
Beatrice “Bea” LeBlanc Persuitte of Boydton, VA passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the age of 83. She was born on January 11, 1937, to the late Ernest and Katherine Thomas LeBlanc. Bea was a 1955 graduate of St. Bernard’s Catholic High School in Fitchburg, MA. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, crochet and knitting, and loved her family greatly....
Carolyn Elliott Hudson
Dec 26, 2020
Nelson, VA Carolyn Elliott Hudson, born June 28, 1959, left this world peacefully on December 26, 2020, after a lengthy and courageous battle against brain cancer. Carolyn was an active member of Nelson Baptist Church and worked at Clarksville Elementary School, where she passionately loved caring for and teaching her students. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Dennis; her...
Virginia Halligan Goben
Dec 26, 2020
Buffalo Junction, VA -- Virginia Anne Halligan Goben, 95, met her savior on Saturday, December 26, 2020. As has been too often the case in 2020, she was led into her final journey by COVID-19. She was escorted home by her beloved husband, Captain H. Garth Goben, USN, and son Captain Richard Garth Goben, Star of India, San Diego, CA,...
