Naomi Beal Siler
May 27, 2020
South Boston, VA - Naomi Elizabeth Beal Siler, wife of Clyde Herschel Siler, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the age of 81. She was born in Chatham County, NC, on November 18, 1938, to the late Robert and Hattie McLauren Beal. Naomi was a seamstress who loved to cook, quilt and tend her garden. She doted over...
Dewitt F. Vanarsdale
May 27, 2020
Clarksville, VA - Dewitt F. VanArsdale, 80, a native of Powell County, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, VA, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Dewitt met his wife in Berea, Kentucky, where they both attended high school and college. He spent most of his married life in Greensboro,...
James P. Mcalister
May 25, 2020
Wendell, NC (formerly of Clarksville, VA) - Reverend James P. McAlister, husband of Nancy D. McAlister, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the age of 77. He was born in Anderson County, SC, to the late Preston Archibald and Jeanette Tucker McAlister. Rev. McAlister was a 1961 graduate of Anderson Boys High School and...
Gracie Lee Fuller Hughes
May 24, 2020
Richmond, VA - Gracie Lee Fuller Hughes, wife of the late Wilford M Hughes, went to be with the Lord early Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the age of 86. She was born on July 9, 1933, in Mecklenburg County to the late Daniel Brown and Zelma Blanks Fuller. Gracie was a 1950 graduate of Clarksville High School. She worked...
Betty Jane Bowen James
May 21, 2020
Clarksville, Virginia - Betty Jane Bowen James, wife of the late Frank Leo James, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the age of 87. She was born on September 16, 1932 in Halifax County to the late Martha Blanks and Willie Wise Bowen. Betty worked at Russell Stover Candy for the endurance of the plant’s tenure in Clarksville....
Bobby Edward Brizendine
May 19, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Bobby Edward Brizendine passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 67.He was born on August 23, 1952 in Halifax County to Jesse Brizendine and Doris Hogan. Bobby loved the outdoors and sports. He worked with ABB on small transformers. He is survived by his son, Donnie Ray Brizendine and wife, Kelly; daughter, Tiffany...
Helen Carden Hayes
May 17, 2020
Nelson, VA Helen Carden Hayes, wife of the late Graham Evans Hayes, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the age of 92. She was born in Durham County, NC, on January 29, 1928, to the late Mabel Stubbins and Leo Julian Carden, Sr. Helen was a homemaker, dedicated to caring for her family. She...
Frances Ann Hayes Smith
May 17, 2020
Mrs. Frances Hayes Smith, 95, of Cullen, VA departed to the arms of Jesus on May 17, 2020.She spent her final days at Sentara Woodview Nursing Home, South Boston, VA.She was born April 13, 1925.Frances was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rommie Evans and Nannie Belle Hayes; brother, Graham Hayes;...
Calvin H. "Sput" Jones
May 15, 2020
South Boston - Mr. Calvin H. “Sput” Jones, of South Boston passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the age of 62.He was born on March 30, 1958 to the late William H. “Bill” Jones III and the late Myrna Terry Jones and was married to Angela Hale “Angie” Jones. Sput was a retired firefighter and EMT for the...
Richard Lea Whitt
May 13, 2020
SOUTH HILL, VA Mr. Richard Lea Whitt of South Hill, formerly of Halifax County, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 82.He was born on December 28, 1937 to the late Trupie Alfred Whitt and the late Annie Long Whitt. Richard loved to work on the farm and drive the tractor.He took care of his brother,...
Rita Culp Stewart
May 10, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Ms. Rita Culp Stewart of Mechanicsville, VA, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 72; surrounded by her children.She was born in Northumberland, PA on November 28, 1947 to the late Ralph W. and Lorena Bohner Culp. Rita was of Calvary Baptist Church.Her hobbies included cross- stitching, crocheting and...
Ivy Wilson Saunders
May 10, 2020
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Ivy Wilson Saunders, wife of the late Warren David “Lightning” Saunders, Jr, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 48.She was born in Person County, NC on April 4, 1972 to Gerald Wilson, Sr. and the late Judy Turner Wilson. Ivy loved her family and her grandchildren were the love of her life....
Harvey Wiley Lacks
May 10, 2020
CLOVER Mr. Harvey Wiley Lacks of Clover, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 82.He was born in Charlotte County on March 14, 1938 to the late Charlie and Jessie Newcomb Lacks and was married to Annie Rickmond Lacks. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and...
Catherine Hayes Talbott
May 9, 2020
Catherine Hayes Talbott of Clarksville passed away on May 9, 2020 at the age of 96.She was born July 22, 1923 to Rommie Evans and Nannie Belle Forlines Hayes and was married to Wallace Lee Talbott for 69 years.Catherine was a member of Buffalo Baptist Tabernacle and retired from Crowder Insurance Agency in 1988.She loved her family and enjoyed gardening...
Louis Grett Howerton
May 7, 2020
Louis Grett Howerton, 90, of Buffalo Junction, Virginia passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Howerton was born in Mecklenburg County on October 19, 1929, to the late Lonnie Lacy Howerton and Edna Melissa Elliott Howerton. Louis attended school in Clarksville. He was an agricultural and livestock farmer. He worked at Burlington Industries in Clarksville and was...
Wallace B. Gosney
May 7, 2020
ALTON Mr. Wallace B. Gosney passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 74.Born in Halifax County on July 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Irvin A. Gosney and Catherine Dunn Gosney. He was married to Faye Solomon Gosney. Wallace served his country during the Vietnam War and was a decorated Veteran of the...
Janie Jackson Thomas
May 5, 2020
Clarksville, VA Janie Jackson Thomas passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the age of 85. Janie was born in Mecklenburg County on July 7, 1934, to the late Willie Brame and Jacob Robert Jackson. She was a 1951 graduate of Boydton High, and she attended Longwood College and the University of North Carolina. Janie retired from the Highway Safety...
Richard Anthony Pruitt
May 3, 2020
Buffalo Junction, VA - Richard Anthony “Andy” Pruitt passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the age of 62. He was born in Durham, North Carolina on August 23, 1957, to the late Richard Oliver Pruitt and Mary Keeton Pruitt. Andy was a dedicated truck driver and an avid hobbyist. He was always working on a project or on his...
Ruth Purvis Ashworth
May 1, 2020
Ruth Purvis Ashworth passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at the age of 78. She was born in Orange County, NC, on August 1, 1941, to the late Robert and Ora Dixon Purvis. Ruth was a graduate of Chapel Hill High School and was retired from UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She attended Center United Methodist Church. Ruth is survived...
Pattie Daniel Pittard
Apr 30, 2020
Buffalo Junction, VA - Pattie Elizabeth Daniel Pittard, wife of the late William Granderson (W.G.) Pittard, Sr., joined her heavenly family on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 93. She was born in Granville County on August 19, 1926, to the late Robert Garland Daniel and Elva Blair Knott Daniel. Pattie was a graduate of Oxford High School...
