Thomas B. Simmons
Oct 8, 2019
The family of Thomas B. Simmons is saddened to announce his passing on October 8, 2019 at his residence in Winter Haven, Florida. Thomas was born to his late parents Henry and Rosa Simmons on October 28, 1936 in Halifax, VA. Thomas is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Simmons; son, Timothy Simmons; daughters, Teresa Merritt (Jimmy), Terry...
Frank Randolph Garrett
Oct 7, 2019
Buffalo Junction, VA Frank Randolph Garrett, husband of Nell Yarborough Garrett, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 7, 1925 to the late Ida Powell Garrett and the late Macon Lewis Garrett. Randolph served in the United States Navy during WWII, with...
Erselle Elliott Cole
Oct 4, 2019
South Boston, VA- Mrs. Erselle Elliott Cole, wife of James Edward Cole, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the age of 92. She was born in Granville County, NC on June 30, 1927, to the late Minnie Bray Elliott and the late Lee Elliott. James and Erselle were married on December 24, 1946. Erselle...
Ronald Lee Puryear
Oct 4, 2019
South Boston, VA - Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Puryear, husband of Vivian Leigh Puryear, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the age of 72. He was born in Halifax County on February 17, 1947, to the late Jessie Lee Puryear and the late Gladys Wilkerson Puryear. Ronnie served his country in the United States Army. He was a long...
Thomas Paul Bowling
Oct 3, 2019
NATHALIE, VA Mr. Thomas Paul Bowling, Jr. of Nathalie, VA passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 78.He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 25, 1941. Thomas retired as a manager with Frito-Lay with over 34 years of employment. He lived a simple life, loving the outdoors; including yard work, gardening and his tractor. Also,...
Jacob Lane Hazelwood
Oct 3, 2019
CLOVER Jacob Lane Hazelwood of Newbill School Road, Clover, VA was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the age of 23. Born in Pittsylvania County on May, 1, 1996, he was the son of Katherine “Boots” Hazelwood and the late John Earl Hazelwood. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
Wardell Horton Puryear
Oct 2, 2019
NELSON - Mr. Wardell Horton “W.H.” Puryear, Jr., husband of Patricia “Pam” Miller Puryear, of Nelson, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the age of 74. He was born in Roxboro, NC on June 4, 1945 the son of the late Wardell H. Puryear, Sr. and the late Nerene Walters Puryear. W.H. started driving a school bus...
Raymond Hilton Chronister
Oct 1, 2019
Chase City, VA- Mr. Raymond Hilton Chronister, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 7, 1939 to the late Annie Snead Chronister and the late Walter Franklin Chronister. Raymond retired from Virginia Homes, where he worked many years as an electrician. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Chronister Carden of...
James Carl Duffie
Sep 23, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. James “Carl” Duffie, Sr. passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the age of 89.He was born in Halifax County on March 22, 1930 to the late Jollie James Duffie and the late Elizabeth “Virginia” Reaves Duffie. Carl was married to Nancy Crenshaw Duffie. Growing up Carl was a football, basketball and baseball standout at C.H....
Mildred Maxey Jacob
Sep 22, 2019
BROOKHAVEN, GEORGIA Mildred Maxey Jacob, 85, of Brookhaven, Georgia passed away on September 22, 2019.She was born in Halifax County on May 21, 1934 to the late Stratton Robert Maxey, Sr. and the late Hattie Conner Fultz. Mildred received a degree from Elon University and worked in computer sales with Sears for many years. Millie has always been an animal...
Annie Mae Clay Bowen
Sep 20, 2019
VIRGILINA Mrs. Annie Mae Clay Bowen of Hudson Road, Virgilina passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. Born in Halifax County on June 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Howard Clifton Clay and the late Irene Brown Clay. She was married to the late Watson Bryant Bowen. Mrs. Bowen was a member of North Fork Baptist Church. She...
Frank "Buddy" Leo Thames
Sep 13, 2019
NELSON, VA – Mr. Frank Leo “Buddy” Thames, Jr. , husband of Kathy Campbell Thames, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 66. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on May 27, 1953 the son of Peggy Hart Thames and the late Frank Leo Thames, Sr. Buddy was a 1972 graduate of Bluestone High School...
Allen Wayne Conner
Sep 13, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Allen Wayne Conner of South Boston, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 80. He was born in Halifax County on December 26, 1938 to the late Ernest Hagood Conner and the late Gladys Snead Waggoner. He was married to Evelyn Dawson Conner. Wayne was retired from J.P. Stevens as a loom fixer...
David Baskervill
Sep 5, 2019
HALIFAX Jonathan “David” Baskervill, 33, of Halifax, VA passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, after a heroic 14 year battle with ALS. He was born in Halifax County on April 27, 1986 to Robin Williams Baskervill and William Nelson “Bill” Baskervill, Jr. David was a 2004 graduate of Halifax County High School. Quite the athlete, he participated in many varsity...
Claude Franklin Dover
Sep 4, 2019
Mr. C. Franklin Dover, Jr. of Clarksville, Virginia, died at his home on September 4, 2019. He was born in Alamance County, N.C. on June 14, 1938, to Claude Franklin Dover and Elva Hopper Dover.He was a graduate of Williams High School, received his BA from Elon College, and a Master’s in education from the University of North Carolina.Franklin taught...
Evelyn Franklin Sexton
Aug 27, 2019
Chase City, VA- Mrs. Evelyn Franklin Sexton, wife of the late Bertram Sexton, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at the age of 76. She was born on July 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Herman and Mary Johnston Franklin. Evelyn retired from her secretarial position with the Hampton Roads School System after 30 years of employment. First and...
Pannie Paschall Kirchmier
Aug 26, 2019
Clarksville, VA Pannie Paschall Kirchmier, widow of Chilton “Jack” Bernard Kirchmier, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the age of 85.She was born in Drewry, NC on September 16, 1933 to the late Cassie Faulkner Paschall and Charlie Price Paschall.Pannie worked at G.E.M. Store, People’s Drug Store, where she was the first female store manager, and at CVS...
Marjorie Anne Abraham Lehmann
Aug 25, 2019
Red Oak, VA - Mrs. Marjorie Anne Abraham Lehmann, wife of the late Frederick William Lehmann, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at the age of 98. She was born on October 27, 1920, in London, England to the late David and Helen McCormack Abraham. Mrs. Lehmann was her father’s secretary at the Howe Press...
Nannie Crute Weaver
Aug 16, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Nannie Lee Crute Weaver passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville, VA at the age of 92.Born in Halifax County on September 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Pearl Beale Crute and was married to the late Jack A. Weaver. She was a member of Dan River...
Angela Anderson Reaves
Aug 11, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Angela Anderson Reaves of South Boston passed away August 11, 2019.She was born in Halifax County, on July 29, 1972 and was 47 years of age.She was the daughter of the late Donnie Gray Anderson and Joyce Marie Duffer Tuck.She was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and...
