Elson Heamon Newton
Jan 19, 2019
Elson Heamon Newton, husband of Hazel Tuck Newton, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born in Mecklenburg County on July 3, 1924 to the late Robert Bailey and Elizabeth Washington Wilkins Newton. He and his wife, Hazel, were married on February 7, 1947.Elson was retired from construction in 1989 after 46 years...
Jessie Charlie Satterfield
Jan 18, 2019
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Jessie Charlie “J.C.” Satterfield, widower of Nell Lloyd Satterfield, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 83. Born in Halifax County on February 14, 1935, he was the son of the late William Satterfield and the late Bessie Carter Satterfield. J.C. was known to many by his nickname, “Worm.”He was retired from Burlington...
Sally Phelps Landrum
Jan 16, 2019
Halifax, VA - Mrs. Sally Phelps Landrum of North Terry’s Bridge Road, Halifax, VA passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born on August 9, 1934 to the late James Allen Phelps and the late Sally Bet Wilborn and was married to the late Robert Lee Landrum. Mrs. Landrum is survived by a son,...
Herbert Carlston "Carl" Matthews
Jan 16, 2019
Bullock, NC - Herbert Carlston “Carl” Matthews passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 50. He was born on October 18, 1968 in Granville County, NC, to Ralph A. Matthews and the late Beatrice Ann Smith Matthews. Carl was self-employed as a mechanic but was a true jack of all trades – including small engine &...
Adah Tunstall Blanks
Jan 13, 2019
Virgilina, VA - Adah Tunstall Blanks, widow of Hardy Roosevelt Blanks, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born August 2, 1927 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late William Buck Tunstall and the late Dora Robinson Tunstall. Mrs. Blanks was born and raised in the Butchers Creek community of Mecklenburg County. She...
Evelyn Johnson Stuedly
Jan 12, 2019
LYNCHBURG, VA Mrs. Evelyn Johnson Stuedly of Lynchburg, VA passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 30, 1927 and moved to Lynchburg, VA in 2003. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Carl Johnson and the late Helen Kirschbaum Johnson and was married to the late Herman Stuedly....
Donald L. Ellixson
Jan 11, 2019
Donald L. Ellixson, Sr., 68, of Virgilina, VA, and Boyertown, PA, died on January 11, 2019, at the home of his daughter. Born in Delaware County, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius L. and Birdie Mae (Miller) Ellixson, and his brother, Cornelius (Neal) L. Ellixson, Jr. Don, a multifaceted and creative entrepreneur, had varied business interests...
Rogers Martin
Jan 11, 2019
SCOTTSBURG - Mr. Rogers Martin, Sr. of Scottsburg passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born in Halifax Co., VA on February 25, 1934 the son of the late Crayton Fuller Martin and the late Rosa Elizabeth Wade Martin. Rogers was of the Methodist faith. He loved cats, drawing, and watching movies. Survivors...
Mary Frances Wilkins Caudle
Jan 11, 2019
Virgilina, VA – Mary Frances Wilkins Caudle went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 81. She was born on June 4, 1937 in Halifax County to the late Charley F. and Nettie Gordon Wilkins. Mrs. Caudle retired from the Burlington Industries Clarksville plant and continued to work another 7 years at Meadowview...
Ethelyne Hazelwood Lacks
Jan 9, 2019
CLOVER, VA Mrs. Ethelyne Hazelwood Lacks went joyfully home to Jesus on January 9, 2019.She was the first of eight children born to the late Robert T. Hazelwood and the late Lucille Cassada Hazelwood on April 10, 1935. Ethelyne was a beloved senior member of The Church of God of Prophecy, Clover and was retired from Burlington Industries. At the...
Melvin William Bane
Jan 8, 2019
Scottsburg, VA Mr. Melvin William Bane, husband of Christine Womack Bane, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 89.Born in Halifax County on November 15, 1929, he was the son of the late Wesley Daniel Bane and the late Blanchie Thomas Bane. Melvin was a member of Dan River Baptist Church and retired from Daystrom Furniture Company.He...
Larry Clifton Francisco
Jan 4, 2019
NATHALIE, VA Mr. Larry Clifton Francisco of Hunting Creek Road, Nathalie, VA passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 82. Born in Halifax County on March 15, 1936, he was the son of the late George Morrell Francisco and the late Edith Blackstock Francisco and was married to the late Phyllis Francisco. Larry was a business owner...
Jones "J.T." Thomas Glasscock
Dec 31, 2018
Buffalo Junction, VA - Jones Thomas “J.T.” Glasscock, husband of Sharon M. Glasscock, passed peacefully at home on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born on August 24, 1945, in Halifax County to the late Percy Peele and Lois Link Glasscock.J.T. was a retired VDOT heavy equipment operator, who enjoyed woodworking, tinkering on most anything,...
Juanita "Nita" Champion Weston
Dec 30, 2018
Red Oak, VA - Juanita “Nita” Champion Weston, wife of the late Raymond Edward Weston and the late Joseph “Junie” Emmett Weston, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born on November 1, 1928 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late Arthur Monroe and Grace Coghill Champion. Nita owned and operated Weston’s Store...
Garry Wayne Hite
Dec 30, 2018
Boydton, VA - Garry Wayne Hite, husband of Deborah Jones Hite, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 56. He was born in Halifax County on August 16, 1962 to the late Ernest Bassal and Mary Alice Fitts Hite. Garry was a retired employee of the Town of Clarksville. In addition to his wife, he is...
Robert Lee Landrum
Dec 29, 2018
HALIFAX, VA Mr. Robert Lee Landrum, husband of Sally Phelps Landrum of North Terry’s Bridge Road, Halifax, VA passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born on March 7, 1933 to the late Kelly Lee Landrum and the late Bertha Terry Landrum. Robert Lee retired from Burlington Industries and later from the roofing business....
George Stuart Switzer
Dec 28, 2018
HIGH POINT, NC Mr. George Stuart Switzer, husband of Carolyn Cole Switzer of High Point, NC, formerly of South Boston, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 80.He was born in Buffalo, New York on October 8, 1938, to the late George Samuel Switzer and the late Priscilla Guguentz Switzer. Stuart was a graduate of John Marshall...
Elvin Willis Bane
Dec 27, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Elvin Willis Bane of South Boston passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age of 89.He was born in Halifax County, VA on November 15, 1929 the son of the late Wesley Daniel Bane and the late Blanchie Thomas Bane and was married to Emily Seamons Bane for 59 years. Elvin was retired from Blue...
Virginia Nell Cifers Ramsey
Dec 27, 2018
Clarksville, VA - Virginia Nell Cifers Ramsey, wife of William Washington Ramsey, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age of 82. She was born in Granville County on June 1, 1936 to the late Richard Harvey and Inez Virginia Woodlief Cifers. Nell was a 1954 graduate of Oak Hill High School. She retired...
Mark Randall Cole
Dec 25, 2018
SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Mark Randall Cole of South Boston passed away on December 25, 2018 at the age of 53.He was born on April 30, 1965 to the late Grady Talmadge Cole and Lillian Ann Woody Cole. He was married to Wendy Walker Cole. Mark was the owner/operator of Cole’s Gun Shop in South Boston. He was a graduate of...
