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Nancy Powell Bradshaw

Nancy Powell Bradshaw

Jun 2, 2024

Nancy Powell Bradshaw of Hardy, VA and formerly of South Boston, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 95.  Born in Halifax County on April 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Giles Powell and Annie Laura Cox Powell.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gaston "W.G." Bradshaw,...

James David "Jimmy" Epps, Iii

James David "Jimmy" Epps, Iii

May 31, 2024

James David "Jimmy" Epps, III of Halifax passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the age of 83.  Born in Halifax County on July 7, 1940, he was the son of the late James David Epps Jr and Mabel Loftis Epps Morningstar.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jane Watts Epps, whom...

Julie Elisabeth Aiken

Julie Elisabeth Aiken

May 29, 2024

Julie “Jules” Elisabeth Aiken, 38 years, of Bullock, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024. Born in Weston, WV on January 13, 1986, she was the beloved daughter of Douglas P. and Dianna Kemper Jones, who survive. Julie was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She loved Hayden and Karsyn fiercely, with her whole heart, they were...

Alice Long Newby

Alice Long Newby

May 25, 2024

Alice Long Newby, age 79, of South Boston, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. She was born on February 7th, 1945, to the late James G. Long and Pocahontas Hines Long.

Alice was a dedicated employee at Nestle for many years before retiring to spend time with her family. She was a loving mother to...

Michael Carrol Hite

Michael Carrol Hite

May 25, 2024

Michael Carrol Hite, age 69, of Virgilina, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, March 29th, 1955 to the late William “Billy” Carrol Hite and Helen Blanks Hite.

Michael was a loving husband to his wife, Debra Moorefield Hite, and a devoted father to his son, Chris Hite (Norrissa). He adored...

Steven Patrick Dempsey

Steven Patrick Dempsey

May 25, 2024

Steven Patrick Dempsey, age 65, of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Born in Lynchburg, VA on Wednesday, June 18th, 1958, he was the son of the late John Dempsey and Lea Bennett Dempsey. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jock Dempsey and Shawn Dempsey.

Steven is survived by his loving wife,...

Paula Arlene Camp

Paula Arlene Camp

May 24, 2024

Paula Arlene Camp, age 70, of Halifax, VA, passed away on Friday, May 24th, 2024. She was born on Monday, September 14th, 1953 to the late Vearl Franklin Camp and Joy Nell Alderman Camp.

Paula was a graduate of Bradford Area High School in Bradford, PA. She went on from there to serve with honor in the...

Bonnie Ray Duffey

Bonnie Ray Duffey

May 18, 2024

Bonnie Sue Ray Duffey of South Boston passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the age of 67.  Born in Roxboro, NC on February 11, 1957, she was the daughter of the late James Ray and Nina Holt.  She is survived by her husband, William Ray Duffey.

Bonnie was previously employed with Burlington Industries.  She loved...

Remona Throckmorton Murray

Remona Throckmorton Murray

May 16, 2024

Remona Lee Throckmorton Murray, of South Boston, was born in Halifax County on June 29, 1946 and passed away on May 16, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Hodges and Geneva Newbill Throckmorton and was married to the late William E. Murray.

She is survived by her children, Willie R. Murray and Melinda M. Long...

Naomi Church Oxley

Naomi Church Oxley

May 8, 2024

Naomi Church Oxley of Clarksville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born November 14, 1933 in Crown City, Ohio to the late Stanley Charles Church and Clarice Fife Church and was the loving wife to the late Ayward Hearl Oxley for 65 years.

Naomi will be remembered...

Carolyn Jean Lewis

Carolyn Jean Lewis

May 4, 2024

Carolyn Jean Lewis (October 23, 1938 – May 4, 2024) Born in Bradford PA to Jacob Raszman and Marjorie Dennis.

She is survived by her husband, Robert N. Lewis of Halifax VA, 5 sons, Thomas Trask and his wife Karin of Washington DC, Marty Lewis and his wife Debbie of Chase City VA, Robert Trask and his...

Bobby Alvin Bembry

Bobby Alvin Bembry

May 1, 2024

Bobby "Alvin" Bembry, age 69, of Scottsburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. He was born on February 2nd, 1955 in Live Oak, FL.

Alvin retired from Fluor where he was an Industrial Electrical Superintendent. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking.  Alvin enjoyed time spent with...

Edward Eugene Coleman

Edward Eugene Coleman

Apr 27, 2024

Edward Eugene Coleman of Boydton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was a retired farmer and postal clerk.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas C. and Annie Lina Rogers Coleman; his sisters, Virginia Coleman Watkins Haga, Margaret Coleman Sanders, and Nell Rose Coleman; and his brothers, Howard...

Crystal Lynn Gordon

Crystal Lynn Gordon

Apr 26, 2024

Crystal Lynn Gordon of South Boston, VA, passed away on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at the age of 42. She was born in Halifax County on July 8th, 1981 to Vince Gordon and Rebecca Lowery Smith.

Crystal is survived by her parents, Rebecca Lowery Smith (Thomas) and Vince Gordon (Tammy); her loving partner, Jonathan Griffith; her cherished...

Kenneth Lewis Canada

Kenneth Lewis Canada

Apr 24, 2024

Kenneth Lewis Canada of South Boston passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  He was born in Halifax County on October 3, 1946 to Louis Canada and Lanier Powell Canada. He is survived by his wife, Susan Powell Canada.

Kenneth worked for over 30 years at JP Stevens and then worked with R.O. Harrell...

Francis Lawrence Csorba

Francis Lawrence Csorba

Apr 23, 2024

Francis "Frank" Lawrence Csorba, age 23, of Boydton, VA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. He was born in Goshen, New York on December 12th, 2000, to Jessica Pitts Csorba and Alexander Paul Csorba III.

Frank was a beloved student athlete at the University of Lynchburg, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and...

James William "Billy" Reaves

James William "Billy" Reaves

Apr 22, 2024

James William "Billy" Reaves of South Boston passed away at his residence on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 89.  Born in Halifax County on December 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Beverly Averette Reaves and Sally Ford Reaves.  He is survived by his wife, Jean Ford Reaves.

Billy loved baseball, gardening,...

Mary Virginia James

Mary Virginia James

Apr 22, 2024

Mary Virginia James, age 66, of Blue Ridge, VA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. She was born May 16, 1957 to the late James Thomas Holland and Edith Conalia Satterfield. She is survived by her, husband, Kimball James. Mary was a wonderful wife of 23 years. She was a wonderful mother to her son and a very...

Irene Zimmerman Williamson

Irene Zimmerman Williamson

Apr 17, 2024

Irene Zimmerman Williamson of the Calvary community, Alton, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 92.  Born in Person County, NC on November 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nubie Caviness Zimmerman and Virginia Coates Zimmerman.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bernard Williamson.

Irene was a...

Dale Allen Mckinney

Dale Allen Mckinney

Apr 14, 2024

Dale Allen McKinney of South Boston went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the age of 74.  He was born in Halifax County on March 17, 1950, the son of the late Charles A. McKinney and Estelle H. McKinney and was married to Angela Jones McKinney who survives.

Dale was...

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