Obituaries
Lilly Mae Conner Throckmorton
Jun 6, 2025
Mrs. Lillie Mae Conner Throckmorton of Halifax, VA passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home. She was born February 21, 1932 in Halifax County, VA and was 93 years old. She was the daughter of the late Flournoy and Madie Long Conner and was married to the late Robert Kenneth Throckmorton.
She attended the Grace Baptist Church. Mae loved...
Nancy Jane Moore
Jun 5, 2025
Nancy Jane Moore of Chesapeake, VA passed away June 5, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax County, VA on May 26, 1947 to the late Henry Oscar Moore and the late Virginia Fulp Moore.
Nancy was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake. Along with her family and friends Nancy leaves behind thousands of...
Mark Irvin Elliott
Jun 2, 2025
It is with a heavy heart to announce that Mark Irvin Elliott of Virgilina, VA passed away June 2, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born in Mecklenburg, VA on March 7, 1949 to the late William Anderson Elliott and the late Virgie Wiles Elliott.
Mark found great joy in woodworking, dedicating countless hours to perfecting his craft. He...
Neville Forest Conner
May 31, 2025
Mr. Neville Forest Conner, 88, of Nathalie, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1937, in Halifax County, VA, to the late Everette Conner and the late Ellie Saunders Conner. He was married for 64 years to Hazel Blackstock Conner, who survives.
Mr. Conner was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church and proudly...
Floyd "Bob" Watson Hatcher, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Mr. Floyd “Bob” Watson Hatcher, Jr. of Dryburg, VA passed away on May 30, 2025, at home after an extended illness at the age of 72. Bob was born on May 11, 1953, to the late Floyd Hatcher Sr. and the late Annie Snead Hatcher. He was married to the late Deborah King Hatcher for 45 years.
Bob was employed at...
Philip Davis Hollis
May 24, 2025
Philip Davis Hollis, of Halifax, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 87. Mr. Hollis was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on May 19, 1938 to the late Earl and Eleanor Hollis. He actively served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. Mr. Hollis graduated from Bentley College in 1964 and moved to Greensboro, N.C. to work with...
Nan Lacy "Tee" Godbold
May 23, 2025
Nan Lacy “Tee” Godbold of South Boston passed away on May 23, 2025 at the blessed age of 99. She was married for 63 years to the love of her life, Dr. Frank Blackwell Godbold, Jr. Born on September 21, 1925 in South Boston, Tee was the daughter of Marian Spragins Lacy and Dr. Malcolm Baker Lacy, Sr.
Tee, whose nickname...
Tommy Earl Nye
May 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tommy Earl Nye, who departed this life peacefully in his sleep on May 20, 2025. Tommy was born on March 20, 1967 to the late Robert D. Nye and the late Dorothy S. Yater Nye.
Tommy was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, husband and friend. He is survived by...
Helen Conner Bates
May 19, 2025
Helen Conner Bates of Vernon Hill, VA passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 at the blessed age of 90. She was born in Halifax County, VA on October 12, 1934 to the late Garland G. Conner and the late Nannie Francisco Conner. She was married for 60 years to Robert W. Bates, Sr. who survives.
Helen was a faithful member...
James Baker Hux
May 14, 2025
James Baker Hux of Halifax passed away May 14, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born in Hampton, VA on August 26, 1948 to the late Herbert Hux and the late Mary Coggins Hux. He was married to the late Norma Jane Hux.
James was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He loved gardening, hunting,...
Alphia "Al" Joseph Learn
May 13, 2025
Alphia (Al) Joseph Learn of South Boston, VA passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at home with his family. He was 91 years old. Born in Englewood, NJ to Stanley and Ethel (née Doll) Learn, Al raised his family in Brick Township, NJ before moving to South Boston, VA in 1986.
In early adulthood Al proudly served his country in...
Deborah Kay Davis
May 12, 2025
Deborah “Kay” Davis of South Boston, VA passed away on May 12, 2025 at the age of 71. She was born in Halifax County on January 3, 1954 to the late Orey Kent Davis and the late Lottie Thelma Daniel Davis.
She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Kay loved her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory...
Malcolm Forrest "Bock" Glass
May 5, 2025
Mr. Malcolm Forrest “Bock” Glass of Scottsburg passed away May 5, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County on March 19, 1957 to Frances Short Glass who survives and the late John Joseph Glass. He was married to Connie Hatcher Glass who survives.
He was of the Baptist faith. Malcolm retired from Glass’ Auto Service as...
Robert Lee Patton
May 5, 2025
Robert Lee Patton of Alton passed away May 5, 2025 at the age of 71. He was born in Paterson, NJ on March 19, 1954 to the late Robert Patton and Mary Kleespie Patton.
Robert was a member of Alton Baptist Church. He worked in maintenance with the Shop-Rite Food Center. Robert enjoyed music, the arts and he especially loved his...
Frances Moore Landrum
May 4, 2025
Frances Moore Landrum, a devoted caregiver and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 14, 1932, in Halifax County, to the late Joseph Malcolm “Jack” Moore and the late Alice Farmer Moore. She was married to the late James Alfred Landrum.
Frances was a member of Liberty United Church...
Marian "Biddie" Blankenship Martin
May 3, 2025
Marian Blankenship “Biddie” Martin of Halifax, VA passed away May 3, 2025 at the blessed age of 97. She was born in Halifax County on June 6, 1927 to the late William E. Blankenship and Josephine Moore Blankenship. She was married to the late Wesley Davis Martin, Sr.
She was a member of Union United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. Marian...
Linwood Bennett Granger, Sr
Apr 29, 2025
Mr. Linwood Bennett Granger, Sr, beloved husband, father, grandfather peacefully passed away April 29, 2025 at the blessed age of 91. He was born in Halifax County, VA on October 6, 1933 to the late Clarence Craddock Granger and the late Peachie Hatcher Granger. He was married 63 years to Van Wade Granger who survives.
Linwood was a faithful member of...
Richard Omar "Ricky" Brown, Sr.
Apr 25, 2025
Richard Omar “Ricky” Brown Sr. of Halifax, VA, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born in Halifax County, VA, on February 23, 1946, to the late Richard Thorton “Doc” Brown and the late Ellen Davis Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Linda Brown, and will be remembered...
Lurlene Riddle Ingram
Apr 20, 2025
Mrs. Lurlene Annette Riddle Ingram of South Boston, VA passed away Sunday, April 20,2025 at the South Boston Health and Rehab. She was born February 15,1941 in Halifax County, VA and was 84 years old. She was the daughter of the late Percy Ray Riddle and the late Thelma Arlene Saunders Riddle and was married to Ned Swanson Ingram, who...
Timothy Alan Sneed
Apr 20, 2025
Mr. Timothy Sneed of Halifax VA passed away Sunday, April 20,2025 at his home. He was born March 10,1973 in Halifax County, VA and was 52 years old. He was the son of the late Ronald T. Sneed and the late Betty Smith Sneed.
He was of the Baptist faith. Timothy was an avid enthusiast of the mixed martial arts and...
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