Obituaries
George Eugene Mullinix
Aug 4, 2025
George Eugene Mullinix, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and companion, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on September 18, 1957, in Montgomery County, Maryland to the late George Boirer Mullinix and the late Mabel Dodson Mullinix.
George dedicated much of his life to his career in construction, where he was known for his...
Connie Snead Bomar Day
Aug 3, 2025
Connie Snead Bomar Day of South Boston passed away August 3, 2025 at the age of 69. She was born in Halifax County on August 13, 1955 to the late Charlie D. Snead and the late Pauline Rickman Snead. She was married thirty-seven years to Michael Eugene Day who survives.
Connie attended Grace Baptist Church. She loved to travel, planning parties...
Aubrey Daniel Lowery
Aug 2, 2025
Aubrey Daniel Lowery of Virgilina passed away August 2, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Virgilina, VA on July 7, 1934 to the late James Evie Lowery and the late Annie Cole Lowery.
Aubrey was a man of strong Christian faith who read his Bible daily. He found great joy working with the land as a tobacco...
Jackie "Jackrabbit" Wilson Satterfield
Aug 2, 2025
Jackie Wilson “Jackrabbit” Satterfield of South Boston passed away August 2, 2025 at the age of 53. He was born in Halifax County on September 15, 1971 to Nancy Irby Satterfield who survives and the late Carter Clifton Satterfield, Sr. He was married to Jamie Satterfield who survives.
He was a member of Willow Oak Christian Church. Jackie believed life should...
Nancylee Benyunes Bagwell
Jul 31, 2025
Nancylee Benyunes Bagwell, born on June 7, 1937, in Danville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2025. Nancylee was a dedicated and passionate individual whose love for broadcasting shaped her impactful career in radio. She shared her voice with the communities of Danville with Piedmont Broadcasting and with WHLF in South Boston. Nancylee was very active with the...
Cecil Jane Chappell Puryear
Jul 28, 2025
Mrs. Cecil Jane Chappell Puryear of Vernon Hill, VA passed away July 28, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax County on August 22, 1946 to the late John Woodson Chappell and the late Nannie Gammon Chappell. She was married to the late George Puryear.
She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Cecil retired from...
Frances Church Perkins
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Frances Church Perkins of Halifax passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born in North Wilkesboro, NC to the late Sam and Ethel May Brazzell Church. She was married to the late James Thomas Perkins.
Frances was a member of Halifax Baptist Church, and she retired from Burlington Industries after 31 years of...
Donald "Donny" Robert Dyer
Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Donald Robert “Donny” Dyer, 50, of South Boston, VA passed away July 25, 2025 at his home. He was born June 26, 1975 in South Boston to Elizabeth Trent Wallen who survives and the late George Washington Dyer Jr.
A dedicated Master Plumber by trade, Donny was known not only for his craftsmanship but also for his remarkable character that...
Edith Riggs Harrison
Jul 25, 2025
Mrs. Edith Riggs Harrison of Halifax, VA passed away at her home on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born in Old Trap, NC on September 23, 1933 and was 91 years old. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Sawyer Riggs and the late Ella Hubbard Riggs and was married to the late Celus Gregory Harrison Jr.. She...
Maureen T. Lehman-Walker
Jul 23, 2025
Maureen T Lehman Walker born on March 2, 1932 in Richmond, Virginia peacefully departed this world on July 23, 2025. She lived a full and vibrate life and passed away peacefully at her son’s residence.
Maureen, (Toby) retired from the DMV of Virginia and also served for years as an LT Colonel in operations for the Virginia Civil air patrol.
She is...
Effie Powell Davis
Jul 22, 2025
Effie Powell Davis of Virgilina passed away July 22, 2025 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County on June 28, 1932 to the late Claude Powell and the late Ruth Powell. She was married to the late William Samuel Davis.
She was a member of Aarons Creek Baptist Church and a longtime volunteer with the Ladies...
Clayton Ronald Fallen
Jul 21, 2025
Clayton Ronald Fallen of Nathalie passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Halifax County to the late Oda Pearlman Fallen, Sr. and the late Hattie Watts Fallen. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Clayton was a member of Ellis...
Vivian Glass Smith
Jul 16, 2025
Vivian Glass Smith, 96 of Nathalie, VA passed away Wednesday, July 16 at her home.
She was the daughter of Lacy M. Glass and Marie C. Glass and was married for 57 years to the late William B. Smith, Jr., the love of her life. She retired from Burlington Industries and a retired tobacco farmer. She enjoyed the farm life and...
Barbara Rae Francisco Dickenson
Jul 15, 2025
Barbara Rae Francisco Dickenson, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 3, 1940, in Halifax County, she touched many lives throughout her time with us.
Barbara, known for her feisty personality, dedicated her life to her family, friends, and her career as a store clerk. Her passions included...
Daniel Thomas Walker
Jul 14, 2025
Daniel Thomas Walker, of Reidsville, NC, ended his earthly journey on July 14, 2025 at age 97.
Dan was born in South Boston, Virginia, February 6, 1928 to Edgar Franklin and Georgia Clay Daniels Walker.
He graduated C.H. Friend High School in 1946 where he was the class Vice president, Captain of the football team, played basketball and had a great fastball...
Frances Jeter Barksdale Wyatt
Jul 12, 2025
Frances Jeter Barksdale Wyatt of South Boston passed away July 12, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born in Richmond, VA on June 27, 1933 to the late Franklin Jeter and the late Orpha Audrey Jeter. She was married to the late Herman Wyatt.
Frances was a member of Mercy Seat Presbyterian Church. She retired from the Norfolk Southern...
Margaret Thornton Gilliland Dawson
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Thornton Gilliland Dawson of Nathalie passed away on July 10, 2025 at the blessed age of 98. She was born in Halifax County on November 7, 1926 to the late James William “Major” Gilliland and the late Bertha Powell Gilliland. She was married to the late Clarence William “Bill” Dawson, Sr.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of...
Rosalie Conner Perkins
Jul 2, 2025
Rosalie Alice Conner Perkins of South Boston passed away July 2, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Halifax County on September 18, 1933 to the late Lewis Mayfield Conner and the late Nannie Faulkner Conner. She was married to the late Eugene Perkins.
She was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Rosalie worked for Craddock Terry...
Geraldine Heath Clark Kodejs
Jul 1, 2025
Geraldine Heath Clark Kodejs of Danville passed away July 1, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Danville on April 29, 1947 to the late William Jackson Clark and the late Geraldine Lacy Heath Clark. She was married to the late Edward Tipton Kodejs. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church and was a cosmetologist...
Nancy Pearl Chaney Guill
Jul 1, 2025
Nancy Pearl Chaney Guill joined the Angels in Heaven on July 1, 2025, leaving behind her three daughters, Marilyn Guill McDaniel of Blackstone, Va., Pamela Guill Appel (Jim) of Port Charlotte, FLA., and Sharon Hope Guill Hinds (Bill) of Longs, SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren Penny P. Shea (Brian), Laurie Appel Davis (Greg), Richard H. McDaniel (Vickie),...
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