Obituaries
George Hamilton Bagwell
Apr 15, 2025
George Hamilton Bagwell, born on September 2, 1941, in South Boston, Virginia, peacefully departed this world on April 15, 2025. He left behind a legacy that will be lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.
A veteran of the United States Army, George also served the town of South Boston, Virginia as a city council member and...
Cecil Elton Jones
Apr 15, 2025
Cecil Elton Jones of Nathalie, VA passed away April 15, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born in Nathalie, VA on December 28, 1945 to the late Andrew Franklin Jones and the late Helen Crews Jones.
He was a member of Providence Church. Cecil served in the United States Army in the Army 1st Calvary Division Yellow Patch SP5...
Waclaw "Vas" K. Bakierowski
Apr 14, 2025
Waclaw K. “Vas” Bakierowski, of Halifax passed away on April 14, 2025 after a short illness.
Vas was born in Chicago on July 4, 1954, to Waclaw and Lisaweta Bakierowski, who came to the United States as “displaced persons” after World War II. In time, first school and then his work took him to Northern Virginia, where he spent most of...
George Allen Briley
Apr 12, 2025
Mr. George Allen Briley of Staunton, Virginia (formerly of Virgilina, Virginia) died on April 12, 2025, at the age of 87. George was born in Stony Creek, Virginia, to the late Russell Louis Briley, Sr., and Annie Eugenia Spiers Wilson. For 60 years, he was married to Jean Bradley Briley who preceded George in death.
While in his early 20’s, George...
Raymond Boyd Inge
Apr 12, 2025
Mr. Raymond Boyd Inge of Red Oak, VA passed away Saturday, April 12,2025 at the Chase City Health and Rehab. He was born July 31,1935 in Charlotte County, VA and was 89 years old. He was the son of the late William Jerry Inge and the late Lena Cuba Newcomb Inge and was married to Betty Jones Inge, who survives.
He...
Bessie Talley Gravitt
Apr 10, 2025
Bessie Talley Gravitt of South Boston, VA peacefully passed away April 10, 2025 at the blessed of 93. She was born in Halifax County on November 27, 1931 to the late Benjamin Cole Talley and the late Lizzie Conner Talley. She was married to the late Hustler Hobson Gravitt.
Bessie was a member of Shady Grove United methodist Church. She enjoyed...
Linda Shelton Moorefield
Apr 8, 2025
Linda Shelton Moorefield of Scottsburg passed away on April 8, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Dothan, Alabama on September 27, 1946 to the late William Shelton and the late Ruth Moss Shelton. She was married to the late Chester Moorefield.
Linda was a member of Revelation Baptist Church. She was a great cook, enjoyed shopping, eating...
Dorothy Lucille Fallen Talley
Apr 4, 2025
Dorothy Lucille Fallen Talley was born December 16, 1927 in Charlotte County, just across the Staunton River from The Cove in Halifax County, where her father grew up. She left this world April 4, 2025, at age 97. Her life of nearly a century was filled with unwavering love for her family, devotion to her church and to Christ, kindness...
Jean Conner Owen
Apr 4, 2025
Jean Conner Owen, a loving wife, mother, granny of South Boston, passed away on April 4, 2025 at the age of 81. Born in Halifax County to the late Lacy Matthew Conner and the late Lucille Slate Conner. Jean was married to the late Alfred Simmon Owen for 54 years.
She was a member of Church of God. Jean was known...
Flora Mae Dixon
Mar 28, 2025
Flora Mae “Flo” Dixon of South Boston passed away March 28, 2025 at the age of 69. She was born in Halifax County on November 10, 1955 to the late Henry Grave Dixon and the late Blanche Renshaw Dixon. She was a member of South Boston Church of God and an avid Washington Redskins fan. Flo worked at J. P....
Bobby O'Neal Vernon
Mar 27, 2025
Born June 19, 1943, Bobby O’Neal Vernon of South Boston, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. A lifelong resident of South Boston, he graduated from Halifax County High School in 1961. Following high school, Bobby proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969. Bobby regularly attended Grace Baptist Church.
After his service, Bobby returned to Halifax, where...
Billy Wayne Ligon
Mar 25, 2025
Billy Wayne Ligon, a devoted servant of God and a loving father and grandfather peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on March 25, 2025, in South Boston, VA at the blessed age of 92.
Billy was a beacon of faith, known for his unwavering belief in God and his commitment to living a life of service and compassion. He leaves behind...
Karen Sinning Woosley
Mar 24, 2025
Karen Sinning Woosley of Turbeville, VA passed away on March 24, 2025 at the age of 72. She was the beloved wife to Earl Thomas Woosley of the residence. She was born in Lynchburg, VA in 1952 to the late Earl William Sinning and the late Thelma Guthrie Sinning. She was married to Earl Thomas Woosley who survives.
She was a...
Daniel Paul Baisch
Mar 21, 2025
Mr. Daniel Paul Baisch of Halifax, VA passed away Friday, March 21,2025 at his home. He was born May 28,1965 in Wayne County, Michigan and was 59 years old. He was the son of the late Richard Charles Baisch and the late Kathryn Ann Keehn Baisch. He was married to Diane Baisch who survives.
He was of the Catholic faith and...
Faye Shelton Keesee
Mar 21, 2025
Mrs. Faye Shelton Keesee of Halifax, VA peacefully transitioned into her eternal rest on March 21, 2025, at the blessed age of 97. She was born in Pittsylvania County on April 9, 1927, to the late Walter Shelton and the late Faye Elmer Shelton. She was married to the late Roy Keesee.
Faye was a lifelong member of Halifax Baptist Church....
Larry Wayne Fears, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Larry Wayne Fears, Jr of Halifax, VA passed away March 16, 2025 at the age of 47. He was born in Halifax County, VA on June 20, 1977 to the late Larry Wayne Fears Sr and the late Mary Baylous Fears.
He was a member of Winns Creek Baptist Church. Larry worked for Cardinal Homes as a forklift operator. Fishing, cooking...
William Hubert McCaleb Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
William Hubert McCaleb, Sr. of South Boston, VA passed away March 13, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 3, 1944, to the late Hubert McCaleb and the late Lucille Ruby Rollins McCaleb. He was married for 60 years to Shirley Ann Andress McCaleb who survives.
A proud veteran of the United States...
James "Aubrey" Houghton
Mar 12, 2025
James “Aubrey” Houghton, a true Southern gentleman, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Manor in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday, March 12 at the age of 99. Aubrey was born on August 28, 1925 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Viola Deans Houghton and Carl Clifford Houghton, Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Warren Houghton and his only...
Jesse James King
Mar 12, 2025
Mr. Jesse James King of Danville, VA passed away On Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 10, 1962 and was 63 years old. He was the son of the late Harry Helman King and the late Naomi Jean McLaughlin King. He was a retired auto mechanic and was a US Army Veteran.
Survivors include:
His...
Avery Keesee Smith
Mar 9, 2025
Avery Keesee Smith of South Boston passed away on March 9, 2025 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County, VA on April 7, 1931 to the late Harper Keesee and the late Rossie Snead Keesee. She was married for sixty years to the late Richard C. “Dick” Smith.
Avery grew up in the Republican Grove community...
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