Nov 19, 2024

Linda Benton Guill-Smith of Nathalie, VA passed away on November 19, 2024 at the age of 58. She was born in Halifax County on May 16, 1966 to the late Lonnie Benton and the late Helen Benton. She was married to John Presley Smith who survives. Linda worked as a teacher with the Halifax County Public School System.

 Linda is survived...

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 17, 2024

Eugene Lacy Allen of Richmond passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born September 10, 1930 in South Boston VA, he was the son of John B. Allen and Janie Riddle Allen. He grew up in Halifax, VA, one of seven brothers. He attended Halifax County High School before serving in the Army during the Korean War where he was...

Nov 15, 2024

Wayne Elwood Ramsey of Nathalie passed away November 15, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Charlotte County, VA on December 30, 1945 to the late Jesse Ramsey and the late Eva Jennings Ramsey. He was married to Elizabeth Ann Tuck Ramsey who survives.

He was a member of Liberty Christian Church and proudly served in the United...

Nov 14, 2024

Jimmie Hagood Throckmorton of Scottsburg, VA passed away November 14, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born in Halifax County on April 18, 1937 to the late Claude Thomas Throckmorton and the late Annie Burton Throckmorton. He was married 54 years to the late Jean Smith Throckmorton. 

He was a long-time member of Scottsburg Baptist Church where he served...

Nov 13, 2024

Frank Sadler, Jr. of Clover, VA passed away November 13, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born in Halifax, VA on June 3, 1955 to Ada Moorefield Sadler Newton and the late Frank Sadler, Sr. He was married to Bonita Irby Sadler who survives.

Frank was of the Methodist Faith and believed that life should be lived to the...

Nov 3, 2024

Betty Conner Saunders of Halifax County, VA passed away on November 3, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born in Halifax County on December 27, 1938 to the late Willis Thomas Conner and the late Minnie Wilbourne Conner. She was married to the late Carl Milton Saunders.

 She was a member of Dan River Baptist Church and Dan River...

Oct 31, 2024

Georgia Ann Reeves High of Scottsburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2024 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County, VA on June 18, 1931 to the late Joseph Lacy Reeves and the late Eliza Willie Howerton Reeves. She was married 52 years to the late Albert Lewis High. 

 Georgia...

Oct 27, 2024

On. October 27, 2024, the Lord called his servant, Gertrude Williams Francisco, 98, home to her eternal resting place.

She was born in Halifax County on April 12, 1926 to the late Willie J. Williams and the late Martha Ann Martin Williams. She was married to the late Eugene M. Francisco for 56 years. After raising 4 children, which included a...

Oct 23, 2024

Anthony East Keese of Winston-Salem, NC peacefully entered his Heavenly home surrounded by loving friends on October 23, 2024 at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 9, 1956 to the late Wayland Counts Keesee and the late Jeanette Perkins Keesee. Anthony was of the Baptist faith and an avid motorcyclist and toured with...

Oct 20, 2024

Tracey Stebbins Smith of South Boston passed away October 20, 2024 at the age of 60. She was born in Halifax County, VA on September 13, 1964 to the late Edwin Augustus “Ned” Stebbins, Jr. and the late Venetia Whitt Stebbins. Tracey worked as a Registered Nurse until her retirement after many years of dedicated service. She was a member...

Oct 19, 2024

Mrs. Virginia Pruitt Whitlow, 80, of Alton, VA went to be with the lord Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on December 20,1943 in Danville, VA to the late Tom Pruitt and the late Virginia Henderson Pruitt. Mrs. Whitlow was married for 35 years to the love of her life the late Morrell Whitlow. She was a member of...

Oct 18, 2024

Sylvia Cliborne Reese of Halifax passed away October 18, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born in Halifax County on December 4, 1947 to the late William Edward Cliborne and Nannie Elliott Cliborne. She was married for years to Roy Wilson Reese, Jr., who survives. 

 She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary,...

Oct 17, 2024

Bradford Lee of Randolph VA passed away on October 17, 2024 at the age of 46. He was born in Halifax County, VA on October 17, 1978 to Bernard Lee Poole, Jr and Brenda Fisher Poole who survive. He was married to Kelly Toombs Poole who survives.

 He was a member of First Baptist Church of Millstone and had a strong...

Oct 14, 2024

Gerry Thomas Oliver of Roxboro, NC passed away October 14, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Person County, NC on February 1, 1948 to the late Preston Warlick Oliver and the late Wynnette Puryear Oliver. He was married to Betty Faye Williams Oliver who survives.

He was a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church and proudly served...

Oct 14, 2024

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Shelby Dianne Rowland Davis of Nathalie. Dianne passed away October 14, 2024 at the age of 66 and was born in Halifax County on March 12, 1958 to Evelyn Holt Rowland who survives and the late Marshall Henry Rowland. She was married to the late Anderson “Andy” Crenshaw Davis,...

Oct 12, 2024

Carl Dallas Manfield of Clarksville, VA. Formerly of South Boston and Lynchburg passed away October 12, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born on May 10, 1943 to the late Porter Enick Hash and the late Katherine Kirt Hash. He was married to Joyce Lipscomb Manfield.

He was a member of Massies Mill Presbyterian Church. Carl retired from South...

Oct 12, 2024

Mrs. Joanne Fisher Jackson, 75, of South Boston, VA passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home. She was born in Halifax County February 11, 1949, to the late Joe Fisher and the late Effie Louise Farris Fisher. She was married to the late Eric Woodrow Jackson. She was a former member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church and...

Oct 7, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Talley Cook, Sr. on October 7, 2024, at his home in Scottsburg, VA with his wife by his side. He was 81 years old. Talley was born on March 5, 1943, in Hampton, VA. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Talley Cook; father, Howard Dolphus Cook;...

Sep 30, 2024

Charles Raymond Pruitt of South Boston, VA passed away September 30, 2024 at the age of 67. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA on August 27, 1957 to May Inge Pruitt and the late Charlie Howard Pruitt. He was preceded in death by his long-time companion Betty Anderson.

 Charles was dedicated employee with the Town of South Boston and retired as...