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Mrs. Laura Ferrell Chandler, 56, of 3171 Ball Park Loop, Halifax, died November 24, 2006 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Halifax County on December 29, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Mr. Alfred J. Ferrell and Mrs. Harriett Theresa Williams Ferrell. She was married to Mr. Thurman R. Chandler, was a member of Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church and a former employee of Tultex, Inc.In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Ms. Lori Chandler of South Boston; two sons, Mr. Rodney Chandler of South Boston and Mr. Steve Chandler of Halifax; five grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Delores Logan of Vernon Hill, Ms. Thelma Ferrell, Mrs. Gwendolyn Jennings and Mrs. Lisa Chandler, all of Halifax; two brothers, Mr. James Ferrell of Vernon Hill and Mr. Elmer Ferrell of Halifax; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tangela Chandler and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Ferrell Chandler will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. with services at the Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church with Bishop William Howerton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ms. Sharon Terry Miller Ms. Sharon Terry Miller, 50, of 1120 Union Grove Road, South Boston died Monday, November 20, 2006 at South Boston Manor. She was born in Halifax County on December 16, 1955, daughter of Mr. Wallace Terry, Sr. and Mrs. Cecil Harris Terry. She was first married to Mr. Walter Jerome Miller and later married Mr. Theodore E. Johnson and was a member of New Vernon Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she is survived by four sons, Mr. DeShaye Terry of Riverside, CA, Mr. Andre Miller of Woodbridge, Mr. Tymothy Johnson and Mr. Rondale Johnson, both of New Orleans, LA; one sister, Ms. Evon Terry of South Boston; two brothers, Mr. Wallace Terry, Jr. of Clinton, MD and Mr. Gary Terry of South Boston; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Crissundra Terry; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Magalene Terry; five grandchildren, other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25 at 1:00 p.m. at New Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Roger Ford officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Donald (Don) Puckett Thompson Mr. Donald Puckett Thompson, 67, of 602 Dundee Lane, South Boston died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Duke University Medical Center. He was born in Lynchburg on August 18, 1939, son of the late Kermit Levi Thompson and Bessie Puckett Thompson and was married to Sandra McDowell Thompson. He was a member of First Baptist Church of South Boston, on the South Boston Town Council, was in the Halifax-South Boston Sports Hall of Fame and was a retired coach and Athletic Director. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sherry Thompson Saunders and husband Doug W. of Forest, Kim Thompson Hall and husband Tony of Forest, Mary Catherine Thompson of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren; one sister, Brenda Thompson Clements of Homestead, FL.Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Tim Cannon officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church, 815 North Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592 or Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, VA 24592. Mr. Ernest S. Hall, Mr. Ernest S. Hall, Jr., 56, of Gladys died November 19, 2006 in Charlottesville. He was the son of Mrs. Louella Hall and the late Mr. Ernest Hall, Sr.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kathy Ferguson Hall of Lynchburg; two sons, Arnesto D. Hall and Akio K. (Sherice) Hall of Charlotte, NC; one daughter, Clarissa McCullen of Patterson, NJ; one step-son, Donte' Ferguson of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren; two brothers, George "Rocky" (Sharon) Hillman, Sr. of Rustburg, Thomas T. Hall (Ivory Martin) of Gladys; mother-in-law, Mrs. Cathryn Ferguson of Lynchburg; father-in-law, Mr. Clyde D. Ferguson of Newport News; three aunts, two uncles, two great-aunts a devoted friend, Betty Bailey; other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held November 25 at Ellis Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Featherston officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mattie Venable Williams Mrs. Mattie Venable Williams died Monday, November 20, 2006 at Berry Hill Nursing Home. She was born in Halifax County on October 29, 1927, daughter of the late John S. Venable and Annie Womack Venable.She is survived by her husband, Acrea Williams of the home; her daughter, Marion Carden of Lynchburg; her son-in-law, Royal Carden of Lynchburg; four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends, including the devoted Stephanie Hubbard of Halifax.Funeral services were held Friday, November 24 at County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Otis Dillard officiating. Jack Randolph McDowell Mr. Jack Randolph McDowell, Jr., 62, of Celebration, FL, formerly of South Boston, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Florida Hospital at Celebration Health. He was born March 25, 1944 in Bristol, son of the late Jack Randolph McDowell, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Bailey McDowell and was married to Margaret Lacks McDowell. He was a retired electrical engineer and computer programmer with IBM.In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mary Margaret McDowell of Celebration, FL and one brother, James A. McDowell and wife Elena of Raleigh, NC.Funeral services will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Greenwood officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. NOTE OF THANKS The family of Virginia Cobbs McPhail would like to thank each and everyone for all expressions of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement. May God forever bless you and keep you in His care. The family of Sharon Elizabeth Terry Miller would like to thank each and everyone for all expressions of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement. May God forever bless you and keep you in His care. The family of Lillian C. Trickey would like to thank each and everyone for all expressions of kindness shown during their recent loss. Please keep us in your prayers.
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