William Wallace Clark

Mr. William Wallace Clark, 64, of 1424 Beard Street, South Boston, died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at his home.  He was born in Halifax County on May 20, 1943, a son of the late Ms. Mary Clark Chappell and Mr. Milton Wyatt.  He was married to the late Mrs. Elsie Irving Clark, was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, a former employee of J.P. Stevens Converter and retired from the Town of South Boston in 2005. He is survived by two daughters, Ms. LaTonya F. Clark of Richmond and Ms. Felicia Hughes of South Boston; two sons, Mr. Anthony E. Clark of Richmond and Mr. Quentin W. Clark of South Boston; one grandson, Mr. Anthony R. Hutherson of Goldsboro, NC; one god-granddaughter, Ms. Jada N. Davis of Halifax; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Chappell of South Boston, Mrs. Mary Lee Brandon of Washington, DC and Mrs. Lucille C. Jones of Pennsauken, NJ; three brothers, Mr. Sandra "Doc" Wyatt of South Boston, Mr. Richard Chappell, Jr. and Mr. George Chappell, both

of Baltimore, MD; one uncle, six aunts, two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Charlene Chappell and Mrs. Shirley Wyatt, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Roxie Clark Scott and Mrs. Patricia Ann Wyatt. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 9 at Mizpah Presbyterian Church with Rev. George Wilson officiating.  Memorials may be directed to Mizpah Presbyterian Church, 308 Ragland Street, South Boston, VA

24592.

 

 Bernice Leon Younger

Mr. Bernice Leon Younger, 78, of 5089 Bold Springs Road, South Boston died Saturday, April 5, 2008 at his home.  He was born in Halifax County on September 26, 1929, a son of the late Mr. Extra Coleman Younger and Mrs. Ollie Crawley Younger.  He was married to the late Mrs. Louise Terry Younger, was a member of Dan River Bethel Baptist Church and was a Korean War Army Veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ollie Y. Gosier of South Boston; three sisters, Mrs. Odella Williams of Roanoke, Mrs. Gracie Terry and Mrs. Lucy Beard, both of South Boston; one brother, Mr. Johnny Younger of South Boston; one son-in-law, Mr. Kevin Gosier; five sisters-in-law, Mrs. Verley Terry, Mrs. Bessie Mae Edmonds, Mrs. Sue Alice Logan, Mrs. Frances Logan, Mrs. Elvira Johns; one brother-in-law, Mr. Matthew Logan, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held today at 2:00 p.m. at Dan River Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Dwight Wilkerson officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 99.

 

  Harry Hazelwood

Mr. Harry Hazelwood, Jr., 71, of Amherst and formerly of Chase City, died April 8, 2008. He was the son of the late Roller and Gracie Hazelwood and was a retired employee of D.B.L. Construction. He is survived by his brothers, Joe Hazelwood of Clover, Mac Hazelwood of Kenbridge, Hampton Hazelwood of Scottsburg, Bradley Hazelwood and Jackie Hazelwood of Red Oak, Victor Hazelwood of Skipwith;, Glen Hazelwood of Chase City; sisters, Rachel Higgins of Red Oak, Nellie Snead of Scottsburg, Doris Hazelwood of Boydton, Carolyn Wright of Red Oak.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Isaac and Jessie Hazelwood and Ricky Clay and a devoted friend, Eva Mason. The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 Friday evening at Wood Funeral Service, Chase City. Services will be private. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503.

 

 George Lee Compton

Rev. George Lee Compton, 80, of 184 Buffalo Road, Clarksville died Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at MeadowView Terrace, Clarksville.  He was born in Halifax County on June 6, 1927, son of the late John Henry Compton

and Macey Bray Compton and was married to the late Frances Vaden Compton.  He was a member of Centerville Baptist Church and a retired Baptist minister. He is survived by three brothers, John Henry Compton of Henderson, NC, Clarence Compton of Salisbury, NC and Frank Compton of Mexia, TX; one sister, Lillie Mae Atallah of Belton, TX.  He was preceded in death by brothers Robert T. Compton and James Lewis Compton and sister, Mary Frances Compton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12 at Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Wingard and Rev. Bill Winstead officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home.

 

 Edna Henry Drumwright

Mrs. Edna Henry Drumwright of 2001 College Street, South Boston died April 6, 2008 at Berry Hill Nursing Home at the age of 87. Born in Pittsylvania County on March 6, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Julius Henry and Mrs. Lucy Anne Wilson Henry. She was married to the late Mr. Ivance Drumwright and was a member of Ebenezer CME Church. Mrs. Drumwright is survived by two sons, Mr. Albert Drumwright of Clarksville and Mr. Larry Drumwright of South Boston, a sister, Mrs. Sarah Edmondson of Danville, two grandchildren, three great

grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Phyllis Drumwright, a devoted friend, Mrs. Virginia Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Lucille Bullock and four brothers, Pat, Leslie, Conway and Woodrow Henry. A funeral service for Mrs. Drumwright will be conducted on Saturday, April 12 at 12 noon at the Crawford House Chapel in Halifax. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Public viewing for family and friends will be at Jeffress Funeral Home in South Boston on Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends at the home, 2001 College Street. South Boston.

 

NOTE OF THANKS

The family of Byron Leon Ragsdale would like to thank each and everyone

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  May God forever bless you and keep you in His care.

 

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