Mr. James David "Jimmy" Epps, Jr. of 3060 Dan River Road, South Boston died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his home. Born November 8, 1913, in Halifax County, he was 94 at the time of his death. He was the son of

the late James David Epps, Sr. and Melissa New Epps and was married to Ophelia Lenora Wilmouth Epps. He was a member of the Dan River Baptist Church, was an avid golfer and was a member and 1995 inductee into the

South Boston-Halifax County Sports Hall of Fame. He was a retired sales manager with Blue Ribbon Creamery.

Mr. Epps is survived by two daughters, Norma E. Chaney and husband Bob of South Boston and Scottie E. Felton of Halifax and one son, James David Epps, III and wife Mary Jane of Halifax one stepson, Henry Cole

and wife Clevie of Scottsburg, five grandchildren, three step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 30 at 3 p.m. at the Dan River Baptist Church with the Rev. Rod Chaney and the Rev. Doug Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and at other times at his home. Those wishing to give memorials should consider the South Boston-Halifax County Sports Hall

of Fame, P. O. Box 12, South Boston, VA 24592 or the Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592. On-line condolences may be directed to powell@gcronline.com.

Gracie K. Wilborn

Mrs. Gracie K. Wilborn, 92, of 610 Linden Place, South Boston died Friday, April 25, 2008 at The Woodview. Born in Halifax County on February 9, 1916, she was a member of the South Boston Church of God

and was a retiree of J. P. Stevens. Mrs. Wilborn is survived by two daughters Ruby L. Newton of Halifax and

Faye L. Eanes of South Boston and a son, Mack Laughorn and wife, Linda of Scottsburg. ten grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a brother, Earl King of High Point, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband,

Walter R. "Curly" Wilborn, her parents, Alex and Lottie Hancock King, a son, Thomas B. Laughorn and a grandson. Tyler Blake Laughorn, and a number of brothers and sisters. A graveside service for Mrs. Wilborn was conducted on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Hagy officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to brooksfh@embarqmail.com. The family is receiving friends at the home,

610 Linden Place, South Boston.

 

 

 Katie Wells Singleton Gravitt

Mrs. Katie Wells Singleton Gravitt of South Boston died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at The Woodview. Born September 9, 1915 in Halifax County she was 92 at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late

William Cornelius Singleton and Ella Lou Francisco Singleton and was married to the late James William Gravitt. She was a member of the Dan River Baptist Church and was a former employee of Burlington Industries, having retired in 1977. Mrs. Gravitt is survived by two sons, John Page Gravitt and wife Eloise and Elmer Mitchell Gravitt and wife Constance, all of South Boston, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren,

extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Francis Burnell Gravitt, three brothers and five sisters. A graveside service will be conducted at Oak Ridge Cemetery on Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Doug Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery one hour prior to the service and

at other times at the homes of her two sons. For memorials, please consider the Dan River Baptist Church or a charity of one’s choice. On-line condolences may be directed to powell@gcronline.com.

 

 Henry Thomas Epperson

Mr. Henry Thomas Epperson, 82, of 5192 Mt. Laurel Road, Clover died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Halifax Regional Hospital.  He was born in Halifax County on December 30, 1925, a son of the late Mr. John Wilson

Epperson and Mrs. Maggie Penick Epperson.  He was married to the late Mrs. Lou Ellen Wilborne Epperson and was a member of Bethel Grove Baptist Church and a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Epperson Wilkins of Clover; two sons, Mr. Fred Wilborne and Mr. Lavell Epperson, both of

Clover; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Queen Mary Wilborne and Mrs. Loretta Epperson, both of Clover; two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27 at Bethel Grove Baptist Church with Rev. William Hicks officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery with Military Rites.

Lottie Wilborn Kinder Vaughan

 

Mrs. Lottie Wilborn Kinder Vaughan, 300 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Halifax Regional Hospital.  She was born in Halifax County on April 18, 1934, a daughter of the late Rev.

James R. Wilborn and Maggie Thomas Wilborn and was married first to Archie W. Kinder then to the late Dennis Vaughan.  She was of the Holiness faith. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah Guthrie and husband Donald of

South Boston; two sons, Michael W. Kinder and wife Debbie of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Timothy Allen "Timmy" Kinder and wife Denise of McClellanville, SC; two sisters, Ida W. Trickey and Geraldine W. Redd, both of South Boston; grandchildren, Brian Clark, Kenneth Clark, Dwayne Kinder and wife Susan, Cindy Landrum and husband Robert, Zac Kinder, Scott Kinder, Eddie Watson; great-grandchildren, Hannah Schweitzer, Ryan Kinder, Tyler Kinder, Kristin Landrum, Robert Landrum; special friend, Herbert Glasscock.  She was preceded in death by three

brothers, Floyd L. Wilborn, Paul E. "Red" Wilborn and Richard E. Wilborn. Graveside services were held Friday, April 25 at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Thomas officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the

Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, VA 24592 or Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA

24592.

James Wallace "Mike" Cassada

Mr. James Wallace "Mike" Cassada, 83, of 2044 Sinai Road, South Boston died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at his home.  He was born in Halifax County on April 5, 1925, a son of the late Charlie D. Cassada and Virginia Wilborn Cassada and was married to Lois Chesson Cassada.  He was a member of Dan River Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, choir member and trustee and was a retired farmer and automobile salesman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Carolyn C. Glass and husband Marshall of South Boston, Beverly C. Hughes and husband Andy of Nathalie; one son, Steve Cassada and wife Vicky of South Boston; two sisters, Lucille Cassada and Kathleen C. Johnson, both of South Boston; one brother, C.D. Cassada of Halifax; six

grandchildren, Angela Kelly, Hollie Short, Lauren Fears, A.J. Cassada, Brandon Hughes, Shelley Hughes; three grandchildren, Caitlin Armitage, Christian Armitage and Joseph Cassada. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 26 at Dan River Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Gibson officiating.  Memorials may be directed to

the Patrick Henry Boys Home, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528, Gideons International or Halifax County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 183, South Boston, VA 24592.