Obituaries

Mrs. Wallean Jones Johnson, 74, of Chatham, Virginia, departed this life Sunday morning, November 26, 2023 in Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginia. She was born September 4, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late George and Frances Richardson Jones. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Harold Venable and a sister, Jeanette Jones-Clark. She was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church and...

Ms. Carol Ann Swann, 63, of 97 Ida Street, Danville, VA, passed away, Friday, October 13, 2023 at SOVAH Health, Danville, VA. She was born May 20, 1960 in Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of the late Armstead Henry Swann, Sr. and Barbara Ann Tucker Swann. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one sister, Myrna Foster; one brother, Armstead Swann, Jr. Those left to cherish her memories are two daughters, Lanay Swann and Teonia Swann both of Danville, VA; five grandchildren,...

Mr. Nathaniel  Ellsworth Paul, 79, of 760 Loop Rd. Blairs, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023 in the home of his niece (Toni Tracy) and nephew (Tim Tracy) in Smithfield, PA, surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 17, 1943 in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late James Leroy and Ella Mae Paul. He was married to Florence Paul, who survives. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Michael James Paul, his brothers, James Jr, Edward,...

Mr. Charlie Williams, 78, of 19961 Old Richmond Rd. Keeling, Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Bernard Lee and Charlotte Jackson Williams. He was predeceased by his son Charlie Williams, Jr., three brothers and a grandson. He was a member of Mt. Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Betts(Dale) of Roxboro, NC and Shawanda...

Ms. Donna Rea Hairston, 59, of Memphis, TN departed this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis Tennessee. She was born September 28, 1963 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter to Carolyn Hairston of Danville, VA and the late Ike Goods of Roxboro, NC. Donna was a graduate of Gretna High School and was employed with Microport in Memphis Tennessee. In addition to her mother, survivors include one son, Jonathan Logan (Dallas, TX), a life...

Mr. Darnell Wayne Fitz, 47, of White Street, Chatham, Virginia, departed this life unexpectedly Tuesday, May, 9, 2023 in Chatham, VA. He was born September 18, 1975 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Raymond Ed Fitz and the late Pearl Fitzgerald Fitz. Darnell was a member Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was employed by Corner Stone Building Brand. Survivors include two sisters Angel Clements (Mark) and Cowanda Tinsley, both of Chatham, VA; three nieces, Fekisha,...

Mr. Jeffrey W. Fitzgerald, 53, of 213 Snakepath Rd. Blairs, VA departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023 in Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. He was born July 15, 1969 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of Conwallace (Patricia) Fitzgerald and Patsy Dickerson who survives. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, survivors include three sons, Jarris Butler, Kadarris Butler, Demetries Berger; three brothers, Travis Childress, Mark and...

Mrs. Abendia Taylor Beavers, 93, of Danville, Virginia, departed this life on April 10, 2023 in SOVAH Health, Danville with family by her side. Born March 13, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late John L. Taylor and the late Willie Walters Taylor.  She was married to Koyeton H. Beavers, Jr., who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her twin Mildred T. Johnston, brothers, Harvey, Douglas, Junius, Carl and Samuel (“Buck”). She attended...

Mrs. Elsie Toller, 90, of 1261 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia, entered into a peaceful rest, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 8, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Preston and Gracie Fitzgerald Stone. She was married to John Toller, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her son, Billy Wayne Toller, her siblings, James, Charlie, John, George, Virginia, Gertrude and Pernella. She was the last of her...

Mr. Charlie Murrell Jr., 69 of 675 Hollyville Dr., Dry Fork, Virginia, departed this life Friday, April 7, 2023 in SOVAH Health, Danville, VA.He was born October 15, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Charlie Sr., and Lydia Murrell.Survivors include a daughter, Jacqueline Murrell of Richmond, Virginia, a sister, Laverne Murrell of Dry Fork, VA; three nieces, two nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 from 4-6...

Mrs. Katherlene Carter, of 904 Callands Road, Chatham, Virginia died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Duke Pavilion, Durham, NC.She was born May 10, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Scruggs. She was married to Charles C. Carter, who predeceased her.She was a member of New Hope A.M.E. Church. She was a retired Pittsylvania County School Teacher.Survivors include a daughter, Tonya C. McCoy, of Durham, NC; a host of nieces, nephews and other...

Mrs. Mentha McNorton Strothers, 77, of 280 Quail Drive, Danville, Virginia departed this life Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 27, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Marcellas and Virginia Womack McNorton.  She was married to Hulett “Chuck” Strothers, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Percy Lee Womack McNorton, Marcellas Richard McNorton and Charles Robert McNorton and sisters, Joanne...

Mrs. Cylonia Hubbard, 74, of 3108 Renan Rd., Gretna, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Autumn Care of Altavista. She was born July 27, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Bossie and Almedia Lovelace Logan. She was married to Berlie Hubbard, who survives. She was also predeceased by her sister, Shirley Harris. She was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church. She was by employed by BGF Fiberglass for 36 years. In addition to her husband of the...

Mr. Stonewall Junior Whitehead, 74, of 104 Robin Court, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in SOVAH Health in Danville, VA. He was born January 20, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Will Thomas and Irene Jones Whitehead. He was married to Doris Miller Whitehead, who survives. He was of the Baptist faith. He leaves to cherish his memories a son, Stonewall Whitehead Knight of Connecticut; step-son, Frederick Miller (Kerry) of...

Mr. Henry Fitzgerald, 73, of 3755 Medical Park Drive, Austell, GA departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1949 in Pittsylvania County he was the son of the late Morris and Clarine Marr Fitzgerald. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Toy and John Fitzgerald and a sister, Jeannette Price. He graduated from Northside High School of Gretna, Virginia and attended Norfolk State College. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons Travis,...

Mrs. Gazetta Jones, 91, of 1585 Mill Creek Road, Chatham, Virginia passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 5, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Fitzgerald Womack. She was married to Harrison Jones, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her son, Michael Jones, two sisters, Elizabeth Marr and Virginia Jones and brother, Willie Giggetts. She attended the public schools of Pittsylvania...

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Davis, 70, of 357 N. Main St. Chatham, VA departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in SOVAH Health of Danville.  He was born May 13, 1952 in Pittsylvania County to the late Robert C. and Nellie Minter Davis. He was married to Geraldine Davis, who survives. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Katherine Ferrell, Gloria Goggins, Sharon Bennett, Timothy and Fred C. Davis. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools. In addition to...

Miss Edith "Nuddie" Barksdale, 62, of 26 Pine Street, Chatham, VA departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 4, 1960 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Luevinia Irvin Barksdale. She was also predeceased by five brothers, Carlton J. Carter, Nathaniel, Ray, Jack and Curtis Barksdale and two sisters, Glory Charles and Beatrice Kinzer. She was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church,...

Mrs. Patricia Miller Wright, 70, of 205 Audubon Drive Apt. 1C, Danville, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Gretna Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 16, 1953 in Danville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ethel Lanier Miller. She was married to Arthur Lee Wright, who survives. She was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church, Java, VA. She was predeceased by her siblings, Clarence and Charles Miller (Smokie) and Rosa Farmer. In...

Mrs. Margaret Lee Crews Cobbs, 93, of 178 Northwest Blvd., Danville, Virginia passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1929 in Halifax County, Virginia to the late Johnnie E. and Lillian Marable Crews. She was married to Andrew Cobbs, who predeceased her. She is also predeceased by a son, Stanley Thomas, two daughters, Betty Jean Cobbs Thomas and Cornelia Diane Cobbs, four brothers, Willie E., Johnnie C., Frissell, and Gussie L., three sisters, Mary...

Mrs. Jerelene A. Terry Fitzgerald, 99, of Ft. Washington, MD departed this life on December 23, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born September 2, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Eddie and Elnora Glass Terry. She was married to Roe Dock Fitzgerald, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Terry J. Fitzgerald, two brothers, James and David Terry, two sisters, Izetta Dixon and Marion Y. Terry and son-in-law, Jimmy Watson. She...

Mrs. Jeannette Fitzgerald Price, of 238 North Main Street, Chatham VA, passed away at the residence of her daughter and son-law, Kimberly and Christopher Robinson, of Danville, VA.  She was born August 1, 1947 in Pittsylvania County she was the daughter of the late Morris and Clarine Marr Fitzgerald.  She was married to Alfonzo M. Price, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Toy and John Fitzgerald and a devoted cousin, Dora Adams. She graduated from...

Mr. Ralph Bennett, 82, of 416 North Main Street Chatham, VA departed this life December 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Percy “Bill” and Ollie Coleman Bennett. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Allen, Edward, Ira, Alfonza, John, Robert Bennett and Katherine Bennett Younger. He was the last of his generation. He was of the Baptist faith and a self-employed carpenter. He leaves to cherish...

Mr. Tremaine Tolliver, 44, of 125 Clement Ave. Apt. 1 Danville, VA departed this life Thursday, December 8, 2022 in SOVAH Health of Danville. He was born August 22, 1978 in Franklin County, Virginia. He was the son of David Reynolds and May Tolliver who survives.He was predeceased by a brother David Tolliver. He was employed by Coles Berry Farm in Vernon Hill, Virginia. In addition to his parents; he is survived by his fiancé, Georgetta Howerton of Ringgold, VA; three sons, Takai...

Mrs. Nellie V. Davis, 96, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the residence of her daughter, Ms. Rachel Hunt, 304 Chaney Lane, Gretna, Virginia. Born September 20, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Irene Minter. She was married to Robert Davis, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by two sons, Timothy and Fred Davis, three daughters, Katherine Ferrell, Gloria Goggins, Sharon Bennett and a sister, Marie Ransome. She was the last...

Deaconess Martha Lee Waller passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at the residence of her daughter in Lorton, Virginia. Born January 30, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Annie Pearl Law Tarpley. She was married to Albert Russell Waller, who predeceased her.  She was a member of Tarpley Chapel Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the Deaconess and Usher Board, Hospitality Committee, Nurses Unity and combined Choir. She was...

Mrs. Lillie Polk, 87, of 348 Brownsville Height, Java, Virginia departed this life Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 21, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to the late Jefferson and Gertrude Womack. She was married to Arbar Lee Polk, who predeceased her.  She is also predeceased by five brothers George, William, John, Raymond and Maynard; five sisters, Elizabeth, Katherine, Shirley, Myrtle, and Estella. She was a member of County Line Baptist...

Mr. Danny Townes, 72, of 803 Walnut Creek Rd. Danville, VA departed this life October 26, 2022 in SOVAH Health of Danville. He was born May 2, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Robert Townes, Sr. and late Olivia Stone Townes.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Frank Allen Townes and sister, Sandra Townes Vaden. He was married to Murdis Townes, who survives. He was a member of Wilson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham, Virginia where he...

Christopher Lewis Carter 52, of Ft. Washington, Maryland departed this life on October 20. 2022. He was born August 28, 1970 to Elizabeth Stone and Walter Luck. Christopher was raised in Chatham by his mother Elizabeth Stone and step-father Irvin Stone. Christopher graduated from of Chatham High School and was United States Army Veteran. A memorial service will be Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Younger, Eulogist. Howerton...

Mrs. Tanya Carter Logan, 59, of 223 Woodlawn Heights, Chatham, VA, passed away peaceful Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born January 4, 1963 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Mack Carter Jr. and Rosa Fitzgerald Carter, who survives. She was married to Jerald M. Logan, who survives. She attended the public schools in Pittsylvania County. Tanya was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, Courts of...

Ms. Tammie Frances Smith, of 872 Hickory Road, Chatham, Virginia passed Monday, October 10, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 2, 1946 in Chatham, Virginia. Tammie was the daughter of the late Willie C. Anderson and the late Lucinda Johnson Anderson. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Wilford Johnson Anderson. She attended public schools in Chatham, VA and New Rochelle, NY. She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Tammie Frances Anderson of Detroit,...

Mr. Robert J. Clements, 65, 3657 Oxford Road, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 in Roanoke Hospital. He was born September 6, 1957 in Washington, D. C., he was the son of the late Walter Roberts and the late Torrie Clements. He was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from D.C. Van Line, in Washington, D. C. Survivors include three sisters, Kathy (Norman) Poindexter of Chatham, Virginia, Karen Grey of Washington D.C. and Karleane (Eric) Johnson of Forestville,...

Mr. Jeffrey L. Fitzgerald, 61 of Cleveland, Ohio and formerly of Chatham, Virginia departed this life in the Euclid Beach Nursing Home in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born August 14, 1961 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late William B. Fitzgerald and the late Mable Mitchell. Survivors include three brothers, Shirland Fitzgerald, of Greensboro, NC, William Edward Fitzgerald, of Mt. Vernon, NY, and Jerry R. Motley (Chrystal), of Hurt, VA; five sisters, Arnetha Terry, of...

Mr. Jerry L. Owen, 72, Sr., of 1123 Birch Elmo Rd., South Boston, VA, departed this life Friday, September 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1950 in Halifax County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Jefferson and Beverly Vernell Owen. He was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Jerry L. Owen, Jr., a brother, Carroll Owen and a great nephew Ontario Owen.   He leaves to cherish his precious...

Mr. Thornton Willis Younger, 64, of Chatham, Virginia departed this life on August 14, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born December 17, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late James and Mary J. Younger. He was married to Linda C. Younger, who survives. He was a member of Rosebud Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham, Virginia. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories a son, Harold (Chris) Childress of Petersburg, VA and a daughter,...

Mrs. Olivia Stone Townes, 89, of 1200 Hickory Rd. departed this life on July, 19, 2022 at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 28, 1932 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Nora Stone.  She was married to Robert Gray Townes, Sr. who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by a son, Frank Allen Townes and a daughter, Sandra Vaden. She was the last of her generation. She was a member of Wilson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church...

Mr. Bryant Shelton, 44, of 6045 Kenridge Circle, Danville, Virginia departed this life July 4, 2022 in Centra Gretna Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1977 in New York. He was the son of James Harris and Elizabeth Shelton Whiting, who survives. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Shelton and a sister, Monica Shelton. He was married to Stephanie Shelton. He was employed by Chatham Health and Rehab. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his parents, James Harris of Mt....

Mr. Eugene N. Hodnett, 91, of 961 Hickory Rd. Chatham, Virginia departed this life June 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late John Hodnett and late Odella Wright. He was also predeceased by his only acquainted son Jeffrey D. James, eleven brothers, and a sister. He was married to Audrey Hodnett, who survives. He was a member of Hopel Chapel Baptist Church and also a member of the NAACP. Eugene was the first...

Mrs. Patty I. Howerton, 73, of 99 Beavers Mill Rd. Danville, Virginia entered into a peaceful sleep Monday, June 20, 2022 in SOVAH Health Danville. She was born December 31, 1948 in Danville, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Henry Irvin and Janie Mae West Irvin. She was married to Jerome Howerton, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by four brothers, Henry Irvin, Forris Irvin, Thomas Irvin, Larry Irvin, and a sister, Thelma Irvin Walker. She was the last of her...

Mr. Horace Donnell, 81, 700 Lennox Avenue, New York, departed this life Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Brookdale Senior Living Solution in High Point, NC. He was born June 4, 1940 in New York. He was the son of the late William L. Donnell and the late Lenna Banks Donnell. He was a professional Concert piano player and teacher. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Edward Donnell and Kenneth Donnell and a sister, Phoebe Donnell. Survivors include...

Mrs. Rose Calloway Carter, 76 of 200 Lanier Lane, Chatham, Virginia departed this life April 23, 2022 in Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. She was born April 14, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Willie H. Calloway Jr. and the late Catherine Calloway Adams. She was married to Carlton Carter, who predeceased her. She was a member of New Mine Creek Progressive Primitive Baptist Church. Rose was employed by Columbia Forest Industries. She was...

Mr. Kenneth Robertson, 78, of 601 Motley's Mill Rd, Chatham, Virginia departed this life April 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Willie and Lillie Stone Robertson. He was married to Margaret Dodson Robertson, who survives. Kenneth attended Pittsylvania County Schools. He was employed by Blight Construction Company. Survivors in addition to his wife, Margaret Dodson Robertson are three children, Ken Lewis...

Ms. Karen Kates, 58, of 741 Moses Mill Rd, Chatham, Virginia departed this life April 19, 2022 at the residence. She was born May 14, 1963 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Jester and Lillie Kates Craft, who survives. She was a member of Three Angels Message Seventh Day Adventist Church. She attended Pittsylvania County Schools. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother; Jason Townes of GA, two sisters; Trina Craft of Charlotte, NC and Bonita...

Mrs. Mary Ann Witcher, 83, of 1228 Hickory Road, Chatham, Virginia entered into eternal rest April 14, 2022 in Gretna Health Care Center. She was born September 16, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James and Rebecca Townes Smith. She was married to Maurice R. Witcher, who survives. She was a member of Wilson Memorial Baptist Church. She attended Pittsylvania County Schools. She was retired from Dan River Mills. She was predeceased by her siblings,...

Mrs. Eva Mae Whitehead Hudson, of Ft. Washington, Maryland departed this life Thursday morning, April 7, 2022 in Washington Hospital Center. She was born August 5, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Warren and Berkley Whitehead. She was married to James Henry Hudson, who survives. She attended Wilson Memorial Church in her early years and graduated from Northside High. Eva was retired from Verizon. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving and devoted...

Mr. Harold Robertson, 75, of 3049 Irish Rd. Chatham, VA, departed this life March 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to the late James and Isabelle White Robertson. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Gwendolyn Robertson. He was also predeceased by three brothers; James Robertson, Clifford Robertson, and Norman Robertson. He attended New Hope A.M.E. Church, Chatham, VA. He was a veteran of the United States...

Mr. James Fitzgerald, 85, of 549 Williams Dr. Danville, VA, departed this life March 5, 2022 in SOVAH Health. He was born April 19, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Hester and Cornelius Fitzgerald. He was married to the late Kathann Jones Fitzgerald. He was a member of White Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System and employed by Smith & Douglas Fertilizer plant where he worked for many years. In addition to...

Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, 78, of 412 Rison Street, Chatham, VA, departed this life February 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1943 in Pittsylvania County to the late Wilford Buck Harris, Sr. and Henrietta Carter Harris. She was married to Charles W. Lee, who survives. She was a member of Little Mount Zion Pentecostal Faith Church. She was employed by Prince Charles Health Care. In addition to husband she is survived by a son Charles Lee, Jr.; three daughters, Alexis L Bolden...

Azira Samari Ferrell, infant child of Cenique Dawson and Lamont Ferrell passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in UVA Medical Center, in Charlottesville, VA. She was born January 14, 2022. Survivors in addition to her parents are her five siblings, all of Forest, VA; her grandmother Mrs. Mary Ferrell, of Halifax, VA. A graveside service will be Friday, February 18, 2022 at 1 p.m. in Mountain Grove Church Cemetery with Elder William Howerton, Eulogist. Howerton Funeral Home is in charge of...

Mr. Quentin Fernando Glass, 44, of 111 Vicar Lane, Danville, Virginia entered into a peaceful sleep after a brief illness Thursday, February 10, 2022 in SOVAH Health Care Center, Danville, Virginia. Quentin was born December 31, 1977 in Halifax County. He was the son of Peggy Glass, who survives. He was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Halifax County Public Schools and was a United States Navy Veteran. In addition to his mother he is survived by a devoted...