Powell Funeral Home

11/21/2025

After the visitations and ceremonies are over, the journey continues. Office Manager Beth Reese is here to help complete the final paperwork, making things easier for our families in our care at family-owned Powell Funeral Home. (434) 572-4911

11/20/2025

Michael Junior Pennell

Michael Junior Pennell, (koolaid) 43, of Keysville, VA, passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born in Halifax County on February 12, 1982, to his mother, Irean Pennell Lacks who survives him, and the late Michael Lemuel Lacks. he was proceeded death by his grandparents Monroe Pennell and Victoria Pollard, Pennell and Lemuel "Archer" Lacks, Sr.

Michael was a member of Midway Baptist church. He was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends, and he had a gift for making everyone around him laugh. Known for his humor, kindness, and big heart, he was a loving father and a loyal friend. If Michael was in the room, you could always count on joy and laughter to follow.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his six children: Zoey, William, Cody, Travis, Trevor, and Lyncoln; three siblings: Della Pennell Robertson (Clarence), Victoria Daisy Yates, and Cheyenne Lemuel Yates, Donna Lacks; grandmother Hazle Lacks; special friends, Alexandria Wynn, Jen West, David Davis, Ramona, and Mary; and his beloved pet, Lil Bit.

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.

For memorials, please consider helping with his final expenses, c/o Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA

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11/19/2025

Arlene Martin Palmer

Arlene Martin Palmer of Crystal Hill passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born in Halifax County on August 25, 1938 to the late Willie Lawrence Martin and the late Lona M. Martin. She was married 63 years to Charlie David Palmer who survives.

She was a member of Crystal Hill Southern Baptist Church. Arlene was a past postal clerk at Crystal Hill Post Office as well as farming alongside her husband. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing food for her family; she also enjoyed going “antiquing”. Her passing will leave a void to all who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband; two children, Teresa Palmer and Charles David Palmer both of Crystal Hill; one sister, Shelby Martin of Lansdale, PA; host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Maynard Martin.

A funeral will be held on November 22, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Crystal Hill Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Long officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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11/19/2025

Eunice Bailey Loyd

Eunice Bailey Loyd of South Boston passed away November 18, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born in Charlotte County, Virginia on June 20, 1939 to the late Doss Beadles and the late Georgia Hamlette Beadles. She was married to the late John Henry Loyd.

Eunice was a member of Ellis Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching her soap operas daily. Eunice will be missed by all who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Joan Perkins of South Boston; one nephew Tommy Beadles (Carolanne) of Alton. Host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Ellis Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Thad Decker officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home of Joan, 1144 Alphonse Dairy Rd., South Boston.

For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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11/19/2025

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11/18/2025

Danny Ralph Snead

Danny Ralph Snead of Scottsburg passed away November 17, 2025 at his home with his loving family surrounding him. He was born in Halifax County on January 8, 1953 to the late Ralph Hardy Snead and the late Frances Womack Snead Bomar. He was married fifty years to Sheena Hudson Snead who survives.

He was a member of Fork Baptist Church. Danny had a strong work ethic, and it showed as he was a dedicated employee with Tultex, Crown Craft, Dan River Mills and retiring from Annin Flag; upon his retirement he went to work part time at NAPA. Danny enjoyed doing yard work and going out to eat with his beloved family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Danelle Renee Snead of Scottsburg; two brothers, Tony Snead and Mike Snead both of Dryburg; one step-brother, Tony Bomar of South Boston. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Violet Snead and his beloved cats, Simba and Tiger.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30 P.M at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ken Warfield officiating.

For memorials, please consider Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558 or Fork Baptist Church Co-op, 5208 Falkland Rd, Scottsburg, VA 24589.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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11/18/2025

Charles Vaughan Conner

Charles Vaughan Conner of Halifax passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born in Halifax County on January 4, 1951 to the late Rev. Herman Vaughan “H.V.” and Sarah Wilborne Conner. He was married twenty-five years to Rhonda Short Conner who survives.

He was of the Baptist Faith. Charles was a United State Army Veteran and proudly served during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired Correction Office with the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, and he enjoyed bowling, music and golf. His passing will leave a void in all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Windy Conner of Raleigh, NC; stepchildren, Wayne Riddle (Suzanne) of Melborn, FL, Annette R. Watts (Todd) of South Boston, and Russell Cook (Sarah) of South Boston; two grandsons, and fourteen step grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with Pastor Scott Dyer officiating.

For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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11/17/2025

Ruth Raynor Millner

Mrs. Ruth Raynor Millner of Vernon Hill passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax County on May 29, 1947 to the late Clarence Preston Raynor and the late Rosie Hardy Raynor. She was married for sixty-three years to Robert Beverly Millner who survives.

Ruth was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Beverly Sparks (Billy) of Sutherlin, Tony Millner of Vernon Hill; four grandchildren, Cody Sparks (Magin), Casey Sparks, Chris Sparks (Amber) and Justin Millner (Katie); six great grandchildren; brother, Donald Raynor (Sandie); host of nieces, nephews and extended family and her beloved pet dog, Bo. She was preceded in death by siblings, Lena Mae Raynor, Lewis Preston Raynor, Dewey Thomas Raynor, Charles Paul Raynor, and Bobby Glen Raynor; one grandson, Preston Millner

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Pastor Ronnie Simpson and Pastor Daniel Peters officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at 2021 Henry’s Mill Rd, Vernon Hill.

For memorials, please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558 or Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 2141 Mt. Tabor Rd., Keeling, VA 24566.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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11/17/2025

By surrounding the families in our care with the finest, from comfortable visitation rooms to a beautiful chapel, friends can be embraced and memories can be shared so broken hearts can mend. Call family-owned Powell Funeral Home at (434) 572-4911. This is Funeral Assistant Mary Carol Crabtree.

11/14/2025

Lizzette Lowery Harrison

Lizzette Lowery Harrison, age 92, passed away peacefully on 11/14/2025 Chesterfield County Virginia and is now at home in the arms of her Savior. She was a resident of Halifax for over 70 years.

Mrs. Harrison was born on April 25, 1933 in Walhalla, South Carolina, and was the sixth of nine children. Lizzette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and follower of Christ. She was a member of Dan River Baptist Church.

Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, D. Henry Harrison. She is survived by her son, Ronald Harrison of Fayetteville, N.C., daughter, Deborah Wiglesworth (Brian) of Chesterfield, Va.; granddaughters, Dr. Stephanie Harrison, Briannah Wiglesworth, and Kaylah Wiglesworth; grandsons, Corbin Harrison and Jason Harrison; and numerous great-grand children.

A private family service will be held to honor Mrs. Harrison’s life at a later date.

Revelation 21:4 - “He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have disappeared.”

For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA

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11/14/2025

Annie Mae S. Satterfield

Annie Mae S. Satterfield of South Boston passed away on November 14, 2025 at the blessed age of 99. She was born in Halifax County on June 7, 1926 to the late William Henry Satterfield and the Mary Ann Rottler Satterfield. She was married to the late Marion Randolph Satterfield, and she was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her grandson, Jason Lee Scruggs; two great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; siblings, Leona Huskey and Richard Satterfield, both of Sacramento, CA; host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Scruggs; siblings, Jackson Satterfield, William Henry, Clarence Satterfield and Florence Satterfield.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with Rev. Russell Terry and the Rev. Bill Wilkins officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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11/14/2025

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