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News Local Visitor Center garners honor from state association04/17/14 - 6:59 am
The South Boston/Halifax County Visitor Center has received the “Visitor Center of the Year” award given annually by the Virginia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (VACVB).
Fire halted at edge of data center04/16/14 - 7:09 am
Leaf-burning spirals out of control; person responsible may be liable for damage after violating 4 p.m. ban
Chase City beefs up ordinance for derelict buildings04/16/14 - 7:01 am
The ordinance defines a dilapidated building as any residential, rental or commercial structure that could contribute to the spread of disease or injury, creates a fire hazard, is liable to…
Sports SBS to race under the lights04/17/14 - 6:58 am
The first race of the night will get the green flag at 7 p.m.
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Obituaries Myrtle Virginia AllenSoVaNow.com / January 08, 2013
Mrs. Allen was born in Vance County, N.C., Oct. 3, 1937 to the late Ralph Sr. and Harriette Eugena Small. She received her early education in Vance County, N.C., and later relocated to New York City where she graduated from Julia Richman High School. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Harlem, N.Y., and also attended Island Hill Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Allen. Cherishing her memories are two sons, Walter A. Allen and Mark M. Allen both of New York City; one daughter, LaFay N. Allen of Wendell, N.C., five grandchildren, Anthony E. Allen, Nicole C. Judge, Maurice M. Judge, Marquis D. Allen and Tamia L. Allen; four great-grandchildren, TIjon, Paris, Little Anthony and Aliyah; two brothers, Ralph Small of Townsville, NC and Dennis Small of Oxford, N.C., two sisters, Mary S. Terry of Plainfield, N.J., and Helen Reid of Oxford, one brother-in-law, John Terry and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends. A funeral was held Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Island Hill Christian Church with Rev. John Jefferson Sr. officiating. Burial followed in Meadowview Memorial Park Arrangements are by C.H. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.harrisfhc.com. |
