Powell Funeral Home

12/19/2025

A peaceful environment is essential when your family is coping with grief. At family-owned Powell Funeral Home, our gathering area, visitation rooms, and chapel provide serenity and an idyllic backdrop to honor your loved one's memory. To discover our beautiful facilities, call (434) 572-4911. This is Funeral Assistant Mary Carol Crabtree.

12/18/2025

John Royce Peak

John Royce Peak, 63, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved stepfather Jesse Roberts and his nephew Ryan Phelps. He is survived by his wife of 44 years and best friend, Cindy Peak; son Justin Peak (Megan) and daughter Jillian Collier and five grandchildren Elijah, Noah, Jameson, Georgia and Olivia. He is also survived by his mother Faye Roberts, father Lee Royce Peak (Shirley), and sister Jeanna Phelps (Cal), stepbrother Tony Roberts (Meredeth), stepsister Trina Lyles (Bobby) and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him.

John Royce was a man’s man. He was strong. He was a man of integrity. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was a patriot. He was incredibly disciplined and he was an extremely hard worker. He retired in 2019 after 37 years working at Dominion Energy. Of all his many accomplishments, his greatest joy was his relationship with Jesus Christ. He was a faithful and passionate servant of the Lord. His heart’s greatest desire was that each person he came in contact with would come to saving faith in Christ.

Our prayer as a family is that you will read this and decide to give your life to Christ, because time is fleeting and eternity is near. Romans 10:9 says “If you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord”....you will be saved”. We invite you to rejoice with us knowing that John Royce, husband, Daddy and Papa is in heaven with his Savior.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with David Dawson officiating. Burial to follow in Halifax Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home.

For memorials, please consider Mountain Road Baptist Church, 3130 Mountain Rd, Halifax, VA 24558 or Voice of Martyrs, https://www.persecution.com/donate/

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com or by visiting their page.

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

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12/17/2025

Pamela Lowery Kanane

Pamela Lowery Kanane of Clover passed away on December 16, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born in Dover, New Jersey on August 5, 1949 to the late Leo James Lowery and the late Dorothy Colwell Lowery. She was married 57 years to Robert James Kanane who survives.

Pamela was of the Catholic Faith. She enjoyed watching football, her soaps, playing the lottery, but especially loved her family and her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a very giving and caring person, who will be missed greatly.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her two daughters, Kelly Kanane Adams (Darrin) of South Boston, and Tiffany Kanane Maher (Chris) of Newton, New Jersey; grandchildren, Colleen Araujo (Joseph) of Milltown, NJ, Jake McGarth of South Boston, Benjamin Adams (fiancé Taylor Boyter of South Boston, Madelyn Hughes of Newton, NJ and Sara Maher of Newton, NJ; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Jane Araujo; one sister Sandra Lowery Ferry of Bluffton, SC.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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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12/17/2025

Because Powell Funeral Home is family-owned, the needs of every family we serve come first. By maintaining that standard, and giving part of our family to theirs, we're always grateful when we're trusted to serve again. (434) 572-4911

12/15/2025

Henry Lee Adams

Henry “Lee” Adams 80 years old of Lynch Station, VA and resided in Halifax the last two years, passed away on December 14, 2025.

He was born in Pittsylvania County on May 13, 1945 to the late Ellis Henry Adams and the late Florence McGregor Adams.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Lisa Gail Adams of Halifax; one sister Rosann Oakes (Robert Lee) of Halifax and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his ex-wife Ruth Medley Adams; son Nicholas “Nick” Adams; his siblings, Jesse W. Adams, Frank W. Adams, Roy Junior Adams and Shirley Jean Adams.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ian Rigney officiating. Burial to follow in St Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Java, Virginia.

The family will receive friends Thursday, one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home.

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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12/15/2025

Leave your family with the security of knowing questions have been answered and matters have been settled long before they need to be. To preplan, call family-owned Powell Funeral Home at (434) 572-4911 or visit us online and click the learn more button. This is Owner and Funeral Director Robert Powell. https://www.powellfuneralinc.com/online-pre-planning-form

Pre-plan your funeral service today with our funeral home in South Boston, VA. Contact us for more information on available options.

12/12/2025

Nancy Lee Conner Owen

Nancy Lee Conner Owen of Scottsburg passed away December 11, 2025 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County on August 3, 1932 to the late Willis Thomas Conner and the late Minnie Brown Wilbourn Conner. She was married to the late Robert Eugene “Gene” Owen.

Nancy was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. She loved her home and her family and took pride in being the family’s matriarch. Nancy was a seamstress, fond of her cats, and dearly loved her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donna Joanne O. Smith (Kenny) of Clover, Cindy Lee O. Wilborne (Larry) of Scottsburg; four grandchildren, Robbie Compton (Nicole), Kevin Compton, Crystal Brown (Justin), Chad Wilborne and Kris Smith (Taylor); and ten great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by her siblings, Earl Thomas Conner, Betty Conner Saunders, and Hazel Conner Reid.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Sean McGuire officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday, one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at 2053 Burton Rd., Scottsburg.

For memorials, please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558 or Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 96, Scottsburg, VA 24589.

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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12/12/2025

We know the heartache of losing a pet. That's because we love our pets, too. For a heartfelt goodbye, trust family-owned Powell Funeral Home to provide a respectful pet cremation that honors their memory. For compassionate care, call (434) 572-4911.

12/10/2025

When we are called, our team instinctively knows what to do. From transferring a loved one to our home to making plans with families to celebrate a life. Family-owned Powell Funeral Home, since 1925. This is Funeral Assistant Sandra Whitt. (434) 572-4911

12/09/2025

Marjorie Nell Matthews Morris

Mrs. Marjorie Nell Matthews Morris of South Boston, VA, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on June 4, 1932, in Mecklenburg County, VA, to the late William Ollie Matthews and the late Jettie Bowen Matthews. She was married to the late William Edward Morris.

Mrs. Morris was a member of Seven Oaks Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her church, and her church family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her passions was playing the piano and organ. She also enjoyed cooking, attending family functions, and going out to eat with her family. She retired from J.P. Stevens after 48 years of dedicated service.

Mrs. Marjorie Morris is survived by:

Two Sons

Mark Morris (Melissa) of Maysville, NC

Delbert Morris (Nancy) of Virgilina, VA

Two Daughters

Angela Crenshaw of South Boston, VA

Charlotte Norton of Scottsburg, VA

Four Granddaughters

Cynthia Morris (Jesse) of Morrisville, NC

Anna Morris (Jeremy) of Hubert, NC

Jessica Chitwood (Jeff) of Alton, VA

Melissa Truitt (Tyler) of Roanoke, VA

Eight Great-Grandchildren

Special Niece

Shelby Schout

Special Friend

Barbara Jean Hamlett

Preceded in death by:

One grandson, Jonathan Lee Peck

Two sons-in-law, Larry Crenshaw and Jeff Norton

Two sisters, Gertrude Lane and Clara Overbey

Three brothers, Lawrence Matthews, Woodie Matthews, and J.D. Matthews

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Yancey and Rev. Chuck Barton officiating. Burial will follow at Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends other times at 1023 Foster Lane South Boston, VA 24592.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be shared at www.powellfuneralinc.com

Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home and Powell Cremation Services,

1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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12/08/2025

Families whose loved ones chose direct cremation can emotionally feel lost. A conversation with Owner and Funeral Director Les Powell III can reveal how the healing process may be easier when traditional services are included. To discover options, call family-owned Powell Funeral Home at (434) 572-4911.

12/05/2025

Nannie Smith Throckmorton

Nannie Smith Throckmorton of Scottsburg passed away on December 5, 2025 at the blessed age of 93. She was born in Halifax County on April 29, 1932 to the late Samuel Hagood Smith and the late Virgie Smith. She was married to the late Marshall Monroe Throckmorton.

She was a faithful member of Scottsburg Baptist Church. Nannie enjoyed bowling and was inducted into the Halifax County Bowling Hall of Fame in 2017. She loved cooking and baking and was well known for her homemade rolls and cinnamon buns. Nannie loved her family, and her passing will leave a void.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Peggy T. Seamster of Clover, Brenda T. Lee (Andy) of Roxboro; one son, M. Dean Throckmorton (Cheryl) of Mechanicsville, VA; three grandchildren, Brooke Throckmorton (Bryan Sanderson) of Mechanicsville, VA, Dennis Seamster of Clover, Russell Seamster (Julie) of Packer, Colorado; seven great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Wayne Seamster; and eleven siblings.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Scottsburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Kermit Evans officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.

For memorials, please consider Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 96, Scottsburg, VA 24589, or Scottsburg Baptist Church, P.O. Box 85, Scottsburg, VA 24589.

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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