Powell Funeral Home

11/29/2025

Frances Lee Ivey Orrell

Mrs. Frances Lee Ivey Orrell of South Boston, VA passed away Friday, November 28,2025 at the Berry Hill Nursing Home. She was born August 29,1936 in Halifax County, VA and was 89 years old. She was the daughter of the late Robert Emmett Ivey and the late Wilda Burgess Ivey and was married to the late William Henry Orrell.

She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was very active in her prime years. She taught children’s Sunday School and was the Nursery Coordinator for many years. She also taught the 2-year-old classes at First Baptist Weekday School. She loved animals, especially her beloved Sweet Pea. Her greatest joy was dressing up like a clown, the Easter Bunny, Mrs. Claus, St. Patrick, Ragged Ann and parading downtown visiting the local businesses and giving out candy to children and adults alike.

Mrs. Frances Lee Ivey Orrell is survived by:

One Daughter

Diane O. Thomas and husband Mickey of South Boston

One Son

William “Billy” Ivey Orrell of South Boston

Two Grandchildren

Jonathan Thomas (Jess) of Charlotte, NC

Kelsey Epperson (Seth) of Haw River, NC

***Preceded in death by***

One sister, Hilda B. Koch

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Boelte, Rev. Susan Davis, and Rev. Dr. Curtis Finch officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Ridge Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the First Baptist Church and other times at the home of her daughter, 1080 Carriage End Way, South Boston, VA.

For memorials please consider the First Baptist Weekday School or the Halifax County Cancer Association.

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

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

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11/28/2025

Jerry Hampton Liverman

Jerry Hampton Liverman passed away on Friday November 21st, 2025, at his home in South Boston Va. He was 93. Jerry was born on June 29th, 1932. He was a lifelong resident of Virginia and retired as a type setter for the Washington Post in DC. He was also an avid civil war buff and relic hunter. He had the voice of a true southern gentleman and carried the nickname "legs" throughout his life for his excellent pool shooting abilities. He was a man with a certain swagger that was all his own. His style always seemed to be a part of him rather than just the clothes he donned. He knew who he was and he didn't give a damn.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Jeri "Duffy" Smock (Shelby), son Dean Liverman (Tracy), 2 nephews David Liverman and Sean Liverman, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and his lifelong best friend Danny Rakes. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Marjorie (Bailiff-Bootsie) and Wade Liverman, his brother David Lee Liverman, 5 wives including Carla Goebel Liverman and Joan Dean Liverman.

In lieu of flowers please consider the plant a tree option. Jerry will be dearly missed but will never be forgotten. So much of him still lives in the faces and hearts of his surviving family and will continue to for generations to come

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

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11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving reminds us to find thanks in every moment, for the love we share, the memories we hold, and the blessings that remain. From all of us at Powell Funeral Home, we wish you peace and joy. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

William "Bunky" J. Young

William “Bunky” J. Young of Nathalie passed away on November 26, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born in Washington D.C. on October 12, 1950 to the late Francis Ambrose Young and the late Teressa Ann McDevitt Young. He was married 55 years to Gwendolyn Lail Young.

Bunky was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles, fishing, spending time riding around country roads with Dayne and especially loved spending time with his grandkids, family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, his children, Shane Young (Dana) and Annette Cheltenham (Craig); five grandchildren, Ashley Young, Shelly Tuggle (Johnny), Kyler Young, Dayne Young and Hunter Young; three great grandchildren, Olivia Young, Connor and Ethan Tuggle; four sisters and four brothers. He was preceded in death by his son, Jody Young.

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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11/26/2025

Cheryl Lynn Hackney

Cheryl Lynn Hackney passed away on November 25. She was welcomed by her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2025 after a long battle with T-Cell lymphoma. After arriving in heaven, we are certain that her mom, Inez, and son, Justin Bailey Farrar, were waiting to greet Cheryl with arms wide open.

Cheryl Lynn Hackney was born September 12, 1971 in South Boston, Virginia to the late David Hackney and the late Ruby Inez Morris. She was a member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church in South Boston.

Cheryl is survived by her sons, Dustin Dale Farrar and Michael Tyler Duffie, grandchildren; Jayden Bailey Farrar, Kaleb Thomas Farrar, Jayce Duffie, and Layne Farrar; stepfather, Tommy Morris; companion Mike Tanksley; lifelong friends who were the closest thing to siblings that she ever had; Darrin Allen and Wendy Hall; cousins; Lisa Ann Wallace, whom she couldn’t have fought this battle without, Krystal Hammond; her chemo taxi crew; Kelsey Lowery, Kim Murray, Elizabeth Talley; as well as adopted parents Dennis and Janice Stewart and Jay and Cynthia Camp who stepped up and loved and treated Cheryl like she was their daughter after Cheryl’s mother’s death. Cheryl also was cherished and supported by her Ash Avenue Baptist Church family whom she loved and who loved and supported her unconditionally. Cheryl was preceded in death by both of her parents, one son, Justin Farrar, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hackney and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Martin, Jr.

Cheryl was well known and loved in the community first as owner/operator of The Hair Gallery in South Boston, Virginia and most recently, until her illness, from Mike’s Pizza Restaurant. She always loved and cared for her customers like they were her family regardless of her role in their lives. She had a heart of gold and loved her children and her grandchildren more than anything. If you needed anything, Cheryl was the one to call because she was willing to give you the shirt off of her back or help in any way that she could.

Cheryl’s memorial service will be held at Ash Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with friends Steven Powell and Ricky Whitlow giving the eulogy. Burial to follow in the Morris Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at 107 King Richard Lane, South Boston.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Cheryl's funeral fund established to cover her funeral expenses or make payments directly to Powell Funeral Home, Wilborn Ave., South Boston, Virginia. Please memo Cheryl Hackney when making the payment to the funeral home or the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24588 or Paws & Claws (SPCA) P.O. Box 14, South Boston, VA 24592

Cheryl hopes that over the last two years you saw the love of Jesus Christ through the way that Halifax County rallied around her and others as they faced this terrible disease. May God comfort you through the upcoming days, weeks, and months to come. May He shine a light upon the darkness you face.

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

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11/26/2025

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11/24/2025

Halcott Green Heyward, III

Halcott Green Heyward III died at the grand old age of 96 on November 18, 2025 in Roanoke, VA. He was born June 13, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Halcott Green Heyward Jr and Elizabeth Carrington Heyward. He spent much of his childhood in South Boston, Virginia and Columbia, South Carolina, and lived in Atlanta from 1954 to 1995.

He was a 1950 graduate of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Mr. Heyward's career of 45 years involved property and casualty insurance. He served many years as the senior claims officer for a global insurance broker specializing in surplus lines coverages. As such he was involved with many prominent claims, including the Winecoff Hotel fire in Atlanta and the DB Cooper hijacking in Washington State.

Upon retirement he lived in Holden Beach, North Carolina before moving to Penhook, Virginia in 2004, and then to Roanoke, Virginia in 2021. His lifelong interest in history, architecture, and interesting cars was reflected in his personal library of several thousand books. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati, the Society of Colonial Wars, and the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was a gifted cartoonist and became an accomplished painter during his retirement.

Mr. Heyward was predeceased by his parents, wives Constance Holler Heyward, Mana Saffold Heyward, and Judith Powell Loop Heyward, sister Rene McBride of Virginia, brother Cabell Heyward of Stuart, Virginia, and daughter Reid Heyward Skubic of North Carolina.

He is survived by his daughter Cary Heyward of Cottage Grove, Oregon, sons Hack Heyward (Andi) of Bend, Oregon and William Heyward (Jennifer) of Atlanta, Georgia, many nieces, nephews and grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

The family wishes to thank his friends Bertha White and Lorrie and Greg Jones for their assistance in Dad’s later years.

A funeral service will be held on December 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Halifax, VA with the Rev. Kyle Stillings officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, December 5, 2025 from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home.

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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11/24/2025

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11/24/2025

Jane Landrum Powell

Jane Landrum Powell of South Boston passed away on November 24, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Halifax County on October 24, 1947 to the late Jesse Wilson Landrum Sr. and the late Virginia Henderson Landrum. She was married 43 years to Elmo “Dean” Powell, Jr who survives.

She was of the Baptist faith. Jane enjoyed working in retail and was a dedicated employee for many years. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dean Powell; her daughter, Sherry W. Carver and her husband Steve of Roxboro; stepchildren, Bobby D. Powell of Charlottesville, Vickie Crenshaw and husband John of Farmville; her siblings, Jesse Wilson “J.W.” Landrum, Jr. and wife Brenda of South Boston, Ann Meadows and husband Gene of South Boston; three grandchildren, Justin Carter (Mykie), Jonathan Carver (Petra) and Jalen Carver; nine step-grandchildren, Jonathan, Ethan, Casey J., James, Sandy, John, Stephanie, Kimberly and Casey; five great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren; one niece, Jessica Landrum of South Boston; host of step nieces and nephews.

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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11/24/2025

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11/22/2025

Leola Foxx Link

Mrs. Leola Foxx Link of Alton, VA passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Roxboro, NC. She was born in Yancey County, NC of April 27, 1937 and was 88 years old. She was the daughter of the late Charles Foxx and Sue Hensley Foxx and was married for 55 years to the late Earl Criss Link. She was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. She was a retired to***co farmer and also was very fond of her gardens. She enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales. She was quite an animal lover.

Survivors include: One daughter Penny Link Bowles and husband Steve of Roxboro, NC; one son Charles Criss Link of Alton; siblings Doris Foxx Higgins of Burnsville, NC, Bruce Charles Foxx of Spruce Pines, NC, Bernice Rymer of Asheville, NC, two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; her furry companion, Spotty.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Judy F. Hayes, Marjorie F. Bowes, and Mary Louise F. Pate. A special thanks to her friend and caregiver Nancy Bowles

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Herbert Brown officiating . For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592.

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11/21/2025

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