November 16, 2024
Paul Harrison Crump, age 81, of Keysville passed away November 16, 2024. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated at a later date. Wood Funeral Service is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneral...November 15, 2024
Safford Reid Breedlove, age 81 passed away following a brave battle with cancer. Safford was born in Wren, VA. He was a GED graduate of Randolph Henry. Safford has been married to Charlene Skelton- Breedlove for 57 years. Safford worked at R. L. Pont...Mary Hazel Geraldine Hutchins Morris
November 1, 2024
Mary Hazel Geraldine Hutchins Morris, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024.She was survived by her husband of 58 years, George Morris; two daughters, Belinda (Stephen) Forbes, Bonnie (John) Phillips; four grandchildren, four great-grand...October 20, 2024
Ronald Lynn “Dog” Lacks, age 62 of Randolph passed away October 20, 2024. Dog was a self-employed truck driver. Surviving are his children, Ronalds L. Lacks II, Salina Oliver (Lucas), Jamie Lynn Lacks; half-brothers, Ronald Claytor, Rusty Claytor...October 19, 2024
Margaret Elaine Dean, age 72, of Scottsburg passed away on October 19, 2024. Surviving is her husband, Tommy Dean; sons, Shane Bagbey (Heather), Chad Bagbey (Jennifer), Stacy Bagbey (Brandy); sisters, Debra Jones, Nancy Murphy (Audie); brother, Randy...October 3, 2024
Lavonia “Ann” Whitlow, age 90, of Chase City passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 3, 2024. She was the widow of Vance Whitlow, Jr. and preceded in death by a son, Allen Whitlow and grandson Jared Whitlow. Surviving are her ...September 20, 2024
Joshua Travis Aylor, 46 of Chase City left this life way to soon on September 20, 2024. Josh was a simple man with a gentle loving soul. He deeply loved his dear family, his life soulmate, Gina, and his close friends. His dogs and cats were very clos...August 31, 2024
Carrie Lee Fitz, age 89 of Red Oak passed away August 31, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Ethel Wilson, Carrie Lee was a longtime member of Public Fork Christian Church, where she served with the Christian Women's Fellowship. Surviv...August 24, 2024
Shelby Orr Gill (Buffy) of Chase City, VA passed away Saturday August 24, 2024. She was born in South Boston, VA on July 24, 1973, to parents, Kenny and Cathy Orr. She graduated from Bluestone Sr. High School in 1991. She then obtained a BA and M...August 23, 2024
Barry Thomas Tharpe, age 64, of Boydton passed away August 23, 2024. Barry was a veteran of the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents, George “Buck” Tharpe & Gladys Russell Tharpe and a niece, Crystal Marie Caparatta. Surviving are ...August 11, 2024
Mary Jane Stokes Branham, age 87, of Chase City passed away August 11, 2024. Mary was the widow of Donald Lee Branham and had a passion for music as a gospel singer. Surviving are her children, Randy Orme (Carol), Ron Orme, Steve Adair; grandch...Lawrence Randolph Schermerhorn
August 8, 2024
Lawrence Schermerhorn, age 88, of Chase City passed away August 8, 2024. Lawrence was a retired employee of Phillip Morris. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Alice Schermerhorn. Surviving are his wife, Mary Elizabeth Schermerhorn, chil...July 25, 2024
Melissa Edmonds Claiborne, age 58, of Boydton passed away July 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, Marshall Edmonds. Surviving is her husband, Mark Claiborne; son, Roy Claiborne (Shannon); sister, Sharon Mauck (Randy); brothers, Andy Ed...July 17, 2024
Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Culley, age 94, of Chase City passed away July 17, 2024. Ben was a retired employee of Cardinal Homes and a member of Black Branch Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Culley. Surviving are his so...June 30, 2024
Ruth Ellen Martin Smith, age 86, of Chase City, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 30, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1938, in Halifax County. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Vernon F. Smith; ...June 24, 2024
Marie Ellington Lenhart, age 83, passed away June 24, 2024. Marie was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, loved gardening, and made and sold wood crafts. She was married to her high school sweetheart for 54 years. She is preceded in death by her hus...June 20, 2024
Beverly Bailey Carey, age 61 of Wylliesburg passed away suddenly on Thursday June 20, 2024. Beverly was a devoted mother to her three sons, Joey, Matthew, and Jonathan and grandmother to Madison and Bayleigh. Beverly was born on February 1, 1963. She...June 9, 2024
Roberta Morris Puryear Coleman, of Red Oak passed away June 9, 2024. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents Roy Walter Puryear and Mary Morris Puryear and was the widow of William Edward Coleman. Roberta attended First Christian Church and was ...June 6, 2024
Charles Duckworth, age 94, a longstanding pillar of the Chase City community and devout family man, departed this life on June 6, 2024. Born into this world on September 17, 1929, in the very same town, Charles led a life marked by unwavering serv...May 20, 2024
Harold Thomas Harris, age 89, of Boydton went to be with Jesus on May 20, 2024. Mr. Harris was the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County from 1973 to 1990 when he retired after 30 years of service with the Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office. He was a lifetime...May 9, 2024
Mrs. Bessie (Betty) Snipes Chumney, age 89, passed away May 9, 2024. Betty was the widow of Walter Harold Snipes. She was married for several years to Walter R. (Sonny) Chumney. She was a retired Accounting Supervisor who enjoyed working at Mecklenbu...May 8, 2024
Diana S. Wilson, age 60, passed away May 8, 2024. Diana is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Cassie Sawyer and previous husband, Jim Wilson. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Jennifer McGee (Dale), Emily Austell (Adam), Ali...May 2, 2024
Kenneth Lee Wirt of Red Oak VA, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 96. Born in Beckley, WV on March 19, 1928, he was one of six children of the late Norris Edward Wirt and Bertie ...April 24, 2024
Reba Dalton Lenhart, age 89, of Red Oak, Virginia, passed away on April 24, 2024. She was the beloved widow of Lynn Lenhart, who served in the US Army and operated the family farm. Reba was the retired owner of a retail business, Reba's Tot and Teen ...April 7, 2024
Shirley Owen Morgan, age 75, of Chase City passed away April 7, 2024. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church and the Chase City Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Morgan. Surviving is her daughter,...