J. B. Hoyle, 87, of Chase City died January 7, 2013 at his residence. He was retired from Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation with 41 years of service, a member of Black Branch Baptist Church, and a Navy veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nora Hoyle, sons, Ricky Hoyle and wife Carol, Kevin Hoyle, brother, Calvin Hoyle, all of Chase City. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home at all times. Memorials may be made to Chase City Rescue Squad, PO Box 81, Chase City, VA 23924. Wood Funeral Service, Chase City, is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneralservice.com