Buffalo Junction & Chase City, VA Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Bessie Mae Hector of Chase City, VA transitioned from this earthly home on Thursday, August 31st at Sentara Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville, VA at the age of 88.

Bessie was born in Wake County, North Carolina on December 23, 1934 to the late John Martin, Sr. and Marie White Martin Jeffress.

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Aug 29, 2023

Mr. Lee Roy Downey, 66, of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Downey was born in Halifax, VA on October 31, 1956 to the late Bernice Downey and Earnestine Hunt Downey Nelson. He received his education in the public schools of Mecklenburg County, VA, and attended Bibleway...

Aug 20, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Ann Green, 102, of South Boston, VA entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Green was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on November 3, 1920 to the late Buddy and Mary Taylor. She was educated in Mecklenburg County Schools, and was a dedicated member of both...

Aug 14, 2023

Mr. Christopher A. Puryear, 63, of Springfield, OH passed away August 14, 2023 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Puryear was born January 16, 1960 in Richmond, VA, the son of Edward Franklin Puryear and the late Lucinda Boyd Puryear. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He leaves...

Aug 14, 2023

Mr. James Anthony Parrish, affectionately known as “Ruff”, departed this life peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital at the age of 61. He was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on March 04, 1962, to the late James Garland and Marie Haskins Parrish.

At an early age, James was baptized and...

Aug 9, 2023

Marion E. Terry Sr., affectionately known as Jack, was born in Mecklenburg County on February 27, 1940, to the late Julia Ann Terry-Hargrove Taylor and Frank Terry. He entered eternal rest at his residence in Newark, NJ, on August 9, 2023, at 6:02 pm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons: Marion E....

Aug 8, 2023

Ms. Sylvia Ann Saunders, 73, of South Hill, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Johnston-Willis campus of CJW Medical Center, Richmond, VA.

Ms. Saunders was born in Farmville, VA on November 26, 1949 to the late James Henly and Esther W. Saunders. She was a graduate of East Orange High...

Jul 27, 2023

Mrs. Dora Lee Woodson Kelly, 90, of Chase City entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation, Richmond, VA.

Mrs. Kelly was born on November 28, 1932 in Vernon Hill, VA to the late Willie Woodson and Lettie (Mayo) Woodson. She married the late John Fletcher Kelly in 1959. She...

Jul 17, 2023

Mrs. Robyn M. Dunnell, 61, of Boydton, VA passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Dunnell was born in Newark, NJ on June 11, 1962 to the late John and Francise Kelly. She was a graduate of East Orange High School in Essex County, NJ and was a homemaker. Mrs. Dunnell...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Larrie Thomas Beattie, 72, of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA.

Mr. Beattie was born in Skipwith, VA on February 15, 1951 to the late Thomas Jefferson and Dessie Mae Atkinson Beattie. He attended the public schools of Mecklenburg County, VA, and was a former...

Jul 12, 2023

Mrs. Helen B. Thompson, 69, of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA.

Mrs. Thompson was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on August 30, 1953 to the late Walter Franklin Brown and Rhoena Johnson Brown. She was a 1971 graduate of Bluestone High School in...

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. Hilrey Brooks, 70, of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Chase City Nursing and Rehab.

Mr. Brooks was born in Mecklenburg County, VA October 2, 1952 to the late William A. and Lila Bell Gregory Brooks. He attended West End High School, and was a member of Bethlehem...

Jun 25, 2023

Mrs. Virgie Lee Mildred Harris Jenkins, the seventh of nine children, was born March 28, 1924 (99 years old) in Southampton County, VA to the late Andrew Lee Harris and the late Emma Mason Harris. She entered her eternal rest in Heaven on June 25, 2023 at her home after a period of declining health.

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Jun 25, 2023

Mrs. Evelyn Bruce Hamlett, 72, of Lunenburg, VA entered eternal rest Sunday, June 25, 2023 at VCU/Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill, VA.

Mrs. Hamlett was born in Mecklenburg County, VA April 6, 1951 to the late Colonel and Frances Inez Chandler Marrow. She attended the schools of Mecklenburg County, VA. At an early age she became a...

Jun 24, 2023

Mr. Michael Edward Taylor (Buster), 60, of Drakes Branch, VA and formerly of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Richmond, VA.

Mr. Taylor was born in Mecklenburg County, VA July 18, 1962 to the late William E. and Rachel Mae Smith Taylor. He attended Bluestone...

Jun 24, 2023

Mrs. Beverly Ann Dixon Johnson, 84, of Skipwith, VA died on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Johnson was born on the 7th of April 1939 in Evansville/Vandergburgh, Indiana, the daughter of the late Gilbert M. and Ethel Ruby Dixon. Upon graduating from high school, she joined the U.S. Navy in 1958. Mrs....

Jun 23, 2023

Mr. Joe Louis McBee, Sr., 82, of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. McBee was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on February 23, 1941 to the late James Edward and Rosa Greene McBee. He received his education in the public schools of Mecklenburg County, and was a...

Jun 16, 2023

Mr. Elijah Redd, 83, of Red Oak, VA entered eternal rest on June 16, 2023 at Clarksville Health and Rehab Center, Clarksville, VA.

Mr. Redd was born in Red Oak, VA on February 3, 1940 to the late Willie Redd and Sally Morton. He attended Charlotte County Public School and was also a member of...

Jun 14, 2023

Mr. Xavier S. Terry, 34, of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.

Mr. Terry was born on December 29, 1988 in Hampton, VA to Danette Terry and William Howard Olds, Jr. Mr. Terry was a former manager of Hardee’s in Clarksville, VA. He was a...

Jun 6, 2023

Mrs. Vera Naomi Land Jones, 80, of South Hill, VA and formerly of Chase City passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Jones was born in Chase City, VA on September 17, 1942 to the late Daniel and Corine Land. She attended the schools of Mecklenburg County, and was a graduate...