Obituaries

Danny Bruce, Sr.

Danny Bruce, Sr.

Mar 24, 2025

Danny Westley Bruce, Sr., 72, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born November 21, 1952 and was the son of the late Carl Edward Bruce, Sr. and the late Ellie Jeanette “Polly” Bruce.

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by a wife, Rhonda Ayscue Bruce; sons, Danny Westley Bruce, Jr....

Charles Ray DeJarnette, Jr.

Charles Ray DeJarnette, Jr.

Mar 17, 2025

Charles Ray DeJarnette, Jr., passed away March 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and kindness. Born on March 25, 1957, Ray was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a true friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Jimmie" DeJarnette, and is survived by his beloved mother, Jane DeJarnette, and sister, Rita...

Joan Lenhart Wilson

Joan Lenhart Wilson

Mar 16, 2025

Violet Joan Lenhart Wilson, 85, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born in Chase City on September 13, 1939 to the late James Carl Lenhart and the late Elizabeth Johnson Lenhart. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Braxton Wilson; brother, Jimmy Lenhart; and sister, Elsie Shelton. 

Joan is...

Paul Douglas Jackson

Paul Douglas Jackson

Mar 15, 2025

Paul Douglas Jackson, 72, of Victoria, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born November 13, 1952 to the late Jesse Thomas Jackson and the late Frances Lucille Carey Jackson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Neal Jackson; brothers, Tommy Jackson and David Jackson; sister-in-law, Donishia Horner; brother-in-law, Thomas Lawson, Sr.;...

Tommy Mitchell

Tommy Mitchell

Feb 27, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Tommy Mitchell on February 27, 2025 at the age of 45. He was a proud and loving father, a devoted soulmate, and a man whose heart found its home in nature and near the water. His love for his two children was immeasurable, and he embraced not only his own but...

Blanche Daniel Eastwood

Blanche Daniel Eastwood

Feb 15, 2025

Blanche Orma Daniel Eastwood, 77, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1947 in Danieltown, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Loyd Daniel and the late Elizabeth Reebals Daniel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Thurman Lee “Runt”Eastwood, Jr., who passed away one day...

Thurman Lee Eastwood, Jr.

Thurman Lee Eastwood, Jr.

Feb 14, 2025

Thurman Lee “Runt” Eastwood, Jr., age 59, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1965 in South Hill and was the son of the late Thurman Lee Eastwood, Sr. and the late Blanche Daniel Eastwood who passed away the day after him.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Rocky...

Janie Martin Crowe

Janie Martin Crowe

Feb 6, 2025

Janie Martin Crowe, 88, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born July 11, 1936 in Clover, Virginia and was the daughter of the late John C. Martin and the late Louise Powell Martin. 

Janie is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Bobby Crowe; a sister, Geraldine Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She retired...

Norman Nichols

Norman Nichols

Jan 31, 2025

Norman Robert Nichols, 64, of Chase City, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Fred Hudson Nichols and Montie Bruce Nichols; brothers, James Nichols and David Nichols, and sister, Diane N. Parker. 

Norman is survived by his brothers and sisters, John Nichols (Patty) of Danville, Brenda Gholson of Chase City, Virginia Hendrick (Wayne) of South Hill, Shirley...

Mildred Mills Bowman

Mildred Mills Bowman

Jan 25, 2025

Virginia Mildred Mills Bowman, 96, of Red Oak, Virginia passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born February 24, 1928 in Charlotte County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Fletcher Lee Mills, Sr. and Jessie Leola Hardy Mills. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Bowman; two sons, Loyd Lee...

Beverly Langford Willis

Beverly Langford Willis

Jan 24, 2025

Beverly Langford Willis, 64, of Fort Mitchell, Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born May 5, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Raymond Wesley Langford, Sr. and the late Arlene Jones Langford. 

Beverly is survived by her husband, Paul Claiborne Willis; step-daughter, Amanda Spencer O’Reilly (Sam): sisters, Janet Langford Lawson (David) of Clarksville, Carol...

Wesley Eugene Morrow

Wesley Eugene Morrow

Jan 11, 2025

Wesley Eugene “Gene” Morrow, 86, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born September 25, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was the son of the late George Wesley Morrow and the late Elizabeth Coe Morrow. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Alice Riddle Morrow...

Wilma Davis

Wilma Davis

Dec 27, 2024

Wilma Lee Price Davis, 76 of Chase City, born May 5, 1948, was one of thirteen children to the late Chance and Ethel Price of Lunenburg Co. 

Having been raised in a farming family, Wilma knew hardwork and was employed as a seamstress at both Aileen’s Clothing of Victoria and Lake Sleepwear of Boydton for many years, prior to changing career...

Michael Harris

Michael Harris

Dec 15, 2024

Michael Jerome Harris, 76, of Danville, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born November 23, 1948 and was the son of the late Edward “Ed” Harris and the late Leona Privett Harris. 

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Phyllis Flinn Harris; son, Robert Gordon of Raleigh, NC; sister, Teresa J. Harris of Tampa, FL;...

Betty Owen Leeson

Betty Owen Leeson

Dec 14, 2024

It is with both sadness and hope in the promise of eternal life that we announce the passing of Betty Owen Leeson, who went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 14, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 21, 1936, in Chase City, Virginia, Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother...

Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones

Dec 14, 2024

Curtis Jones, 72, of Victoria, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born March 26, 1952. 

Curtis is survived by his mother, Francis Tharpe Jones; his nephew, Joshua L. Lucas and many friends. 

Curtis was a great pianist and was former Pastor at several different churches.  He was a talented painter and owned his own paint store. Curtis was a...

Willott Adams

Willott Adams

Dec 5, 2024

Willott H. Adams, 90, of Clarksville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1934 in Lunenburg County, Virginia and was the son of the late Harim Thomas Adams and the late Nora Bradshaw Adams. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Newton Adams; son, Clint...

Paige Allen

Paige Allen

Dec 3, 2024

Garland Paige Allen, 81, of Skipwith, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born September 15, 1943 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was the son of the late Garland Allen and the late Trentice Moss Allen. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Wootton Allen and sons-in-law, Paul Owen and James Bowers. 

Paige is...

Jerry Hayes

Jerry Hayes

Nov 26, 2024

Jerry Wayne Hayes, 76, of Skipwith, Virginia passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born July 29, 1948 in Chase City, Virginia and was the son of the late Robert Monroe Hayes and the late Gladys Marie Bennett Hayes. 

Jerry is survived by his wife, Edith Mae Puryear Hayes; two daughters, Gena H. Carter (Vernon) of Clarksville and Christy Lee...

Eddie Royster

Eddie Royster

Nov 7, 2024

Eddie Warren Royster, 74, of Red Oak, Virginia passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born November 21, 1949 in South Boston, Virginia and is the son of the late Ralph Warren Royster and the late Ruby Royster. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Colton Osborne and sister, Carolyn Royster.  

Eddie is survived...

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