Obituaries

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...

C.W. Tharpe

C.W. Tharpe

Nov 6, 2024

Claude William “C.W.” Tharpe, 45, of Saxe, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born June 22, 1979 in South Boston, Virginia and is the son of William Washington Tharpe and Christine Cooper Tharpe. 

C.W. is survived by his parents, William and Christine Tharpe; children, Robert “Robbie” Kemery, Joshua “Josh” Tharpe (Emma) and Kinsley Grace Tharpe; and granddaughter, Lorelai...

John Govoni, Jr.

John Govoni, Jr.

Oct 23, 2024

John Govoni, Jr., 89, of Chase City, Virginia formerly of New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born May 22, 1935 in Camden, New Jersey and was the son of the late Giovanni Govoni and the late Mary Tosti Govoni. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dino Govoni. 

John is survived by...

Beverly Wallace Berkley

Beverly Wallace Berkley

Oct 14, 2024

Beverly Wallace Berkley, 63, of Lunenburg County, Virginia passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born January 27, 1961 in South Hill, Virginia and was the daughter of the late George Wallace, Jr. and the late Marlene Walters Wallace. 

She fought a courageous battle with colon cancer and never questioned "why me?"

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Allen Weston

Allen Weston

Oct 3, 2024

Allen Grayson Weston, 68, of Skipwith, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born January 8, 1956 in Charlotte County, Virginia and was the son of the late Lloyd Earl Weston and the late Lois Carey Weston. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Dove Weston and granddaughter, Erica Marie Hatcher. 

Allen is...

Edith Card

Edith Card

Sep 10, 2024

Edith Rickmond Card, age 94, of Wylliesburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born April 18, 1930 in Scottsburg, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Henry Rickmond and the late Ann Francis Rickmond Salmon. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Card; brothers, Cecil Rickmond and Henry...

Mary Wright

Mary Wright

Aug 18, 2024

Mary “Sissy” Wright, 85, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born February 15, 1939 in Chase City and was the daughter of the late John Garland Fitz and the late Lillian Dickerson Fitz. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia “Cindi” Wright; and brother, John Garland “Jackie” Fitz. 

Sissy...

Donna Duckworth

Donna Duckworth

Aug 6, 2024

Donna Lynn Duckworth, age 75, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was born April 19, 1949 to the late Charles McKay and the late Lucy Meador McKay.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Bonnie D. Hightower (Brian); son, Chris Duckworth; grandchildren, Bret Hightower, Anthony Hightower, and Amber Marker (Timothy); and great-grandchildren, Blake, Jace, Bentley, Shelby,...

Mary Lacks Dawson

Mary Lacks Dawson

Aug 2, 2024

Mary Lacks Dawson, 74, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at her home. She was born June 24, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Raymond Edward Lacks, Sr. and the late Charleen Rebecca Hatcher Lacks. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Dawson; son, Kevin Dawson; and...