Obituaries
Buffalo Junction & Chase City, VA Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones and families in Buffalo Junction, Chase City & Mecklenburg County, VA
Alexander Harvey
Dec 23, 2021
On December 23, 2021, God sent his angels down to bring his child, Alexander Harvey home. Alexander or “Alex” as he was known to friends and family, was born on July 5, 1961 to Marie Fuller Green and Robert B. Terry and was nurtured by Willie Green in Clarksville, VA. He received his education in the Mecklenburg County public...
Alfred J. Coleman
Dec 21, 2021
Mr. Alfred J. Coleman, 80, of Creedmoor, NC entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Mr. Coleman was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on October 21, 1941 to the late William A. and Mary Lizzy Coleman. He attended the schools of Pittsylvania County, VA, and was a retired construction worker. Mr. Coleman enjoyed helping others, and spending time...
Lila Virginia Wardrick Redding
Dec 16, 2021
Mrs. Lila Virginia Wardrick Redding, 91, of East Orange, NJ and formerly of Chase City, VA, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Mrs. Redding was born in Chase City, VA on September 10, 1930 to the late Willie Otis Lewis and Lucy Minnette Daves, the 8th of 15 children. On August 28, 1948 she married George Lenward...
George Gamboa
Dec 16, 2021
Mr. George Gamboa, 67, of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Gamboa was born in the Philippines on November 29, 1954 to the late Carlos and Maura Gamboa. He was a graduate of EB Magalona National High School, Philippines. Mr. Gamboa furthered his education, receiving his Bachelors of Science from Colegio...
Charlotte Mae Lester
Dec 14, 2021
Mrs. Charlotte Mae Lester, 77, of Buffalo Junction, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Lester was born in Buffalo Junction, VA June 26, 1944 to the late Edward Braxton and Willie Coleman Poole. She attended the schools of Mecklenburg County, VA, and at an early age she became a member of Saint...
Elvira Jeffress Boyd
Dec 11, 2021
Mrs. Elvira Jeffress Boyd, 85, of Red Oak, VA exchanged time for eternity on Saturday December 11, 2021 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, South Boston, VA. Mrs. Boyd was born in Charlotte County, VA September 10, 1936 to the late William and Olia Toombs Jeffress. She attended the schools of Charlotte County, VA and was a member of Salem...
Leon Saunders
Dec 10, 2021
Mr. Leon Saunders, 71, of Saxe, VA entered eternal rest on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, South Boston, VA. Mr. Saunders, affectionately known as “Pesil”, was born in Charlotte County, VA April 30, 1950 to the late Eddie and Louise Saunders. He attended Charlotte County Public Schools, and at an early age joined First Baptist...
Nathaniel Clarke
Dec 9, 2021
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Nathaniel Clarke, our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend closed his eyes, quieted his pain and ascended to a beautiful place. We celebrate the infinite love and compassion he shared throughout his life. Mr. Clarke was born to the late Addie and Lucille Clark on May 15, 1951. He was a former member of...
Barbara Long Brooks
Dec 8, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Jean Long Brooks, 75, of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Chase City Health and Rehab Center, Chase City, VA. Mrs. Brooks was born in Halifax County, VA on May 26, 1946 to the late Robert and Florine Walton Long. She was a 1964 graduate of Mary M. Bethune High School...
Dorothy Jean Day
Dec 5, 2021
Miss Dorothy Jean Day, 76, of Buffalo Junction, VA entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Clinton, MD. Miss Day was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on June 18, 1945 to the late Piercie Cromwell and Tassie Maude-Ethel Day. She graduated from West End High School on June 7, 1965. Miss Day was formerly employed by the...
Inez Bacon
Dec 3, 2021
Ms. Inez Bacon, 98, of Brooklyn, NY entered eternal rest on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Concord Nursing Home in Brooklyn, NY. Ms. Bacon was born in Fort Mitchell, VA on July 4, 1923 to John and Mary Gayles Bacon. At an early age she was baptized and joined Mount Mitchell Baptist Church, and attended Charlotte County public schools....
Billy Osborne, Sr.
Nov 27, 2021
Mr. Billy Osborne, Sr., 81, of South Hill, VA entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Osborne was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on October 1, 1940 to the late Frank and Vernie Hamilton Osborne. He attended West End High School, and was a member of New St. Douglas Baptist Church in Boydton, VA....
Wilmer Venetia Sydnor Gross
Nov 17, 2021
Ms. Wilmer Veneta Sydnor Gross, 84 of College Park, MD entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 17, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Gross was born in Richmond, VA January 5, 1937 to the late Richard Sydnor Sr. and Ella Watkins Sydnor. She was a graduate of West End High School and also Saint Paul’s College, Lawrenceville, VA. Ms. Gross...
Lois Dorecia Cook
Nov 8, 2021
Miss Lois Dorecia Cook, 81, of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Clarksville Health and Rehab Center, Clarksville, VA. Miss Cook was born in Clarksville, VA on July 3, 1940 to the late Harold and Victoria Shields Cook. She received her education in the Mecklenburg County Schools, graduating in 1958. She received her nursing...
Carlton Edward Pulliam, Sr.
Nov 6, 2021
Mr. Carlton Edward Pulliam, Sr., 60, of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill, VA. Mr. Pulliam was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on August 17, 1961 to Eleanor L. Boswell Pulliam and the late Powhatan Pulliam, Jr. He was a 1980 graduate of Bluestone Senior High...
Hattie Jeffress Mccargo
Nov 3, 2021
Mrs. Hattie Jeffress McCargo, 87, of Red Oak, VA entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. McCargo was born in Red Oak, VA on March 31, 1934 to the late William and Olia Toombs Jeffress. She attended the schools of Charlotte County, VA, and was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Red Oak....
Lawrence Yancey
Oct 30, 2021
Mr. Lawrence Yancey, 78, of Clarksville, VA entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. Mr. Yancey was born in Oak City, NC on January 19, 1943 to the late Thomas and Inez Easley Yancey. He was a graduate of West End High School in Skipwith, VA, and was a member of St....
Cameron Dominique Fields
Oct 29, 2021
Mr. Cameron Dominique Fields, 32, of Nelson, VA departed this life on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Oxford, NC. Mr. Fields was born on July 27, 1989 in Granville County NC. At an early age, he joined Cedar Grove Baptist Church #2 in Clarksville, VA; there he was the Chaplin of the Usher Board, member of the Trustee Board...
John "Doc" Holloway
Oct 26, 2021
Mr. John “Doc” Holloway, 77 of Buffalo Junction, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Holloway was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on June 24th, 1944 to the late Odell and Nannie Ophelia Holtsclaw Holloway. He attended West End High School in Skipwith, VA, and was an employee of Aaron’s Creek Farm for...
Larry William Hargrove, Sr.
Oct 23, 2021
Mr. Larry William Hargrove, Sr., 66, of Richmond, VA entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Hargrove was born on December 18, 1954 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late Julia Ann Terry Hargrove and George T. Hargrove, Sr. He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age and was a member of...
