Clarke & Staples Funeral Homes

Monday, January 30 2023

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I am so sorry for the loss of a brave and wonderful man. He sacrificed much for many and yet never complained or boasted.

Posted by Nancy Conner Hazelwood on 02/03/2023 - 09:36 PM

So many fond memories.. you served your country proudly. We thank you..Never complaining of the trials you endured.. Such a kind wise soul.. Rest Easy now..enjoy the card games with Gran, Judd,and Frank once again ..they have been waiting for that Bid of 4.. You will be missed.

Posted by Nancy L Satterfield on 02/03/2023 - 11:34 PM

Mr Overby was a great person. Prayers Betsy

Posted by Betsy Newcomb Long on 02/04/2023 - 11:30 AM

Bernard was a staple around the courthouse area at Lunenburg. He was a kind soul to many. Praying for his family to be comforted.

Posted by Vanessa Martin on 02/06/2023 - 09:37 AM

great man

Posted by gordon erby on 02/06/2023 - 10:17 AM

Bernard was married to my mommy whom passed away also on June 3 2022. RIP Bernie

Posted by Sandra Fitzwater on 04/17/2023 - 08:32 AM

Bernard was married to my mommy whom passed away also on June 3 2022. RIP Bernie

Posted by Sandra Fitzwater on 04/17/2023 - 08:33 AM

Bernard Lacy Overby, 81, of Lunenburg, Va. passed on January 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Howard Lacy Overby and Annie Mae Chandler Overby and brother of the late Betty Mae Hudson. A Purple Heart recipient, Bernard sacrificed his mobility as a disabled Vietnam veteran with honor, endurance and fortitude for which his family takes much pride. He was a member of VFW POST 9952. Bernard was also a master gardener, electrician and real estate investor. He is survived by sisters, Frances Lee Overby and Nannie Irene “Patty” McKinney, and brother, Carl Edward Overby, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bernard was beloved by friends and family in the Lunenburg Courthouse area and at Hickory Hill Retirement Community in Burkeville, Virginia. He was a good person who always thought of others first. Viewing will be held at Staples Funeral Home in Victoria, Virginia on Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until the commencement of funeral services, with military honors, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to: Victoria Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1419, Victoria, VA 23974