Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin dies after contracting COVID-19 David McGee | Washington County News Jan 6, 2021 Jan 6, 2021 Updated May 17, 2023 0 State Sen. Ben Chafin, R-Lebanon, died Friday after complications from COVID-19. WCN File Photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save David McGee | Washington County News State Sen. Ben Chafin, R-Lebanon, died Friday as a result of complications from COVID-19.kAmr927:?[ e_[ H2D 2? 2EE@C?6J 2?5 42EE=6 72C>6C 7C@> #FDD6== r@F?EJ] w6 H2D 7:CDE 6=64E65 E@ E96 ':C8:?:2 w@FD6 @7 s6=682E6D :? a_`b 2?5 H2D 6=64E65 E@ E96 DE2E6 D6?2E6 :? a_`c[ H:??:?8 ?62C=J e_T @7 E96 G@E6D 42DE]k^AmkAmw6 25G@42E65 7@C ;@3D :? 9:D 5:DEC:4E[ A2CE:4F=2C=J :? 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