Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
John Joseph Northup
Nov 9, 2025
John Joseph Northup, born April 26, 1954, at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield, NJ, to Harold and Matilda B. Peter Northup of South Plainfield, NJ, returned home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
John was the youngest of six children. As a child, he and his family moved to Dunellen, NJ, where he was raised and...
Scott William Inge Swenson
Nov 8, 2025
Scott William Inge Swenson, 53, of Emporia passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Avery Drew Swenson and his father, Jeffrey Z. Swenson.
Scott is survived by his daughter, Addison D. “Addi” Swenson; his mother, Martha S. Swenson; two brothers, Jeffrey S. Swenson and Kevin S. Swenson (Kelly); nieces, Kelsey Swenson and Kristen...
Robert Ervin
Nov 1, 2025
Mr. Robert Ervin, 83, of Freeman, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Crystal Ervin House and a brother, Frankie Ervin.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Ervin; two sons, Steve Ervin (Mary) and Ricky Ervin (Vicky) and a daughter, Cheryl Ballance (Gary); four grandchildren, Brittany Ervin, Robert Ballance, Roger Ballance, Theresa Ervin...
Tommy Neal Cooper
Oct 16, 2025
Tommy N. Cooper, 74, of Emporia, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2025.
He is survived by his sister, Alice Whitby (Jesse); three nieces, Vicky Velvin (Ben), Beverly Whitby (Anthony), and Kelly Whitby.
Mr. Cooper requested that there be no services at his death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project (woundedwarriorproject.gov).
Gary Craddock Holloway
Sep 30, 2025
Gary Craddock Holloway, 70, died September 30, 2025. Though born in Dinwiddie, Virginia, he spent much of his childhood and early adulthood in Pulaski, where he graduated from Pulaski High School, lettering in both football and wrestling- tough, driven and full of heart. That competitive spirit never left him, approaching everything in life with that same determination.
A skilled and dedicated...
Virginia Neaves Rose Cherry
Sep 29, 2025
Dr. Virginia Neaves Rose Cherry, 81, of Stony Creek, Virginia, entered eternal rest on September 29, 2025. She was a gentle, generous person, and both a lifelong learner and an enthusiastic educator. Musical like her mother, she sang and played both piano and organ. Social groups were opportunities for her to genuinely connect with and generously serve others. A Petersburg...
David "Jimmy" Harrell
Sep 29, 2025
David “Jimmy” Harrell, 86, of Jarratt, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was the son of the late David James Harrell and Emily Smith Harrell and he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Marie Harrell.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Harrell; daughter, Lori Harrell Keller (Ed) and son, David Eric Harrell; two...
Marjorie Parson Owen
Sep 16, 2025
Marjorie Parson Owen, 97, of Jarratt, Virginia completed her earthly journey and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Mrs. Owen was born on June 6, 1928, daughter of the late Bertha Abernathy Parson and Ralph Hudson Parson of Jarratt, Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Marshall Owen, Sr.
She is survived by...
Louise Naomi Kusaj
Sep 12, 2025
Louise Naomi Reed Kusaj (89) beloved mother and wife, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025. She was born in Charleroi, PA to the late Ernest Reed and Mildred Rotheram Reed.
Louise is survived by her Jr. High School sweetheart Kenneth Kusaj (91) to whom she was married almost 69 years.
Louise is also survived by her daughters...
Carroll M. Jones
Sep 5, 2025
Carroll Myron Jones, age 88, passed away September 5, 2025, at the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond, VA.,
Born on October 16, 1936, Carroll was the son of Anne Estelle Jones and Charles Carroll Bodeker, Jr. He was raised in Purdy, VA by his maternal grandparents, Millard M. Jones and Esther Sara Jones.
Carroll is survived by his devoted wife of...
Hunter Andrew Bates
Aug 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Hunter Andrew Bates who was tragically taken from us far too soon on August 28, 2025, at the age of 20.
Hunter knew the Lord as his savior. He was a beloved son, brother, boyfriend, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to all that knew him. He was...
Brian T. "Boo" Gordon
Aug 25, 2025
Brian Thomas “Boo” Gordon, 48 of Jarratt, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father Samuel T. Gordon, Jr. and grandfathers, Samuel T. Gordon and Henry Whitt.
Boo was employed by VDOT and had been a farmer for most of his life. He loved the outdoors. Hunting with dogs was his passion; as well...
Lucille Allen Jarratt
Aug 25, 2025
Lucille Allen Jarratt, 96, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Myrtle Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jarratt, two sons, Kenny and Wayne Jarratt and two sisters, Margaret Brantley and Lillie Reynolds.
Mrs. Jarratt is survived by her daughter, Judy Mitchell (Jeff Tisdale) and her son,...
Michael Wayne Taylor
Aug 1, 2025
Michael Wayne Taylor Sr., 65, of Emporia, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at his home in Emporia, VA. He was born on June 15, 1960, to the late Dave and Mavis Smith Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his son, Mason Bayne Taylor and brother, Charles David Taylor Jr.
He is survived by his wife of...
John W. Conner
Jul 29, 2025
John W. “Big John” Conner, 74, of Sussex, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was a hard worker and enjoyed cutting grass and driving his tractor. John loved being out in the community and talking to everyone.
He was preceded in death by his father, Page and his mother...
William R. "Billy" Bradley
Jul 27, 2025
William R. “Billy” Bradley, 82, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.
He was the son of the late Charles and Cliffie Bradley and he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cola E. Bradley and George T. Bradley.
Billy is survived by his wife, Patricia Overby Bradley; four sisters, Nellie B. Rawlings, Anne B. Griffin, Betty B. Gordon and...
Martha Cifers Rawlings
Jul 17, 2025
Mrs. Martha Cifers Rawlings, 86, of Emporia, widow of Gilbert L. “Skip” Rawlings, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Charles Journigan.
Martha is survived by two daughters, Joyce R. Driver (Dave) and Sandra R. Journigan (Russell); two sons, Michael Glenn Rawlings (Glenda) and David Wayne Rawlings (Christie); eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two...
Maria A. Ferguson
Jul 6, 2025
Maria A. Ferguson, 68, of Emporia, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Theresa Ferguson and she was also preceded in death by her best buddy; her beloved canine companion of 17 years, Dana.
Maria was a nurse in the Emporia area for 32 years and was a mentor to many nurses. She...
Marjorie Sweet Miller
Jun 27, 2025
Mrs. Marjorie Sue Sweet Miller passed away at home on Friday, June 27, 2025 in Yale, Va. She was a former resident of Cary, N.C.
Mrs. Miller was born on April 21, 1930 in Three Point, Kentucky, daughter of Nannie Silvers Sweet and George Sweet. She was preceded in death by both parents, one brother, one sister and one half brother...
Kenny Jarratt
Jun 19, 2025
Kenny Jarratt, 68, of Branchville, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Jarratt; brother, Wayne Jarratt and sister-in-law, Carolyn Jarratt.
Kenny was the Supervisor of Transportation for Southampton Public Schools for over 27 years. He was a loving son and husband, father and “Paw-Paw”. He loved to fish, and he loved his...
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