Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Kyle Michael Hixon
Oct 17, 2026
Kyle Michael “Mike” Hixon, age 69, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He was born April 10, 1957, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Burgner Hixon and father Robert E. Hixon.
Mike grew up in Pennsylvania, graduating from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1975. He enjoyed...
Belinda Edwards
Oct 16, 2026
Belinda H. Edwards was born on December 9, 1954, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to Faye and Charlie Atkins High. She was raised in Triplet, Virginia, alongside her five siblings.
Belinda graduated from Brunswick Academy and began her working career at Allen’s Drugstore in Lawrenceville, Virginia. After holding several other positions, she began a long career in banking, working as a...
Deborah "Debbie" Melz
Oct 7, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Melz, 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Verle Melz; and her siblings: Richard “Rick” MacDonald II, James “Jimmy” MacDonald, Virginia “Ginny” MacDonald, Patricia “Patty” MacDonald, and Edward “Eddie” MacDonald.She is survived by her daughters, Nicole Harrell (Matthew) and Katelyn Melz (Jason Davis); her cherished niece, Barbara Chandler;...
Linda Bishop Woodruff
Sep 30, 2026
Linda Bishop Woodruff, 78, of Emporia, widow of V. L. Woodruff, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Nannie Bishop, and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby Bishop Harrelson, Doris Bishop Burgess, Shirley Bishop Spain, a brother, Benjamin Bishop, Jr and stepson Roger Woodruff.
Linda is survived by a...
Donnie Taylor
Sep 20, 2026
Donnie Taylor, 68, of Emporia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Donna Taylor; daughter, Megan Miller (Ryan); grandson, Eldon Miller; two brothers, Gerald Taylor (Tricia) and Robert “Krow” Taylor (Brenda); sister, Esther Hirschberg (Andy); nieces, Loren Allen (Kevin) and Beth Harrington; nephews, Kirk Taylor (Nancy), Kellen Taylor, Keith Driver (Pam) and Michael Harrington.
A...
Franklin B. Temple, Sr.
Sep 16, 2026
Franklin B. “Frank” Temple, Sr., 87, of Emporia, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Herrmann and Frances Temple and he also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Frank is survived by his wife, Jennie B. Temple; five sons, Randy Temple (Ann), Herman Temple (Terri), David Temple (Sherry), Franklin B. Temple,...
Alise Fuller Wrenn
Sep 13, 2026
Alise Fuller Wrenn, 94, of Emporia, widow of William T. “Buck” Wrenn passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born October 24, 1931, daughter of the late Paul W. and Cornelia J. Fuller. She was also preceded in death by her four sisters and two brothers.
Throughout her life Alise’s faith in the Lord was the foundation of her...
Sally G. Velvin
Sep 2, 2026
Sally G. Velvin, 81, widow of Edward C. Velvin, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Mary M. Grizzard and she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Whitehead and Frances Dixon and a brother, Lawrence Grizzard.
Sally is survived by her...
Pattie Mayes Upton
Aug 12, 2026
Mrs. Pattie Mayes Upton, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Elaine Mayes and she was also preceded in death by a son, Walter Upton; a daughter, Sylvia Norris; sister, Dorothy “Dottie” Mayes; and two brothers, Wamer Mayes Hugh Mayes and wife Carol.
Pattie is survived by her son, Ted Upton, Jr....
Elizabeth Lankford Jones
Aug 5, 2026
Elizabeth Lankford Jones, age 86, passed away August 5, 2026, at the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond, VA.
Born on April 16, 1940, in Greensville County, VA., Elizabeth was the daughter of Cecil E. Lankford, Sr. and Hunter S. Lankford. She was raised in Purdy, Virginia.
She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Carroll Myron Jones.
She is survived by...
Noel Shanko
Aug 4, 2026
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Antioch Baptist Church, 20230 Peters Bridge Rd, Yale, Virginia.
Interment with military honors will follow at Yale Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
William "Billy" Sidney Poarch
Aug 2, 2026
William Sidney "Billy" Poarch, Sr., 90, of Jarratt, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in Jarratt on August 2, 2026.
Born on June 30, 1936, at the family home about five miles southwest of Stony Creek, Billy was the youngest of nine children born to Joseph Wade and Mary Lee Perkins Poarch. He graduated as valedictorian of his class of...
Karla Plummer Hardin
Jul 26, 2026
Karla Plummer Hardin, 87, of Sussex, passed away on Sunday, July 26,2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Lee Hardin; three sons, Terry Lee Hardin, Charles Wesley Hardin and George Pendelton Hardin.
Karla is survived by her daughter, Kathy Marie Hardin son, Ronald Dale Hardin (Martha);; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews; many of...
Geraldine W. Joyner
Jul 24, 2026
Geraldine “Gerri” W. Joyner, 86, of Valentines, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey C. Joyner, Sr.; and two daughters, Wanda Patrice Joyner and Reba Lynn Joyner.
Gerri is survived by two sons, Dempsey C. “Chuck” Joyner, Jr. and Doug Joyner (Wendy); three grandchildren, Kelsey Renee Joyner, Tiffany Lee and Daniel Bryant;...
Nina M. Lemocks
Jul 21, 2026
Nina M. Lemocks, 85, of Stony Creek Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 21, 2026 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene C. Lemocks; two brothers and a sister.
Nina is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” Lemocks; grandson, D. Mason Lemocks and partner, Wesley Derrow; cherished niece Amy Thomas and a...
Franklin B. Moore
Jul 8, 2026
Franklin B. Moore, Sr., "Duke", 79, of Weldon, formerly of Jarratt, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Harrell Moore; son, Jamie Moore; granddaughter, Julie Moore; two brothers, Sanford Moore, Jr. and Linwood Earl Moore and sister, Barbara Lee Jones.
Duke is survived by two sons, Franklin B. "Pete" Moore, Jr. (Kathy)...
Hazel Clark Holland
Jul 7, 2026
Hazel was born in Southampton County to the late Henry and Florence Conwell Clark. She was first married to Charles F. Lassiter, Jr. She was a resident of Emporia, Virginia since 1993. As her health declined, she was a resident of Greensville Health and Rehabilitation in Emporia, VA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Lassiter, Jr. and...
Betty Bishop
Jul 5, 2026
Betty Bishop, 87, of Emporia, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026. She was the daughter of the late William and Bertha Gray and she was also preceded in death by her husband, W.J. Bishop, son Charles O. Howerton, Jr. and her daughter, Trena Davis.
Mrs. Bishop is survived by two sons, Larry Howerton (Barbara) and Charles E. Howerton (Robin); four...
Shelvia Edwards Harrell
Jul 2, 2026
Shelvia Edwards Harrell, 87, of Capron passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Flossie Edwards and she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard T. Harrell; sisters, Phyllis Beville and Barbara Story; brothers, Carl “Buck” Edwards and Sidney Ray “Speck” Edwards.
Shelvia is survived by two daughters, Donna Cluesman (Jerry)...
Jerry Dale Lotts
Jun 14, 2026
A Tribute: Jerry Dale "J.D." Lotts Sr.
For my Dad: May 19, 1952 – June 14, 2026
Written by: Becky Wetherington June 14, 2026
In Memory of Jerry Dale “J.D.” Lotts Sr.May 19, 1952 – June 14, 2026
My father, Jerry Dale “J.D.” Lotts Sr., passed away on the morning of June 14, 2026, in Jarratt, Virginia. This is not a traditional obituary. It...
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