Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Russell L. Faison
Jun 9, 2026
Russell L. Faison, 84, of Jarratt, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was the son of the late Russell E. and Mary Hundley Faison and he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Cranmore.
Russell was an active member of his community. He operated Jarratt Texaco and ran his wrecker service out of it. Later he worked...
Judis D. Jarratt
May 22, 2026
Mrs. Judis Darden Jarratt, 82, of Emporia, departed this life on Friday morning, May 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jarratt; her mother, Mamie Green; her father, Frank Darden; her stepfather, Rufus Green; and her granddaughter, Ashley Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory five daughters, Deborah Phillips and husband Tony...
Betty Coletrane
May 20, 2026
Betty Ball Coletrane, born December 31, 1930, passed peacefully from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
A resident of Emporia, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Coletrane, Sr., and her daughter-in-law, Ginger Coletrane.
She is survived by her son, Robert Coletrane, Jr.; her daughter, Janice Coletrane Norman, and son-in-law Ken Norman; “Maw-Maw”...
James Thomas Cooke, Sr.
May 18, 2026
Mr. James T. Cooke, Sr. “Gomer” passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by a grandson, James Allen Peden, Jr.; two brothers, W. A. Cooke, Marvin Cooke; a sister Hazel Cooke and a son-in-law, James Allen Peden, Sr.
Gomer is survived by his wife, Betty Morris Cooke; two sons, James Thomas Cooke, Jr. (Mandy) and W....
F. Shelby Spence
May 14, 2026
Franklin Shelby Spence, 76, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Nellie Spence, sister, Jewel King and a son, Aaron Spence.
Shelby is survived by his former wife and best friend, Rita Spence; son, Stephen Spence (Selam); daughter, JoAnna Spence Lane (Richard); stepdaughter, MaRendia Garner; seven grandchildren, Lauren,...
Albert Lee Delbridge, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Albert L. Delbridge Jr., 85, of Emporia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rebecca Delbridge; and sisters, Lucille Ogburn and Mary Taylor.
He is survived by his loving children: daughter, Susan Conwell (Tony); sons, Albert Gene Delbridge (Terri) and William L. Delbridge (Laurie). He also leaves behind cherished grandchildren, Casey...
Marion Newsome
Apr 30, 2026
Marion Newsome, affectionately known to all as "Granny", passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Newsome.
Marion leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory always, including her sons Donnie Newsome (Jill) and Billy Newsome (Lisa); her sister Joyce Moore; her brothers Donald (Joan), Harold (Rose), and JD (Ann);...
Carolyn Wray Harrell
Apr 27, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn W. Harrell, 73, of Jarratt, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John and Myrtha Wray and she was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Wray and George Wray.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Ollin B. Harrell, Jr.; two daughters, Ann H. Taylor (Mike) and Karen H. Allen (Chad);...
Sherman Allen
Apr 22, 2026
Sherman Allen, 90, of Emporia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Proctor Allen; three sisters, Ruby Harvey, Beatrice Harrell and Phyllis Woodruff and a brother, Linward Allen.
Sherman is survived by his daughter, Lois Hobbs (Mike); two sons, Ronnie Allen (Linda) and Kenny Wayne Allen; seven grandchildren, Amy Deberry, Nicole Rochell,...
Helen Marie Willis Harrell
Apr 7, 2026
Helen Marie Willis Harrell, 83, of Jarratt, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh W. Harrell and three brothers, William E. Willis, Clarence A. Willis and Robert C. Willis; two sisters, Florence James and Evelyn Cordrey.
Helen is survived by two sons, Hunter Hugh Harrell (Penny) and Scott Harrell; granddaughter, Briggs Ashby...
Randy Harrell
Mar 29, 2026
Randy Harrell, 75, of Jarratt, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was the son and youngest child of the late Robert “Buddy” Harrell and Wilma W. Harrell; he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Janet H. Dunnavant, Beverly H. Gibson and brother, Glenn E. Harrell.
Randy is survived by nieces, Noelle Reekes and Kimberly Triplet; nephews,...
Eugene Mondell Grizzard
Feb 23, 2026
Eugene Mondell Grizzard, 91, of Capron, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was born December 10, 1934, to Edith and Wilroy Grizzard. He was lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church in Yale, Virginia where he served as deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a graduate of Virgina Tech (1956) and served...
Susan Crump Cross
Feb 22, 2026
Susan Crump Cross, 73, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She is survived by two sons, Brian Dean (Katherine) and James Dean (Monique); grandchildren, Dakota Dean, Grayson Dean, Harrison Dean and Sydney Dean; sister, Darrell Leonowicz (Doug); brother, Randy Crump (Carol) and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Denise Matthews Davis
Feb 21, 2026
Denise Davis, 67, of Skippers, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. She retired from the food service industry with the Virginia Department of Corrections. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Davis; parents, Perry and Goldie Matthews; and sister, Connie Grizzard.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Tanya Clary (Al); son, GW Davis (Megan); step-daughter, Tracy Sison;...
David Owen Wyatt
Feb 15, 2026
Mr. David Owen Wyatt, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Concord, NC on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
David was born on November 22,1963 and was the son of Brenda Owen Wyatt and the late Dr. Robert Paul Wyatt. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie.
David proudly served in the United States Navy, earning the respect and...
Betty Wright Harrell
Feb 13, 2026
Betty Wright Harrell, 88, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Verneau Thomas Harrell, son-in-law, Marty Mozingo; grandson, Martin Mozingo and her parents, Lofton and Lucy Wright and a sister, Judy Braddy.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Deborah Mozingo, Sharon Otten, Pam Whitehead (Jerry) and Tammy Harrell; brother, Johnnie...
Ronnie Lewis Barnes
Feb 11, 2026
Ronnie Lewis Barnes, 66, of Jarratt, VA passed away on February 11, 2026, at UVA Health Center in Charlottesville, VA surrounded by family. He was born in Petersburg, VA on June 4, 1959, and was the son of Herman Lewis Barnes and Ida Mae Harrup Barnes.
Ronnie was a 1979 graduate of Sussex Central High School in Sussex, VA.
He was a...
Jeffrey W. Harrell
Feb 10, 2026
Jeffrey Warren “Dual” Harrell, 51, of Stony Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Harrell and his grandparents.
Dual is survived by his son, Chase Harrell (Samantha); his wife, Tracy Harrell; step-daughter, Tiffany Honeycutt (Jonathan); granddaughter, Daisy Honeycutt; his parents, Nancy and David Morris; sister, Shelia Vick (Tommy); step-sisters, Mindy Rynders...
Linward Earl Allen
Feb 10, 2026
Linward Earl Allen, 76, of Emporia, passed peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Linward was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis F. Allen and Cornelia Daniel Allen, sisters, Ruby Harvey, Beatrice Harrell and Phyllis Woodruff.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Mary Keesee Allen;...
James Rudolph Rideout, Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
James Rudolph Rideout, Sr., 80, Jamie or as some Old Hickory folks called him, Fuzzy, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with Parkinson's.
Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Melvin "Monk" Rideout and mother, Blanche Bain Rideout.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Page...
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