Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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.
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...
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...
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);...
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