Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
David Pair
Oct 17, 2022
David E. Pair, 54, of Blacksburg, formerly of Emporia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 17, 2022. He was the son of the late Stanley N. Pair and was preceded in death by his brother, Glen Pair.
David spent the majority of his career with the IT Department at Virginia Tech.
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Katherine Watkins
Oct 4, 2022
Katherine Watkins, 71, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Holland T. Watkins, III; brother, Robert Kingan, (Menda); brother-in-law, John C. Watkins, (Penny); niece, Holland Watkins; nephew, Andrew Watkins and special friend she lovingly referred to as “her little sister”, Karen Heede. Katherine was a loving and devoted...
Betty M. Norfleet
Oct 1, 2022
Mrs. Betty M. Norfleet, 76, of Stony Creek, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Blair Alexis Padgett, three brothers, Bobby McCormick, Billy McCormick and Archie McCormick and his wife, Patricia.
Mrs. Norfleet is survived by her husband, Abe Norfleet; daughter, Sherry Padgett (Michael); grandchildren, Hunter Padgett...
Saralee "Sally" Sowers
Sep 23, 2022
Mrs. Saralee “Sally” Sowers, 97, of Jarratt, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Hebert and Ida Engleman and was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl S. Sowers and brother, Hebert “Herbie” Engleman.
Mrs. Sowers is survived by her daughter, Cynthia S. Barnes (Benny); son, Earl...
Polly R. Bowen
Sep 20, 2022
Mrs. Polly R. Bowen, 78, of Jarratt, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was the daughter of William L. and Josie Vincent Rodgester and she was also preceded in death by her brother, William L. Rodgester, Jr.
Polly is survived by her husband, Charles P. Bowen; daughter, Stephanie Pitt (Kenny), son, Andy Bowen...
Erline Pair Whitehead
Sep 14, 2022
Erline Pair Whitehead, 85, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Turner; three sons, Cliff Whitehead (Carolyn), Bryan Whitehead (Lisa), and Anthony Whitehead (Sandra); nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a sister, Audrey Clark and two brothers, Bobby Pair (Ann) and Eugene Pair (Katie).
The funeral...
Michael Thomas Barnes
Sep 12, 2022
Mike Barnes departed this earthly life on September 12, 2022. He was born on May 23,1957 to Paul and Gladys Barnes and grew up in Southampton County, VA in the small rural community of Joyner. This setting gave him the roots for some of his greatest joys – the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, preserving our woodlands and waterways and...
F. Woodrow Harris
Sep 9, 2022
After a lifetime of serving his city, Commonwealth and country, F. Woodrow Harris, 65, of Emporia, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 9, 2022.
Harris proudly and tirelessly served on the Emporia City Council since 1988. During his tenure, Councilman Harris served as Vice Mayor of the city. He also served on numerous local, state, and...
William Calvin "Bug" Thompson
Sep 8, 2022
William Calvin “Bug” Thompson, 75, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Dianne F. Thompson; sons Chris Thompson (Kristine) and Scott Thompson (Julie); three grandchildren, Lauren Thompson, Heather Perry (Jay) and Alex Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog Rex.
Many remember...
Faye Justice
Aug 18, 2022
Faye Justice, 82, of Emporia, passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband, George W. “Doc” Justice; daughters, Kay Kershner (Michael), Lynn Howerton, Patricia Justice; son, George W. “Bubba” Justice, Jr. (Frances); six grandchildren, Daniel Wayne Harris, Eric Lee Harris, Nicole Grizzard, (Daniel) Michael Kershner, Jr. (Becca), Christopher Floyd and Justin Floyd; five great-grandchildren,...
Thomas C. "Sonny" Seward
Aug 11, 2022
Mr. Thomas C. “Sonny” Seward, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was the son of the late Joseph C. and Edna Kirkland Seward, and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Seward; brother, Bobby Seward and three sisters, Ella Balliew, Peggy Pearson and Ruby Norville.
Sonny was...
Hazel Ann Leonard
Aug 11, 2022
Hazel Ann Leonard, 91, of Jarratt Virginia passed on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in San Antonio, Texas on October 4, 1930, she was the daughter of Charles Alfred and Mary Edna Horn. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Melvin Temple Leonard; two siblings, Charlene Horn Snavley and Joyce Horn Snavley, both of San Antonio,...
David W. Nicholson
Aug 2, 2022
Mr. David W. Nicholson, 57, of Windsor, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was the son of the late Forrest and Betsy Nicholson.
David is survived by two sons, Phillip Webster Nicholson (Jessica) and Stuart Michael Nicholson (Jason); granddaughter, EmmaGayle Nicholson; sister, Debbie Dunn (Woody); brother, Edward B. Nicholson (Karen); nephews, Marshall Dunn...
Alfred Lee Lynch
Jul 28, 2022
Mr. Alfred Lee Lynch, 73, of Doodlum, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was the son of the late Lawford and Ruth Lynch. Alfred was a member of Purdy Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections and later worked...
Joyce Owen
Jul 10, 2022
Joyce Williams Owen, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 10, 2022, surrounded by her family and wrapped in a blanket made from her late husband’s shirts. Joyce was born on April 30, 1938 to Elmer and Mary Williams in Jarratt, Virginia. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family above all, never failed to...
Harvey Lee Cifers, Sr.
Jul 9, 2022
Harvey Lee Cifers, Sr., 75, of Emporia, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melody C. Keeter; and grandson, Nathaniel W. Fox. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Floyd Cifers, David Cifers, and Lawrence Ray Cifers and sister, Geraldine C. Kitchen.
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Lila Lee Turner
Jul 2, 2022
Lila Lee Turner, passed away peacefully in her home on July 2nd, 2022. She was 96 years old. Lila Lee was well-loved in the small town of Emporia, VA. She was a devoted friend of God, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was greeted in heaven by her beloved husband, Tom Turner, her son, Tommy Turner, her daughter, Susan...
Dorothy Cannon Myrick
Jun 23, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Cannon Myrick, 79, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Dorothy Myrick is survived by her children, Homer Myrick (Jane), Joseph Myrick (Deborah), Lillian Jones (Raleigh), Agnes Whitehead (Jimmie), and Rhonda Myrick; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and her canine companion, “Tiny”.
The funeral service will be held...
Donald Lee Newsome
Jun 15, 2022
Mr. Donald Lee Newsome, 78, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was the son of the late Salem Irvin Newsome and Lucy Williams Newsome. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Newsome and six of his brothers, William Irvin Newsome, George Albert Newsome, Oliver Eugene Newsome, John Newsome, Robert Newsome, Calvin “Spot”...
Donald K. "Donnie" Lewis
Jun 14, 2022
Mr. Donald K. “Donnie” Lewis, 70, of Stony Creek passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Margaret Lewis.
Donnie is survived by his daughter, Shelley Lewis Campbell (Jeffrey), son, Brent Kenston Lewis (Angela); granddaughter, Olivia Lewis and two brothers, Claiborne Lewis, Jr. (Carol) and David...
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