Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Dorothy Cannon Myrick

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

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

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...

James C. "Charlie" Thompson

James C. "Charlie" Thompson

Jun 13, 2022

James C. “Charlie” Thompson, 80, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Julia Rose Thompson; son, Kevin Thompson; two daughters, Melanie Bishop and Pamela Daughtry (David); grandchildren, Mary Fife, Justin Harrell, Hannah Lovell, Heather Lovell and Jesse Lovell and six great-grandchildren and a brother, Doug Thompson.

A memorial service...

Laura E. Prince

Laura E. Prince

May 26, 2022

Laura E. Prince, 76, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022.

She was the widow of the late Herman L. “Billy Buck” Prince and was also preceded in death by a son, Herman L. “Rooster” Prince, Jr.

Laura is survived by her son, Tommy C. Prince (Melinda); six grandchildren;...

Wayne Jarratt

Wayne Jarratt

May 16, 2022

Wayne Jarratt, 68, of Boykins passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Jarratt.

Wayne is survived by two sons, Rick Jarratt (Crissy) and Chad Jarratt (Karen); six grandchildren, Hailee Jarratt, Tyler Jarratt, Rachel Jarratt, Matthew Jarratt, Austin Jarratt and Madilyn Jarratt; a great-granddaughter,...

Charlotte Ligon Newsome

Charlotte Ligon Newsome

May 10, 2022

Charlotte L. Newsome, 94, widow of William Thomas Newsome, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Willie Grammar.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Faye Newsome Grammar; son, Patrick “Ricky” Newsome; three grandchildren, Amanda Grammar Blake, Cale Newsome, Brett “Monk” Newsome and five great-grandchildren, Will Blake,...

Robert Allen Coletrane

Robert Allen Coletrane

May 5, 2022

Robert Allen Coletrane, 91, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Robert is survived by his wife, Betty Coletrane; son, Robert Coletrane, Jr. and wife, Ginger; daughter, Janice Norman and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Jan-Lee Smith, Alex Coletrane, Justin Norman, and Blake Norman; and great-grandchildren, Blair, Reid, Carter, Max, Brody, Channing, Charley, Dylan. ...

Gerald L. Delbridge

Gerald L. Delbridge

Apr 24, 2022

Gerald L. Delbridge, 55, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph “Tadpole” Delbridge.

Gerald is survived by his daughter, Heaven Delbridge; mother, Brenda Delbridge; brother, Kevin Delbridge; sister, Kimberly Delbridge and his devoted canine companions, Trixie, Zorro and Zak.

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Billy Poole

Billy Poole

Apr 7, 2022

Mr. A. R. ‘Billy” Poole, Jr., of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Morris and a son, Robert Poole.

Billy is survived by his wife, Betty S. Poole; daughter, Carolyn Messier; four grandchildren, Dustin Morris (Ashley), Allison Spivey (Matt), Sareese Messier and Wayne Grizzard;...

Judith"Judy" Shelton Allen

Judith"Judy" Shelton Allen

Apr 1, 2022

Mrs. Judith Shelton “Judy” Allen, 82, of Emporia, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Allen and her brother, Leslie Shelton.

Judy is survived two sons, Chad Allen (Karen) and Stoney Allen (Linda); three grandsons, Lesley Allen, Nathan Allen and Austin Allen.

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Kenneth Wade Lucy

Kenneth Wade Lucy

Mar 25, 2022

Kenneth Wade Lucy, 55, of Emporia Virginia, passed away Friday, March 25th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Gerald Lucy, mother Linda Neal Lucy and stepson Brandon Johnson.

Survivors include, Heather Lucy Chisman (Max) of Kill Devil Hills, Nc; Peyton Marks Lucy (Ashley) of Midlothian, Va; Neal Lucy (Heather) of Emporia, Va; Josh...

Ronald Richard "Ricky" Blythe

Ronald Richard "Ricky" Blythe

Mar 14, 2022

Ronald Richard “Ricky” Blythe, 60, of Stony Creek, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. He was the son of the late Carlton and Janice Blythe and was also preceded in death by his longtime companion, Wendy Gordon.

Ricky is survived by his son, Richard Anthony Blythe; daughter, Daisy Launderville (Andy); six grandchildren, Dylan, Angelina,...

Cynthia Combs Lien

Cynthia Combs Lien

Mar 7, 2022

Cynthia Combs Lien, 63, of Lawrenceville, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Truman and Catherine Combs.

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Per Lien; son, Michael Grizzard (Stevie); two daughters, Amanda Hyatt and Tiffany Grizzard; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hyatt, Elyza McCaffity, Oliver Grizzard and Amelia Grizzard; brother,...

Earl S. "Skip" Blackburn, Jr.

Earl S. "Skip" Blackburn, Jr.

Mar 5, 2022

Mr. Earl S. ‘Skip” Blackburn, Jr., 74, of Drewryville, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Blackburn; step-brother, John C. Price and step-sister, Virginia O’Neal. Skip is survived by his wife, Jean Bradshaw Blackburn; two daughters, Sarah Blackburn Jones (Rick) and Dorothy Blackburn Worton; three grandsons,, Isaac Wise, Jackson Worton and Parker...

Kacey Daniel Moss

Kacey Daniel Moss

Mar 4, 2022

An Angel in The Book of Life wrote our son’s birthdate down and then whispered as she closed the book “He’s too beautiful for earth.”

Kacey Daniel Moss, infant son of Brandon and Ashley Moss and brother to Nelson Moss, was born on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 3:52 p.m. at VCU Hospital in...

Zella Mardell Schubert Spiers

Zella Mardell Schubert Spiers

Mar 4, 2022

Zella Mardell Schubert Spiers, 82, of Bellville, Texas died peacefully on Friday morning, March 4, 2022, in the arms of her loving husband, Bobby, after several years of declining health.

She is survived by:

Her husband Bobby; five adult children: Jeff (Lynn), Jennifer (Joe), Mitch (Kerry), David (Laura), and Amanda (Beau).

Twelve grandchildren:...

Gordon W. Mason

Gordon W. Mason

Feb 28, 2022

Gordon W. Mason, 87, of Carson, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. He was the son of the late Elizabeth and Richard Mason and was also preceded in death by a brother, J. R. Mason and a sister, Patricia M. Taylor.

Mr. Mason is survived by his wife, Theo Mason; two daughters, Rene’ M....

Steven "Moose" House

Steven "Moose" House

Feb 19, 2022

Steven ‘Moose’ House, 54, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine “Cookie” House and his brother, Lee House.

Moose is survived by the love of his life, Amy Clement; his son, Steven House, II; his father, Percy Lee House, Jr.; his sister, Bonnie House Ransone (Randy); and...

Elva "Peggy" Byers

Elva "Peggy" Byers

Feb 11, 2022

Elva “Peggy” Byers, 86, of Emporia, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 11, 2022.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful Christian who loved the Lord and her church family.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Byers.

She is survived by two sons, Gregory B. Byers (Pam) and...