Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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:...
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