Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Sherba "Polly" Justice Wyatt

Sherba "Polly" Justice Wyatt

Aug 4, 2021

Sherba “Polly” Justice Wyatt, 84, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wyatt; parents, Woodrow and Elsie Coreen Justice; and her brothers Gene “Joe” Justice and Albert Hammer Justice.

She was a great cook and loved her children and grandchildren.  Her favorite things to...

Daniel Eugene Jessup

Daniel Eugene Jessup

Aug 3, 2021

Daniel “Big Head” Jessup, Sr went home to be with his heavenly father on August 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Charles “Charlie” Jessup and Edith Rose Jessup.  Also, he was preceded in death by his sister Rose Mary Fisher “Maitland; brother, Jonathan Wray; and sister-in-law Rose...

William Russell Sherrick

William Russell Sherrick

Aug 2, 2021

William (Bill) Russell Sherrick, Sr., 87, of Carson, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Martha Poole; parents, Russell and Anne Sherrick, and siblings, Mae Cardosa, Helen Pedrick, and Howard J. Sherrick.

Mr. Sherrick retired from Allied Chemical/Honeywell in 1989 and was a member of...

Connie Marie Ferguson

Connie Marie Ferguson

Aug 2, 2021

Connie Rose Ferguson, 64, of Emporia, died at home Monday August 2nd.  She is survived by her daughter, Karen  Michelle  Mitchell and son-in-law, Craig Mitchell of Prince George; two grandchildren, Georganna Dowdy and Chase Mitchell; brother, James Ronnie Rose; niece, Sue Harrison and husband, Chris; great-niece, Madilyn Harrison; and great-nephew, Dalton Harrison.  A graveside service will be held 11a.m....

Marie Elona Harrell

Marie Elona Harrell

Jul 30, 2021

Marie Elona Harrell, 69, of Valentines, VA, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.

Marie is survived by her husband, Luther Harrell; daughter, April Cornett and husband Jimmy, two sons, Jason Harrell and wife Erin and C.L. Harrell, III; granddaughter, Heather Cornett; two grandsons, Joshua Cornett and Dustin Harrell; mother, Margot Wolf; brother, John Wolf;...

James "Buddy" Poarch, Jr.

James "Buddy" Poarch, Jr.

Jul 27, 2021

Buddy went home to with the Lord on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was 74 years old. He was preceded n death by his parents, James P. Poarch, Sr. and Lillie Poarch; a brother, Bobby Poarch and a sister, Shirley Williams. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Blair Padgett and three Fur Babies, “Punkin”, “Sweet...

Anthony Ryan Caruso

Anthony Ryan Caruso

Jul 27, 2021

Anthony Ryan Caruso, 31, of Emporia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Alina Bogdan; father, Anthony A. Caruso; sister, Cynthia D. C. Bogdan (Brian Mallory); nephews; Antonio Bogdan and Jayden Mallory; maternal grandmother, Karen Lehman (Lothar) and aunt, Kathleen Lawson and a number of cousins;.

A memorial...

Earl Wayne Gillam

Earl Wayne Gillam

Jul 27, 2021

Earl Wayne Gillam, 69, of Jarratt, Virginia left for his eternal home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. A loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves his family behind to cherish his memory and continue his legacy of love. Preceded in death by his father, James Lewis Gillam, mother, Mabel Lewis Gillam, and brother David Gillam, Wayne is survived...

Peggy Jones Ellis Jarratt

Peggy Jones Ellis Jarratt

Jul 9, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Jones Ellis Jarratt, 79, of Stony Creek, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by husbands, Walter L. “Pete” Ellis and Edward C. Jarratt and a daughter, Laura Ellis Dickerson.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Linda Garter (John) and her son, Walter L. Ellis, Jr.; granddaughter, Tricia...

Robert Lee Cherry, Iii

Robert Lee Cherry, Iii

Jun 30, 2021

Robert Lee Cherry, III, DDS, 77, of Stony Creek, passed away Friday, June 30, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Cherry, Jr., DDS and Mary Hostetter Cherry and was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Robert E. Alley and Thomas H. Rose, Jr.

Dr. Cherry is survived by his wife,...

Roger Clark Epps

Roger Clark Epps

Jun 14, 2021

Roger Clark “Kicky” Epps, 69, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda K. Turner and her husband, Wayne and a brother, Larry Epps.

Mr. Epps is survived by his wife, Inetta C. Epps; three daughters, Debbie Blankenship (Jack), Brenda G. Russ (Donald) and Susan A. Liming...

John Charles Hoffmaster

John Charles Hoffmaster

Jun 11, 2021

Mr. John C. Hoffmaster, 43, of Gasburg, Virginia, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hoffmaster, maternal grandmother, Ruby Kelty and a sister, Jody Moates.

John was a devoted and loving father and friend, and life partner to Amy Walker. He spent his career as an...

Wayne Ah Ching Wong

Wayne Ah Ching Wong

Jun 10, 2021

Wayne Ah Ching Wong, 68, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was the son of the late Ah Ching Wong and Sally & Franklin F. Grizzard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin F. Grizzard, Jr. and P.Y. Wong.

Mr. Wong is survived by his devoted companion, Catherine;...

Martha Purnell Byrd

Martha Purnell Byrd

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Martha Purnell Byrd, 84, of Emporia, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Byrd and brothers, Jerry Martin Purnell, Swanson Purnell and Ira Poteat Purnell.

Mrs. Byrd was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She had a strong work ethic and had worked at...

Curtis E. Wray

Curtis E. Wray

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Curtis Wray, 90, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce May Wray; two brothers, Lloyd Wray and Alton Wray; six sisters, Daisy Sutton, Bertha Malechek, Ida Lassiter, Clara Garrett, Anna Malechek and Elsie Lucy

Mr. Wray is survived by a son, Donald Wray;...

Wayne R. Croshaw

Wayne R. Croshaw

May 28, 2021

Wayne R. Croshaw, Sr., 82, of Stony Creek, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. He was the son of the late Walter and Ada Croshaw and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Freida Bobbitt and Brenda Johnson.

Mr. Croshaw retired from Firestone Corporation in Hopewell and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed...

George Lee Hill

George Lee Hill

May 28, 2021

Mr. George L. Hill, 84, of Emporia, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sarah Jane Tomlinson Hill. He was a retired insurance agent with Life and Casualty Insurance and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and also was a greeter at Wal-Mart where...

Reginald Thomas Upson, Jr.

Reginald Thomas Upson, Jr.

May 17, 2021

Reginald Thomas “Tommy” Upson, Jr., 79, of Drewryville, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 with his family at his side. He was born in Blackstone, VA to the late Reginald Thomas Upson and Hazel Gamble Upson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Kay Upson. Mr. Upson is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Sandra Felton...

Sherry Jackson Chappell

Sherry Jackson Chappell

May 16, 2021

Sherry Jackson Chappell, 50, of Carson, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Joyce Jackson and a sister, Robin Jackson.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Kenny Chappell; son, Jackson “Jake” Chappell; stepson, Adam Chappell; brother, Ronnie Jackson (Shari Edwards); sister, Sissy Dunbar (Kenny) and...

Dwaine L. Gable

Dwaine L. Gable

May 14, 2021

Mr. Dwaine L. Gable, 63, of Emporia, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. He was the son of the late Elmer Lee Gable and Alice Marie Gable and was also preceded in death by his wife, Maureen O’Connell “Mo” Gable and sisters, Donna Jean Simcox and Denise Marie Allred.

Dwaine is survived by two...