Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Barbara Jean Burnette
Apr 16, 2020
Barbara Jean Burnette, 84, widow of Hanie Goode Burnette, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. She is survived by daughters, Lisa and Tina Burnette; six grandchildren, Jason Burnette (Alli), Tyler Brewer, Tierra Brewer, Lisa Reynolds, Michael Brewer and Devin Brewer; eight great-grandchildren, Chloe, Maddie , Sam, Sara, Braxton, Isiah, Lily and Philip; sister, Mary Ann Hoverstock and a number...
James Edward "Jimmie" Phelps
Apr 8, 2020
James “Jimmie” Edward Phelps, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home in Hayes, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Everard and Virginia Kanipe Phelps and his son, Randolph “Randy’ Phelps. Mr. Phelps is survived by his wife, Peggy Faris Phelps; daughter, Pamela Harrell; step-daughter, Sharon Acree (Bruce); grandchildren, Abbey H. Webb (Jared),...
Roland H. Gillam
Apr 2, 2020
Roland H. Gillam, 52, of Emporia passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020. He was the son of the late Walter and Elsie Barnes Gillam Roland is survived by his significant other, Tori Weaver; daughter, Kim Gillam; son, Brandon Gillam; two brothers, Randy Gillam (Janet) and Ronnie Gillam (Christine); cousins, Ricky Bradley (Ladorne) and Dianne Clary (Jeff) and a number...
Dottie Williams
Apr 1, 2020
Dottie Williams, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Mary View Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia after a brief illness. She grew up on the family farm in Skippers that she loved so much. Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Rachel; brothers, Billy ‘Wimp” and Freddie; her sister, Barbara Little and a nephew, Stacy Little....
Anna Smith Jarratt
Apr 1, 2020
Anna Smith Jarratt, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1947 in Emporia, Virginia. While raising her children that she loved dearly, she ran the Emporia-Greensville Recreation Association community pool and concession stand from 1977 until the closure of the Center Street park. Anna then went to work...
Barbara R. Finch
Mar 29, 2020
Barbara R. Finch, 63, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Richard H. & Doris Christine Rawlings and was also preceded in death by her husband, William S. Finch and a son, Lynn Finch. Barbara is survived by two sons, Anthony Finch (Devin) and Jordy T. Finch (Sarah) and daughter, Leigh...
Betty Jane Hopson
Mar 16, 2020
Betty Jane Hopson of Stony Creek, Virginia, passed away at her home after a valiant fight against cancer on March 16, 2020. Mrs. Hopson was a teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School in Dinwiddie County for 34 years before retiring. She taught multiple generations of children from families in the McKenney area, and loved her students and fellow teachers. She...
Peter J. Brucato, Jr.
Mar 13, 2020
Peter John Brucato, Jr., 73, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. He was a Telecommunications Analyst with AT&T where he was on the design team that developed the 1-800 system for telephones. Born in New York, he made his home in Milltown, NJ for many years where he was an active member of the community serving as councilman and...
William Rodgester, Jr.
Mar 9, 2020
William Lawrence Rodgester, Jr., 80, of Ivor, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. Born September 1, 1939; he was the son of the late W. L. Rodgester and Josie Vincent Rodgester and was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Hugh Pittman. William is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Rodgester of Ivor; three daughters, Nancy R. Suits (Ronnie)...
Hazel Story
Mar 9, 2020
Hazel S. Story, 82, of Emporia, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Gencie Stow and two brothers, Harvey and Elso Stow. Hazel is survived by two sons, Robert Anthony O’Bannon (Sandra) of Emporia and James L. “Jim” Story (Sylvia) of Corpus Cristi, TX; six grandchildren; nephew, Tommy Stow and...
Brian C. Simmons
Mar 4, 2020
Brian C. Simmons, 47, of Skippers, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Simmons; two sons, Dylan Simmons (Sydnee Hargrave) and Zachary Simmons; his mother, Patricia Simmons; two brothers, Jeffrey Simmons and James Richard Simmons, III and two nieces, Cheyna and Abbey. The family will receive friends 6-8 Monday, March 9 at Owen...
Paige Jarratt Barnes
Feb 27, 2020
Mrs. Paige Jarratt Barnes, 94, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Dr. T. F. Jarratt and Elsie Davis Jarratt and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Y. “Sleepy” Barnes and her sister, Mary Ann Kellogg. Paige was a lifelong active member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Jarratt where...
Melody Cifers Keeter
Feb 18, 2020
Melody Cifers Keeter, 51, of Emporia, VA, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 18, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Travis W. Keeter, Sr.; two children, Travis W. Keeter, Jr. and Amber K. Aerni (Ryan); one grandson, Jaxon C. Keeter (his mother, Megan), and one granddaughter, Kimber L. Aerni. She is also survived by her mother...
Alex Wolosuk
Feb 15, 2020
Alex Wolosuk, 96, of Yale, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Erna T. Wolosuk; two sons, Stephen Wolosuk and Timothy Wolosuk (Julie); three daughters, Rebecca Woolridge (Michael), Sara L. Wolosuk and Martha Hardin (Ronnie); a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and sister, Olga Newton. Mr. Wolosuk was preceded in death...
Charles Eugene 'Pete' Wrenn, Jr.
Feb 14, 2020
Charles Eugene “Pete” Wrenn, Jr., 56, of Emporia, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Dolly Matthews (James); two daughters, Lacy Ryals and Tracy Johnson; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Gracie and Bristol and siblings, Skylar Colby and Chad Wrenn. A memorial service will held at a later date.
Virginia Poole "Dookie' Poarch
Jan 29, 2020
Mrs. Virginia P. ‘Dookie” Poarch, 99, widow of James Emerson Poarch, Sr., passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wilbur Poole, Sr. and sister, Lucille Gill. Mrs. Poarch is survived by her son, Emerson Poarch, Jr. and wife, Rose; grandchildren, Michael Stuart Poarch and wife, Valerie, Dixie Banton Adamson and husband,...
Ernest L. Bailey
Jan 25, 2020
Ernest L. “Chief” Bailey, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Babson and a sister, Mamie Faye Williams. Ernest was born in Emporia, Virginia and was retired from Boarshead Provisions in Jarratt. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. A very special...
Irvin Duane Chappell, Jr.
Jan 14, 2020
Irvin Duane Chappell, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born August 8, 1944 to the late Irvin D. Chappell, Sr. and Arline Johnson Chappell and was also preceded in death by his daughters, Cheryl Chappell Murdock and Patricia Chappell and his sister, Linda Powers. Mr. Chappell is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years,...
Lawrence C. Jarratt
Jan 11, 2020
Lawrence C. Jarratt, 73, ; a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 11, 2020. Bubba was a retired Pastor of Faith Community Church and retired from his job with Home Care Delivered. He is survived by a brother, David B. Jarratt and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral...
Allen R. Guy
Jan 5, 2020
Allen R. Guy, 67, of Skippers, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. He is survived by his son, David Allen Guy (Dawn Callahan); daughter, Tammy Guy Moseley (Caleb); grandchildren, Brittany Carroll, Tristan Council and Camryn Council; sister, Darlene Stepp; brothers, Benny Guy (Paula) and Lewis Guy (Debbie) and six nieces and nephews. Allen is also survived by his longtime...
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