Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. Bernard J. “Pete” Hobbs, Jr., 63, of Emporia, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. He was the son of the late Jack and Edna Hobbs. Pete is survived by his wife, Dianne Hobbs; daughter, Lynn Clary (Thomas); son, Earl Wayne Hobbs (Brandy); grandchildren, Ethan Hobbs, Tyler Clary and David Hobbs; brother, Danny Hobbs; sisters, Renee Justice (Clayton) and...

Dec 30, 2019

Charles Goodwin Weeks, 67, of Jarratt, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. He was the son of the late Clarence and Wanda Weeks.

Charlie is survived by his son, Clarke Weeks (Shannon); grandson, Cole Weeks; brother, Eddie Weeks (Julie); three nieces and a number of cousins.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday, January...

Dec 29, 2019

James L. “Jimmy” Ozmar, Jr., 51, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was the son of the late James Leland Ozmar and Brenda Poarch Ozmar. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Doris S. Ozmar; two sons, James L. Ozmar, III (Reese Vick) and Thomas K. Ozmar; sister, Robin O. Scott (Perry); aunts, Jean Tucker (Dennis) and Kathy Harrell...

Dec 17, 2019

Edward C. Jarratt, 86, of Stony Creek, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Burch Jarratt; a grandson, Russell Whitt; sisters, Catherine Dunn and Virginia Belle Hall and brothers, Earl Jarratt, Clifton Jarratt and Floyd Jarratt. Mr. Jarratt is survived by his wife, Peggy Jones Ellis Jarratt; his children, Diane...