Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
George B. Edwards
Aug 27, 2019
George B. Edwards, 90, of Emporia, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Irvin and Sarah Edwards and was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Louise W. Edwards; wife, Daisy H. Edwards; son, Steven Wayne Edwards; stepdaughter, Cindy V. Murphy; brothers, Milton J. Edwards, Irvin...
Darryl Wayne Bowen, Sr.
Aug 26, 2019
Darryl Wayne Bowen Sr., formerly of Emporia and in later life, Colonial Heights, VA, left this life to join his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2019, at 59 years old. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cornelia Malone, and sister, Betty Hobbs. His love lives on through his aunt, Evelyn (John) Drake, brother, Allen (Caren) Bowen,...
Charlie Elliott "Chuck' Taylor
Aug 24, 2019
Charlie Elliott “Chuck” Taylor, 55, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. He is survived by his children: - his furbabies: Holly, Molly, Thor and Heidi; his mother, Nancy Elliott Roach; brother, Sam Roach and wife, Sherie and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 29 at Greensville Memorial...
Margaret Warf Gilliam
Aug 23, 2019
Margaret Warf Gilliam, 97, of Carson, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2019, at her home. She was born February 5, 1922 to the late Claude and Hattie Warf. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Gilliam; brothers, Thomas Warf, Johhny Warf, and Lewis Warf; sisters, Meda Warf Spiers; and sons-in-law, Billy Frye...
John David Dianis
Aug 16, 2019
John David Dianis, 68, of Emporia, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019. He was the son of the late Matthew and Margaret Dianis. David is survived by three brothers, Matthew “Marty” Dianis, Jr. (Evelyn), George Dianis (Debbie) and Walter Dianis (Amy); nieces, Mandy Jones (Dwayne), Andrea Horsley (Alex) and Morgan Dianis; nephew, Daniel Dianis; great niece, Jamison Jones and...
Lynda Jennings King
Aug 8, 2019
Lynda Jennings King, 70, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was the daughter of the late William and Mattie Jennings and also preceded in death by her son, Chris King. She is survived by her husband Edward Marvin “Red” King; two sons, William King and wife Staci and James Edward King and wife Lynette, daughter-in-law, Tabby...
Melanie Jarratt Topping
Jul 21, 2019
Melanie Jarratt Topping, 50, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Michael “Mic” Topping; son, Tyler Topping; her parents, C.D. & Anita Jarratt; brother, Charles Jarratt (Jessica); sister, Cristina Link (Chris); sister-in-law, Patsy Ward (Jill Brunstad), nieces, Chelsea Daniels (Jade), Blake Jarratt and Christy Ward Pita (Jim); nephews, Austin Link, Jackson Link,...
Vivian Jolly Banty
Jul 19, 2019
Vivian Jolly Banty, of Stony Creek, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the age of 92. She ws born on February 26, 1927 to the late George lacy Jolly and Roberta Dunn Jolly. She was preceded in death by two husbands, John Henry Banty and James Louis Banty, Sr.; two sisters, Margaret Jolly Ccowling and Emily...
David A. Grizzard
Jul 14, 2019
David A. Grizzard, 85, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was the son of the late Franklin and Winifred Grizzard and was also preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Lee Grizzard and a grandson, Brandon Punzalan. Mr. Grizzard is survived by his former wife, Jean Grizzard; three daughters, Nancy G. Rose (Norman), Tracy G. Fox...
Betty Jean Ogburn
Jul 10, 2019
Betty Jean Ogburn, 79, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Virginia Dunlow Balmer. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis, Donnie, and Marshall Balmer. Mrs. Ogburn is survived by her husband, Johnny C. Ogburn, three sons, Michael Pair (Bernadette), Darryl Pair (Amy) and Eddie...
Larry Steven "Steve" Dowling
Jul 5, 2019
Larry Steven “Steve” Dowling, 67, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three: but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Cor. 13:1.) Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara; son Zachary (Heather); daughter, Teresa (Mike) along with his grandchildren,...
Earlene Pearson Grizzard
Jun 20, 2019
Earlene Pearson Grizzard, 94, of Emporia, widow of Frank E. Grizzard, Sr., departed this life Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Pearl S. Pearson and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Pearson, and four sisters, Ella Cannon, Lucille Waters, Vera Lee Grizzard, and Shirley Skinner Mrs. Grizzard was...
James "Jim" Byl
Jun 18, 2019
James “Jim” Byl, Jr., 68, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Edith Byl; son, Craig Byl (Angie) and grandchildren, Andrew and Kaitlin; daughter, Jenny Blaess (Sean) and grandchildren, Parker and Logan; brother, Jerry Byl (Carol); five sisters, Sue Kahler (Boyd), Kathleen bart, Nancy Fritzpatrick (Todd), Joanie Drost (Kurt) and Jan Zylstra (Dennis) and...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Bobbitt Nicholson
Jun 13, 2019
Elizabeth “Betsy” Bobbitt Nicholson, 77, widow of Stuart Forrest Nicholson, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Sallie Rogers Bobbitt and Linwood Derby Bobbitt and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Bobbitt Jarratt and husband, J. B. and brother, Linwood Turman Bobbitt and wife, Freida. Mrs. Nicholson was a...
Dorothy Jarratt Baylor
Jun 1, 2019
Dorothy Jarratt Baylor, 75, widow of William “Bill” Baylor, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The daughter of the late Benjamin and Susie Gordon Jarratt, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Poole and Gladys Barnes and five brothers, Walter, Richard, William “Joboy”, Tom and Mel. She is survived by two...
Grace Stainback Grizzard
May 28, 2019
Grace Stainback Grizzard, 87 of Emporia, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was a devoted wife and mother. Grace was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she lovingly prepared many meals for her church family and functions. She was preceded in death by her husband Jessie “Pete” Grizzard, parents Willie and Florence Stainback, Siblings Willie...
John Wayne Harris
May 23, 2019
John Wayne Harris, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, John B. Harris; his mother, Virginia C. Harris; and, younger brother, Richard D. Harris, all of Jarratt, VA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the love of his life, Sandra Gephart Harris; his...
John M. Norwood, Jr.
May 18, 2019
John M. “Buz” Norwood, Jr, 69, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He is survived by a sister, Connie McKinney (Roger) and brother, Brian Norwood; three nieces, Dawn Jones (Coby), Faith Ash (Rel) and Hannah Godwin (David) and nephew, John McKinney (Chelsea). The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday May 22 at Owen Funeral Home, 303...
Elizabeth K. "Ann" Davis
May 11, 2019
Elizabeth K. Davis, “Ann”, 84, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was the daughter of the late James L. Kelly, Sr. and Gertrude S. Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Cecil Davis and sister, Joan G. Kientz. She is survived by her brother, James L. Kelly of Prince George; sister, Betty...
Helen Frances Horne
Apr 19, 2019
Helen Frances Horne, 95, of Jarratt, Virginia died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Manorhouse Assisted Living, Henrico, Virginia. Helen was a lifelong resident of Jarratt and was a member of High Hills Baptist Church her entire life. She was born on April 29, 1923. Helen was the youngest child of Jasper Person Horne and Helen Rochette Grigg Horne. She...
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