Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Evelyn Wiley Rosseau

Evelyn Wiley Rosseau

Dec 16, 2019

Evelyn Wiley Rosseau, 92, of Emporia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Pat Rosseau and a sister, Elizabeth Greene. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Rosseau; Pamela Reilly (Joseph); son, Pat Rosseau (Tristy); two grandsons, Holden Rosseau and his mother, Dawn, and Brandon Rosseau; sisters, Ann Wrenn (Robert) and...

Hunter Joyner Cowling

Hunter Joyner Cowling

Dec 9, 2019

Hunter J. Cowling, 90, of Stony Creek, widow of Vernard Cowling, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Layne, Betty Wells (William) and Sandra Jones (Lucky Jones); five grandchildren, Melanie Layne, Denise Wilkes, Brad Wells, Brandon Shinault and Ryan Page; seven great-grandchildren, Jade Smith, Morgan Thomas, Jeremy Begor, Kohle Wells, Daniel Wells, Aleigha...

Lacy Harrison Mcdearmon, Jr.

Lacy Harrison Mcdearmon, Jr.

Nov 30, 2019

Lacy Harrison McDearmon Jr born January 20, 1932 rejoined his lost love ones comfortably from his home in New York on November 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Lacy Harrison and Jeannette Johnston McDearmon; His loving little sister and her husband, Joan and James Rainey Sr; His beloved niece Sarah “Beth” Rainey Allen, and longtime...

Hazel Powell Elliott

Hazel Powell Elliott

Nov 29, 2019

Hazel Powell Elliott, 82, of Freeman, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. She was the widow of A. G. Elliott, Sr. and was also preceded in death by her son, A. G. Elliot, Jr. “Artie” and brothers, Joe Powell and Nelson Powell. Mrs. Elliott is survived by her daughter, Brenda Bowen; grandchildren, Wayne Bowen (Mary Beth), Taylor Bowen, Blake...

Winfrey Barnes

Winfrey Barnes

Nov 24, 2019

Winfrey Barnes, 91, of Stony Creek, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was the widow of Robert Scott Barnes and was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Scott Barnes. Mrs. Barnes is survived by a son, Walton Barnes (Donna), two daughters, Joy Bulls (Chet), Tina Withrow (Mark); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a...

Laura R. Poarch

Laura R. Poarch

Nov 22, 2019

Laura R. Poarch, 90, of Stony Creek, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce A. Poarch; daughter, Brenda Poarch Ozmar and two sisters, Katie Potts and Ella Lewallen.. Mrs. Poarch is survived by two daughters, Jean Poarch Tucker (Dennis) and Kathy Poarch Harrell (Melvin); four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; brother,...

Carolyn Jarratt

Carolyn Jarratt

Nov 16, 2019

Carolyn Jarratt, 63, of Boykins, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Wayne Jarratt; two sons, Richard Jarratt (Crissy) and Chad Jarratt (Karen); six grandchildren, Haile e Jarratt, Tyler Jarratt, Rachel Jarratt, Matthew Jarratt, Austin Jarratt and Madilyn Jarratt; five sisters, Gloria Kolodziej, Cathy...

Betty Spiers Fleming

Betty Spiers Fleming

Nov 13, 2019

Betty Spiers Fleming, 83, of McKenney, Virginia, widow of Roy Earl Fleming, departed this world on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Edward Spiers and Dorothy Poole Spiers, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Emmett Frank Spiers. Mrs. Fleming was a loving mother and devoted wife. She returned to school...

Virginia W. Grizzard

Virginia W. Grizzard

Nov 10, 2019

Virginia Estelle Whitehead Grizzard, 82, widow of Maurice Lee Grizzard Sr., passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon James Whitehead Sr. And Nellie Winborne Whitehead and a brother Charles Harley Whitehead. Virginia is survived by her children Maurice Lee Grizzard Jr. (Dixie) of Middlesex, NC, Carolyn G. Salter (Derril) of Shannon,...

Sharon Felton Story

Sharon Felton Story

Nov 9, 2019

Sharon (Jarratt) Felton Story, 53, of Yale, Virginia, died at her home 4 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She was born on June 14, 1966 in Sussex County, VA, to Rev. JB and Mary Anne (Bobbitt) Jarrett, both deceased. Sharon grew up in Jarratt, graduating from Sussex County High School in 1984. She attended Richard Bland College,...

Rebecca T. Delbridge

Rebecca T. Delbridge

Nov 8, 2019

Rebecca T. Delbridge, 74, of Emporia, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Sue Bryant and a brother, Elmer Thompson. Mrs. Delbridge is survived by her husband, Albert Lee Delbridge, Jr.; daughter, Susan Conwell (Tony); two sons, Albert Gene Delbridge (Terri) and William L. Delbridge (Laurie); grandchildren, Casey Vaughn (Chris), Nic...

Randy "Dad" Moss

Randy "Dad" Moss

Nov 7, 2019

Randy “Dad” Moss, 63, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was the son of the late Romie and Carrie Moss and also was preceded in death by two brothers, Neal and Glenn Moss. Mr. Moss is survived by his daughters, Patricia Moss Clary and Jennifer Moss; grandchildren, Joshua B. Clary, Brandon Reason and Jamykel L. Williams; three sisters,...

Earl C. "Billy" Bennett

Earl C. "Billy" Bennett

Nov 5, 2019

Earl C. “Billy” Bennett, 84, of Emporia, passed away, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Long and a brother, James Lee Bennett. Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Jean M. Bennett; daughter, Denna B. Glover (Brian); son, Douglas Earl Bennett (Wanda); grandchildren, Kristin Quarles (Ronnie), Logan Glover and Madison Glover; great-grandchildren,...

Rebecca Rideout Chappell

Rebecca Rideout Chappell

Nov 1, 2019

Rebecca Rideout Chappell, 81, widow of William Kenneth Chappell, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ginny Wesson and Debbie Ryland. Mrs. Chappell is survived by a son, Kenny Chappell (Sherry); daughter, Robin Chappell; three grandchildren, Blake Holdsworth (Jennifer), Adam Chappell and Jackson “Jake” Chappell; great-granddaughter, Kaylyn Holdsworth; sister, Joyce Parson;...

Carolyn R. Slagle

Carolyn R. Slagle

Oct 26, 2019

Carolyn R. Slagle, 76, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019. She is survived by her husband, John R. Slagle; daughter, Wendi Dawn Slagle; brothers, Cliff Richardson, Jr. (Gail) and Ronald Richardson (Mary Katherine); sister, Joyce Green (John); six nieces and nephews and seven great-nieces and great nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved pets, Sally and Sam...

Elsie Lee Tomlinson Jarratt Winfield

Elsie Lee Tomlinson Jarratt Winfield

Oct 22, 2019

Elsie Lee Tomlinson Jarratt Winfield, 93, widow of John B. Jarratt and B.D. Winfield, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Melvin Wayne Jarratt and a grandson, Brad Jarratt. Elsie is survived by two sons, Edward Jarratt (Patricia) and John Jarratt (Mabel); daughter, Kathy Harris; grandchildren, Robin Golem, Sherri Robbins...

Jesse J. Grizzard, Jr.

Jesse J. Grizzard, Jr.

Oct 20, 2019

Jesse J. Grizzard, Jr., 68, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Matthews Grizzard. He is survived by his son, Jesse J. ‘Bubba” Grizzard, III (Jeannie); daughter, Brooke G. Haught (Daniel) and son, Cody W. Mitchell; grandchildren, Jesse J. Grizzard, IV, Gracie Lee Grizzard, Alexis Danielle Haught, Jaxson Connor...

Thomas Hunt Rose, Jr.

Thomas Hunt Rose, Jr.

Oct 19, 2019

Thomas Hunt Rose, Jr., 77, of Stony Creek, the son of Thomas Hunt Rose and Virginia Neaves Rose, died on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Wachsmann Rose; his brother, Archer Riddick Rose; and sister, Virginia Rose Cherry. He is also survived by his nephew, Archer R. Rose, Jr. and his niece, Carrie Rose-Pace....

Gene Seward

Gene Seward

Oct 12, 2019

Gene Seward, 70, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Seward, Sr. and a sister, Arlene Leasburg. He was a retired employee of Greensville Correctional Center and a USMC veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned the Purple Heart. Gene is survived by his wife, Betty V....

Frances Jeanette Phillips

Frances Jeanette Phillips

Oct 2, 2019

Frances Jeanette Phillips, 77, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was the widow of Marvin T. Phillips and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Chuck Anderton, Bobby Anderton and Earl Anderton. Mrs. Phillips is survived by two sons, Roger Phillips (T. J.), and Jason Phillips (Rhonda); granddaughter, Tori; step-grandchildren, Justin Mitchell (Brianna), Casey Davis...