Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Margaret Veliky Dianis

Margaret Veliky Dianis

Oct 31, 2018

Margaret Veliky Dianis, 90, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna Veliky and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Matthew Dianis and her four brothers. Mrs. Dianis is survived by four sons, Matthew Dianis, Jr. and special friend, Evelyn, David Dianis, George...

Jerry Semones

Jerry Semones

Oct 31, 2018

Jerry Semones, our beloved husband, father and grandfather “crossed the bar” October 31, 2018. The poem “Crossing the Bar” by Lord Tennyson expressed his feelings of final departure. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Delores (Dede); daughters Angela Adams (Johnie), Sarah Semones (Kenny), Mary Ligon (Benny); grandchildren Logan Adams, Mary Katherine Pratt, Laine Elliott, William Pratt...

Patricia Ann Shanko

Patricia Ann Shanko

Oct 21, 2018

Patricia Ann Shanko, 86, of Apopka, FL, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. Mrs. Shanko was born on December 19, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa. She is survived by her loving husband, Noel H. Shanko; daughters, Shellie Ann Shanko Campbell (Dennis), Susan Adair Shanko Bonds (Eddie) and son, Robert Kelly Shanko (Jill), grandchildren, Chelsea Adair Campbell, Alexandra Kelly Shanko...

James Allen Peden, Sr.

James Allen Peden, Sr.

Oct 17, 2018

Mr. James Allen Peden, Sr., 51, of Boykins, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, James Allen Peden, Jr. and his parents, Archer and Annie Peden. Mr. Peden is survived by his wife, Sandy Peden; two sons, Jeffrey Peden and Jacob Peden; brother, John Peden (Julie); sister, Amelia Covington; father-in-law and...

John Kanusek

John Kanusek

Sep 26, 2018

John “Johnny” Kanusek, III, 65, of Disputanta, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was the son of the late John and Florence Kanusek. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was a retired farmer and an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Johnny is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patsy Barnes Kanusek; two daughters, Rebecca...

Irene E. Jarratt

Irene E. Jarratt

Sep 24, 2018

Irene E. Jarratt, 81, of Yale, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Jarratt; daughter, Pamela S. Jarratt; brother, Howard Edwards and sister, Nell Mclaughlin. She was also preceded in death by sisters-in-law, Gladys Barnes and Margaret Poole and brothers-in-law, Richard Jarratt, Tom Jarratt, William “Jo-Boy” Jarratt and Mel Jarratt....

Eddie T. Vick

Eddie T. Vick

Sep 13, 2018

Eddie T. Vick, 61, of Yale, VA, completed his earthly journey after a courageous battle of cancer on September 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Shelia Harrell Vick, son James Melvin Vick (Jessica Goodman), son Joshua Warren Vick (Casey Little), daughter August Reese Ringer...

Walter Glenn Rainey, Sr.

Walter Glenn Rainey, Sr.

Sep 13, 2018

Walter Glenn Rainey, Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 after a brief illness at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Almeda and Leonard Rainey, brothers, Bart and James and a niece, Beth Allen. Walter is survived by his wife, Brenda; son, Glenn Rainey and wife, Tina; brother, Marion;...

Ruby Gordon Jones

Ruby Gordon Jones

Aug 30, 2018

Ruby Gordon Jones, 83, of Skippers, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. She was a life-long member of Forest Hill Baptist Church where she served in many roles and a retired Greensville County Public Schools employee. Her family will always cherish the memories she leaves behind from the deep love...

Cecile "Sis" Charette

Cecile "Sis" Charette

Aug 24, 2018

Cecile “Sis” Charette, 97, of South Prince George, formerly of Emporia, Virginia, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, peacefully in her home. She was born January 6, 1921 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Francis “Frank” Charette; son, Francis A. Charette; son-in-law, Lewis “Chip” Shifflett; her parents; five sisters and...

Emma Jean Allen Moss

Emma Jean Allen Moss

Aug 24, 2018

Emma Jean Allen Moss, 79, of Skippers, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018. A faithful member of Zion Baptist Church, she retired from Greensville County Sheriff’s Department/Southside Regional Jail. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Mary Allen; her husband, Rudolph Moss; sisters, Bessie Richardson and Virginia Goodfellow and...

Lewis D. Allen

Lewis D. Allen

Aug 19, 2018

Lewis D. Allen, 87, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Vincent Allen; his son, Larry Allen; daughter, Wanda Lankford and brother, Benton Allen. Mr. Allen is survived by four sons, J. W. Allen and wife, Patricia, Randy Allen, Stanley Allen and wife, Cindy, and Barry Allen; seven grandchildren,...

Raleigh R. Jones, Sr.

Raleigh R. Jones, Sr.

Aug 18, 2018

Raleigh R. Jones, Sr., 84, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine T. Jones and all five of his brothers. He was also preceded in death by his longtime devoted companion, Joyce Whitehead just earlier this year. Mr. Jones is survived by two sons and their families, Raleigh Jones,...

Clarice (Betty) Elizabeth Padgett

Clarice (Betty) Elizabeth Padgett

Aug 15, 2018

Clarice (Betty) Elizabeth Padgett, 81, of Jarratt, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018. She was the widow of the late Preston Arnold Padgett. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Alma Gregory, a granddaughter, Blair Alexis Padgett, and a niece, Angie Gregory. She is survived by three daughters, Karen Padgett of Emporia,VA; Pat Padgett of Ridgeway,VA;and...

Lawrence "Larry" Shaw

Lawrence "Larry" Shaw

Aug 1, 2018

Lawrence (Larry) Earl Shaw, born April 4, 1971, completed his earthy life and went on to the next August 1, 2018. Larry is survived by his wife Valerie P. Shaw, his children Christopher Ty, Chance, Alex, Patrick, and Grace, and grandchildren Jayce and Evelyn. He is additionally survived by his mother Joyce B. Shaw, brother Ronald A. Shaw, sister...

Daniel Michael Koliadko

Daniel Michael Koliadko

Jul 31, 2018

Daniel Michael Koliadko, 85, of Yale, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. The son of the late Andrew and Lillian S. Koliadko, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Joseph Koliadko and Paul Koliadko and a sister, Esther Thompson. Dan is survived by his wife, Barbara Koliadko; three daughters, Susan Shull and husband, Ricky, Kathleen Frederick...

Arthur E. Avent, Sr.

Arthur E. Avent, Sr.

Jul 28, 2018

Arthur Edward Avent, Sr., 99 ½ passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Shelby, NC. Born in Sussex County, he was the son of Gracie Grizzard Avent and Vernon Thomas Avent. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved the Lord, his family, and his friends as well as his church, Adams Grove Baptist,...

Frances Dunlow Scott

Frances Dunlow Scott

Jul 26, 2018

Frances Dunlow Scott, 85, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jack Scott, and two sons, Donald Lee Scott, and Lynn Scott and also a sister and three brothers. Frances is survived by a daughter, Diane Nunnally and husband, David; two sons, Tommy Scott and William Scott;...

Virginia Vincent Williams

Virginia Vincent Williams

Jul 22, 2018

Virginia Vincent Williams, 97, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was the widow of Herbert Williams. She is survived by one son, W. H. Williams, Jr. and wife, Brenda of Port St. Joe, FL. Mrs. Williams was a longtime member of High Hills Baptist Church in Jarratt where she had served in many capacities primarily in...

Joseph "Squirt" Leslie Jenkins

Joseph "Squirt" Leslie Jenkins

Jun 29, 2018

Joseph “Squirt” Leslie Jenkins, 46, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Jenkins; siblings, Becky King and husband, Wayne, Estell Damron and husband, Jack, Larry Jenkins, Johnnie “Pork Chop” Jenkins, Danny Jenkins and wife, Carol, Charles “Peanut” Jenkins and wife, Bonnie, James Jenkins, and Olin Jenkins and wife Lashon; devoted friends, Ottis Rainey...