Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
William Martin "Marty" Mozingo
Jan 25, 2018
William Martin “Marty” Mozingo, 66, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was a son of the late Durwood and Martha Mozingo and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Durwood Mozingo, Jr. and Gene Victorin and sister, Minnie Sue Mozingo. Marty is survived by his wife, Deborah H. Mozingo; son, Martin Mozingo, Jr. and wife, Carol, son,...
Jean Lambert
Jan 11, 2018
Jean Lambert, 75, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Roy Lambert; two sons, George C. Holloway, III “Skeeter” and wife, Stacy, and James Keith Holloway and wife, Karla; daughter, Randi Fajna; three grandchildren, Kaitlin Holloway, Kelsey Joyner and James Fajna; and a brother, Floyd Hobbs, Jr. . The funeral service will...
Albert F. "Hammer' Justice
Jan 10, 2018
Albert F. “Hammer” Justice, 84, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally J. Justice and a brother, Joseph Justice. Hammer is survived by three sons, Albert F. Justice, Jr. “Phil” and wife, Rose, Kenneth C. “Kenny” Justice and wife, Brenda and Clayton Justice and wife, Renee’; six grandchildren, Carson...
Irene Dianis Shimko
Jan 8, 2018
Irene Dianis Shimko, 92, of Emporia, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. She was the widow of William J. Shimko and also was preceded in death by her older five brothers and three sisters; a great-granddaughter, Avery Drew Swenson and sons-in-law, Jeffrey Z. Swenson and Frank K. Parker. She is survived by four daughters, Martha S. Swenson, Dorothy S....
Charles E. Bottoms
Jan 7, 2018
Charles E. Bottoms, 85, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Ellen M. Bottoms; two daughters, Vickie B. Taylor and husband, Rowland “Bucky” and Jackie B. Barnes and husband, Billy; three grandchildren, Nikki T. Parker and husband, Brett, Chip Taylor and wife, Meredith and Kyle Barnes and wife, Megan; five great-grandchildren, Brody, Logan and...
Mary Marie Lemaster Matthews
Dec 30, 2017
Mary Marie LeMaster Matthews of 308 Allen Court Emporia,VA. passed away 12/30/2017. She was born September 14, 1930 in Salamonia, Indiana. Marie was adored by her family, many friends, and long-time coworkers from the local telephone company. She was predeceased by her parents, Gerald W. and Pearl S. LeMaster of Salamonia, Indiana; ex-husband Bill Matthews; sisters, Maxine LeMaster, Nadine...
Johnny F. Bain
Dec 26, 2017
Johnny Bain passed away on December 26th after a short illness. He was well known and loved throughout his home of Dinwiddie County and could be counted on for a friendly wave as you passed him on any back road. He was preceded in death by his parents John Francis Bain Sr. and Ruby Abernathy Bain and his loving...
Marvin Wayne Howell, Sr.
Dec 23, 2017
Marvin Wayne Howell, Sr., 66, of Emporia, VA passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Howell, Jr. and a brother, James Howell. Marvin is survived by his wife, Audrey Faye Howell; son, Marvin Wayne Howell, Jr. and wife, Tiffany; daughters, Sherry Lin Jarratt and husband, Ron and Tiffany Nichole Howell; seven...
Michael Wayne Robinson, Jr.
Dec 22, 2017
Michael Wayne Robinson, Jr., 35, passed away December 22, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Harrell Ball and husband, Anthony; father, Michael Wayne Robinson, Sr.; sister, Ashley; brother, Derrick and wife, Marybeth; nephew, Grant; beloved uncle, Eric; a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces; and his dog, Blazer, whom he loved and was loved...
Shelley Allen Soler
Dec 22, 2017
Shelley Allen Soler, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan N. Soler; two daughters, Avery Allen and Mackenzie Soler; her mother, Sandra Skinner; step-father, Marvin Skinner; step-brothers, Steven Skinner and wife, Annette and Mark Skinner and step-sister, Lorna Emmons. A graduate of Bluefield College, Mrs. Soler worked as a probation...
Donna Grant Whitby
Dec 19, 2017
Donna G. Whitby, 69, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2017. She is survived by her brother, James Grant (Lynne) of Emporia; special nieces, Tami Reeves, Alyssandra Reeves and Amber Reeves. She is also survived by special friend, Scott Wilkerson. Funeral services and interment will be private.
Francis "Buddy" Harding
Nov 19, 2017
Francis “Buddy” Harding, 87, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Esther “Tutter” Harding; three daughters, Denice Cifers and husband, Wayne, Karen Wiles and Sheran Rigg and husband, Baker; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nephew, Kevin Harding and nieces, Tammy Cabrera, Virginia Anderson and Kathleen Meehan. A memorial service will be held 3...
William W. "Billy" Dickens
Nov 10, 2017
William W. “Billy” Dickens, 74, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. He was born April 26, 1943, a son of the late Warren and Marie Dickens and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Billie Jo Dickens. He is survived by his son, William S. “Shelley” Dickens and fiance’ Jeanna; three grandchildren, William J. “Joey” Dickens (Alexis), Taylor...
Maggie Leonard Lewis
Nov 9, 2017
Maggie Leonard Lewis, 88, of Stony Creek, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of H. Garnett Lewis and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Martha Lewis Rideout. She is survived by her son, H. G. Lewis, III and wife, Kay; son-in-law, David Rideout and wife, Helen; five grandchildren, Jamie...
Stuart J. Barnes
Nov 7, 2017
Stuart J. Barnes, 60, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Herman R. "Willie" Kitchen, Jr.
Oct 31, 2017
Herman R. Kitchen, Jr., “Willie”, 55, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2017. He was a son of the late Herman and Elizabeth Kitchen. He is survived by his spouse, Kenneth Eanes; two daughters, Sara Chappell Myrick and Melissa Kitchen; four grandchildren; two brothers, Owen Kitchen and wife, Brenda and Calvin “Peanut” Kitchen; a sister, Juanita Kitchen and...
Robert E. "Bob" Croak
Oct 26, 2017
Robert E. “Bob” Croak, 65, of Capron, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. He retired from Southampton County as a supervisor in the wastewater treatment department. He began his 43 year career starting in Lockhaven, PA. and had served a number of commercial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Mr. Croak is survived by a daughter, Ashley Dawn Croak Jones...
Matilda Shimko "Tillie" Phillips
Oct 21, 2017
Matilda Shimko “Tillie” Phillips, 93, of Emporia; widow of Peter Y. Phillips, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary Shimko and was also preceded in death by two brothers, John A. Shimko and wife, Minnie and William Shimko. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Alice Okerlund and husband, Tom;...
Helen Virginia Finney
Oct 18, 2017
Helen Virginia “Gin” Finney, retired corporate secretary and auditor of The Bank of Southside Virginia, passed away in her home on Wednesday, October 18th at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Horne Finney; her father, Walter Frederick Finney; her sister, Dorothy Finney Hall; and her niece, Cathy Hall Lewis. She is survived...
James C. "Jim" Kimberlin
Oct 13, 2017
James C. Kimberlin, “Jim” 81, departed this life, Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights, VA. He resided at the Dunlop House for the past 18 months, but spent most of his adult life living in Jarratt, Virginia for nearly 55 years. He enjoyed small-town life and attended many events and gatherings in the community....