Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

J. Aubrey Harrison

J. Aubrey Harrison

Feb 25, 2017

J. Aubrey Harrison, 70, of Jarratt, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was the son of the late Walter T. and Kathleen Sanford Harrison and was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris K. Harrison. Aubrey is survived by his wife, Judy Allen Harrison, son, Chris Harrison and wife, Sue; daughter...

Teresa Ann Allen

Teresa Ann Allen

Feb 13, 2017

Teresa Ann Allen, 62, of Emporia, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Tommy W. Allen; daughters, Tanya Zimmerman and husband, Brian; Tabitha Brooks and husband, Benjamin; son, Travis Allen and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren,  Shane Allen, Tyler Zimmerman, Daniel Zimmerman, Charlie Brooks and Tyler Allen, Will Allen; her mother, Earldean Allen; sisters, Wanda Fied...

Jesse Richard "Dick" Jarratt

Jesse Richard "Dick" Jarratt

Feb 2, 2017

Jesse Richard “Dick” Jarratt, 75, of Sussex, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Jarratt Chappell. Dick is survived by his wife, Betsy Joyner Jarratt; sister, Rebecca J. “Peaches” Allen and husband, Benton; niece, Betty Jo Waddell and husband, Buck; two great-nieces, Harley Jo Waddell and Kerry Burrows and husband, Denny...

Martin F. Harrell

Martin F. Harrell

Jan 31, 2017

Martin F. Harrell, Sr., 73, of Emporia, passed away unexpectedly at MCV Hospital on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph Bryan Harrell and Marie Pope Harrell. Martin is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Harrell; two sons, Martin F. Harrell, Jr. “Marty” and wife, Stacy; Stuart A. Harrell; daughter, Mary Beth H. Poarch...

David Paul Pursell

David Paul Pursell

Jan 26, 2017

David P. Pursell, 62, of Carson, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry W. Pursell and a brother, Russell H. Pursell. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda D. Pursell; son David W. Pursell; his mother, Sarah S. Pursell; step-son, Mathew Grein and wife, Debbie; step-daughters, Jamie Buckner and husband, Dustin...

Emma Ruth Brewer

Emma Ruth Brewer

Jan 22, 2017

Emma Ruth Brewer, 81, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Delatte and Ernest “Buck” Beatty. Mrs. Brewer is survived by her husband, Willie J. Brewer; three daughters, Sherry High of Greensboro, NC, Teresa Brewer and Billie Jo Brewer, both of Emporia; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois...

James Donnan "Donnie" Abernathy

James Donnan "Donnie" Abernathy

Jan 22, 2017

James Donnan “Donnie” Abernathy, 77, passed away at home on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Rideout Abernathy and Annie Hall Abernathy Barnes and also his brother, Dwayne Hall Abernathy and sister, Carol A. Barnes. Donnie is survived by his wife, Marian Brugh Abernathy, son, M. Chad Hall (Tina); two grandchildren, Jacob...

Pam S. Jarratt

Pam S. Jarratt

Jan 13, 2017

Pam S. Jarratt, 54, of Yale, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter R. Jarratt and several aunts and uncles. Pam is survived by her fiancé, Tommy Wyatt; her daughter, Jessica Harrison and husband, Brian; two granddaughters, Logan Harrison and Brooklyn Harrison; her mother, Irene E. Jarratt; brother Kenny...

Jane Thorpe Wendell

Jane Thorpe Wendell

Dec 27, 2016

Jane Thorpe Wendell, 79, of Emporia, widow of William Henry Wendell, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Lou Robinson and husband, Randy and Billie Kay Harper and husband, Rodgers; three grandchildren, Anthony William Tranka and wife, Cathy, Benjamin John Tranka and wife, Sarah-Beth and Christian Harper; four great-grandchildren; brother, John Robert Thorpe...

Frank A. Ramsey

Frank A. Ramsey

Dec 24, 2016

Frank A. Ramsey, 62, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Sheri Ramsey; son, Frank Ramsey, Jr. and wife, Zonia; three daughters, Laura Bass and husband, Billy, Angela Willoughby and husband, Dave and Megan Elizabeth Ramsey; five grandchildren; two sisters, Willadean Bigley and husband, Dayton, Janet Fox and husband, Dan; two brothers,...

Betty Woodruff Jarratt Fitzgerald

Betty Woodruff Jarratt Fitzgerald

Dec 18, 2016

Betty Woodruff Jarratt Fitzgerald, 84, of Waynesboro, VA, formerly of Jarratt, Virginia, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born July 21, 1932 in Pitt County, NC. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth C. Fitzgerald; two daughters, Peggy Jarratt Moore and husband, JR and Kay Jarratt Cox; four grandchildren, Heather Fincham and husband,...

Donald Albert Decker

Donald Albert Decker

Dec 16, 2016

Donald Albert Decker, 68, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Donna Inge Decker; daughter, Courtney Decker Hornback and husband, Hunter; two sons, Christopher Donald Decker and wife, Wendy and Michael Robert Decker and wife, Melissa; five grandchildren, Jackson, Caroline, Sloan, Sadie and Stella; sister, Elaine Decker Kaiser and husband, Chuck; brother, Robert Decker...

Florence "Flo" Bernard

Florence "Flo" Bernard

Dec 6, 2016

Florence “Flo” Bernard, 74, widow of William E. “Bill” Bernard passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Randof (Gary Nolf), Patricia Simmons (Jeff); sons, James William Edson, Jr. (Rosa), Richard Edson (Margarita) and Robert Lee Edson (Ana); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her beloved canine companions, Fern, Missie and Sadie Mae. Mrs. Bernard...

James E. "Jimmy" Brown

James E. "Jimmy" Brown

Dec 2, 2016

James E. “Jimmy” Brown, 50, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. He is survived by his son, Zachary; mother, Janie Brown; sister Debbie Pearce and husband, Randy; niece, Brittney Pearce; girlfriend, Stacy Webb and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A beloved father, son, brother and companion, Jimmy was greatly loved and will be missed. He was plant manager at...

Julia Kei Rideout Sprouse

Julia Kei Rideout Sprouse

Nov 28, 2016

Julia Kei Rideout Sprouse, 86, of Emporia, widow of Berry Rideout and Clyde Sprouse, died November 28, 2016, peacefully at home.  She retired from Continental Telephone Company with over 30 years of service and was a life time member of Saint Richard’s Catholic Church. She is survived by two sisters, Bessie Smith of Hopewell and Ann Newsome of Emporia,...

Lois Butler Gaskins

Lois Butler Gaskins

Nov 27, 2016

Lois B. Gaskins, 91, of Capron, widow of Arthur D. Gaskins, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva C. Butler. Numerous nieces and nephews survive her. The funeral service will be held graveside 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30 at Drewryville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Thomas Memorial Baptist...

Milton T. "Tommy" Crewe

Milton T. "Tommy" Crewe

Nov 24, 2016

Milton Thomas “Tommy” Crewe, 84, of Emporia, Virginia, was born on June 8, 1932 and passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Tommy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Cash Crewe, his two sons, Jeff and wife, Dina of Suffolk, VA and Jerry and wife, Paige of Emporia; his grandchildren, Austin Crewe of Emporia, Emily Cyr...

Lucille Fox Kelly Gibson

Lucille Fox Kelly Gibson

Nov 1, 2016

Lucille Fox Kelly Gibson, 89, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. “Bob” Kelly; two brothers, Jethro W. Fox and Ryland C. Fox; and a sister, Virginia Fox Bowen. Mrs. Gibson is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kelly Phillips Daniels; grandson, Matthew Dalton Phillips; granddaughter, Caitlin Fox Phillips...

Edward Payne Harrup, Sr.

Edward Payne Harrup, Sr.

Oct 29, 2016

Edward Payne Harrup, 77, of Emporia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Born October 3, 1939, he was the son of the late Surry and Anna Harrup and was also preceded in death by four siblings, Helen Kuhlman, Ida Mae Barnes and Johnny and Crawford Harrup. He is survived by his wife of 58...

Melvin Temple "M.T." Leonard, Jr.

Melvin Temple "M.T." Leonard, Jr.

Oct 27, 2016

Melvin Temple “M.T.” Leonard, Jr. 59, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin T. Leonard, Sr. and his sister, Deborah Leonard Morris. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Wolanski Leonard; step-son, Alex Bojko (LaRay Graner); his mother, Hazel Ann Leonard; brother, Charles G. Leonard and wife, Helen and brother-in-law, Joshua...