Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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...
Gladys Moore Hobbs
Oct 26, 2016
Gladys Moore Hobbs, 89, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson A. Hobbs; brother, Ervin Earl Moore and wife, Frances and a step-grandson, Aaron Spence. Mrs. Hobbs is survived by two daughters, Linda Hobbs Hawkins and husband, Glenn and Brenda “Bootsie” Spence and special friend, Troy Reickard; four grandchildren,...
Oscar S. "Pee-Wee" Burton
Oct 20, 2016
Oscar S. “Pee-Wee” Burton, 66, of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was the son of the late Oscar Arthur Burton and Katie Arlene Burton and was also preceded in death by brothers, Arthur Lee Burton, Gerald Wayne Burton, James “Birdie” Franklin Burton and sister, Betty Jean Burton. He is survived by his wife, Denise Hansen Burton;...
Mary Martin Wilson
Oct 13, 2016
Mary Martin Wilson, 87, of Stony Creek, passed away peacefully October 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Emily Martin, five brothers, three sisters, husband, Willie Earl, and best bud, Paige B. Prince. She is survived by her children: Brenda W. Woodruff (Onnie), David Wilson (Becky), Tommy Wilson (Belynda), Loretta W. Hellyer (Jesse), and...
William F. "Bill" Whitehead
Oct 7, 2016
William F. “Bill” Whitehead, Sr., widower of Audrey Allen Whitehead passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. He is survived by a son, William F. “Billy” Whitehead, Jr. and wife, Shirley of Prince George; daughter, Kathie W. Little and husband, Allen of Skippers; grandchildren, Shirley Yeary and husband, James, William F. “Will” Whitehead, III and wife, Tracey, Corey Whitehead, Kimberly...
Grace Ann Sykes Edwards
Oct 6, 2016
DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE MATTHEW ON THE AREA, MRS. EDWARDS FUNERAL IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR 2 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC FOLLOWED BY THE INTERMENT SERVICE 4 P.M. AT HIGH HILLS CEMETERY IN JARRATT, VIRGINIA. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT CHURCH ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE...
Grace Ann Sykes Edwards
Oct 6, 2016
DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE MATTHEW ON THE AREA, MRS. EDWARDS FUNERAL IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR 2 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC FOLLOWED BY THE INTERMENT SERVICE 4 P.M. AT HIGH HILLS CEMETERY IN JARRATT, VIRGINIA. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT CHURCH ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE...
Ernest Harrell "Buck" Beatty
Oct 6, 2016
Ernest H. “Buck” Beatty, 73, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. He is survived by two daughters, Ginger Beatty and Joan B. Kerr; four grandchildren, Justin Kerr, Meghan Kerr Jenkins, Cameron Chase Beatty and Colten Taylor; three sisters, Emma Ruth Brewer, Joyce Tomlin and Lois Mizell and special friend, Vernelle Vick. A funeral service will be held...
Arthur Wyche Allen
Oct 1, 2016
Arthur Wyche Allen, 80, widower of Shirley Prince Allen, passed away Saturday, Oct 1, 2016. He was the son of the late Bernie Beck Allen and Carrie Taylor Allen and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irma Lee Allen and Ida Wrenn and four brothers, Milton Allen, S.T. Allen, Luther Allen and John Allen. He is survived...
William Stratton Finch
Oct 1, 2016
William Stratton Finch, 60, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Barbara R. Finch; two sons, Anthony W. Finch and wife, Devin and Jordy Finch; daughter, Leigh Ann Lewis and husband, Nick; three grandchildren, Bryce, Steven and Camryn; brother-in-law, James J. Rawlings and his faithful canine companion, “Snickers”. Mr. Finch was preceded...
Sarah Frances Flowers Pennington
Sep 30, 2016
Sarah Frances Flowers Pennington of Roseville Farm, Yale, Virginia passed away on September 30, 2016 with family by her side. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thomas Pennington, she was the daughter of the late Otelia Beatrice (Delia) Wachsmann and William Oscar Flowers. She is survived by five daughters, Anne P. Crow (Bob) of Charlottesville, Mary P. –...
Joyce Brady Taylor
Sep 17, 2016
Mrs. Joyce Brady Taylor, 78, of Drewryville, passed away on Saturday September 17, 2016. She was the widow of the late Henry Thomas Taylor, Jr.; a native of Prince George County, Joyce was the daughter of the late Nelson Dabney Brady and Lucy Alma Watson and stepfather Emil Popoczy. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Dale Taylor of...
John Douglas Jessee, Sr
Sep 8, 2016
John Douglas Jessee, 78, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was the widower of Merle Jessee. Also, he was preceded in death by one brother, William G. Jessee. He is survived by a daughter, Lynn Jessee Moseley and husband Troy, a son, John Douglas Jessee, Jr., one grandchild, Heather Moseley Smith and husband Dave, and one...
Elsie Padgett Newsome
Sep 6, 2016
Elsie Padgett Newsome, 73, of Emporia, widow of Thomas P. “Tommy” Newsome, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Martha F. and Paulous A. Padgett and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Seamans and Shirley Jennette Padgett and three brothers, Charles A. Padgett, Arnold Padgett and Glenn Padgett. Mrs. Newsome...
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