Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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...
Jean Pair Grizzard
Sep 1, 2016
Jean Pair Grizzard, 79, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. She was the widow of Joel Carlton Grizzard. Also, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Joanne Whitby and Sandra Daniels; two brothers, Herman Pair and wife Chistine and Roper “Dickie” Pair and wife Jean and one sister, Edith Smith and husband Horace. She is survived...
Mary Jane Ricketts Jarratt
Aug 28, 2016
Mary Jane Ricketts Jarratt, 73, of Yale, widow of William “Jo Boy” Jarratt, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Deste Jarratt Cox and fiancé, Robbie Francis; grandson, Jordan Cox; son, Benji Jarratt and fiancée, Hope Pittman;; three sisters, Bertie M. Warf and husband, Bill, Harriet H. Gray and Myra A. DePanicis and a...
Horace Wright Harrell
Aug 18, 2016
Horace Wright Harrell, 91, of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Harrell. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy H. Buckland and husband, Harold; one son, Steve W. Harrell and wife, Marla;four grandchildren, Shan Buckland, Sarah Buckland Johnson and husband, Andy, Alex Harrell and wife, Megan, and Emily...
Carl B. Creed
Jul 27, 2016
Carl B. Creed, 60, of Yale, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Susan B. Creed; daughter, Shannon Wise and husband, Tony; two sons, Brian Poarch and Jeremy Poarch and wife, Heather; six grandchildren, Jessica, Makayla and Anissa Wise, Brian Andrew Poarch, Austin Poarch and Addison Poarch; two step-grandchildren, Shelbi Wise and Gavrielle Wise;...
Mabel W. Thompson
Jul 19, 2016
Mabel W. Thompson, 86, widow of Calvin L. Thompson, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy R. Thompson and two brothers, Edward Williams and Billy Williams. She is survived by one son, William “Bug” Thompson and wife, Dianne; five grandchildren, Chris Thompson and wife, Kristine,...
Edward "Red Bug, Ed, Big O, Papa Grumpy" Ogburn
Jul 15, 2016
Edward Ray Ogburn “Red Bug, Ed, Big O, Papa Grumpy”, 75, of Emporia was called home to the Lord July 15, 2016. He was born March 23, 1941 to Willie E. Ogburn and Lucy (Butler) Ogburn in Emporia, VA. Ed Ray served in the Navy, he enjoyed NASCAR (especially #3), football and baseball. He loved singing country music, shooting...
Kathleen Phillips Morris
Jul 6, 2016
Kathleen Phillips Morris, 92, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was a devoted member of Main Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Morris is survived by a daughter, Nancy White; two sons, James Edward “Eddie” Morris, and James Franklin “Frankie” Harrison; two sisters, Mary Elaine Newsome and Francis Christley; ten grandchildren and 9 great-granchildren. A funeral service will...
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