Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

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...

Gladys Moore Hobbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...