Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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...
Charles Ray "Tuck" Woodruff
Jul 3, 2016
Mr. Charles R. “Tuck” Woodruff, 72, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. He was the son of the late William A. and Verna Braxton Woodruff and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Ehrardt and Sue Odom, three brothers, William E. “Bill” Woodruff, Sr., Frank Woodruff and Cecil Woodruff and a son, Charles R. Woodruff,...
Wilbur Thornton Lewis, Jr.
Jun 30, 2016
Wilbur Thornton “Butch” Lewis, Jr., 67, of McKenney, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by a son, Stacy Allen Lewis and a sister, Debbie Bain. He is survived by one son, Joseph T. Lewis; brother-in-law, Johnny Bain and also Butch’s reunited high school sweetheart, Sherry T. Fraunfelter. A memorial service will be held 11...
Lewis M. Doyle
Jun 30, 2016
Lewis M. Doyle, 90, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He is survived by two daughters, Marsha D. Nunnally and husband, Billy and Beverly D. Damon and husband, Mike; three grandchildren, Kevin Nunnally, Kristen Damon and Scott Damon; two twin great-granddaughters, Jamie and Taylor Damon; his devoted companion, Ola Mae Draper and her family, Brenda and Joe...
Dr. Robert Paul Wyatt
Jun 29, 2016
The Reverend Dr. Robert Paul Wyatt died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born on March 23, 1934 in Danville, Virginia to the late Emmett Jackson Wyatt and Bessie Elliott Wyatt. He graduated from Friend High School in South Boston, and the University of Richmond, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Union Presbyterian Seminary where he received Master of...
Ethel P. Taylor
Jun 27, 2016
Ethel P. Taylor, 87, of Emporia, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. She is survived by one daughter, Esther Hirschberg and husband, Andy; three sons, Gerald Taylor and wife, Tricia, Donnie Taylor and wife, Donna and Robbie Taylor and companion, Terri; six grandchildren, Keith Driver and companion, Pam Allen, Megan Miller and husband, Ryan, Loren Allen and husband, Kevin,...
Burton Edward "Hawk" Grizzard
Jun 25, 2016
Burton Edward “Hawk” Grizzard, 80, of Capron, entered into the arms of Jesus Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was the son of the late Ollie and Sarah Hall Grizzard and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Zimmerman and Louise G. “Tudie” Bryant and a brother, Robert O. “Bobby” Grizzard. Mr. Grizzard is survived by his wife,...
Edward Thomas Lee
Jun 12, 2016
Edward Thomas Lee, Sr., 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, June 12, 2016. A Greensville County native, he was a member of Grace Community Fellowship Church. He was an innovative lifelong farmer having won numerous awards over the years for the crops he raised. Mr. Lee is survived by his...
Larry Neal Tomlinson
Jun 10, 2016
Larry Neal Tomlinson, 62, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. You will be missed. You lived your life the way you wanted to live it. I’ll miss our talks and the crazy, funny stories. Now I see a lot of what you were telling me came true. I know Mama was standing there with open arms to greet you,...
Donnie Fuller
Jun 9, 2016
Donnie Fuller, 68, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Fuller and a brother, Larry Fuller. He is survived by his wife, Judy Fuller; son, Jimmy Pair, Jr. and wife, Mary; three grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Pair, Allison Pair, Christina Martin and husband William, who are expecting his unborn great-grandson,...
Shawn Keith "Skip" Penley
May 21, 2016
Shawn Keith “Skip” Penley, 24, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Reid Boone Trail; paternal grandparents, Donna Gene Penley and Lionel Drace Penley and uncle, William Reid Trail. Skip is survived by his parents, Keith Douglas Penley and Donna Trail Penley; sisters, Katie Penley Wrenn and husband, Robert and Betty...
Leslie T. "L.T." Turner
May 16, 2016
Leslie T. “L.T.” Turner, 79, of Emporia passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Jearline M. “Judy” Turner; two sons, Leslie Keith Turner and wife, Cindy of Roanoke and Wayne Peterson and fiancée’ , Tammy Williams of Richmond; three daughters, Gwen T. Edwards, Sarah T. Combs and husband, Mike, all of...
Cynthia Lynn Johnson
May 7, 2016
Cynthia Lynn Johnson, 42, of Gaston, NC, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. She is survived by her son, Dillon Johnson and fiancee’, Emily Ogburn; her parents, Dale and Cynthia Johnson; two brothers, Tony Johnson and wife, Joanna and Billy Johnson and wife, Shanika; half-sister, Patricia Clary and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be...
James Louis Banty
May 3, 2016
James Banty, of Stony Creek, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born May 11, 1930 to the late William H. Banty, Sr. and Ada Revelle Banty. He was employed by Continental Can until his retirement. Mr. Banty is survived by his wife, Vivian; son, James L. Banty, Jr.; two step-children...
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