Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Robert "Jake" Watson
May 12, 2017
Robert “Jake” Watson, 80, of Emporia, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. Jake was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Vela Watson; sisters, Ann Lynch, Flossie Harrup, and brothers, Floyd “Dickie” Watson (Margaret) and Michael Jones (Patricia). He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joyce Clements Watson; sons, Jacob Derek Watson (Malissa) of Homosassa, FL,...
Patsy Claud Sledge
May 11, 2017
Patsy Claud Sledge of Emporia, VA died on May 11, 2017. Patsy grew up in the small community of Drewyville, VA. She was the retired office manager of Emporia Foundry. She was an avid reader, gardener, and tennis player, and she loved the Outer Banks and fishing.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Vance...
Helen Murray Greene
May 5, 2017
Helen Murray Greene, 92, of Emporia passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Murray and Vergie Duffy Murray and was preceded in death by her husband, Raiford Carl Greene, her brother, Ray Murray, sisters, Juanita Giles and Ailene Twiddy, grandson Jason Greene and son- in-law Dennis Bullock.
She...
James Cecil Davis
Apr 28, 2017
James Cecil Davis, “J.C.” or “Uncle Dave”, 86, of Southampton County, passed away April 28, 2017. He was the son of the late James & Lorena Davis of Cleburne, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his sister Clara Benefield and two brothers, I.R. and Ray Davis. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth “Ann” K....
Franklin H. Myrick
Apr 23, 2017
Franklin H. Myrick, 84, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was the son of the late Walter S. and Maggie B. Myrick. He was also preceded in death by his eight brothers and sisters. Mr. Myrick is survived by his wife, Dorothy Myrick; two sons, Homer Myrick and wife, Janie and Joseph Myrick and wife, Deborah;...
Carrol E. Dunn, Jr.
Apr 19, 2017
Carrol E. Dunn, Jr., 83, of Yale, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Carrol E. and Lillian H. Dunn. A Virginia Army National Guard veteran, he was an avid turkey hunter and pilot. He was a charter member of Joyner Gray Yale Ruritan Club and a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church....
Clyde M. Daniels
Apr 9, 2017
Mrs. Clyde M. Daniels, 87, of Emporia, widow of Charles R. Chuck” Daniels, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert “Pudding, Jr.” Matthews and Glenn Thomas Matthews and a sister, Mary Lynn Norsworthy. Mrs. Daniels is survived by a son, Charles R. “Todd” Daniels, Jr.; two daughters, Leslie Jo Lee and...
Josephine Allen Covington
Apr 7, 2017
Josephine Allen Covington, 85, widow of Gordon Covington, passed away, Friday, April 7, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Gale Covington, goddaughter, Nancy Turner and husband, Joey and their children, Debra, Dwayne and Robbie and their children, Allysa, Jamison and Mallory; one sister, Esther Allen and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held graveside...
Jean R. Fannin
Apr 6, 2017
Jean R. Fannin, 83, of Stony Creek, widow of John R. “Dickie” Fannin, Sr., passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late J. M. Rogers, Sr. and Louise Crawford Parsons. She was also preceded in death by a son, John R. “Ricky” Fannin, Jr.; a brother, J. M. “Preacher” Rogers, Jr. and a sister,...
Alfred A. Allen
Mar 28, 2017
Alfred A. Allen, 82, of Emporia, a retired farmer, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Gordon Allen; an infant daughter and daughter Vicky T. Allen- Pearce; four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his son, Todd B. Allen and wife, Kristie and his daughter, Lisa...
Donna Rae Bozard
Mar 27, 2017
Donna Rae Bozard, 66, of Skippers, passed away, Monday, March 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Louise Bozard and was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Robert and Billy Bozard. She is survived by her son, William Bozard; two grandchildren, Robbie and Connor Bozard; sisters, Mary Balmer, Marcy Woodruff, brothers, Keith Bozard,...
The Rev. Donald Orlando Collins
Mar 18, 2017
Collins, Rev. Donald Orlando, 91, of Emporia, Virginia went to be with the Lord on March 18 th , 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Smith Collins, and his son, Donald Stephen Collins. He is survived by his daughters, Beverly C. Flippo ( Carter ) of Doswell, Virginia and Kim C. Johnson ( Mike)...
David Lee Sledge
Mar 15, 2017
David Lee Sledge of Emporia, VA died on March 15, 2017. David grew up in Emporia. He was a veteran of the Virginia National Guard and attended Barton College in Wilson, NC. He retired from Greensville County as a maintenance supervisor. David was a past president and Ruritan of the Year for the Meherrin Ruritan Club. He was a...
James Benton Allen
Mar 14, 2017
James Benton Allen, 81, of Stony Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Virgie Allen and son, Carl E. Allen. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Peaches” Allen; daughter, Donna Jenkins; stepdaughter, Betty Jo Waddell and husband, Buck; grandchildren, Michael Gates, Todd Allen and wife, Jessica, Kristin Still...
Mary Ann Dunlow
Mar 11, 2017
Mary Ann Dunlow, 58, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late William B. and Martha E. Dunlow and was also preceded in death by sisters, Pat Schofield, Margaret E. Dunlow and Joyce Marie Dunlow. She is survived by her sisters, Pamela Sue “Pam” Dunlow and Peggy D. Goddard and husband, Joe...
Phillip Earl "Flipp" Clements
Mar 11, 2017
Phillip Earl “Flipp” Clements, 30, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hubert “Pete” Phillips and Shirley Mitchell “NaNa” Phillips and paternal grandparents, William “Bill” Clements and Dorothy Mae “Grammy” Clements, all from Emporia. Phillip was a lifelong member of Adams Grove Baptist Church where he served as assistant...
Frances Gay Mountjoy
Feb 28, 2017
Frances Gay Mountjoy, 52, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, Feb 28, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Mountjoy; son, Matt Mountjoy; two grandchildren, Morgan and Colin Mountjoy; her mother, Irene Bass; two brothers, Bubba Gay and Jamie Gay; three sisters, Jean Moss, Marie Lee and Alice Diehm and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service...
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
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
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...
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