Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Lena Grant Richardson

Lena Grant Richardson

Apr 2, 2016

Mrs. Lena Grant Richardson, 84, of Deep Run, NC, died Saturday, April 2, 2016. She is survived by one son, Calvin Grant Richardson and wife, Lori of Henderson, Nevada; daughter, Cathy Richardson Cook and husband, Thurman of Deep Run, NC; four grandchildren, Joseph Grant Richardson and fiancée, Pauline Condero, Ethan Jacob Richardson of Henderson, NV, Zachary Thurman Cook and...

Jean Harrison Wright

Jean Harrison Wright

Apr 1, 2016

Jean Harrison Wright, 71, widow of R. Earl Wright, died on April 1, 2016. She is survived by her son, W. Vernon Bryant and his wife, Christina H. Bryant; grandson, Will Bryant and granddaughter, McKenna Bryant, all of Greensville County, Virginia. She is also survived by two brothers, John P. Harrison of Emporia and Claude W. Harrison of Richmond...

Billy Pat Rosseau

Billy Pat Rosseau

Mar 26, 2016

Billy Pat Rosseau USA-Ret 93 of Emporia, departed this life surrounded by his family after an extended illness at his home near Purdy, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Evelyn Wiley Rosseau and their children, daughters Brenda Rosseau , Pam Reilly and husband Joe of Williamsburg, son William Patrick Rosseau of Emporia, and grandsons Holden...

David Scott Duncan

David Scott Duncan

Mar 16, 2016

David Scott Duncan, 53, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Angela Bowen Duncan; five daughters, Jessica Kalmus and husband, Michael, Kayla Duncan, Lea Duncan, Haleigh Duncan and Katie Hawks; two sons, Eric Jenkins and Lane Hawks; two grandsons, Grayson and Camdyn Kalmus; three sisters, Kathy Duncan Jones, Christine Duncan and Sarah Duncan; two...

Debra Brown Sheffield

Debra Brown Sheffield

Mar 14, 2016

Debra Brown Sheffield, 60, of Waverly, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Horace W. and Marjorie S. Brown and was also preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Brown. She is survived by her husband, Keith Sheffield; two daughters, Stephanie Kitchen and wife, Emily and Brandy Harville and husband, Justin; five grandchildren,...

Bettie Elizabeth Lynch Floyd

Bettie Elizabeth Lynch Floyd

Mar 10, 2016

Bettie Elizabeth Lynch Floyd, 92, of Emporia, widow of William Luther Floyd, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence Floyd and wife, Ann and Thomas James Floyd; daughter, Ann Floyd Barnes; five grandchildren, Muzette Strickland, Joseph Rogerson, III, Blake Barnes, Stephen Floyd and Stacie Floyd; five great-grandchildren, Dalton Rae, Cameron Beatty, Emma Zblewski,...

Charles W. Rideout

Charles W. Rideout

Mar 4, 2016

Charles W. Rideout, 79, of Stony Creek, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was the son of the late Shelton and Eugenia Rideout, a lifelong farmer and a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Mr. Rideout was a charter member of Old Hickory Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief for 38 years. He is survived...

Arthur M. Pair

Arthur M. Pair

Feb 23, 2016

Arthur M. Pair, 93, of Emporia, widower of Mary Ruth Pair, passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Mr. Pair was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He also was retired from the Petersburg Sheriff’s office. He is survived by his wife, Alease Allen Pair; three daughters,...

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

Feb 15, 2016

Harry F. Byrd, Sr., 80, of Emporia, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Martha P. Byrd; son, Harry F. Byrd, Jr. and wife, Tane; grandson, William “Will” Watson Byrd and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Byrd was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. The family will receive friends...

Barbara Moore "Sister" Jones

Barbara Moore "Sister" Jones

Feb 10, 2016

Barbara Moore “Sister” Jones, 72, of Jarratt, widow of Russell L. Jones, Jr, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Sanford and Ruby Moore and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sanford Moore, Jr. and Linwood Earl Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Gainey and husband, Tony, four grandchildren,...

Dorothy A. Jarratt

Dorothy A. Jarratt

Feb 10, 2016

Dorothy A. Jarratt, 66, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Woodruff; five brothers and two sisters. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Gail Tomlin, son, Timothy Tomlin; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Sam Ben Acree, Bennie Acree and Cecil Acree and a number of nieces and...

Agnes Conwell Holloway

Agnes Conwell Holloway

Feb 3, 2016

Agnes Conwell Holloway, 86, of Jarratt, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton W. Holloway, Sr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Lee Conwell and a brother, M. L. Conwell. She was a longtime member of Concord United Methodist Church and an educator in the Sussex County Public...

Jerry Mattox

Jerry Mattox

Feb 3, 2016

Jerry Mattox, 67, of Drewryville, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Kim Mattox; son, Ashton Mattox and wife, Theresa; four grandchildren, Austin Lee Mattox, Braelyn Mattox, Cameron Mattox and Grayson Mattox; a sister, Becky Ferrell and a brother, Stan Mattox. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016...

Franklin Lee Grizzard

Franklin Lee Grizzard

Jan 29, 2016

Franklin Lee Grizzard, 88, of Jarratt, VA was surrounded by his family on January 29, 2016 as he went to meet his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank David and Winifred Williams Grizzard and great grandson, Lyle Hayes Grizzard. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lois Leeds Starke Grizzard;...

Henry James Barnes

Henry James Barnes

Jan 29, 2016

Henry James Barnes, 81, of Emporia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, January 29, 2016. The son of the late Henry Walter Barnes and Louise Poarch Barnes, he also was preceded in death by his step-mother, Velma Barnes; the mother of his children, Yvonne Barnes Willson; one son, Kevin Harrison Barnes; three sisters, Elsie Barnes Gillam,...

Kenneth Parker Collins, Sr.

Kenneth Parker Collins, Sr.

Jan 21, 2016

Kenneth P. Collins, Sr., 45, of Carson, widower of Leigh Briggs Collins, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Parker Collins and a brother, Barry Collins. Survivors include two daughters, Samantha Anne Briggs, Amanda Leigh Collins; one son, Kenneth P. Collins Jr., five grandchildren, Trey Moore, Dixie Moore, Ryleigh Moore,...

Lyman S. Little

Lyman S. Little

Jan 7, 2016

Lyman S. Little, 80, of Emporia, widower of Ella C. Little, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Little and two sisters, Bessie Starke and Judy Little. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Paulson and husband, Jim, and Kitty Presson; two sons, Allen Little and wife, Kathie and Dane L. Little...

Scott Alan "Scotty" Rogers

Scott Alan "Scotty" Rogers

Jan 1, 2016

Scott Alan “Scotty” Rogers, 51, of Sussex, passed away Friday, January 1, 2015. He was the son of the late George E. and Barbara Sykes Rogers and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Thomas. Survivors include his sister, Regina Rogers Davis and numerous cousins. The family will receive friend 5-7 Sunday, January 3 at Owen...

Patrick Orval "Sonny" Amick, Jr.

Patrick Orval "Sonny" Amick, Jr.

Dec 27, 2015

Patrick O. “Sonny” Amick, Jr, 54, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Michelle B. Amick; four sons, Ryan Amick, Jordan Amick, David Amick and Patrick O. Amick, III; daughter, Suni Amick and wife, Leslie Amick; stepdaughter, Kimberly Farmer; six grandchildren, Kirsten, Ava, Kenzlee, Kruz, Karson and Annabelle; his father, Pat Amick...

Sallie Mary Turner

Sallie Mary Turner

Dec 22, 2015

Sallie Mary Turner, widow of Jack P. Turner, passed away at the Bloom Retirement Center on December 22, 2015 at the age of 98. A lifelong resident of Greensville County, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane T. Stanley; granddaughter, Chris Stanley and son-in-law, The Reverend Jerry Stanley. Survivors include her son, Jimmy Turner and wife, Liz;...