Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Evelyn Proctor Allen
May 3, 2016
Evelyn P. Allen, 79, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She was born December 22, 1936, daughter of the late Russell and Ora Proctor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Simmons; three brothers, Bynum, Arnold and Pete Proctor and wife, Martha; two sisters, Doris Bankie and Jean Pair and husband, Roger “Dickie Pair....
Martha Walker Moore
Apr 27, 2016
Martha Walker Moore, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Moore Rook and husband, Jason; grandson, Joshua Daniel Rook; granddaughter, Emma Lane Rook; three sisters, Barbara Futrell and husband Paul, Patricia Parker and husband, Greg, all of Murfreesboro, NC; Robin White and husband, Jimmy of Margarettsville, NC and a number of nieces...
Judith Carole Steadman
Apr 25, 2016
Judith Carole Steadman, 71, of Stony Creek, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016. She is survived by her nephew, Judson Simpson of Elizabeth City, NC and her devoted friend, Jan Bostwick of Stony Creek. Miss Steadman was the daughter of the late Preston and Nellie Steadman and was also preceded in death by her sister, Martha Simpson. A memorial...
John Madison Lynch
Apr 22, 2016
John Madison Lynch passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. He leaves with us memories which include his passion for hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Amy O’Berry. He leaves behind his father, Dave Lynch and special friend, Christie Mitchell along with his devoted aunt, Susan Harrison and husband Richard. Also, left to cherish his...
Stanton H. Ferguson
Apr 14, 2016
Stanton H. Ferguson, 90, of Emporia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in the presence of family and friends. A retired farmer and local businessman, he was the widower of Jewell Ferguson and was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Ferguson. He is survived by his daughter, Pier Ferguson; three sons, Reggie...
Virgina Gay Applewhite
Apr 9, 2016
Virginia Gay Applewhite, 88, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Christie Gay Applewhite. Mrs. Applewhite was a resident of Drewryville, Virginia and a member of Monumental United Methodist Church in Emporia where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir for a number of years. She retired from the Virginia...
Goldie Pritchett Matthews
Apr 4, 2016
Goldie Pritchett Matthews, 82, widow of Perry Edward Matthews, Sr., passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Connie M. Grizzard. She is survived by two daughters, Denise M. Davis and husband, Gary and Claudia A. Matthews; two sons, Benjamin E. Matthews and Perry E. Matthews, Jr. and wife, Janice; two granddaughters,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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