Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

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;...

Margarette "Pat" Holloway Whitman

Margarette "Pat" Holloway Whitman

Dec 16, 2015

Margarette “Pat” Holloway Whitman, 85, of Emporia, widow of Louis A. Whitman, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Anderton and two brothers, Harold Holloway and Clinton Holloway. She is survived by four sons, John Whitman and wife, Darlene, Billy Whitman and wife, Robin, Blane Whitman and Tim Whitman; two...

Augustine Davis "Tina" Hallingshead

Augustine Davis "Tina" Hallingshead

Dec 12, 2015

Augustine Davis “Tina” Hallingshead, 66, of Emporia, widow of James “Gene” Hallingshead, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at her home. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Dowanna “Dee” Powell; her son, Clayton Wayne Hallingshead; three grandchildren, Charles David Martin, Brian Joseph Martin and Emerson Blake Carroll; four great-grandchildren,...

Ophelia Pritchett Moore

Ophelia Pritchett Moore

Nov 24, 2015

Ophelia Pritchett Moore, 81, of Skippers, widow of Henry Clifton “Buck” Moore, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Ryland Pritchett. She is survived by her son, Clifton Dean Moore and wife, Lori; her daughter, Deanna Moore Babb and husband, Michael; 4 grandchildren, Arlie Elizabeth Moore, Tyler Dean Moore; Austin...

Leigh Anne Collins

Leigh Anne Collins

Nov 23, 2015

Leigh Anne Collins, 47, of Carson, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Parker Collins, Sr.; two daughters, Samantha Anne Collins and Amanda Leigh Collins; son, Kenneth Parker Collins, Jr.; five grandchildren, Trey Moore, Dixie Moore, Ryleigh Moore, Aiden Moore and Dylan Moore and a brother, Charles Thomas Briggs. In celebration of her...

Roger Clements

Roger Clements

Nov 19, 2015

Roger Clements, 78, of Yale, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Carol Clements; daughter, Elaine Finn; three stepsons, Harry Messenger and wife, Sheryl, Stephen Messenger and Raymond Messenger and wife, Lisa; two grandchildren, Haley and Jordan; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Lamb; two brothers, Billy Joe Clements and wife, Meredith and Bobby Earl Clements...

Frank Lee Roach, Sr.

Frank Lee Roach, Sr.

Nov 17, 2015

Frank Lee Roach, Sr., 74, of Stony Creek, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He is survived by his son, Frank Lee Roach, Jr. “Sam” and wife, Sherie of Hopewell; and a brother, Shannon Roach and wife, Jean of Waverly. Mr. Roach was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Anne Presson Roach. He was a retired heavy equipment...

Elizabeth "Gerald" Kitchen

Elizabeth "Gerald" Kitchen

Nov 4, 2015

Elizabeth “Gerald” Kitchen, 74, of Emporia, widow of Herman “Pee Wee” Kitchen, Sr., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She is survived by three sons, Herman Kitchen, Jr. and life partner, Kenneth Eanes, Owen Kitchen and wife, Brenda and Calvin Ray “Peanut” Kitchen; daughter, Juanita McKeel; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret Conner, Martha Rawlings, Alice Gordon and...

Elizabeth "Susie" Fajna

Elizabeth "Susie" Fajna

Nov 4, 2015

Elizabeth “Susie” Fajna, 78, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She is survived by her children, Robert A. “Buck” Moore, Dreama Justice, Terry Lynn Fajna, Donna Marie Rae, Joel “Frog” Fajna, Michael “T-Bird” Fajna and Larry Wayne Fajna; nineteen grandchildren, Justin Daniel Moore, Paula Beth Moseley, Jesse Aaron Lynch, Amanda Gayle Lynch, Ashley Nicole Lynch, Joel Lunceford,...

Virginia Bain Barnes

Virginia Bain Barnes

Nov 3, 2015

Virginia Bain Barnes, 104, widow of Byrtice Rideout Barnes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Judith B. Owen and husband, Ben; two granddaughters, Tracey Shenk and husband, Rob and Sally Vincent; four great-grandchildren, Owen and Taylor Shenk and Caroline and Guy Vincent. The funeral service will be held graveside 2 p.m. Thursday,...

Lois Harrell Barnes

Lois Harrell Barnes

Oct 28, 2015

Lois Harrell Barnes, 96, went to be with God on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born August 2, 1919 to Maude and Willie Harrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon V. Barnes; her son, Ronnie A. Barnes; five sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her children, Gordon F. Barnes (Nancy), Shirley B....

Rebecca Thomas Lewis

Rebecca Thomas Lewis

Oct 11, 2015

Rebecca (Beckie) Smith Lewis, 91, of Stony Creek, widow of J. Russell Lewis passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was preceded by her daughter, Susan Lewis Whitfield. Survivors include her son-in-law, Thomas Whitfield, of Decatur, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sappony Baptist Church,...

Brandy S. Brown

Brandy S. Brown

Oct 11, 2015

Brandy S. Brown, 40, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pam Moseley Skinner and her devoted companion, James Denny, III. She is survived by her children, Harley Butler, Devin Butler and Holden Denny; sister, Brooke Brown and brother, Brian Brown and her father, Greg Brown. The family will receive...

Maxine Daughtry "Miss Cookie" House

Maxine Daughtry "Miss Cookie" House

Oct 11, 2015

Maxine Daughtry “ Miss Cookie” House, 74, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by one son, Lee House and a brother, Pete Daughtry. She is survived by her husband, Percy House; daughter, Bonnie House Ransone and husband, Randy; son, “Moose” House; two grandchildren, Steven House, II and Garnette Maxine Ransone. A memorial...