Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Dolores Ann Edsall Mcconnele

Dolores Ann Edsall Mcconnele

Oct 7, 2015

Dolores Ann McConnelee, 72, widow of Jack McConnelee, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Sause and Susan Todd Wolosuk; three sons, Edward Todd, Brian Todd and Steven Todd.; ten grandchildren, Stephanie Sause Miller, Patrick Sause, Pvt Ryan Sause, Kim Todd, Heather Wolosuk, April Wolosuk, Brooklyn Wolosuk, Steven Todd, Jr., Christopher Todd and...

Fredericka W. "Ricci" Sturt

Fredericka W. "Ricci" Sturt

Oct 4, 2015

Fredericka W. “Ricci” Sturt of Jarratt, Virginia was called to rest peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 4, 2015. She was born on January 6, 1950 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fredericka Sturt. She attended Matawan High School, Matawan, NJ and graduated in 1968. Ricci was a member of High Hills Baptist Church, Jarratt, Virginia where she...

Hazel B. Tudor

Hazel B. Tudor

Oct 1, 2015

Hazel Beatrice Brooks Tudor, 88, passed into the Light on October 1, 2015. She was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Pete, and her beloved granddaughter, Emily Tudor. Hazel was a long time resident of Stony Creek, Va. She was born on Dec. 5, 1926, and raised on a farm in rural Georgia. Hazel decided to become...

Margaret C. Lewis

Margaret C. Lewis

Sep 29, 2015

Margaret C. Lewis, 86, of Stony Creek, widow of Claiborne G. Lewis, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She is survived by three sons, Claiborne G. Lewis, Jr. and wife, Carol; David Lewis and Donnie Lewis; four grandchildren, Randy Lewis and wife, Renea, Shelley Lewis (Jeff Campbell), Amanda Lipiscomb and husband, Ron and Brent Lewis and wife, Angela;...

Laura Ann Stainback

Laura Ann Stainback

Sep 27, 2015

Laura Ann Stainback, 74, of Emporia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Born July 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Ellen Powell; she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James T. “Jimmy” Stainback; brothers, Sammy and Buddy; and sister, Margaret. Laura Ann is survived by her daughters and son,...

Joan Mcdearmon Rainey

Joan Mcdearmon Rainey

Sep 22, 2015

Joan McDearmon Rainey, 78, of Emporia, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Born October 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Harry and Jeanette McDearmon, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James P. Rainey, Sr. and daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Rainey Allen “Beth”. She is survived by her son, James P. Rainey, Jr. “Jim” and wife, Ellen; two...

Dorothy H. "Dot" Doyle

Dorothy H. "Dot" Doyle

Sep 20, 2015

Dorothy “Dot” H. Doyle, 90, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was the daughter of the late George C. Holloway and Bessie L. Weeks and was also preceded in death by three brothers, George C. Holloway, Richard C. Holloway, Woodrow Holloway and two sisters, Mary Shelton and Virginia Lyzotte. Mrs. Doyle is survived by one son,...

Dr. Morris Garland Wray

Dr. Morris Garland Wray

Sep 12, 2015

Dr. Morris Garland Wray, 73, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and William Wray and is survived by his brother, Aubry Wray. Morris spent his childhood on a farm in Greensville County, Virginia and much of his youth was spent working in a country store. Having graduated...

Michael Wayne Harrell

Michael Wayne Harrell

Sep 7, 2015

Michael Wayne Harrell, 59, of Yale, Virginia completed his earthly journey to continue he spiritual journey with Our Lord and Savior, Monday, September 7, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Pamela Phelps Harrell, daughter, Abbey Harrell Webb and husband Jared, son Thomas Wayne Harrell and wife Melissa, beloved friend while Mike called son Joey...

Ruby Abernathy Bain Lee

Ruby Abernathy Bain Lee

Sep 3, 2015

Ruby Abernathy Bain Lee passed away Thursday September 3, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, where she was born and raised on a farm. She was a farmer’s wife who raised her family on the farm. She was a gracious hostess serving many meals to family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands...

Oliver T. Parham

Oliver T. Parham

Sep 1, 2015

Mr. Oliver T. Parham, 83, completed his life journey on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Petersburg. He was the son of the late Clayton E. and Annie G. Parham. During his youth, he joined the Morning Star Baptist Church at Jarratt, Virginia. He spent most of his adult life working in New Jersey....

Margaret Taylor Mason

Margaret Taylor Mason

Aug 21, 2015

Margaret Taylor Mason, 78, of Yale, VA, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by both her husbands Edwin Allan Gayle and J.R. Mason; and one sister, Ida Louise Goodman. She is survived by six children, Katherine Anderson and husband, Bernard, Margaret Goodwin and husband, Lee, Elizabeth “Betsy” Vick and husband, Dennis, Richard Gayle, Matthew...

Wilmer "Will" Sledge

Wilmer "Will" Sledge

Aug 19, 2015

Wilmer “Will” Sledge, 78, of Adams Grove, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Sledge and one sister Lois Clark. He is survived by one son, Jody Sledge; one daughter, Buffy Sledge Long; six sisters, Ruby Rodgers, Flora Cutchins, Shirley Bradshaw, Ann Jones, Josephine Peffer, and Jenny Lee Holt; and...

Carolyn Ann Starke

Carolyn Ann Starke

Aug 15, 2015

Carolyn Ann Starke, 68, of Emporia, died Friday, August 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Thomas Starke and one daughter Valerie Newsome. She is survived by her children, Sean Arritt and wife Amberlynne, Barbara Wyatt and husband Danny, Nelson Starke, and Penny Holland and husband Al; one brother Michael Reichert; 16 grandchilddren; 4 great-grandchildren....

Frank B. Lifsey, Jr.

Frank B. Lifsey, Jr.

Aug 14, 2015

Frank B. Lifsey, Jr., 72, of Emporia, died Friday, August 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty Ann Lifsey, daughter, Katherine Giszack (Todd), daughter, Elisabeth Lifsey; son, John Lifsey (Margaret); four grandsons, Micah Giszack, Jared Giszack, Rhodes Lifsey and David Giszack; three sisters, Beverly Taylor, Frances Miller, and Myrt Quinlan. The family will receive...

John Richard "Ricky" Fannin

John Richard "Ricky" Fannin

Aug 11, 2015

John Richard (Ricky) Fannin, Jr, 61, of N. Prince George, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, John R. “Dickie” Fannin. Ricky was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved animals, enjoyed collecting arrowheads and was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his long time friend and companion, Jo...

Catherine Jarratt Dunn

Catherine Jarratt Dunn

Jul 28, 2015

Catherine J. Dunn, 83, of Stony Creek, widow of M.W. “Woody” Dunn, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She is survived by a son, Woody Dunn, Jr. and wife, Debbie; daughter, Connie Johnson and husband, Richard; four grandchildren, Marshall Dunn and wife, Holly, Ryan Dunn, Brittany Johnson and Tabitha Johnson; two sisters, Audrey Carlton and husband, Stuart and Alma...

Helen Scarborough Jarratt

Helen Scarborough Jarratt

Jul 27, 2015

JARRATT, Helen Page Scarborough, 88, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. Helen grew up in Carson, VA and graduated from Carson High School. After receiving a degree in home economics from Madison College (now James Madison University) in 1947, she taught at Stony Creek and Petersburg High Schools. A life-long member of the United Methodist Church, Helen sang...

Jo Ann B. Frye

Jo Ann B. Frye

Jul 26, 2015

Jo Ann B. Frye, 79, of Stony Creek, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Hubert F. Frye and three sisters, Peggy, Jean and Sue. She is survived by a son, Michael E. Pond and wife, Karen of Waverly; two daughters, Lynne Pond and Sandy Pond, both of Stony...

Dennis Bryant

Dennis Bryant

Jul 26, 2015

Dennis Bryant, 64, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. He is survived by a brother, Raymond L. Bryant, Jr. and wife, Twyla; sister, Sandra Noel and husband, Bruce; two nephews, Michael Bryant and Jamie Bryant; niece, Allison Hayes; four great-nieces and a great-nephew. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30 at Greensville...