Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

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...

Robert "Bobby" E. English

Robert "Bobby" E. English

Jul 15, 2015

On July 15, 2015, the Lord wrapped his arms around Robert “Bobby” E. English, Sr. and welcomed him to heaven. After a short battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully, knowing he was loved by his family and friends. His wife, Judy V. English, will continue to cherish the many memories made during their 42 years of marriage. Bobby...

Virginia Merlie Harrison Spivey

Virginia Merlie Harrison Spivey

Jul 12, 2015

Virginia Merlie Harrison Spivey Passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the age of 102. The daughter of the late Thomas H. Harrison, Sr. and Hazel Lucille Creamer Harrison, she was born in Norfolk, Virginia, but was raised at Jackson-Field Episcopal Home for Girls and was the oldest alumni at her death. She was preceded in death by her...

Barbara Ferguson Driver

Barbara Ferguson Driver

Jul 8, 2015

Barbara Ferguson Driver, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at The Bloom Center in Emporia with family at her bedside. There is no love like the love of a mother. They love us in spite of ourselves; they have confidence in our abilities to succeed, and faith we will take...

Mary W. Poarch

Mary W. Poarch

Jul 7, 2015

Mary W. Poarch of Jarratt, Virginia left a beautiful life that she loved on July 7, 2015. “Mother Mary” to those who knew and loved her, she was beautiful and kind, the most elegant farmer’s wife the world might ever know, possessing all the hope and resilience that life requires, and leaving in the wake of her passing a...

William Chris Jarratt

William Chris Jarratt

Jul 7, 2015

William Chris Jarratt, 53, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015. He is survived by his fiancee’ Vickie Gray; son, Joshua Jarratt; three step-daughters, Samantha Grizzard; Dianna McDowell and Jamie Gray; four grandchildren, Jaylon Grizzard, Cameron Grizzard, James Crowley and Maddox McDowell; his mother, Mary Taylor; sister, Shirley Gill; brother, Mike Taylor; three step-brothers, Shawn Jarratt, Dean Jarratt...

Elisabet "Lisa" Bradley

Elisabet "Lisa" Bradley

Jul 6, 2015

Elisabet “Lisa” Bradley, 64, of Chester, formerly of Emporia, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. She is survived by her life partner and former husband, Bill Bradley; one daughter, Linda B. Watkins and husband, David of Emporia; three grandchildren, Brian K. Sexton, Jr., Travis Watkins and Krista Watkins; sister, Helga Maria Bragadottir; brother, Bragi Thor Bragison, both of Iceland...

Wayne Lee Turner

Wayne Lee Turner

Jul 5, 2015

Wayne Lee Turner, 81, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Greensville Manor Nursing Home in Emporia, Virginia. He was born in Tams, WV on January 14, 1934 and graduated from Mark Twain High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wadie and Verna Peters Turner of Tams, WV; his brother, Marshall Turner of...