Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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