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...
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
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
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...
Annie Winfield Clarke
Jul 4, 2015
Annie (Anne) Winfield Clarke 88, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late William Russell Winfield and Florence Mayes Winfield; she was preceded in death by her husband, Ribble Carpenter ( R.C. ) Clarke. A lifelong member of Sappony Baptist Church; she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and working...
Jessie K. "Pete" Grizzard
Jun 30, 2015
Jessie K. “Pete” Grizzard, Sr., 84 of Emporia, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was a devoted husband and father. Pete was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He also actively served his community as a Mason and later as a Shriner....
Joseph H. "Joe" Doyle
Jun 14, 2015
Joseph H. “Joe” Doyle, 80, of Emporia, widower of Rosa D. Doyle, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his home. He is survived by one son, Joey Doyle and wife, Terri; daughter, Kathy D. Pearson and husband, Robert; three grandsons, R. Jock Doyle, Payton Doyle and Chase Pearson; great-grandson, Jonas Doyle and a brother Gene W. “Mike” Doyle...
Cathy Hall Lewis
Jun 7, 2015
Cathy Hall Lewis, 62, of Stony Creek, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. She is survived by her husband, David R. Lewis, son, David R. Lewis, Jr. and wife, Renea; daughter, Amanda Lewis Lipscomb and husband, Ronald; two grandchildren, Rachel Elaine Lewis and Hunter Lee Lipscomb and a large extended family of sisters, nieces and nephews. A memorial service...
Benjamin Wayne "Ben" Gordon, Jr.
May 30, 2015
Ben Gordon, Jr, 36, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Ben Gordon, Sr. and Alice “Cookie” Gordon; sister, Mary Gordon Velvin; nieces, Dawn Hibbard and husband, Philip and Brooke Velvin; beloved great niece and great nephew, Emily and Jonathan Hibbard and a large extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins. The family will...
Belinda Jean Simmons
May 24, 2015
Belinda Jean Simmons, 43, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Simmons; daughter, Samantha Drake; her mother, Phyllis Simmons; three sisters, Regina Davis of Chesterfield, Regana Jennings of McKenney and Rhonda Jones of Emporia; a brother, Lester Wray of Matoaca and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will...
Robert Sydney "Syd" Slade, Jr.
May 19, 2015
Mr. Robert Sydney “Syd” Slade, Jr., 59, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 ay his home near Stony Creek. A native of Sussex County, he was a graduate of Tidewater Academy and Virginia Tech. He had worked as a farmer and a merchant. Syd enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sharing good times with his friends. He was a member of Sharon...
Glenn R. Moss
May 16, 2015
Glenn R. Moss, 60, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Vickie P. Moss; three daughters, Carlissa M. Clements and husband, Stacey, Jessica Rae Moss and Jeannie Marie Moss and fiance’ Bubba Grizzard; four grandchildren, Jody Wade Allen, Layla Mackenzie Clements, Jesse Johnson Grizzard, IV, Gracie Lee Grizzard; his beloved canine companion,...
Mitchell Ray Powell
May 14, 2015
Mitchell Ray Powell, 57, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Mitchell Powell; son, Carl O. Powell and fiancee’, Kelli Miller and their daughter, Mackenzie; his daughter, Caitlin M. Powell and her son, Emerson Powell; brother, Terry L. Powell and wife, Wanda; two sisters, Martha Powell andPatricia Earnhardt and husband, Jerry...
Paige Harrell Gay
May 13, 2015
Paige Harrell Gay went home to be with the Lord today, May 13, 2015. She lived full life on this earth. She had a large family. Preceded in death by her husband, William Rufus Gay and one sister, Lucy Harrell Wilson and two brothers, Melvin and Rufus Harrell. She leaves behind five children. William Richard Gay, Tony Craig Gay,...
Ethelyn "T" Smith Lewis
May 10, 2015
Ethelyn “T” Smith Lewis, 94, of Stony Creek, widow of Gordon “Pat” Lewis, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. Survivors include a special sister, Beckie Lewis; special nieces, Brenda Horton and Kathy Winslow; special sister-in-law, Maggie L. Lewis; special brother-in-law, Roy Lewis and special friend, Millie Wilson and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 11...