Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Jackie Pearson Phillips

Jackie Pearson Phillips

Mar 9, 2015

Jackie Pearson Phillips, 70, of Emporia, widow of Jesse Bowen Phillips, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Wynne Doyle and Susan Harvey and husband, Keith; four grandchildren, Trevor Doyle, Payton Doyle, Austin Harvey and Sarah Harvey and a sister, Barbara Walton. She also leaves behind her beloved canine companion, Sparky. A memorial service...

Paige Bunn Prince

Paige Bunn Prince

Mar 5, 2015

Paige Bunn Prince, of Sussex Courthouse, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dobie Prince, a daughter, Anne Prince Wright and a brother, J.C. Bunn, Jr. Mrs. Prince, a native of Newsoms, VA, was the daughter of the late Jack C. and Blanche B. Bunn. She...

Melvin P. Harrell, Sr.

Melvin P. Harrell, Sr.

Mar 4, 2015

Melvin P. Harrell, Sr., 72, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Hilda S. Harrell; son, Melvin P. Harrell, Jr., daughter, Cynthia H. Burke; grandson, Michael Zach Burke, granddaughter, Whitney R. Burke; great-grandson, Aubrey B. Burke; three sisters, Shirley Sledge Williams, Paige Harrell Gay and Joyce Faye Nowell and a number of...

Irma Elizabeth Jarratt Bass

Irma Elizabeth Jarratt Bass

Feb 25, 2015

Irma Elizabeth Jarratt Bass, widow of Wilbur Louis Bass, Jr., passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. She is survived by two sons, Billy Bass and Robert Bass; daughter, Jerrica Bass and a sister, Hazel Moody and husband, Jerry. She also leaves behind her beloved feline “furbabies”, Cleo, Mango and Eddie. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at...

Debbie R Hitt

Debbie R Hitt

Feb 25, 2015

Debbie Hitt, 57, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Mechelle Otten and husband, Thomas; two grandchildren, Haley Hitt and Blake Hitt and two sisters, Donna Marietta and Deana Leaton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Red Cross, 420 E. Cary St., Richmond, Virginia...

Willie Mae Poarch

Willie Mae Poarch

Feb 21, 2015

Willie Mae Poarch, 89, of Stony Creek, widow of William N. Poarch passed away peacefully Saturday morning, February 21, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Willie B. and Florence Mae Winfield Stainback and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Willie Upton, daughter-in-law, Joyce Poarch and son-in-law, Earl Upton. Mrs. Poarch is survived by two sons,...

Arlys Martin Gutshall

Arlys Martin Gutshall

Feb 17, 2015

Arlys Martin Gutshall, 82, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was the widow of Robert A. Gutshall and was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Gutshall and eleven brothers and sisters. She is survived by a son, Philip Gutshall and wife, Terry; four grandchildren, Krystal Featherstun and husband, Ryan, Rusti Moore and husband, Shane,...

Joanne Spizzirri

Joanne Spizzirri

Feb 17, 2015

Joanne Spizzirri, 63, of Jarratt, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Louis Spears and Esther Spizzirri and was also preceded in death by a niece, April Francis. She is survived by four brothers, Tom and Maggie Spizzirri, Ron and Nancy Spizzirri, Rick Spears and Fred and Sherry Stewart; three sisters, Nancy Lewis,...

Dorothy Hogarth Harrison

Dorothy Hogarth Harrison

Feb 12, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy Hogarth Harrison, 91, of Jarratt, widow of Herbert Calvin Harrison, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. She is survived by her son, Robert Calvin “Bob” Harrison and wife, Maida of Waynesboro; her daughter, Shirley Harrison Snow and husband, Richard of Spotsylvania; three grandchildren, Robert C. Harrison, Jr. of Staunton, Rena S. Sharpe and husband, Paul of Midlothian...

Frank Zimba

Frank Zimba

Feb 9, 2015

Frank Zimba, 92, of Yale, Virginia, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Zimba; two sons, Dr. (MD) Frank Allen Zimba and wife, Karen of Cooperstown, NY and Dr. Paul V. Zimba of Corpus Cristi, Texas; three grandchildren, David, Heather and Megan Zimba. Mr. Zimba was preceded in death by a son, Neil...

Marilyn Syble Fannon

Marilyn Syble Fannon

Feb 3, 2015

Marilyn Syble Fannon, 88, widow of George Henry Fannon, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia F. Warf and husband, James; granddaughter, Kelly Warf Harvey and husband, Alan; grandson, Kenneth Allen Warf; two great-granddaughters, Jordan Elizabeth Harvey and Jillian Dawn Harvey; one great-grandson, Joseph Evan Harvey; two brothers, James W. Sexton and Bobby...

Arthur Graham "Artie" Elliott, Jr.

Arthur Graham "Artie" Elliott, Jr.

Jan 29, 2015

Arthur Graham Elliott, Jr., “Artie”, 50, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Faye Mangum Elliott; son, Justin Adams and fiancée, Kathryn Sheffield; his mother, Hazel Powell Elliott; sister, Brenda Bowen; mother-in-law, Marguerite Mangum; sister-in-law, Gene Mangum; a number of nieces and nephews and a large extended family. Artie was a devoted employee of...

Woodie Edward Smith, Ii

Woodie Edward Smith, Ii

Jan 27, 2015

Woodie Edward Smith, II, 74, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judith R. Smith; stepson, Michael Anderton and wife, Brandy; nephew, James Matthews, Jr. and wife, Sabrina; devoted cousin, Debbie Weiss and husband, Jim and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Riggan. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Smith. A...

Henry James Grein, Jr.

Henry James Grein, Jr.

Jan 27, 2015

Henry J. Grein, Jr., 67, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He is survived by one son, Mathew Grein and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Jamie Buckner and husband, Dustin and Brittany Wright and wife, Krystal; four grandchildren, Charley Buckner, Jacob Grein, Brianna Grein and Benjamin Buckner; sister, Marguerite Piotrowski and husband, Chris; brother, Michael Grein; brother-in-law, Bill Fairhurst; the...

Horace R. Mitchell

Horace R. Mitchell

Jan 9, 2015

Horace R. Mitchell, 81, passed away on January 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Chambliss Mitchell and three children- Vicky Conwell (David), Kenneth Mitchell (Maureen), and Robin Richardson (David). Survivors also include three grandchildren Danny Joe Conwell (Melissa), Jenny Phillips (Craig), Sarah Mitchell, three great grandchildren Chelsea Conwell, Cassidy Conwell, and Dennis Phillips....

Harwood Fielding "Woody" Wheeler, Jr.

Harwood Fielding "Woody" Wheeler, Jr.

Jan 1, 2015

Mr. Harwood F. “Woody” Wheeler, Jr., 52, of Stony Creek, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. He is survived by his brother, Martin J. Wheeler and wife, Tammy of Hampton and niece, Allison Wheeler of Glen Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harwood F. and Mary A. Wheeler. A graveside funeral service will be held 3...

Cleaton Edward "Ed" Malone, Jr.

Cleaton Edward "Ed" Malone, Jr.

Dec 30, 2014

Cleaton Edward Malone, Jr. of Jarratt passed away peacefully on December 30, 2014 at the age of 67. He is survived by one daughter, Tara Lee Malone-Menendez; her husband, Joe Menendez; one son, Christopher Edward Malone; his wife Susan and three grandchildren, Olivia Lee Menendez, Claire Elizabeth Malone and Anna Catherine Malone. All his friends knew him as Ed...

Jerry Sykes Brown

Jerry Sykes Brown

Dec 30, 2014

Jerry Sykes Brown, 65, of Carson, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Norma Twisdale Brown; two daughters, Kelly Brown Dunne and husband, Sebastian and Jessica Brown Shindler and husband, Philip; one son, Charles Norwood Mingroni; two grandchildren, Emmett Brady Dunne and Ava Jolene Shindler; his mother, Jessie Sykes Brown; two brothers, Clifford M....

Freddie Williams

Freddie Williams

Dec 2, 2014

Freddie Williams, 75, of Skippers, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was preceded in death his parents, Thomas and Rachel Williams; sister, Barbara D. Little and brother, Billy ‘Wimp” Williams. He is survived by his brother, The Reverend Kenneth Williams and wife, Shirley of Newsoms, Virginia, his twin brother, Eddie Williams and wife, Jo Ann of Emporia, Virginia and...

William Kenneth Harrison

William Kenneth Harrison

Nov 29, 2014

Mr. William Kenneth “Bull” Harrison, 80, of Capron, passed away at home on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Ellen E. Harrison; two sons, William Kenneth “Slim” Harrison, Jr. and wife, Teresa and Richard Peyton Harrison and wife, Susan; five grandchildren, Jesse Finch and wife, Hilary, Robert Finch, Brittany Harrison, Kaitlin Harrison and Richard W....