Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Margaret Williams Hitchcock
Sep 3, 2013
Margaret W. Hitchcock, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was daughter of the late William A. and Ruby Chappell Williams and was preceded in death by all nine of her siblings. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, William Rainey “W. R.” Hitchcock; son Thomas Rainey Hitchcock and wife, Loretta; daughter Karen Hitchcock Meyer and husband, Rolf;...
Christine Emory Pair
Aug 20, 2013
Christine Emory Pair, 80, died August 20, 2013 at her home in Jarratt, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucy and Rufus Emory; husband, Herman Pair and a sister, Peggy Emory. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Pair; sisters, Emma Ruth Kreienbaum (Billy), Katherine Temple (Jim) and Mary Lou Tindall and several nieces and nephews....
Elsie C. Walton
Aug 15, 2013
Elsie C. Walton, 82, of Drewryville, widow of John S. “Shell” Walton, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013. She is survived by three sons, John S. Walton, Jr. and wife, Susan of Sedley, Steve Walton and wife, Mary Kim and Allen Walton, all of Drewryville and special friend, Carla Lilley, of Sussex; five grandchildren, Adam Whitehead and wife, Stephanie,...
James "Jimmie" Kitchen
Aug 12, 2013
James “Jimmie” Kitchen, 66, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Linda G. Kitchen; son, James Wade Kitchen and wife, Vickie; granddaughter, Madison Rose Kitchen; a brother, Clyde kitchen and wife, Shelby; two sisters, Anita Jarratt and husband, C. D. and Faye Francis and sister-in-law, Janie Kitchen; two brothers-in-law, Steven Finch and wife, Myra...
Margaret Holloway
Aug 10, 2013
Margaret R. Holloway, 83, of Emporia, died Saturday, August 10, 2013. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt. Interment will follow at Emmanuel Episcopal Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m....
Charlotte Floyd Seymour
Aug 7, 2013
Charlotte Floyd Seymour, 85, fondly known as “Grandma”, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, M. L. and Leslie Floyd and numerous beloved brothers and sisters. She was also preceded in death by her beloved granddaughter, Monica Blaire Seymour. Mrs. Seymour is survived by her children,...
Bruce A. Skinner
Aug 5, 2013
To: EMPORIA NEWS.COM FROM: Owen Funeral Home 434-535-8282 Bruce A. Skinner, Sr, 84, of Emporia, widower of Shirley P. Skinner, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Sherwood and Gilbert. Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda S. Newton and husband, Melvin of Cary, NC; two sons, Bruce A. Skinner, Jr. and wife,...
Jason Morris Tomlin
Aug 2, 2013
Jason Morris Tomlin, 35, of Emporia, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lynn Tomlin; children, Makayla Tomlin, Evaan Saaski-Tomlin, Brittany Tomlin-Jacobs and Jason Tomlin Jr.; his mother, Kelly T. Hamilton; step-father, Linwood Hamilton; two brothers, William Tomlin and Keith Tomlin and wife, “Pip”; two nephews, Nate Tomlin and Zach Tomlin; a number...
Mary Ellen Griffin
Jul 28, 2013
Mary Ellen “Me Me” Griffin, 56, of Boykins, passed away, Sunday, July 28, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Ken Griffin; daughter, Amber Hammond and husband, Earl Wayne; son, William Griffin; four grandchildren, Bradley Wayne Hammond, Hannah Leigh Hammond, Emily Elizabeth Hammond and Noah Kenneth Hammond; three brothers; one sister; her mother-in-law, Anne Bradley Griffin who was a...
Margaret E. Cifers
Jul 20, 2013
Margaret E. Cifers, 91, of Emporia went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, July 20, 2013. She loved the Lord and wanted everyone to know him as their Saviour. She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Cifers, Sr. She is survived by a son, David W. Cifers, Jr. and daughter, Yvonne C. Lynch (Efride); four...
H. Clyde Harrell, Jr
Jul 20, 2013
H. Clyde Harrell, Jr., 54, of Jarratt, died Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was predeceased by his father, H. Clyde Harrell, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth “Lou” Padgett Harrell,.brother, David Keith Harrell and wife, Kelli; sister, Martha Harrell Tranka and husband, Steve; niece, Elizabeth Tranka, and two nephews, Keith Harrell and Steven Tranka, Jr, and numerous...
Orbra Lee Keesee
Jul 17, 2013
Mr. Orbra Lee Keesee, 92, of Lawrenceville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Stern Keesee and a brother and sister. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Wade of Lynchburg and Mary Allen and husband, Linward of Emporia; son, Larry Keesee and wife,...
Nathan "Nat" Sexton
Jul 8, 2013
Nathan “Nat” Sexton, 50, of Emporia, died suddenly on Monday, July 8, 2013 at his home. He was preceded in death by a sister, Amanda Sexton. He leaves to cherish his memories; his parents, James and Claudette Sexton; two sisters, Jackie (Alberto) and Mollie (Bill); nephews, Christopher, Jason and Mason Sexton; a great niece, Ameerah Sexton and great-nephews, Christian...
Johnnie Lee Floyd
Jul 6, 2013
Johnnie Lee Floyd, 98, of Emporia, widower of Vivian Abernathy Floyd and Leatha Ferguson Floyd, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. Survivors include three step-children, Horace, Edlin and Sonya; a special niece, Bonnie Eckerd; three sisters, Mildred Bradley, Charlotte Seymour and Alease Pair and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at...
V. Lawrence Hobbs
Jul 6, 2013
V. Lawrence Hobbs, 95, widower of Edith Wilson Hobbs, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. He is survived by two sons, Vernon L. Hobbs, Jr. and Dwayne C. Hobbs and wife, Lynda; a sister Paige M. Beale and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Hobbs was the son of the late Hubert Hobbs and Janet Hobbs Mayes and...
Amos Drewry Dunn
Jun 26, 2013
Amos Drewry Dunn, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nagha Whitby Dunn; three sons, Drew Dunn, Steve Dunn and wife Deborah, Jimmy Dunn and wife Mary Annette; six grandchildren, Kristin Hylton and husband Paul, Jessie Dunn, Cody Dunn and wife Kelsey, Jay Dunn, Mac Dunn and Samantha Dunn; and...
Martha Short Hitchcock
Jun 17, 2013
Martha Short Hitchcock, 91, of Stony Creek (Dinwiddie), widow of O. H. "Billy" Hitchcock, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. She is survived by one son, Cliff Hitchcock; daughter, Robin Hitchcock Banty and husband, Jimmy; grandson, Daniel Heath Banty; a brother, C. E. Short, Jr. and wife, Doris and devoted caregivers, Sharon Myrick, Joan Davis and Gloria Hall. Mrs....
Floyd A. Hall
Jun 14, 2013
Floyd A. Hall, 71, of Jarratt, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. He is survived by four sons, Floyd A. Hall, Jr., Haden H. Hall and wife, Ashley, Jonathan T. Hall and William C. Hall and wife, Ashley; five grandchildren, Joshua Hall, Brittany Hall, Courtney Hall, Hunter Hall and Bristol Hall; a sister, Joyce Hall Briley; special friend, Mary...
Randal D. "Randy" Dancy
Jun 14, 2013
Randal D. “Randy” Dancy, 34, of Stony Creek, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. He is survived by his son, Michael Dwight Dancy; his mother, Audrey G. Dancy and sister, Lisa Dancy Norwood and husband, Brian. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Claude Dancy. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 17 at Owen Funeral...
Leonard V. "Buddy" Powell
Jun 10, 2013
Leonard V. "Buddy" Powell, 73, of Emporia, passed away, Monday, June 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Emma Mitchell Powell of Emporia; daughter, Laci P. Lynch and husband, Jonathan; grandchildren, David and Emily; all of Jarratt; a sister, Ann Stainback of Emporia; a brother, Bobby Powell of Richmond and a number of nieces and nephews. The family...
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