Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Arthur B. Newsome
Jun 10, 2013
Arthur B. Newsome, 77, of Emporia, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Elaine P. Newsome, son, Glenn B. Newsome and wife, Donna; daughter, Betsy N. Veliky and husband, Tony; six grandchildren, Stacie Grinage, Crystal Newsome, Cyndal Perkins, Heather Veliky, Mike Barnes and Steve Barnes; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Brewer and Lila Maitland...
Ruby Dunn Williams
May 30, 2013
Ruby G. Williams, 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Charles Edward Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory, Her best friend and devoted brother, William Horace Dunn. She also is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, Howard Dunn, Jr. and wife,...
William Kenneth Chappell
May 28, 2013
William Kenneth Chappell, 76, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Rideout Chappell; son, Kenneth R. “Kenny” Chappell and wife, Sherry of Carson; daughter, Robin Rebecca Chappell of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Adam Chappell, Jackson Chappell and Blake Holdsworth; a great-granddaughter, Kaylyn Holdsworth and sister-in-law, Nellie Wray. Mr. Chappell was preceded in...
Kerry A. Smith
May 28, 2013
Mr. Kerry A. Smith, 53, of Waverly, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was the son of the late Edwin Keith Smith and Pauline Honaker Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Stacy Smith; two sons, John Allen Jones and Daniel Ray Smith; brothers, Albert Collins, Charles Collins, Bernie Smith, Donnie Smith and Darrell Smith; sisters, Mabel...
Fannie Thompson Lee
May 16, 2013
Fannie Thompson Lee, 83, of Emporia, widow of William Lee passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mabel W. Thompson; nephew, William “Bug” Thompson and wife, Dianne and Linda Thompson, widow of Mrs. Lee’s nephew, Jimmy Thompson and a number of great-nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, May...
Jesse B. Phillips
May 13, 2013
Mr. Jesse B. Phillips, 74, of Emporia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Pearson Phillips, two daughters, Wynne Doyle and Susan Harvey and husband, Keith; four grandchildren, Trevor Doyle, Payton Doyle, Austin Harvey and Sarah Harvey; a sister, Jean Clay and husband, Jimmie; a brother, Milton Phillips and wife, Betty and two...
Gordon Bryant Harrell, Jr.
May 11, 2013
Gordon B. Harrell, Jr., age 80, passed away Saturday, May 11th. Gordon was born and raised in Jarratt. He moved to Pennsylvania in 1967 where he married his loving wife, Janice Jones (McEntire). He owned and operated Harrell’s Heating and Plumbing. He was active in the Center Hill Methodist Church, community service, and the leadership of Center Hill Grange....
William A. "Willie" Wells
May 6, 2013
William A. Willie Wells, 73, of Stony Creek, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home. A graveside memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Readville Baptist Church Cemetery
Barbara M. Wilson
May 4, 2013
Barbara M. Wilson, 71, of Emporia, widow of Robert J. “Bobby” Wilson, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Joan W. Sasser and husband, Tony; three grandchildren, Crystal V. Jones and husband, Daniel of Colonial Heights, Holly S. Blackwell and husband, David of South Hill and Lane Sasser; four great-grandchildren, Nicole Sasser, Carter Blackwell,...
Harry Edwin Evans
Apr 30, 2013
Harry Edwin Evans, 82, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The former president of Franklin Braid Industries in Emporia, he was currently serving on the Board of Directors of its parent company, Wayne Industries of Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Evans was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the 45th Infantry Division, known as the...
Monica Blaire Seymour
Apr 6, 2013
Monica Blaire Seymour, 30, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Ricky and Katie Seymour; paternal grandmother, Charlotte F. Seymour; aunts, Mary P. Jones, Linda S. Carneal, Brenda Seymour and Mary S. Kinker; uncles, Lee Seymour and wife, Lanie and Tommy Seymour and wife, Kim; Cousins, Wayne, Marybeth, Mark, Randy, Keith, Pam,...
Elizabeth Ellison "Liz' Ridout
Apr 3, 2013
Elizabeth Ellison “Liz” Ridout, 83, of Jarratt, widow of Willis McCoin Ridout passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. She is survived by three sons, Bobby Ridout and wife, Diane of Chester, Craig Ridout of Dinwiddie and Ray Ridout and wife, Betty of Jarratt; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Cook of Dinwiddie; two brothers, Charles Ellison and wife,...
Samuel Thomas "S.T." Gordon
Mar 25, 2013
Samuel Thomas “S.T.” Gordon, 76, a retired farmer, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Joyce F. Gordon; daughter, Anita Pfaff (Mike); son, Jeff Gordon; four grandchildren, Brian T. ‘Boo” Gordon (Courtney), Christel Gordon, Amanda Gordon and J. C. Gordon; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lois Moore, Loraine Phillips and Paulette Flowers and two brothers,...
Marva A. Parham
Mar 15, 2013
Marva A. Parham peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2013. Jesus came and quietly told Marva, your work is completed here on earth. Come home, my dear and faithful servant. Marva A. Parham, born January 21, 1954, was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Bell P. Mason; two brothers, Melvin L. Parham and Faitha T....
Lillian Braswell Hallingshead
Feb 27, 2013
Lillian Braswell Hallingshead, 87, widow of James Emerson Hallingshead, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She is survived by two sons; James E. “Gene” Hallingshead and wife, Tina of Emporia and Arthur David Hallingshead and wife, Glenda of Charlottesville; two daughters, Eileen Clary and husband, Roger and Nancy McKee and husband, Leonard, all of Fayetteville, NC; seven grandchildren, Dowanna...
Rosalind Yates Owen
Feb 23, 2013
Rosalind Yates Owen, 80, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. A Sussex County native, she was the daughter of the late Guy Hamlin Owen and Bessie Powell Owen. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Owen Temple. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Jane Simmons, Oretha Owen Tillery and husband, Cecil, all of Sedley and...
Retha Covington Kitchen
Feb 15, 2013
Retha Covington Kitchen, 81, passed away, Friday, February 15, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Roger H. Kitchen; stepson, Keith P. Kitchen and wife, Julie of Midlothian; three step-grandchildren, Christopher, Connor and Ryan Kitchen and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2–6 p.m. Sunday at her home in Yale. A memorial service will...
Ribble Carpenter "R.C." Clarke
Feb 4, 2013
Ribble Carpenter “R.C.” Clarke, Jr., 89, peacefully passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in the Old Hickory area of Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late Ribble Clarke and Sadie Barnes Clarke. A lifelong member, Deacon and supporter of Sappony Baptist Church, he was a retired farmer, a...
David Slagle
Feb 4, 2013
George David Slagle, Sr, 81, of Emporia, widower of Margaret Bryant Slagle, died Monday, February 4, 2013. He also was preceded in death by a son, Chris Slagle; three sisters, Mildred Prince, Helen Prince and Mabel Loftis and two brothers, Andrew and Lawrence Slagle. Survivors include three sons, George David Slagle, Jr., Kenneth Lee Slagle and Stuart A. Slagle;...
Guy C. Callaway, Jr.
Feb 3, 2013
Guy C. Callaway, Jr., 88, of Emporia, departed this life to be with The Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margaret in June of 2011. He is survived by his son, Larry G. Callaway and wife, Joanne of Moseley; his daughter, Linda C. Owens and husband, Michael of...
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