Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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...
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....