Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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...
Kathleen B. Barnes
Feb 3, 2013
Kathleen B. Barnes, 93, the widow of Broaddus W. Barnes, passed away in her home on Sunday, February 3, 2013. The daughter of the late Hinton and Elnora Bolster Barnes, Kathleen was a beautiful soul who touched many lives and her sweet spirit will never be forgotten. She is survived by her children, David Wilson Barnes and wife, Jean,...
Avery Drew Swenson
Jan 27, 2013
Avery Drew Swenson, 8, was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving grandfathers, Charles D. Taylor, Jr. (Grandaddy) and Jeffrey Zalman Swenson (Papa), great-grandparents Moses & Lillie Hobbs, Janet Hobbs, Willie Shimko, Inge & Anna Swenson, and Dave & Mavis Taylor. Scott & Kim Swenson were blessed to be her...
Mamie Ferguson Driver
Jan 25, 2013
Mamie Ferguson Driver, 90, of Emporia, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, David Clifton Driver, Sr. and a daughter, Nancy Driver Lee; she is survived by two daughters, Shirley D. James (Ed) and Tena Marie Driver; one son, David Clifton Driver, Jr. (Joyce) and a son-in-law, Bob Lee; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren...
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Blackburn
Jan 19, 2013
Mary Rebecca “Becky” Blackburn, of Drewryville, died Saturday, January 19, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Skip Blackburn; two daughters, Sarah B. Jones and husband, Rick of Cary, NC and Dorothy “Beth” Worton of Laurel, MD; two grandsons, Isaac Wise and Jackson Worton; five brothers, Bill Owen and wife, Ginger of Suffolk, Bobby Owen and...
Michael W. "Gator" Gay
Jan 3, 2013
Michael W. “Gator” Gay, 52, of Emporia, died Thursday, January 3, 2013. He is survived by two sons, Michael Travis “Tray” Gay and Matthew Shane “Matt” Gay; granddaughter, Kayleigh; his mother, Joyce Majer; stepfather, Bob Majer; sister Pam Moss; nephew, Brent Moss; niece, Brandy Moss and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved pets; his...
Susie Anna Staton
Dec 31, 2012
Susie Anna Staton, 79, of Jarratt, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012. Born in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late James Fletcher Staton and Julia Frances Martin Staton and was preceded in death by five brothers, Richard, Toliver, Russell, Ray and Carroll and a sister, Cornelia. She was an active member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist...
Peggy Leigh Emory
Dec 30, 2012
Peggy Leigh Emory, 63, daughter of the late Rufus and Lucy Emory of Emporia, Virginia died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at her home in Kitty Hawk, NC. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jonathan. Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Burgess and grandchildren, Celena and Jakob Burgess, a son, travis Webb of Austin, TX and grandchildren, Amanda...
Gregory Scott Thurman
Dec 29, 2012
Gregory Scott Thurman, 48, of Emporia, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Cameron Whidden Thurman; son, Austin Thurman; his father, John A. Thurman and wife, Barbara; sister, Nancy Thurman-Watson and husband, Dennis; stepson, Brandon Whidden; step-brother, Travis Snead and wife, Carmen; step-sister Kathy Bursey; step-nephew, Tyler Snead; mother-in-law, Peggy Wentz and two sisters-in-law, Caren...
Marie Bass Turner
Dec 25, 2012
Marie Bass Turner, 98, widow of Warren E. Turner, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. She was a member of Fountain Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Ethel Turner Gordon (Oscar), grandchildren, Donna Staton (Danny) of Lawrenceville, GA, Robert Gordon (Josie) of Grizzard, VA, Linda Allen (Stoney) and David Gordon of Emporia, VA. She had...
Walter A. Mills, Jr.
Dec 24, 2012
Walter A. Mills, Jr, 95, of Emporia, widower of Mary Hart Mills died Monday, December 24, 2012. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane Harrell and husband, Martin of Grizzard and Judy M. King and husband, Pete of Summerfield, NC; five grandchildren, Martin Francis Harrell, Jr. and wife, Stacy, Stuart Allan Harrell and wife, Jan, Mary Beth Poarch...
Lloyd Randolph Poarch
Dec 22, 2012
Lloyd Randolph Poarch, 82, of Emporia, died Saturday, December 22, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Barnes Poarch; two sons, Ron Barnes Poarch and wife, Kandy Bryant Poarch and Brian Barnes Poarch and wife, Mary Beth Harrell Poarch, all of Emporia; two daughters, Myra Johnson and husband, Robert Johnson of Pinehurst, NC and Ann...
William F. "Billy" Powell
Dec 17, 2012
William F. “Billy” Powell, Sr., of Jarratt, died Monday, December 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Beckie” Powell; two sons, William F. “B. J.” Powell, Jr. and Brian Scott Powell; stepson, Tucker Redd, all of Emporia; one brother, Robert “Bobby” Powell of Medford, NJ. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2012...
Annie E. Miller
Dec 17, 2012
Annie E. Miller, 85, widow of James H. Miller, Sr., died Monday, December 17, 2012. She is survived by one son, James H. Miller, Jr. and wife, Judy of Yale; a daughter, Tina Miller of Leesburg, FL and a grandson, Richard Miller and wife, Wipawee of Thailand. A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 22,...
Adelaide Kitchen Harrup
Dec 10, 2012
Adelaide Kitchen Harrup journeyed Home to her Lord and Savior at her home on Oak Level Farm in Yale, Virginia on Monday, December 10, 2012 after a courageous season at home with loving care from her three dedicated daughters. She was born on August 13, 1924 in Yale, Virginia to Marian Gage Swift and Sam F. Kitchen. She graduated...
Garland S. Yeattes
Dec 9, 2012
Garland S. Yeattes, 80, of Emporia, died Sunday, December 9, 2012 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Barbara T. Yeattes; three sons, Michael K. Yeattes, Alan W. Yeattes (Anne) and Mark W. Yeattes (Mary Jane); one daughter, Debbie B. Vincent (Tony); seven grandchildren, Taylor Burke (Ashley), Kelly Burke, Blake Vincent, Samantha Harrell (Adam), Mark Yeattes, Jr.,...
Orville Boston
Dec 5, 2012
Orville Boston, 57, of Jarratt, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Kathy H. Boston; son, Alex Boston; daughter, Denise Boston Long and husband, Michael Long; grandson, Devin Michael Long; his mother, Betty Boston and four sisters, Betty Anne, Ouida, Glenda and Margaret. A graveside funeral service with full military honors will be held graveside...
James Edward Tomlinson, Sr.
Dec 3, 2012
James Edward Tomlinson, 88, of Emporia, died Monday, December 3, 2012. He is survived by two daughters, Teresa Keeter of Cove City, NC and Donna Tomlinson of Emporia; one son, Edward Tomlinson, also of Emporia; two grandchildren, Brianna Tomlinson and C. J. Tomlinson; three sisters, Elsie Winfield, Nellie Prince and Mildred Rawlings. Mr. Tomlinson was preceded in death by...

