Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
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...
Shirley Pearson Skinner
Dec 2, 2012
Shirley Pearson Skinner, 77, of Emporia, died Sunday, December 2, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Bruce A. Skinner, Sr.; daughter, Rhonda S. Newton and husband, Melvin of Cary, NC; two sons, Bruce A. Skinner, Jr. and wife, Renee of Montpelier, VA and Barry T. Skinner of Emporia; four grandchildren, Justin Pendergrass, Tori Pendergrass, Tyler Newton and Miranda...
Everett Lee Davis, Iii
Nov 30, 2012
Everett Lee Davis, III, 65, of Yale, died Friday, November 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Regina Rogers Davis; son, Lee Davis; two grandsons, Mark Luna and wife, Brittany and Zion Davis; granddaughter, Claire Davis; his mother, Thelma Keller Tiedeken; brother, Michael L. Davis and wife, Denise and a niece, Brittany. The family will receive friends 6-8...
Dorothy Hall
Nov 28, 2012
Dorothy E. Hall, 87, widow of Henry Hall, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She is survived by four daughters, Joyce Cash, Judy Currie and husband, Charles, Carol Jones and husband, Jack, Jr. and Angela Walton; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Heather “Bean” Seal and three brothers. The funeral...
Foy Dale Ozmar
Nov 25, 2012
Foy Dale Ozmar, 60, of Jarratt, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He is survived by one son, Foy Dale Ozmar, Jr. and wife, Amy; two daughters, Aimee Ozmar reese and Angie Ozmar Johnson; two grandchildren, Nolan Dale Ozmar and Kristen Michelle Atkinson. Mr. Ozmar was preceded in death by his brother, Leland Ozmar. Funeral services and interment will be...
Floyd Harrup
Nov 25, 2012
Floyd E. Harrup, 88, of Yale died Sunday, November 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Ruth J. Harrup; daughter, Lynn Croft and husband, Jim of Colonial Heights; three grandchildren, Jason Burnette and wife, Ali, Jamie Lynn Croft and Wendy Stone and husband, Jason; a great-granddaughter, Maddy Burnette and a number of nieces and nephews. . Mr. Harrup...
Otho W. Harrell
Nov 21, 2012
Otho W. Harrell, 92, widower of Elizabeth Pope Harrell, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012. He is survived by two daughters-in-law, Deloris Harrell of Franklin and Loraine Harrell of Madison Heights, VA; granddaughter, Angie Creasey (Glenn) of Sedley; two grandsons, Chris Harrell (Lauren) and Mark Harrell, all of Madison Heights; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Prince, Dalton Creasey, Claire Harrell and Alexis...
Bobby Lee Flippen
Nov 19, 2012
Bobby Lee Flippen, 77, of Emporia, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012. He was the widower of Bernice M. Flippen. He is survived by his daughter, Juliette F. Pair and husband, Bruce; granddaughter, Jordan Gabrielle pair; grandson, Berklee Walton Pair, all of Emporia; brother, Reginal E. Flippen (Peggy) of Amelia; sister, Sylvia F. Farley of Chester; brotherin-law, Mason...
Marie Buckner Gordon
Nov 17, 2012
Marie Buckner Gordon, born October 1, 1921, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nuit Gordon; two brothers, Gilbert Buckner and William Buckner and one sister, Frances pearson. She is survived by four sons, Oscar and Wayne Gordon of Emporia, Wilbur Gordon of...
Lucille Link
Nov 15, 2012
Lucille Turner Link, 75, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randall and Katie Turner, and a brother, Lewis “Joe” Turner, Sr. She is survived by her children, Linda Link (Tommy) of Freeman, VA, Betty Slagle (David), Billy Link and James “Randy” Link (Sarah), all of Skippers, VA;...
Jesse Phillips
Nov 15, 2012
Jesse R. Phillips, 70, of Emporia, died Thursday, November 15, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Loraine G. Phillips; daughter, Pam Thomas and husband, Ray; two granddaughters, Brooke Thomas and Ariel Daniel and husband, Mikey; two sisters, Maxine Braswell and Odell Ingram and husband, Bernard; two brothers, Clyde Phillips and wife, Arlene and Roy Phillips and wife, Bonnie;...