Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Nora Lee Lawson

Nora Lee Lawson

Mar 21, 2012

Nora Lee Lawson, 101, widow of Kelly A. Larson, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Llewellyn and Martha Mundie. Her four brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews; numerous special friends and her church family at First Christian Church. The family will receive...

William H. "Willie" Nunnally

William H. "Willie" Nunnally

Mar 20, 2012

William H. “Willie” Nunnally, 81, of Jarratt, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Marie T. Nunnally; two sons, Billy Nunnally and wife, Marsha, David Nunnally and wife, Diane; daughter, Carol Ann Nunnally Savage; five grandchildren, Kevin Nunnally, Scott Nunnally, Candice Allen, Stephanie Allen and Stephen Allen; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Jaiden; three brothers, George Nunnally and...

James R. Thompson

James R. Thompson

Mar 8, 2012

James R. “Jimmy” Thompson, 62, of Emporia, died Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Thompson and a son, Ronald Bruce Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Linda Braswell Thompson; three daughters, Stacy Thompson (Juan), Becky Parham (Lawrence) and Jamie Taylor (Clay); five grandchildren, Amber Thompson (Blake), Candice Parham, Zachary Parham,...

Daisy Mitchell Edwards

Daisy Mitchell Edwards

Mar 7, 2012

Daisy M. Edwards, 73, of Emporia, widow of John D. Edwards, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Daisy Mitchell and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian High and Virginia Hobbs and two brothers, Clarence “Sampson” Mitchell, Jr. and William “Buster” Mitchell. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda...

James H. "Red" Thorpe

James H. "Red" Thorpe

Mar 6, 2012

James H. “Red” Thorpe, 89, of Emporia, widower of Edna Mae Whitby Thorpe, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He was the son of the late Reuben H. and Susie E. Newsome and was also preceded in death by one son, Glenn Thorpe and a sister, Elizabeth Crouch. Survivors include one daughter, Marilynn...

Gloria Brewer Stainback

Gloria Brewer Stainback

Mar 6, 2012

Gloria Brewer Stainback, widow of Kenneth Stainback, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. She is survived by a daughter, Kendra Tomlinson; son, Randy Stainback; grandchildren, Brandon Simmons, Christopher Tomlinson and Jesse , Heather and Hannah Lovell; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Evan; a brother, Willie Brewer; two sisters, Joyce Shaffer and Frances Jackson and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial...

Marion Scott Davis

Marion Scott Davis

Mar 5, 2012

Marion Scott Davis, 63, of Jarratt, died Monday, March 05, 2012. She worked as radiology receptionist at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center until failing health intervened. She was the daughter of the late James Robert Scott, Jr. and Pauline Vincent Scott. Survivors include two sons, Chris Scott and wife Laura of Freeman, Virginia and Bo Scott and wife, Nancy...

William Kenneth Chappell

William Kenneth Chappell

May 28, 1913

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...

William Kenneth Chappell

William Kenneth Chappell

May 28, 1913

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...