Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Sep 26, 2023

Francis B. Drummond, 94, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wives, Eloise Newsome Drummond and Elsie Bennett Drummond.

Francis is survived by two sons, Bain Drummond (Debbie) and Gary Drummond; two grandchildren, Lauren Drummond and Brad Drummond.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 29...

Sep 23, 2023

Gene Corbet Lemocks, 86, of Stony Creek, VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 23rd at his home. He was the son of the late Earl and Sadie Lemocks, he was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nina M. Lemocks, a devoted son,...

Sep 17, 2023

Stephen Tucker Redd, 37, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

He is survived by his son, Dosson Redd; daughter, Braelynn Redd and his mother, Beckie Powell.

He also leaves behind his beloved canine companion, Bree.

Funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the...

Sep 17, 2023

Mrs. Dianne Barnes Fleming 73, of McKenney Virginia passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Robert Scott Barnes of Stony Creek, VA.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Roy Keith Fleming; daughter Kristi Thrift Porterfield (Stuart), two grandchildren Caroline Scott Porterfield and Stuart Miller Porterfield, Jr. all...

Sep 14, 2023

Andy Brown, 49, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Brown; his son, Erik Brown, three daughters, Arwyn Brown, Alyna Brown and Savannah Lee; his father, Ronald Brown; sister, Melissa “Missy” Carter (Danny); brothers, Ernie Brittle and Ernie Owens and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service...

Sep 12, 2023

Miss Patricia Ann Perkins, of Doodlum, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George and Lucille P. Perkins.

She is survived by her sister, Estelle Kidd (Buddy) and a brother, George B. “G.B.” Perkins, Jr. (Georgette) and a number of nieces and nephews.

Interment will be private.

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Aug 29, 2023

Dolly Matthews, 78, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Eugene “Pete” Wrenn.

Dolly is survived by her children, Skylar Colby and Chad Wrenn (Desty); stepchildren, Amberly Morris (Gerald) and Zoe Matthews and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private.

In...

Aug 23, 2023

Elaine Edwards Wheeler, 79, of Emporia, passed away, Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James and Juanita Edwards and she was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Robert B. Wheeler, Jr. and a sister, Phyllis Clary.

Elaine grew up in Adams Grove Baptist Church where she held numerous positions. One...

Aug 17, 2023

Bettie Ferguson Veliky, 98, of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Harrell Ferguson and she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Veliky, a son, Paul Ray Veliky, and all of her siblings, four brothers, Kennon Ferguson, Wade Ferguson, Clayton Ferguson and Melvin Ferguson and four...

Aug 13, 2023

Stuart Kiser Moore, 75, was born on June 14, 1948 to William Henry Moore and Virgie Hobbs Moore of Skippers and he passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Diane; sister, Frances Pope; brothers, Jimmie Moore, Albert Moore and Tommy Moore.

Stuart loved spending time with...

Aug 12, 2023

JARRATT, Frederick Robertson, of Richmond, VA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023. He was born on Flag Day in 1925. Fred was blessed with good health -- living to the age of 98. He was a kind and considerate gentleman, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather – loved and respected by all who knew him.

Fred was...

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Flanagan, 78, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was the widow of Frank Flanagan and was also preceded in death by her parents, James and Louise Harrell.

Mary is survived by two sons, Fuzzy Flanagan (Stephanie) and Jimmy Flanagan (Tina) and a daughter, Kim Miska (Bob), seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a sister,...

Jul 10, 2023

Allen Charles “A.C.” Fuller, 52, passed way Monday, July 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Rufus Fuller.

A.C. is survived by his wife, Melanie Grizzard Fuller; two daughters, Heather Fuller and Ashley Fuller; two stepsons, Malik Turner and Kalib Turner; his mother, Mary Ann Fuller; brother, Jerry Lee Fuller and brother-in-law, Bert...

Jul 10, 2023

Mrs. Kathy Lea Jones, 72, of Pleasant Hill, NC, passed away, Monday, July 10, 2023.

She is survived by her husband, Patrick Jones; two sons, Charles Edward Jessup (Brenda Jean) and Michael Eugene Jessup and daughter, Brandy Elizabeth Jessup; five grandchildren, Alexis Gabriella Jessup, Eric Wayne Cifers, Robert Michael Jessup, Chelsea Marie Jessup and Michael Braiden Jessup....

Jun 30, 2023

Stella D. Kimberlin, 86, departed this life on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Richmond, Va.

Stella had lived at the Manor House in Short Pump for the past four years and at the Dunlop House in Colonia Heights before that.

But she spent most of her life living in Jarratt, Va., where she resided for...

Jun 15, 2023

Sherri Parker Thompson, 59, of Freeman, Virginia, died suddenly Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland Parker and Mary Harrison Parker Nye; brother; Rusty Parker; and her husband, Jeff Thompson.

Left to cherish her memory are her longtime life partner, Bill Dutton;

her sister, Sandi York (Pate) and all...

Jun 6, 2023

Margaret Ann Cifers Conner, 86, passed away on June 6, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Frank Washington Cifers and Pearlie Williamson Cifers. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Bevily Conner Jr.; sister Geraldine Cifers Kitchen; brothers David Cifers, Harvey Cifers, Floyd Cifers, and Ray Cifers.

Margaret is survived by her son,...

Jun 5, 2023

Mr. Joseph Elmore “J.E.” Lynch, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his parents, William Madison Lynch and Nora Elizabeth Bradley; two brothers, Bobby Lynch and Bill Lynch and five sisters, Annie Mae Clary, Bettie Floyd, Ruby High, Frances Council and Marie Bryant.

J. E. was born April 25, 1935...

Jun 1, 2023

Lois Leeds Starke Grizzard, 90, of Jarratt, VA went to meet her Lord and Savior on June 1, 2023.  She joins her husband, Franklin Lee Grizzard who died in 2016.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson E. Starke and Minnie O. Starke and great grandson, Lyle Hayes Grizzard.   She is survived by her son, Michael L....

May 31, 2023

Sherri Presson Wells, 56, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Freddie Presson and her brother, Randy Presson.

Sherri is survived by her husband, Shane Wells; two daughters, Ashley Hall (Jason R.) and Kristen Myrick (Jacob); son, Nicholas Wells (Lexie); four grandchildren, Greyson Hall, Drake R. Hall, Dalton...