Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Vivian Owen Dunn
May 24, 2023
Mrs. Vivian Owen Dunn, 84, of Yale passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol E. Dunn, Jr.; two brothers and four sisters.
Vivian is survived by two sons, Chris Dunn (Shannon) and Doug Dunn (Penny); six grandchildren, Tyler Dunn, Emily Dunn, Ashtyn Dunn, Holden Dunn, Olivia Dunn and Benjamin...
Sean Shewey
May 23, 2023
Sean Shewey, 16, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nevan Shewey.
Sean is survived by his mother Lynette Jordan and step-dad, Tashawn Moore; two brothers, Izayah Jordan and T. J. Moore; two sisters, Tracii Shewey (Shayne Hill) and Michaelle Shewey (Jariah Robertson); his grandmother, Lucina K. Shewey; nieces, Kalynn...
Margaret "Maggie" Allen Gould
May 15, 2023
Margaret Allen Gould, of Jarratt, Virginia (formerly from El Paso, IL) passed away on May 15, 2023 after battling pancreatic cancer for five years.
Maggie was born on December 8, 1964 daughter of Richard Allen and Jane Allen. She married...
Sadie Taylor Jean
May 13, 2023
Sadie Taylor Jean, 82, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.
She was preceded in death by three children, Edward Eugene Poarch, James C. Taylor and Jean Phillips and her parents W. Letcher and Ida Mae Taylor.
Elijah "Jack" Jackson Davis, Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Elijah Jackson Davis Jr of Jarratt, Va. He was born on March 1, 1948 and died at the age of 75 on April 26, 2023. Elijah passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness.
Elijah was preceded in death by his parents Elijah J....
Elaine A. Pearce
Apr 15, 2023
Mrs. Elaine A. Pearce, 65, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Charlie S. Allcox and Geraldine Lee Allcox and she was also preceded in death by a son, Charlie M. Pearce and nephew, Drew Zudal.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Ronnie M. Pearce, Sr.,...
Robert Elwood Vincent
Apr 14, 2023
Mr. Robert Elwood Vincent, 92, of Emporia, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline “Polly” Vincent.
Mr. Vincent is survived by two sons, Robie Vincent (Brenda) and Tim Vincent (Randi Fajna); granddaughters, Rebecca Merritt (Tyler), Brittany Vincent (Brian Irwin) and Katherine Green (Troy); great-grandchildren, Caroline Green,...
Joann R. Darden
Apr 10, 2023
JoAnn R. Darden, 66, of Emporia, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Robbins.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Horace A. Darden; two daughters, Lisa Wells (Justin) and Laura Wright (Josh); four grandchildren, Hannah, Tyler, Emma and Luke; her mother, Alice Zimmerman; two brothers, David...
Wayne Owen
Apr 5, 2023
C. Wayne Owen, Jr., 46, of Washington, D.C., passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Luby and Richie Chandler and paternal grandparents, Clayton and Charlotte Owen.
Wayne is survived by his parents, Curt and Mary Anne Owen of Stony Creek, Virginia; his brother, Jonathan Owen of...
Rose Marie Daughtry
Apr 4, 2023
Rose Marie Daughtry, 83, of Emporia, widow of Mallory “Pete” Daughtry, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Smiley; two sisters-in-law, Maxine “Cookie” House and Cinda Smiley and two nephews, Lee House and Steve “Moose” House.
Rose Marie is survived by two sons, Mike Daughtry...
William Henry "Peanut" Vaughan, Jr.
Mar 27, 2023
William Henry “Peanut” Vaughan, Jr., 52, of Emporia, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. He was the son of the late William Henry Vaughan and Joyce Hursh Vaughan and he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Taylor Marie Vaughan, brother, Jason Vaughan and sister, Michelle Burton.
Peanut is survived by his wife,...
Tommy W. Allen
Mar 22, 2023
Mr. Tommy W. Allen, 71, of Emporia passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Allen and his brother, Gene Allen.
Tommy is survived by two daughters, Tanya A. Zimmerman (Brian) and Tabitha Brooks (Ben) and son, Travis W. Allen (Kimberly); five grandchildren, Shane Allen, Daniel Zimmerman,...
Joanne G. Daniels
Mar 9, 2023
Miss Joanne G. Daniels, 72, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Stowe.
Joanne is survived by two sisters, Brenda Woodward and Kathie Garrett (Don); brother, Roy A. Daniels; half-sister, Joyce Kersting (Jim); life-long friends Linda, Carol, Joan and Pam with whom she shared...
Ronald Coleman Stewart
Feb 19, 2023
Ronald Coleman Stewart, 85, of Emporia, formerly of Dunn, NC, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was the son of the late Dallas Coleman Stewart and Penny Ann Bass Stewart and was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lou Stewart. He was an avid race fan and throughout life had followed and worked with various...
John Robert Wilson, Sr.
Feb 18, 2023
John Robert “Bobby” Wilson, Sr, 83, of Emporia, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Wilson and Virginia Goldsborough Newsome Wilson.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Wilson Aerni (Paul), his daughter-in-law, Sandra (Sandy) Sykes Wilson, and his four grandchildren, Adam Aerni...
Donald "Bear" Epps
Feb 16, 2023
Donald “Bear” Epps, 74, of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was the son of the late John C. and Virgie Seymour Epps and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger “Kicky” Epps and Larry Epps.
Bear is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Epps; son, David Epps (Kelly); daughter,...
Rosa "Rose" W. Poarch
Feb 14, 2023
Rosa “Rose” W. Poarch, 84, of Stony Creek passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Ruby Vaughan Watkins and was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Wiliam Watkins.
Rose is survived by her husband, James Emerson Poarch, Jr., two daughters, Dixie Banton (David Adams) and...
William David Moody
Feb 10, 2023
Mr. William David Moody, 78, of Emporia, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie Moss and father, George Moody; a daughter, Melissa Edwards and grandson, Joshua Edwards.
Mr. Moody is survived by his daughter, Melanie Glisson; six grandchildren, Me’Kiyah Glisson, Zachius Glisson, Jurni Williams, Trinity Melton...
Howard Richard Allen, Jr.
Feb 3, 2023
Howard Richard Allen, Jr., 83, of Emporia, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.
He is survived by his very devoted sister, Gertrude A. Allen; nieces, Brenda A. Gay (Bubba), Jeanette A. Wrenn (Dwight) and Stacy A. Holloway (Skeeter); great-nieces, Choe Huskey (John), Sara Gay (Travis) and Kaitlin Holloway (Kevin); great-nephew, Dustin Wrenn (Ashley); great-great-nephew,...
Michael Ward, Sr.
Feb 2, 2023
Michael “Big Mike” Ward, Sr., 51, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Gaines Ward and a brother, Clarence Ward.
Mike is survived by his wife, Melanie; two daughters, Rebekah Ward and husband Bill and Micaela Ward; son, Michael ‘Mike” Ward, Jr. and wife Taylor; nine grandchildren,...
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