Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Sherri Parker Thompson

Sherri Parker Thompson

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...

Margaret Cifers Conner

Margaret Cifers Conner

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,...

Joseph E. "J.E." Lynch

Joseph E. "J.E." Lynch

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...

Lois Starke Grizzard

Lois Starke Grizzard

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....

Sherri Presson Wells

Sherri Presson Wells

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...

Vivian Owen Dunn

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...