Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

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...

Donald "Bear" Epps

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

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

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.

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.

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,...

Lorrell Merricks Wilson

Lorrell Merricks Wilson

Feb 1, 2023

Rosa Lorrell Merricks Wilson, 83, of Emporia, Virginia went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 1, 2023.

She is survived by her husband, John Robert Wilson, Sr.; her daughter, Pamela Wilson Aerni (Paul), her daughter-in-law, Sandra (Sandy) Sykes Wilson, and her four grandchildren, Adam Aerni (Rachel), Ryan Aerni (Amber), John (Trey) Robert Wilson...

Gregory D. Wray

Gregory D. Wray

Jan 31, 2023

Gregory D. Wray, 52, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Aubry Wray.

Greg is survived by his wife, Linda R. Wray, daughter, Michaela E. West (Ronnie); son, Cody Wray (Victoria); granddaughter, Evelyn West; his mother, Dolly R. Wray; brother, Christopher Wray (Torri); sister, Courtney Gordon (Brian)...

James Henry "J.H." Taylor

James Henry "J.H." Taylor

Jan 27, 2023

James Henry “J.H.” Taylor, 69, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Irwin and Lucille Taylor

J. H. is survived by his wife of 48 years, Delia Bennett Taylor; his daughter, Alison L. Phillips and husband, David; grandsons, Brantley Barker Phillips and Taylor Chase Phillips; his sister, Romine...

Raymond L. Poarch

Raymond L. Poarch

Jan 26, 2023

Mr. Raymond L. Poarch, 91, of Stony Creek, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was the son of the late Joseph Wade and Mary Perkins Poarch and was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

He is survived by his brother, William S. “Billy” Poarch and several nieces and nephews....

Samuel F. Bondranko

Samuel F. Bondranko

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Samuel F. Bondranko, 90, of Yale, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Dolores T. Bondranko; and son, Samuel Floyd Bondranko.

Mr. Bondranko was the youngest son of the late George and Viola P. Bondranko and was preceded in death by his seven brothers. He was a U....

Nina Ann Adams Brickell

Nina Ann Adams Brickell

Jan 23, 2023

Mrs. Nina Ann Adams Brickell, 86, of Emporia, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles Brickell; daughter, Susan Clary (Randy); son, Curtis Brickell (Valerie); three grandsons, Andy Clary (Amy), Shane Clary (Taylor) and Dennis Brickell; three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be...