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Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Lynda Jennings King

Lynda Jennings King

Aug 8, 2019

Lynda Jennings King, 70, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was the daughter of the late William and Mattie Jennings and also preceded in death by her son, Chris King. She is survived by her husband Edward Marvin “Red” King; two sons, William King and wife Staci and James Edward King and wife Lynette, daughter-in-law, Tabby...

Melanie Jarratt Topping

Melanie Jarratt Topping

Jul 21, 2019

Melanie Jarratt Topping, 50, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Michael “Mic” Topping; son, Tyler Topping; her parents, C.D. & Anita Jarratt; brother, Charles Jarratt (Jessica); sister, Cristina Link (Chris); sister-in-law, Patsy Ward (Jill Brunstad), nieces, Chelsea Daniels (Jade), Blake Jarratt and Christy Ward Pita (Jim); nephews, Austin Link, Jackson Link,...

Vivian Jolly Banty

Vivian Jolly Banty

Jul 19, 2019

Vivian Jolly Banty, of Stony Creek, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the age of 92. She ws born on February 26, 1927 to the late George lacy Jolly and Roberta Dunn Jolly. She was preceded in death by two husbands, John Henry Banty and James Louis Banty, Sr.; two sisters, Margaret Jolly Ccowling and Emily...

David A. Grizzard

David A. Grizzard

Jul 14, 2019

David A. Grizzard, 85, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was the son of the late Franklin and Winifred Grizzard and was also preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Lee Grizzard and a grandson, Brandon Punzalan. Mr. Grizzard is survived by his former wife, Jean Grizzard; three daughters, Nancy G. Rose (Norman), Tracy G. Fox...

Betty Jean Ogburn

Betty Jean Ogburn

Jul 10, 2019

Betty Jean Ogburn, 79, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Virginia Dunlow Balmer. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis, Donnie, and Marshall Balmer. Mrs. Ogburn is survived by her husband, Johnny C. Ogburn, three sons, Michael Pair (Bernadette), Darryl Pair (Amy) and Eddie...

Larry Steven "Steve" Dowling

Larry Steven "Steve" Dowling

Jul 5, 2019

Larry Steven “Steve” Dowling, 67, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three: but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Cor. 13:1.) Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara; son Zachary (Heather); daughter, Teresa (Mike) along with his grandchildren,...

Earlene Pearson Grizzard

Earlene Pearson Grizzard

Jun 20, 2019

Earlene Pearson Grizzard, 94, of Emporia, widow of Frank E. Grizzard, Sr., departed this life Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Pearl S. Pearson and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Pearson, and four sisters, Ella Cannon, Lucille Waters, Vera Lee Grizzard, and Shirley Skinner Mrs. Grizzard was...

James "Jim" Byl

James "Jim" Byl

Jun 18, 2019

James “Jim” Byl, Jr., 68, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Edith Byl; son, Craig Byl (Angie) and grandchildren, Andrew and Kaitlin; daughter, Jenny Blaess (Sean) and grandchildren, Parker and Logan; brother, Jerry Byl (Carol); five sisters, Sue Kahler (Boyd), Kathleen bart, Nancy Fritzpatrick (Todd), Joanie Drost (Kurt) and Jan Zylstra (Dennis) and...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Bobbitt Nicholson

Elizabeth "Betsy" Bobbitt Nicholson

Jun 13, 2019

Elizabeth “Betsy” Bobbitt Nicholson, 77, widow of Stuart Forrest Nicholson, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Sallie Rogers Bobbitt and Linwood Derby Bobbitt and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Bobbitt Jarratt and husband, J. B. and brother, Linwood Turman Bobbitt and wife, Freida. Mrs. Nicholson was a...

Dorothy Jarratt Baylor

Dorothy Jarratt Baylor

Jun 1, 2019

Dorothy Jarratt Baylor, 75, widow of William “Bill” Baylor, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The daughter of the late Benjamin and Susie Gordon Jarratt, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Poole and Gladys Barnes and five brothers, Walter, Richard, William “Joboy”, Tom and Mel. She is survived by two...

Grace Stainback Grizzard

Grace Stainback Grizzard

May 28, 2019

Grace Stainback Grizzard, 87 of Emporia, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was a devoted wife and mother. Grace was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she lovingly prepared many meals for her church family and functions. She was preceded in death by her husband Jessie “Pete” Grizzard, parents Willie and Florence Stainback, Siblings Willie...

John Wayne Harris

John Wayne Harris

May 23, 2019

John Wayne Harris, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, John B. Harris; his mother, Virginia C. Harris; and, younger brother, Richard D. Harris, all of Jarratt, VA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the love of his life, Sandra Gephart Harris; his...

John M. Norwood, Jr.

John M. Norwood, Jr.

May 18, 2019

John M. “Buz” Norwood, Jr, 69, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He is survived by a sister, Connie McKinney (Roger) and brother, Brian Norwood; three nieces, Dawn Jones (Coby), Faith Ash (Rel) and Hannah Godwin (David) and nephew, John McKinney (Chelsea). The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday May 22 at Owen Funeral Home, 303...

Elizabeth K. "Ann" Davis

Elizabeth K. "Ann" Davis

May 11, 2019

Elizabeth K. Davis, “Ann”, 84, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was the daughter of the late James L. Kelly, Sr. and Gertrude S. Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Cecil Davis and sister, Joan G. Kientz. She is survived by her brother, James L. Kelly of Prince George; sister, Betty...

Helen Frances Horne

Helen Frances Horne

Apr 19, 2019

Helen Frances Horne, 95, of Jarratt, Virginia died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Manorhouse Assisted Living, Henrico, Virginia. Helen was a lifelong resident of Jarratt and was a member of High Hills Baptist Church her entire life. She was born on April 29, 1923. Helen was the youngest child of Jasper Person Horne and Helen Rochette Grigg Horne. She...

Agnes J. Wolosuk

Agnes J. Wolosuk

Apr 4, 2019

Agnes J. Wolosuk, 88, of Yale, widow of Nick Wolosuk, Sr., passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Warnick and Rene Williams (Kenny); three sons, Nick Wolosuk, Jr. (Linda), Thomas Lee Wolosuk (Joanne) and Ricky Wolosuk; eighteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Joyner (Joyce); four sisters, Katherine (Zane), Florence, Mary (Billy) and...

Helen Harvey Bass

Helen Harvey Bass

Apr 2, 2019

Helen Harvey Bass, 93, of Skippers, widow of Walter F. Bass, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She is survived by her son, Clarence E. Bass of Skippers, VA; two daughters, Gail B. Veliky and husband, Wayne of Jarratt, VA and Joanne B. Callaway and husband, Larry of Powhatan, VA; five grandchildren, Shannon Phelps and husband, Chad of Jarratt,...

Ada King Newsome

Ada King Newsome

Apr 2, 2019

Ada King Newsome, 92, widow of Moses L. Newsome, gained her angel wings Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She now is with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and has joined her loved ones that left her behind. She was preceded in death a brother, Edward King; and sisters Amelia Harris She is survived by son, Howard Boney and wife,...

Laura Barnes Velvin

Laura Barnes Velvin

Mar 23, 2019

Laura Barnes Velvin, 98, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Velvin and her two sons, James Venable “J.V.” Velvin and wife, Charlotte, and Lawrence Everett Velvin; She is survived by three grandchildren, James T. Velvin (Christy), Randy Dean Velvin (Jeannie) and Andrea Velvin (Jason Williams); step-grandchildren, Scott...

George P. Hardin

George P. Hardin

Mar 17, 2019

George P. Hardin, 54, of Sussex, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wesley Hardin. He is survived by two sons, Charles P. and Seth Hardin (Daisy); two daughters, Rachel Temple and Taylor Jones (Deon); five grandchildren, Jade Hardin, Scarlet Hardin, and Kaylee, Natalie and Jonas Temple; his parents, Karla and...

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