Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Raleigh R. Jones, Sr.
Aug 18, 2018
Raleigh R. Jones, Sr., 84, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine T. Jones and all five of his brothers. He was also preceded in death by his longtime devoted companion, Joyce Whitehead just earlier this year. Mr. Jones is survived by two sons and their families, Raleigh Jones,...
Clarice (Betty) Elizabeth Padgett
Aug 15, 2018
Clarice (Betty) Elizabeth Padgett, 81, of Jarratt, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018. She was the widow of the late Preston Arnold Padgett. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Alma Gregory, a granddaughter, Blair Alexis Padgett, and a niece, Angie Gregory. She is survived by three daughters, Karen Padgett of Emporia,VA; Pat Padgett of Ridgeway,VA;and...
Lawrence "Larry" Shaw
Aug 1, 2018
Lawrence (Larry) Earl Shaw, born April 4, 1971, completed his earthy life and went on to the next August 1, 2018. Larry is survived by his wife Valerie P. Shaw, his children Christopher Ty, Chance, Alex, Patrick, and Grace, and grandchildren Jayce and Evelyn. He is additionally survived by his mother Joyce B. Shaw, brother Ronald A. Shaw, sister...
Daniel Michael Koliadko
Jul 31, 2018
Daniel Michael Koliadko, 85, of Yale, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. The son of the late Andrew and Lillian S. Koliadko, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Joseph Koliadko and Paul Koliadko and a sister, Esther Thompson. Dan is survived by his wife, Barbara Koliadko; three daughters, Susan Shull and husband, Ricky, Kathleen Frederick...
Arthur E. Avent, Sr.
Jul 28, 2018
Arthur Edward Avent, Sr., 99 ½ passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Shelby, NC. Born in Sussex County, he was the son of Gracie Grizzard Avent and Vernon Thomas Avent. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved the Lord, his family, and his friends as well as his church, Adams Grove Baptist,...
Frances Dunlow Scott
Jul 26, 2018
Frances Dunlow Scott, 85, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jack Scott, and two sons, Donald Lee Scott, and Lynn Scott and also a sister and three brothers. Frances is survived by a daughter, Diane Nunnally and husband, David; two sons, Tommy Scott and William Scott;...
Virginia Vincent Williams
Jul 22, 2018
Virginia Vincent Williams, 97, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was the widow of Herbert Williams. She is survived by one son, W. H. Williams, Jr. and wife, Brenda of Port St. Joe, FL. Mrs. Williams was a longtime member of High Hills Baptist Church in Jarratt where she had served in many capacities primarily in...
Joseph "Squirt" Leslie Jenkins
Jun 29, 2018
Joseph “Squirt” Leslie Jenkins, 46, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Jenkins; siblings, Becky King and husband, Wayne, Estell Damron and husband, Jack, Larry Jenkins, Johnnie “Pork Chop” Jenkins, Danny Jenkins and wife, Carol, Charles “Peanut” Jenkins and wife, Bonnie, James Jenkins, and Olin Jenkins and wife Lashon; devoted friends, Ottis Rainey...
Elton A. Short, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
Elton A. Short, Jr. 93, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Lena M. Short in March of this year and also by a sister, Dorothy Mae Nicholson. Mr. Short is survived by his son, David Short and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Taylor Short...
Eloise Bryant Cupps
Jun 4, 2018
Eloise Bryant Cupps, 84, widow of Robbie D. Cupps, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Charmaine Allen (Virgil); sister, Etta Mae Jarratt; brother-in-law, Frank Temple and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held graveside 11 a.m. Friday, June 8 at Greensville Memorial Cemetery.
Brian "Keith" Mcdilda
May 25, 2018
Brian “Keith” McDilda, 40, of Emporia, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, C. R. and Helen McDilda. Keith is survived by his parents, Ron and Aileen McDilda ; two sisters, Melissa Bolton (Jim Bolton) and Angela Boyce (Andrew); niece, Chardonay Boyce and three nephews, Cameron Bolton, Austin Bolton...
Nettie Roella Mcdonald
Apr 29, 2018
Nettie Roella McDonald, 54, of Emporia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was preceded in death just last month by her mother, Charlene Owen McDonald. She had been a CNA and more recently was primary caregiver for her grandmother, Roella Hines Owen and her mother until their deaths. When Nettie wasn’t taking care of others, she had...
Erma Ferguson Vincent
Apr 23, 2018
Erma F. Vincent, 85, of Emporia, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Annie Harrell Ferguson and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kennon Ferguson, Wade Ferguson and Clayton Ferguson and sisters, Mamie Driver and Avis Frazier. Mrs.Vincent is survived by her husband, Arnold S. Vincent; two daughters,...
Thomas A. Cottee
Apr 16, 2018
Thomas A. Cottee, 61, of Stony Creek, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. He was the son of the late Ross and Estelle Cottee and was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Cottee. He is survived by three brothers, Ross Cottee and wife, Lidie, Robert Cottee and wife, Shelia and William Cottee; a sister, Grace Clifton and...
Ethel Mae Prince Allen
Apr 13, 2018
Ethel Mae Prince Allen, 80, widow of Nathan Allen, passed away Friday, April 13. She was also preceded in death by brothers, James Prince and Billy “Buck” Prince; and sisters, Mag Banner, Shirley Allen and Jean Veliky. Mrs. Allen is survived by two sons, Babe Allen and wife, Cindy, David Allen and wife, Sherri; three grandchildren, Brian Allen, Brett...
Shirley Harrell Sledge Williams
Apr 8, 2018
Shirley Harrell Sledge Williams, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The daughter of Rufus and Sally Harrell, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Louis Sledge and Raymond Williams; her son, David Sledge and wife, Patsy; two sisters, Paige Gay and Lucy Wilson and two brothers, Rufus and Melvin Harrell. Shirley was born in Jarratt, Virginia....
Richard T. Harrell
Apr 2, 2018
Richard T. Harrell, 83, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Harrell. Mr. Harrell is survived by his wife, Shelvia E. Harrell; two daughters, Donna Cluesman and husband, Jerry “Goose” and Debbie Gilliam and husband, Paul; five grandchildren, Chelsea Cluesman, Makenzie Cluesman, Andy Gilliam, Chase Cluesman and Wesley Gilliam; two brothers,...
Joyce E. Whitehead
Mar 31, 2018
Joyce E. Whitehead, 76, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Grizzard and a sister, Frances Dixon. Mrs. Whitehead is survived by her devoted companion, Raleigh Jones; two daughters, Tammy Jarratt and husband, Bill and Lori Poole and husband, William; son, Doug Whitehead; seven grandchildren, Casey Jarratt, Billy Jarratt,...
Patricia W. Grizzard
Mar 19, 2018
Patricia W. Grizzard, 81, of Capron, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the daughter of the late Maynard and Lucy Vaughan Worrell and was a very active member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served in numerous capacities. Mrs. Grizzard is survived by her husband of 61 years, Eugene M....
Robert E. "Moe" Williams
Mar 17, 2018
Robert E. “Moe” Williams, 71, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was the son of the late Earl Louis Williams and Sarah Thackston Williams and was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Poarch Williams. Mr. Williams was a retired investigator with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department and Petersburg Police Department. A Celebration of Life service will...
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