Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
David Paul Pursell
Jan 26, 2017
David P. Pursell, 62, of Carson, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry W. Pursell and a brother, Russell H. Pursell. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda D. Pursell; son David W. Pursell; his mother, Sarah S. Pursell; step-son, Mathew Grein and wife, Debbie; step-daughters, Jamie Buckner and husband, Dustin...
Emma Ruth Brewer
Jan 22, 2017
Emma Ruth Brewer, 81, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Delatte and Ernest “Buck” Beatty. Mrs. Brewer is survived by her husband, Willie J. Brewer; three daughters, Sherry High of Greensboro, NC, Teresa Brewer and Billie Jo Brewer, both of Emporia; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois...
James Donnan "Donnie" Abernathy
Jan 22, 2017
James Donnan “Donnie” Abernathy, 77, passed away at home on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Rideout Abernathy and Annie Hall Abernathy Barnes and also his brother, Dwayne Hall Abernathy and sister, Carol A. Barnes. Donnie is survived by his wife, Marian Brugh Abernathy, son, M. Chad Hall (Tina); two grandchildren, Jacob...
Pam S. Jarratt
Jan 13, 2017
Pam S. Jarratt, 54, of Yale, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter R. Jarratt and several aunts and uncles. Pam is survived by her fiancé, Tommy Wyatt; her daughter, Jessica Harrison and husband, Brian; two granddaughters, Logan Harrison and Brooklyn Harrison; her mother, Irene E. Jarratt; brother Kenny...
Jane Thorpe Wendell
Dec 27, 2016
Jane Thorpe Wendell, 79, of Emporia, widow of William Henry Wendell, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Lou Robinson and husband, Randy and Billie Kay Harper and husband, Rodgers; three grandchildren, Anthony William Tranka and wife, Cathy, Benjamin John Tranka and wife, Sarah-Beth and Christian Harper; four great-grandchildren; brother, John Robert Thorpe...
Frank A. Ramsey
Dec 24, 2016
Frank A. Ramsey, 62, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Sheri Ramsey; son, Frank Ramsey, Jr. and wife, Zonia; three daughters, Laura Bass and husband, Billy, Angela Willoughby and husband, Dave and Megan Elizabeth Ramsey; five grandchildren; two sisters, Willadean Bigley and husband, Dayton, Janet Fox and husband, Dan; two brothers,...
Betty Woodruff Jarratt Fitzgerald
Dec 18, 2016
Betty Woodruff Jarratt Fitzgerald, 84, of Waynesboro, VA, formerly of Jarratt, Virginia, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born July 21, 1932 in Pitt County, NC. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth C. Fitzgerald; two daughters, Peggy Jarratt Moore and husband, JR and Kay Jarratt Cox; four grandchildren, Heather Fincham and husband,...
Donald Albert Decker
Dec 16, 2016
Donald Albert Decker, 68, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Donna Inge Decker; daughter, Courtney Decker Hornback and husband, Hunter; two sons, Christopher Donald Decker and wife, Wendy and Michael Robert Decker and wife, Melissa; five grandchildren, Jackson, Caroline, Sloan, Sadie and Stella; sister, Elaine Decker Kaiser and husband, Chuck; brother, Robert Decker...
Florence "Flo" Bernard
Dec 6, 2016
Florence “Flo” Bernard, 74, widow of William E. “Bill” Bernard passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Randof (Gary Nolf), Patricia Simmons (Jeff); sons, James William Edson, Jr. (Rosa), Richard Edson (Margarita) and Robert Lee Edson (Ana); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her beloved canine companions, Fern, Missie and Sadie Mae. Mrs. Bernard...
James E. "Jimmy" Brown
Dec 2, 2016
James E. “Jimmy” Brown, 50, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. He is survived by his son, Zachary; mother, Janie Brown; sister Debbie Pearce and husband, Randy; niece, Brittney Pearce; girlfriend, Stacy Webb and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A beloved father, son, brother and companion, Jimmy was greatly loved and will be missed. He was plant manager at...
Julia Kei Rideout Sprouse
Nov 28, 2016
Julia Kei Rideout Sprouse, 86, of Emporia, widow of Berry Rideout and Clyde Sprouse, died November 28, 2016, peacefully at home. She retired from Continental Telephone Company with over 30 years of service and was a life time member of Saint Richard’s Catholic Church. She is survived by two sisters, Bessie Smith of Hopewell and Ann Newsome of Emporia,...
Lois Butler Gaskins
Nov 27, 2016
Lois B. Gaskins, 91, of Capron, widow of Arthur D. Gaskins, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva C. Butler. Numerous nieces and nephews survive her. The funeral service will be held graveside 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30 at Drewryville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Thomas Memorial Baptist...
Milton T. "Tommy" Crewe
Nov 24, 2016
Milton Thomas “Tommy” Crewe, 84, of Emporia, Virginia, was born on June 8, 1932 and passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Tommy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Cash Crewe, his two sons, Jeff and wife, Dina of Suffolk, VA and Jerry and wife, Paige of Emporia; his grandchildren, Austin Crewe of Emporia, Emily Cyr...
Lucille Fox Kelly Gibson
Nov 1, 2016
Lucille Fox Kelly Gibson, 89, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. “Bob” Kelly; two brothers, Jethro W. Fox and Ryland C. Fox; and a sister, Virginia Fox Bowen. Mrs. Gibson is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kelly Phillips Daniels; grandson, Matthew Dalton Phillips; granddaughter, Caitlin Fox Phillips...
Edward Payne Harrup, Sr.
Oct 29, 2016
Edward Payne Harrup, 77, of Emporia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Born October 3, 1939, he was the son of the late Surry and Anna Harrup and was also preceded in death by four siblings, Helen Kuhlman, Ida Mae Barnes and Johnny and Crawford Harrup. He is survived by his wife of 58...
Melvin Temple "M.T." Leonard, Jr.
Oct 27, 2016
Melvin Temple “M.T.” Leonard, Jr. 59, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin T. Leonard, Sr. and his sister, Deborah Leonard Morris. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Wolanski Leonard; step-son, Alex Bojko (LaRay Graner); his mother, Hazel Ann Leonard; brother, Charles G. Leonard and wife, Helen and brother-in-law, Joshua...
Gladys Moore Hobbs
Oct 26, 2016
Gladys Moore Hobbs, 89, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson A. Hobbs; brother, Ervin Earl Moore and wife, Frances and a step-grandson, Aaron Spence. Mrs. Hobbs is survived by two daughters, Linda Hobbs Hawkins and husband, Glenn and Brenda “Bootsie” Spence and special friend, Troy Reickard; four grandchildren,...
Oscar S. "Pee-Wee" Burton
Oct 20, 2016
Oscar S. “Pee-Wee” Burton, 66, of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was the son of the late Oscar Arthur Burton and Katie Arlene Burton and was also preceded in death by brothers, Arthur Lee Burton, Gerald Wayne Burton, James “Birdie” Franklin Burton and sister, Betty Jean Burton. He is survived by his wife, Denise Hansen Burton;...
Mary Martin Wilson
Oct 13, 2016
Mary Martin Wilson, 87, of Stony Creek, passed away peacefully October 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Emily Martin, five brothers, three sisters, husband, Willie Earl, and best bud, Paige B. Prince. She is survived by her children: Brenda W. Woodruff (Onnie), David Wilson (Becky), Tommy Wilson (Belynda), Loretta W. Hellyer (Jesse), and...
William F. "Bill" Whitehead
Oct 7, 2016
William F. “Bill” Whitehead, Sr., widower of Audrey Allen Whitehead passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. He is survived by a son, William F. “Billy” Whitehead, Jr. and wife, Shirley of Prince George; daughter, Kathie W. Little and husband, Allen of Skippers; grandchildren, Shirley Yeary and husband, James, William F. “Will” Whitehead, III and wife, Tracey, Corey Whitehead, Kimberly...
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