Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Grace Ann Sykes Edwards
Oct 6, 2016
DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE MATTHEW ON THE AREA, MRS. EDWARDS FUNERAL IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR 2 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC FOLLOWED BY THE INTERMENT SERVICE 4 P.M. AT HIGH HILLS CEMETERY IN JARRATT, VIRGINIA. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT CHURCH ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE...
Ernest Harrell "Buck" Beatty
Oct 6, 2016
Ernest H. “Buck” Beatty, 73, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. He is survived by two daughters, Ginger Beatty and Joan B. Kerr; four grandchildren, Justin Kerr, Meghan Kerr Jenkins, Cameron Chase Beatty and Colten Taylor; three sisters, Emma Ruth Brewer, Joyce Tomlin and Lois Mizell and special friend, Vernelle Vick. A funeral service will be held...
Arthur Wyche Allen
Oct 1, 2016
Arthur Wyche Allen, 80, widower of Shirley Prince Allen, passed away Saturday, Oct 1, 2016. He was the son of the late Bernie Beck Allen and Carrie Taylor Allen and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irma Lee Allen and Ida Wrenn and four brothers, Milton Allen, S.T. Allen, Luther Allen and John Allen. He is survived...
William Stratton Finch
Oct 1, 2016
William Stratton Finch, 60, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Barbara R. Finch; two sons, Anthony W. Finch and wife, Devin and Jordy Finch; daughter, Leigh Ann Lewis and husband, Nick; three grandchildren, Bryce, Steven and Camryn; brother-in-law, James J. Rawlings and his faithful canine companion, “Snickers”. Mr. Finch was preceded...
Sarah Frances Flowers Pennington
Sep 30, 2016
Sarah Frances Flowers Pennington of Roseville Farm, Yale, Virginia passed away on September 30, 2016 with family by her side. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thomas Pennington, she was the daughter of the late Otelia Beatrice (Delia) Wachsmann and William Oscar Flowers. She is survived by five daughters, Anne P. Crow (Bob) of Charlottesville, Mary P. –...
Joyce Brady Taylor
Sep 17, 2016
Mrs. Joyce Brady Taylor, 78, of Drewryville, passed away on Saturday September 17, 2016. She was the widow of the late Henry Thomas Taylor, Jr.; a native of Prince George County, Joyce was the daughter of the late Nelson Dabney Brady and Lucy Alma Watson and stepfather Emil Popoczy. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Dale Taylor of...
John Douglas Jessee, Sr
Sep 8, 2016
John Douglas Jessee, 78, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was the widower of Merle Jessee. Also, he was preceded in death by one brother, William G. Jessee. He is survived by a daughter, Lynn Jessee Moseley and husband Troy, a son, John Douglas Jessee, Jr., one grandchild, Heather Moseley Smith and husband Dave, and one...
Elsie Padgett Newsome
Sep 6, 2016
Elsie Padgett Newsome, 73, of Emporia, widow of Thomas P. “Tommy” Newsome, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Martha F. and Paulous A. Padgett and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Seamans and Shirley Jennette Padgett and three brothers, Charles A. Padgett, Arnold Padgett and Glenn Padgett. Mrs. Newsome...
Jean Pair Grizzard
Sep 1, 2016
Jean Pair Grizzard, 79, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. She was the widow of Joel Carlton Grizzard. Also, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Joanne Whitby and Sandra Daniels; two brothers, Herman Pair and wife Chistine and Roper “Dickie” Pair and wife Jean and one sister, Edith Smith and husband Horace. She is survived...
Mary Jane Ricketts Jarratt
Aug 28, 2016
Mary Jane Ricketts Jarratt, 73, of Yale, widow of William “Jo Boy” Jarratt, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Deste Jarratt Cox and fiancé, Robbie Francis; grandson, Jordan Cox; son, Benji Jarratt and fiancée, Hope Pittman;; three sisters, Bertie M. Warf and husband, Bill, Harriet H. Gray and Myra A. DePanicis and a...
Horace Wright Harrell
Aug 18, 2016
Horace Wright Harrell, 91, of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Harrell. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy H. Buckland and husband, Harold; one son, Steve W. Harrell and wife, Marla;four grandchildren, Shan Buckland, Sarah Buckland Johnson and husband, Andy, Alex Harrell and wife, Megan, and Emily...
Carl B. Creed
Jul 27, 2016
Carl B. Creed, 60, of Yale, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Susan B. Creed; daughter, Shannon Wise and husband, Tony; two sons, Brian Poarch and Jeremy Poarch and wife, Heather; six grandchildren, Jessica, Makayla and Anissa Wise, Brian Andrew Poarch, Austin Poarch and Addison Poarch; two step-grandchildren, Shelbi Wise and Gavrielle Wise;...
Mabel W. Thompson
Jul 19, 2016
Mabel W. Thompson, 86, widow of Calvin L. Thompson, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy R. Thompson and two brothers, Edward Williams and Billy Williams. She is survived by one son, William “Bug” Thompson and wife, Dianne; five grandchildren, Chris Thompson and wife, Kristine,...
Edward "Red Bug, Ed, Big O, Papa Grumpy" Ogburn
Jul 15, 2016
Edward Ray Ogburn “Red Bug, Ed, Big O, Papa Grumpy”, 75, of Emporia was called home to the Lord July 15, 2016. He was born March 23, 1941 to Willie E. Ogburn and Lucy (Butler) Ogburn in Emporia, VA. Ed Ray served in the Navy, he enjoyed NASCAR (especially #3), football and baseball. He loved singing country music, shooting...
Kathleen Phillips Morris
Jul 6, 2016
Kathleen Phillips Morris, 92, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was a devoted member of Main Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Morris is survived by a daughter, Nancy White; two sons, James Edward “Eddie” Morris, and James Franklin “Frankie” Harrison; two sisters, Mary Elaine Newsome and Francis Christley; ten grandchildren and 9 great-granchildren. A funeral service will...
Charles Ray "Tuck" Woodruff
Jul 3, 2016
Mr. Charles R. “Tuck” Woodruff, 72, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. He was the son of the late William A. and Verna Braxton Woodruff and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Ehrardt and Sue Odom, three brothers, William E. “Bill” Woodruff, Sr., Frank Woodruff and Cecil Woodruff and a son, Charles R. Woodruff,...
Wilbur Thornton Lewis, Jr.
Jun 30, 2016
Wilbur Thornton “Butch” Lewis, Jr., 67, of McKenney, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by a son, Stacy Allen Lewis and a sister, Debbie Bain. He is survived by one son, Joseph T. Lewis; brother-in-law, Johnny Bain and also Butch’s reunited high school sweetheart, Sherry T. Fraunfelter. A memorial service will be held 11...
Lewis M. Doyle
Jun 30, 2016
Lewis M. Doyle, 90, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He is survived by two daughters, Marsha D. Nunnally and husband, Billy and Beverly D. Damon and husband, Mike; three grandchildren, Kevin Nunnally, Kristen Damon and Scott Damon; two twin great-granddaughters, Jamie and Taylor Damon; his devoted companion, Ola Mae Draper and her family, Brenda and Joe...
Dr. Robert Paul Wyatt
Jun 29, 2016
The Reverend Dr. Robert Paul Wyatt died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born on March 23, 1934 in Danville, Virginia to the late Emmett Jackson Wyatt and Bessie Elliott Wyatt. He graduated from Friend High School in South Boston, and the University of Richmond, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Union Presbyterian Seminary where he received Master of...
Ethel P. Taylor
Jun 27, 2016
Ethel P. Taylor, 87, of Emporia, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. She is survived by one daughter, Esther Hirschberg and husband, Andy; three sons, Gerald Taylor and wife, Tricia, Donnie Taylor and wife, Donna and Robbie Taylor and companion, Terri; six grandchildren, Keith Driver and companion, Pam Allen, Megan Miller and husband, Ryan, Loren Allen and husband, Kevin,...
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