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Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Frank Lee Roach, Sr.

Frank Lee Roach, Sr.

Nov 17, 2015

Frank Lee Roach, Sr., 74, of Stony Creek, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He is survived by his son, Frank Lee Roach, Jr. “Sam” and wife, Sherie of Hopewell; and a brother, Shannon Roach and wife, Jean of Waverly. Mr. Roach was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Anne Presson Roach. He was a retired heavy equipment...

Elizabeth "Gerald" Kitchen

Elizabeth "Gerald" Kitchen

Nov 4, 2015

Elizabeth “Gerald” Kitchen, 74, of Emporia, widow of Herman “Pee Wee” Kitchen, Sr., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She is survived by three sons, Herman Kitchen, Jr. and life partner, Kenneth Eanes, Owen Kitchen and wife, Brenda and Calvin Ray “Peanut” Kitchen; daughter, Juanita McKeel; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret Conner, Martha Rawlings, Alice Gordon and...

Elizabeth "Susie" Fajna

Elizabeth "Susie" Fajna

Nov 4, 2015

Elizabeth “Susie” Fajna, 78, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She is survived by her children, Robert A. “Buck” Moore, Dreama Justice, Terry Lynn Fajna, Donna Marie Rae, Joel “Frog” Fajna, Michael “T-Bird” Fajna and Larry Wayne Fajna; nineteen grandchildren, Justin Daniel Moore, Paula Beth Moseley, Jesse Aaron Lynch, Amanda Gayle Lynch, Ashley Nicole Lynch, Joel Lunceford,...

Virginia Bain Barnes

Virginia Bain Barnes

Nov 3, 2015

Virginia Bain Barnes, 104, widow of Byrtice Rideout Barnes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Judith B. Owen and husband, Ben; two granddaughters, Tracey Shenk and husband, Rob and Sally Vincent; four great-grandchildren, Owen and Taylor Shenk and Caroline and Guy Vincent. The funeral service will be held graveside 2 p.m. Thursday,...

Lois Harrell Barnes

Lois Harrell Barnes

Oct 28, 2015

Lois Harrell Barnes, 96, went to be with God on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born August 2, 1919 to Maude and Willie Harrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon V. Barnes; her son, Ronnie A. Barnes; five sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her children, Gordon F. Barnes (Nancy), Shirley B....

Rebecca Thomas Lewis

Rebecca Thomas Lewis

Oct 11, 2015

Rebecca (Beckie) Smith Lewis, 91, of Stony Creek, widow of J. Russell Lewis passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was preceded by her daughter, Susan Lewis Whitfield. Survivors include her son-in-law, Thomas Whitfield, of Decatur, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sappony Baptist Church,...

Brandy S. Brown

Brandy S. Brown

Oct 11, 2015

Brandy S. Brown, 40, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pam Moseley Skinner and her devoted companion, James Denny, III. She is survived by her children, Harley Butler, Devin Butler and Holden Denny; sister, Brooke Brown and brother, Brian Brown and her father, Greg Brown. The family will receive...

Maxine Daughtry "Miss Cookie" House

Maxine Daughtry "Miss Cookie" House

Oct 11, 2015

Maxine Daughtry “ Miss Cookie” House, 74, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by one son, Lee House and a brother, Pete Daughtry. She is survived by her husband, Percy House; daughter, Bonnie House Ransone and husband, Randy; son, “Moose” House; two grandchildren, Steven House, II and Garnette Maxine Ransone. A memorial...

Dolores Ann Edsall Mcconnele

Dolores Ann Edsall Mcconnele

Oct 7, 2015

Dolores Ann McConnelee, 72, widow of Jack McConnelee, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Sause and Susan Todd Wolosuk; three sons, Edward Todd, Brian Todd and Steven Todd.; ten grandchildren, Stephanie Sause Miller, Patrick Sause, Pvt Ryan Sause, Kim Todd, Heather Wolosuk, April Wolosuk, Brooklyn Wolosuk, Steven Todd, Jr., Christopher Todd and...

Fredericka W. "Ricci" Sturt

Fredericka W. "Ricci" Sturt

Oct 4, 2015

Fredericka W. “Ricci” Sturt of Jarratt, Virginia was called to rest peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 4, 2015. She was born on January 6, 1950 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fredericka Sturt. She attended Matawan High School, Matawan, NJ and graduated in 1968. Ricci was a member of High Hills Baptist Church, Jarratt, Virginia where she...

Hazel B. Tudor

Hazel B. Tudor

Oct 1, 2015

Hazel Beatrice Brooks Tudor, 88, passed into the Light on October 1, 2015. She was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Pete, and her beloved granddaughter, Emily Tudor. Hazel was a long time resident of Stony Creek, Va. She was born on Dec. 5, 1926, and raised on a farm in rural Georgia. Hazel decided to become...

Margaret C. Lewis

Margaret C. Lewis

Sep 29, 2015

Margaret C. Lewis, 86, of Stony Creek, widow of Claiborne G. Lewis, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She is survived by three sons, Claiborne G. Lewis, Jr. and wife, Carol; David Lewis and Donnie Lewis; four grandchildren, Randy Lewis and wife, Renea, Shelley Lewis (Jeff Campbell), Amanda Lipiscomb and husband, Ron and Brent Lewis and wife, Angela;...

Laura Ann Stainback

Laura Ann Stainback

Sep 27, 2015

Laura Ann Stainback, 74, of Emporia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Born July 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Ellen Powell; she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James T. “Jimmy” Stainback; brothers, Sammy and Buddy; and sister, Margaret. Laura Ann is survived by her daughters and son,...

Joan Mcdearmon Rainey

Joan Mcdearmon Rainey

Sep 22, 2015

Joan McDearmon Rainey, 78, of Emporia, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Born October 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Harry and Jeanette McDearmon, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James P. Rainey, Sr. and daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Rainey Allen “Beth”. She is survived by her son, James P. Rainey, Jr. “Jim” and wife, Ellen; two...

Dorothy H. "Dot" Doyle

Dorothy H. "Dot" Doyle

Sep 20, 2015

Dorothy “Dot” H. Doyle, 90, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was the daughter of the late George C. Holloway and Bessie L. Weeks and was also preceded in death by three brothers, George C. Holloway, Richard C. Holloway, Woodrow Holloway and two sisters, Mary Shelton and Virginia Lyzotte. Mrs. Doyle is survived by one son,...

Dr. Morris Garland Wray

Dr. Morris Garland Wray

Sep 12, 2015

Dr. Morris Garland Wray, 73, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and William Wray and is survived by his brother, Aubry Wray. Morris spent his childhood on a farm in Greensville County, Virginia and much of his youth was spent working in a country store. Having graduated...

Michael Wayne Harrell

Michael Wayne Harrell

Sep 7, 2015

Michael Wayne Harrell, 59, of Yale, Virginia completed his earthly journey to continue he spiritual journey with Our Lord and Savior, Monday, September 7, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Pamela Phelps Harrell, daughter, Abbey Harrell Webb and husband Jared, son Thomas Wayne Harrell and wife Melissa, beloved friend while Mike called son Joey...

Ruby Abernathy Bain Lee

Ruby Abernathy Bain Lee

Sep 3, 2015

Ruby Abernathy Bain Lee passed away Thursday September 3, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, where she was born and raised on a farm. She was a farmer’s wife who raised her family on the farm. She was a gracious hostess serving many meals to family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands...

Oliver T. Parham

Oliver T. Parham

Sep 1, 2015

Mr. Oliver T. Parham, 83, completed his life journey on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Petersburg. He was the son of the late Clayton E. and Annie G. Parham. During his youth, he joined the Morning Star Baptist Church at Jarratt, Virginia. He spent most of his adult life working in New Jersey....

Margaret Taylor Mason

Margaret Taylor Mason

Aug 21, 2015

Margaret Taylor Mason, 78, of Yale, VA, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by both her husbands Edwin Allan Gayle and J.R. Mason; and one sister, Ida Louise Goodman. She is survived by six children, Katherine Anderson and husband, Bernard, Margaret Goodwin and husband, Lee, Elizabeth “Betsy” Vick and husband, Dennis, Richard Gayle, Matthew...

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