Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Wilmer "Will" Sledge
Aug 19, 2015
Wilmer “Will” Sledge, 78, of Adams Grove, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Sledge and one sister Lois Clark. He is survived by one son, Jody Sledge; one daughter, Buffy Sledge Long; six sisters, Ruby Rodgers, Flora Cutchins, Shirley Bradshaw, Ann Jones, Josephine Peffer, and Jenny Lee Holt; and...
Carolyn Ann Starke
Aug 15, 2015
Carolyn Ann Starke, 68, of Emporia, died Friday, August 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Thomas Starke and one daughter Valerie Newsome. She is survived by her children, Sean Arritt and wife Amberlynne, Barbara Wyatt and husband Danny, Nelson Starke, and Penny Holland and husband Al; one brother Michael Reichert; 16 grandchilddren; 4 great-grandchildren....
Frank B. Lifsey, Jr.
Aug 14, 2015
Frank B. Lifsey, Jr., 72, of Emporia, died Friday, August 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty Ann Lifsey, daughter, Katherine Giszack (Todd), daughter, Elisabeth Lifsey; son, John Lifsey (Margaret); four grandsons, Micah Giszack, Jared Giszack, Rhodes Lifsey and David Giszack; three sisters, Beverly Taylor, Frances Miller, and Myrt Quinlan. The family will receive...
John Richard "Ricky" Fannin
Aug 11, 2015
John Richard (Ricky) Fannin, Jr, 61, of N. Prince George, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, John R. “Dickie” Fannin. Ricky was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved animals, enjoyed collecting arrowheads and was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his long time friend and companion, Jo...
Catherine Jarratt Dunn
Jul 28, 2015
Catherine J. Dunn, 83, of Stony Creek, widow of M.W. “Woody” Dunn, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She is survived by a son, Woody Dunn, Jr. and wife, Debbie; daughter, Connie Johnson and husband, Richard; four grandchildren, Marshall Dunn and wife, Holly, Ryan Dunn, Brittany Johnson and Tabitha Johnson; two sisters, Audrey Carlton and husband, Stuart and Alma...
Helen Scarborough Jarratt
Jul 27, 2015
JARRATT, Helen Page Scarborough, 88, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. Helen grew up in Carson, VA and graduated from Carson High School. After receiving a degree in home economics from Madison College (now James Madison University) in 1947, she taught at Stony Creek and Petersburg High Schools. A life-long member of the United Methodist Church, Helen sang...
Jo Ann B. Frye
Jul 26, 2015
Jo Ann B. Frye, 79, of Stony Creek, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Hubert F. Frye and three sisters, Peggy, Jean and Sue. She is survived by a son, Michael E. Pond and wife, Karen of Waverly; two daughters, Lynne Pond and Sandy Pond, both of Stony...
Dennis Bryant
Jul 26, 2015
Dennis Bryant, 64, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. He is survived by a brother, Raymond L. Bryant, Jr. and wife, Twyla; sister, Sandra Noel and husband, Bruce; two nephews, Michael Bryant and Jamie Bryant; niece, Allison Hayes; four great-nieces and a great-nephew. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30 at Greensville...
Robert "Bobby" E. English
Jul 15, 2015
On July 15, 2015, the Lord wrapped his arms around Robert “Bobby” E. English, Sr. and welcomed him to heaven. After a short battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully, knowing he was loved by his family and friends. His wife, Judy V. English, will continue to cherish the many memories made during their 42 years of marriage. Bobby...
Virginia Merlie Harrison Spivey
Jul 12, 2015
Virginia Merlie Harrison Spivey Passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the age of 102. The daughter of the late Thomas H. Harrison, Sr. and Hazel Lucille Creamer Harrison, she was born in Norfolk, Virginia, but was raised at Jackson-Field Episcopal Home for Girls and was the oldest alumni at her death. She was preceded in death by her...
Barbara Ferguson Driver
Jul 8, 2015
Barbara Ferguson Driver, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at The Bloom Center in Emporia with family at her bedside. There is no love like the love of a mother. They love us in spite of ourselves; they have confidence in our abilities to succeed, and faith we will take...
Mary W. Poarch
Jul 7, 2015
Mary W. Poarch of Jarratt, Virginia left a beautiful life that she loved on July 7, 2015. “Mother Mary” to those who knew and loved her, she was beautiful and kind, the most elegant farmer’s wife the world might ever know, possessing all the hope and resilience that life requires, and leaving in the wake of her passing a...
William Chris Jarratt
Jul 7, 2015
William Chris Jarratt, 53, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015. He is survived by his fiancee’ Vickie Gray; son, Joshua Jarratt; three step-daughters, Samantha Grizzard; Dianna McDowell and Jamie Gray; four grandchildren, Jaylon Grizzard, Cameron Grizzard, James Crowley and Maddox McDowell; his mother, Mary Taylor; sister, Shirley Gill; brother, Mike Taylor; three step-brothers, Shawn Jarratt, Dean Jarratt...
Elisabet "Lisa" Bradley
Jul 6, 2015
Elisabet “Lisa” Bradley, 64, of Chester, formerly of Emporia, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. She is survived by her life partner and former husband, Bill Bradley; one daughter, Linda B. Watkins and husband, David of Emporia; three grandchildren, Brian K. Sexton, Jr., Travis Watkins and Krista Watkins; sister, Helga Maria Bragadottir; brother, Bragi Thor Bragison, both of Iceland...
Wayne Lee Turner
Jul 5, 2015
Wayne Lee Turner, 81, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Greensville Manor Nursing Home in Emporia, Virginia. He was born in Tams, WV on January 14, 1934 and graduated from Mark Twain High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wadie and Verna Peters Turner of Tams, WV; his brother, Marshall Turner of...
Annie Winfield Clarke
Jul 4, 2015
Annie (Anne) Winfield Clarke 88, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late William Russell Winfield and Florence Mayes Winfield; she was preceded in death by her husband, Ribble Carpenter ( R.C. ) Clarke. A lifelong member of Sappony Baptist Church; she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and working...
Jessie K. "Pete" Grizzard
Jun 30, 2015
Jessie K. “Pete” Grizzard, Sr., 84 of Emporia, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was a devoted husband and father. Pete was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He also actively served his community as a Mason and later as a Shriner....
Joseph H. "Joe" Doyle
Jun 14, 2015
Joseph H. “Joe” Doyle, 80, of Emporia, widower of Rosa D. Doyle, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his home. He is survived by one son, Joey Doyle and wife, Terri; daughter, Kathy D. Pearson and husband, Robert; three grandsons, R. Jock Doyle, Payton Doyle and Chase Pearson; great-grandson, Jonas Doyle and a brother Gene W. “Mike” Doyle...
Cathy Hall Lewis
Jun 7, 2015
Cathy Hall Lewis, 62, of Stony Creek, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. She is survived by her husband, David R. Lewis, son, David R. Lewis, Jr. and wife, Renea; daughter, Amanda Lewis Lipscomb and husband, Ronald; two grandchildren, Rachel Elaine Lewis and Hunter Lee Lipscomb and a large extended family of sisters, nieces and nephews. A memorial service...
Benjamin Wayne "Ben" Gordon, Jr.
May 30, 2015
Ben Gordon, Jr, 36, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Ben Gordon, Sr. and Alice “Cookie” Gordon; sister, Mary Gordon Velvin; nieces, Dawn Hibbard and husband, Philip and Brooke Velvin; beloved great niece and great nephew, Emily and Jonathan Hibbard and a large extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins. The family will...
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