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Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Belinda Jean Simmons

Belinda Jean Simmons

May 24, 2015

Belinda Jean Simmons, 43, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Simmons; daughter, Samantha Drake; her mother, Phyllis Simmons; three sisters, Regina Davis of Chesterfield, Regana Jennings of McKenney and Rhonda Jones of Emporia; a brother, Lester Wray of Matoaca and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will...

Robert Sydney "Syd" Slade, Jr.

Robert Sydney "Syd" Slade, Jr.

May 19, 2015

Mr. Robert Sydney “Syd” Slade, Jr., 59, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 ay his home near Stony Creek. A native of Sussex County, he was a graduate of Tidewater Academy and Virginia Tech. He had worked as a farmer and a merchant. Syd enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sharing good times with his friends. He was a member of Sharon...

Glenn R. Moss

Glenn R. Moss

May 16, 2015

Glenn R. Moss, 60, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Vickie P. Moss; three daughters, Carlissa M. Clements and husband, Stacey, Jessica Rae Moss and Jeannie Marie Moss and fiance’ Bubba Grizzard; four grandchildren, Jody Wade Allen, Layla Mackenzie Clements, Jesse Johnson Grizzard, IV, Gracie Lee Grizzard; his beloved canine companion,...

Mitchell Ray Powell

Mitchell Ray Powell

May 14, 2015

Mitchell Ray Powell, 57, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Mitchell Powell; son, Carl O. Powell and fiancee’, Kelli Miller and their daughter, Mackenzie; his daughter, Caitlin M. Powell and her son, Emerson Powell; brother, Terry L. Powell and wife, Wanda; two sisters, Martha Powell andPatricia Earnhardt and husband, Jerry...

Paige Harrell Gay

Paige Harrell Gay

May 13, 2015

Paige Harrell Gay went home to be with the Lord today, May 13, 2015. She lived full life on this earth. She had a large family. Preceded in death by her husband, William Rufus Gay and one sister, Lucy Harrell Wilson and two brothers, Melvin and Rufus Harrell. She leaves behind five children. William Richard Gay, Tony Craig Gay,...

Ethelyn "T" Smith Lewis

Ethelyn "T" Smith Lewis

May 10, 2015

Ethelyn “T” Smith Lewis, 94, of Stony Creek, widow of Gordon “Pat” Lewis, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. Survivors include a special sister, Beckie Lewis; special nieces, Brenda Horton and Kathy Winslow; special sister-in-law, Maggie L. Lewis; special brother-in-law, Roy Lewis and special friend, Millie Wilson and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 11...

Dorothy Frye

Dorothy Frye

May 7, 2015

Dorothy Frye, 86, of Yale, widow of Linwood Frye, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She is survived by one son, Rusty Frye; seven grandchildren, Kathryn Aponte, Vicki Shiver, Jaime Elder, James Frye, III, H. Lewis Frye, Amanda Frye and Justin Frye.; nine great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one on the way; a brother, Perry Lewis and wife, Rebecca of...

Mary Guy

Mary Guy

May 4, 2015

Mary Guy, 80, of Skippers, widow of Richard Guy, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. She is survived by a daughter, Darlene Griffin; three sons, Allen Guy and devoted companion, Peggy Loveless, Benny Guy and wife, Paula and Lewis Guy and wife, Debbie; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maggie Trull of Thomasville, NC and Diane Mitchell of Canton,...

Betty Kellam Harrison

Betty Kellam Harrison

Apr 29, 2015

Harrison, Betty Jean Kellam, 74, of Littleton NC, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2015 after a brief illness. Born February 23, 1941, in Fredericksburg VA, she was the daughter of Elizabeth and Walter Kellam. Betty was a 1961 graduate of Greensville County High School and later attended Smithdeal-Massey Business College in Richmond, VA. She was...

Agnes P. Hudson

Agnes P. Hudson

Apr 16, 2015

Agnes P. Hudson of Stony Creek passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Ivy Ridge Assisted Living Center in Petersburg. She was born March 10, 1922 in Mecklenburg County to Foxhall and Annie May Poythress. Seven of her eight siblings predeceased her as did her husband, Walter L. “Buck” Hudson. She leaves to share many memories, her children, Helen...

Margaret Phillips Bradley

Margaret Phillips Bradley

Apr 15, 2015

Margaret Phillips Bradley, 88, of Emporia, widow of Henry Bradley passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She is survived by one son, R. H. Bradley, Jr. and wife, Rita of Emporia; daughter, Gail Bradley Edwards and husband, Dwight of Courtland; granddaughter, Jeanne Moseley and husband, Randy of Emporia; grandson, Jason Bradley; three great-grandchildren, Brendan, Joshua and Noah Moseley; three...

Curtis R. "Luke" Braddy, Sr.

Curtis R. "Luke" Braddy, Sr.

Mar 29, 2015

Curtis R. “Luke” Braddy, Sr. 75, widower of Judy Wright Braddy, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ron Christopher Braddy and two sisters, Hilda Ricks and Evelyn Johnson. He is survived by two daughters, Deneene Braddy Rice and Rhonda Braddy Phillips and husband, Jason and a son, Curt Braddy; four...

Moses Leslie Newsome

Moses Leslie Newsome

Mar 28, 2015

Moses Leslie Newsome, 93, of Emporia went to be with the Lord March 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Meade and Lila Newsome, his first wife, Janie Braddy Newsome, and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Ada King Newsome; a daughter, Connie Moore and husband Hurbert; a son, Larry Newsome and wife Carolyn;a...

James W. R Sexton

James W. R Sexton

Mar 23, 2015

James W. Sexton, 73, widower of Claudette Riegel Sexton, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Jackie Sexton Gomez and husband, Alberto and Mollie “Nickie” Sexton Harrison and husband, Bill; three grandchildren, Christopher Sexton, Jason Sexton and friend, Crystal and James “Mason” Sexton; four great-grandchildren, Ameerah, Christian, Jadyn and Camryn Sexton; two step-grandsons, Tony...

Russell L. "Catfish" Jones, Jr.

Russell L. "Catfish" Jones, Jr.

Mar 22, 2015

Russell L. “Catfish” Jones,Jr. 63, of Jarratt, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Moore Jones; sons, David Jones and companion, Pam Hobbs, Joseph “Joe-Joe” Jones and wife, Kelly, Neal Jones and Rusty Jones; daughters, Marjorie and Pam W. Gainey and husband, Tony; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Logan, Lisa Bradshaw and...

Jackie Pearson Phillips

Jackie Pearson Phillips

Mar 9, 2015

Jackie Pearson Phillips, 70, of Emporia, widow of Jesse Bowen Phillips, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Wynne Doyle and Susan Harvey and husband, Keith; four grandchildren, Trevor Doyle, Payton Doyle, Austin Harvey and Sarah Harvey and a sister, Barbara Walton. She also leaves behind her beloved canine companion, Sparky. A memorial service...

Paige Bunn Prince

Paige Bunn Prince

Mar 5, 2015

Paige Bunn Prince, of Sussex Courthouse, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dobie Prince, a daughter, Anne Prince Wright and a brother, J.C. Bunn, Jr. Mrs. Prince, a native of Newsoms, VA, was the daughter of the late Jack C. and Blanche B. Bunn. She...

Melvin P. Harrell, Sr.

Melvin P. Harrell, Sr.

Mar 4, 2015

Melvin P. Harrell, Sr., 72, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Hilda S. Harrell; son, Melvin P. Harrell, Jr., daughter, Cynthia H. Burke; grandson, Michael Zach Burke, granddaughter, Whitney R. Burke; great-grandson, Aubrey B. Burke; three sisters, Shirley Sledge Williams, Paige Harrell Gay and Joyce Faye Nowell and a number of...

Debbie R Hitt

Debbie R Hitt

Feb 25, 2015

Debbie Hitt, 57, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Mechelle Otten and husband, Thomas; two grandchildren, Haley Hitt and Blake Hitt and two sisters, Donna Marietta and Deana Leaton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Red Cross, 420 E. Cary St., Richmond, Virginia...

Irma Elizabeth Jarratt Bass

Irma Elizabeth Jarratt Bass

Feb 25, 2015

Irma Elizabeth Jarratt Bass, widow of Wilbur Louis Bass, Jr., passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. She is survived by two sons, Billy Bass and Robert Bass; daughter, Jerrica Bass and a sister, Hazel Moody and husband, Jerry. She also leaves behind her beloved feline “furbabies”, Cleo, Mango and Eddie. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at...

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