Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Willie Mae Poarch
Feb 21, 2015
Willie Mae Poarch, 89, of Stony Creek, widow of William N. Poarch passed away peacefully Saturday morning, February 21, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Willie B. and Florence Mae Winfield Stainback and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Willie Upton, daughter-in-law, Joyce Poarch and son-in-law, Earl Upton. Mrs. Poarch is survived by two sons,...
Arlys Martin Gutshall
Feb 17, 2015
Arlys Martin Gutshall, 82, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was the widow of Robert A. Gutshall and was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Gutshall and eleven brothers and sisters. She is survived by a son, Philip Gutshall and wife, Terry; four grandchildren, Krystal Featherstun and husband, Ryan, Rusti Moore and husband, Shane,...
Joanne Spizzirri
Feb 17, 2015
Joanne Spizzirri, 63, of Jarratt, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Louis Spears and Esther Spizzirri and was also preceded in death by a niece, April Francis. She is survived by four brothers, Tom and Maggie Spizzirri, Ron and Nancy Spizzirri, Rick Spears and Fred and Sherry Stewart; three sisters, Nancy Lewis,...
Dorothy Hogarth Harrison
Feb 12, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy Hogarth Harrison, 91, of Jarratt, widow of Herbert Calvin Harrison, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. She is survived by her son, Robert Calvin “Bob” Harrison and wife, Maida of Waynesboro; her daughter, Shirley Harrison Snow and husband, Richard of Spotsylvania; three grandchildren, Robert C. Harrison, Jr. of Staunton, Rena S. Sharpe and husband, Paul of Midlothian...
Frank Zimba
Feb 9, 2015
Frank Zimba, 92, of Yale, Virginia, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Zimba; two sons, Dr. (MD) Frank Allen Zimba and wife, Karen of Cooperstown, NY and Dr. Paul V. Zimba of Corpus Cristi, Texas; three grandchildren, David, Heather and Megan Zimba. Mr. Zimba was preceded in death by a son, Neil...
Marilyn Syble Fannon
Feb 3, 2015
Marilyn Syble Fannon, 88, widow of George Henry Fannon, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia F. Warf and husband, James; granddaughter, Kelly Warf Harvey and husband, Alan; grandson, Kenneth Allen Warf; two great-granddaughters, Jordan Elizabeth Harvey and Jillian Dawn Harvey; one great-grandson, Joseph Evan Harvey; two brothers, James W. Sexton and Bobby...
Arthur Graham "Artie" Elliott, Jr.
Jan 29, 2015
Arthur Graham Elliott, Jr., “Artie”, 50, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Faye Mangum Elliott; son, Justin Adams and fiancée, Kathryn Sheffield; his mother, Hazel Powell Elliott; sister, Brenda Bowen; mother-in-law, Marguerite Mangum; sister-in-law, Gene Mangum; a number of nieces and nephews and a large extended family. Artie was a devoted employee of...
Woodie Edward Smith, Ii
Jan 27, 2015
Woodie Edward Smith, II, 74, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judith R. Smith; stepson, Michael Anderton and wife, Brandy; nephew, James Matthews, Jr. and wife, Sabrina; devoted cousin, Debbie Weiss and husband, Jim and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Riggan. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Smith. A...
Henry James Grein, Jr.
Jan 27, 2015
Henry J. Grein, Jr., 67, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He is survived by one son, Mathew Grein and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Jamie Buckner and husband, Dustin and Brittany Wright and wife, Krystal; four grandchildren, Charley Buckner, Jacob Grein, Brianna Grein and Benjamin Buckner; sister, Marguerite Piotrowski and husband, Chris; brother, Michael Grein; brother-in-law, Bill Fairhurst; the...
Horace R. Mitchell
Jan 9, 2015
Horace R. Mitchell, 81, passed away on January 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Chambliss Mitchell and three children- Vicky Conwell (David), Kenneth Mitchell (Maureen), and Robin Richardson (David). Survivors also include three grandchildren Danny Joe Conwell (Melissa), Jenny Phillips (Craig), Sarah Mitchell, three great grandchildren Chelsea Conwell, Cassidy Conwell, and Dennis Phillips....
Harwood Fielding "Woody" Wheeler, Jr.
Jan 1, 2015
Mr. Harwood F. “Woody” Wheeler, Jr., 52, of Stony Creek, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. He is survived by his brother, Martin J. Wheeler and wife, Tammy of Hampton and niece, Allison Wheeler of Glen Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harwood F. and Mary A. Wheeler. A graveside funeral service will be held 3...
Cleaton Edward "Ed" Malone, Jr.
Dec 30, 2014
Cleaton Edward Malone, Jr. of Jarratt passed away peacefully on December 30, 2014 at the age of 67. He is survived by one daughter, Tara Lee Malone-Menendez; her husband, Joe Menendez; one son, Christopher Edward Malone; his wife Susan and three grandchildren, Olivia Lee Menendez, Claire Elizabeth Malone and Anna Catherine Malone. All his friends knew him as Ed...
Jerry Sykes Brown
Dec 30, 2014
Jerry Sykes Brown, 65, of Carson, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Norma Twisdale Brown; two daughters, Kelly Brown Dunne and husband, Sebastian and Jessica Brown Shindler and husband, Philip; one son, Charles Norwood Mingroni; two grandchildren, Emmett Brady Dunne and Ava Jolene Shindler; his mother, Jessie Sykes Brown; two brothers, Clifford M....
Freddie Williams
Dec 2, 2014
Freddie Williams, 75, of Skippers, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was preceded in death his parents, Thomas and Rachel Williams; sister, Barbara D. Little and brother, Billy ‘Wimp” Williams. He is survived by his brother, The Reverend Kenneth Williams and wife, Shirley of Newsoms, Virginia, his twin brother, Eddie Williams and wife, Jo Ann of Emporia, Virginia and...
William Kenneth Harrison
Nov 29, 2014
Mr. William Kenneth “Bull” Harrison, 80, of Capron, passed away at home on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Ellen E. Harrison; two sons, William Kenneth “Slim” Harrison, Jr. and wife, Teresa and Richard Peyton Harrison and wife, Susan; five grandchildren, Jesse Finch and wife, Hilary, Robert Finch, Brittany Harrison, Kaitlin Harrison and Richard W....
Ruth Tudor Collins
Nov 26, 2014
Ruth Tudor Collins, 88, of Emporia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, to reunite with loved ones in her eternal home. She was the daughter of the late Sidney A. and Lilly Mae Tudor and was also preceded in death by her husband, Cato L. Collins and all of her siblings. Mrs. Collins is survived by her...
Robert Charles Sexton
Nov 19, 2014
Robert Charles Sexton, 78, of Jarratt, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Flo C. Sexton; son, Kevin Sexton and wife, Carol; daughter, Julia S. Coleman and husband, Ronald; two grandsons, Richard Coleman and Daniel Coleman; two great-granddaughters, Emily and Sophie Coleman; a number of brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. The...
Jamie Gurganus Rooker
Nov 16, 2014
Jamie Gurganus Rooker, 51, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Michael Rooker; brother, Chris Gurganus; sister, Kelly Hamilton; nephew, Bill Tomlin; aunt, Kathy Morgan and a large extended family of close friends and neighbors. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, November 21 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S....
Morris Conway "M.C." Driver
Nov 13, 2014
Morris Conway Driver, 86, beloved husband, father, PaPa, brother and uncle passed away peacefully in the home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Ferguson Driver, whom he both loved and admired all of his life. He is also survived by his five children: Earl Conway Driver and...
Vernon Freeman Murr
Nov 7, 2014
Mr. Vernon Freeman Murr, 60, of Emporia, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Frances Murr; son, Jerry Leonard “Dink” Draper, III and wife, Toni; granddaughters, Hannah Draper and Elizabeth Hasty; sister, Janice Lawson and husband, Jim; brother, Jeffrey Murr and wife, Gloria and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will...
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