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Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA

Jesse B. Phillips

Jesse B. Phillips

May 13, 2013

Mr. Jesse B. Phillips, 74, of Emporia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Pearson Phillips, two daughters, Wynne Doyle and Susan Harvey and husband, Keith; four grandchildren, Trevor Doyle, Payton Doyle, Austin Harvey and Sarah Harvey; a sister, Jean Clay and husband, Jimmie; a brother, Milton Phillips and wife, Betty and two...

Gordon Bryant Harrell, Jr.

Gordon Bryant Harrell, Jr.

May 11, 2013

Gordon B. Harrell, Jr., age 80, passed away Saturday, May 11th. Gordon was born and raised in Jarratt. He moved to Pennsylvania in 1967 where he married his loving wife, Janice Jones (McEntire). He owned and operated Harrell’s Heating and Plumbing. He was active in the Center Hill Methodist Church, community service, and the leadership of Center Hill Grange....

William A. "Willie" Wells

William A. "Willie" Wells

May 6, 2013

William A. Willie Wells, 73, of Stony Creek, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home. A graveside memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Readville Baptist Church Cemetery

Barbara M. Wilson

Barbara M. Wilson

May 4, 2013

Barbara M. Wilson, 71, of Emporia, widow of Robert J. “Bobby” Wilson, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Joan W. Sasser and husband, Tony; three grandchildren, Crystal V. Jones and husband, Daniel of Colonial Heights, Holly S. Blackwell and husband, David of South Hill and Lane Sasser; four great-grandchildren, Nicole Sasser, Carter Blackwell,...

Harry Edwin Evans

Harry Edwin Evans

Apr 30, 2013

Harry Edwin Evans, 82, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The former president of Franklin Braid Industries in Emporia, he was currently serving on the Board of Directors of its parent company, Wayne Industries of Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Evans was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the 45th Infantry Division, known as the...

Monica Blaire Seymour

Monica Blaire Seymour

Apr 6, 2013

Monica Blaire Seymour, 30, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Ricky and Katie Seymour; paternal grandmother, Charlotte F. Seymour; aunts, Mary P. Jones, Linda S. Carneal, Brenda Seymour and Mary S. Kinker; uncles, Lee Seymour and wife, Lanie and Tommy Seymour and wife, Kim; Cousins, Wayne, Marybeth, Mark, Randy, Keith, Pam,...

Elizabeth Ellison "Liz' Ridout

Elizabeth Ellison "Liz' Ridout

Apr 3, 2013

Elizabeth Ellison “Liz” Ridout, 83, of Jarratt, widow of Willis McCoin Ridout passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. She is survived by three sons, Bobby Ridout and wife, Diane of Chester, Craig Ridout of Dinwiddie and Ray Ridout and wife, Betty of Jarratt; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Cook of Dinwiddie; two brothers, Charles Ellison and wife,...

Samuel Thomas "S.T." Gordon

Samuel Thomas "S.T." Gordon

Mar 25, 2013

Samuel Thomas “S.T.” Gordon, 76, a retired farmer, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Joyce F. Gordon; daughter, Anita Pfaff (Mike); son, Jeff Gordon; four grandchildren, Brian T. ‘Boo” Gordon (Courtney), Christel Gordon, Amanda Gordon and J. C. Gordon; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lois Moore, Loraine Phillips and Paulette Flowers and two brothers,...

Marva A. Parham

Marva A. Parham

Mar 15, 2013

Marva A. Parham peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2013. Jesus came and quietly told Marva, your work is completed here on earth. Come home, my dear and faithful servant. Marva A. Parham, born January 21, 1954, was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Bell P. Mason; two brothers, Melvin L. Parham and Faitha T....

Lillian Braswell Hallingshead

Lillian Braswell Hallingshead

Feb 27, 2013

Lillian Braswell Hallingshead, 87, widow of James Emerson Hallingshead, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She is survived by two sons; James E. “Gene” Hallingshead and wife, Tina of Emporia and Arthur David Hallingshead and wife, Glenda of Charlottesville; two daughters, Eileen Clary and husband, Roger and Nancy McKee and husband, Leonard, all of Fayetteville, NC; seven grandchildren, Dowanna...

Rosalind Yates Owen

Rosalind Yates Owen

Feb 23, 2013

Rosalind Yates Owen, 80, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. A Sussex County native, she was the daughter of the late Guy Hamlin Owen and Bessie Powell Owen. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Owen Temple. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Jane Simmons, Oretha Owen Tillery and husband, Cecil, all of Sedley and...

Retha Covington Kitchen

Retha Covington Kitchen

Feb 15, 2013

Retha Covington Kitchen, 81, passed away, Friday, February 15, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Roger H. Kitchen; stepson, Keith P. Kitchen and wife, Julie of Midlothian; three step-grandchildren, Christopher, Connor and Ryan Kitchen and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2–6 p.m. Sunday at her home in Yale. A memorial service will...

David Slagle

David Slagle

Feb 4, 2013

George David Slagle, Sr, 81, of Emporia, widower of Margaret Bryant Slagle, died Monday, February 4, 2013. He also was preceded in death by a son, Chris Slagle; three sisters, Mildred Prince, Helen Prince and Mabel Loftis and two brothers, Andrew and Lawrence Slagle. Survivors include three sons, George David Slagle, Jr., Kenneth Lee Slagle and Stuart A. Slagle;...

Ribble Carpenter "R.C." Clarke

Ribble Carpenter "R.C." Clarke

Feb 4, 2013

Ribble Carpenter “R.C.” Clarke, Jr., 89, peacefully passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in the Old Hickory area of Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late Ribble Clarke and Sadie Barnes Clarke. A lifelong member, Deacon and supporter of Sappony Baptist Church, he was a retired farmer, a...

Guy C. Callaway, Jr.

Guy C. Callaway, Jr.

Feb 3, 2013

Guy C. Callaway, Jr., 88, of Emporia, departed this life to be with The Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margaret in June of 2011. He is survived by his son, Larry G. Callaway and wife, Joanne of Moseley; his daughter, Linda C. Owens and husband, Michael of...

Kathleen B. Barnes

Kathleen B. Barnes

Feb 3, 2013

Kathleen B. Barnes, 93, the widow of Broaddus W. Barnes, passed away in her home on Sunday, February 3, 2013. The daughter of the late Hinton and Elnora Bolster Barnes, Kathleen was a beautiful soul who touched many lives and her sweet spirit will never be forgotten. She is survived by her children, David Wilson Barnes and wife, Jean,...

Avery Drew Swenson

Avery Drew Swenson

Jan 27, 2013

Avery Drew Swenson, 8, was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving grandfathers, Charles D. Taylor, Jr. (Grandaddy) and Jeffrey Zalman Swenson (Papa), great-grandparents Moses & Lillie Hobbs, Janet Hobbs, Willie Shimko, Inge & Anna Swenson, and Dave & Mavis Taylor. Scott & Kim Swenson were blessed to be her...

Mamie Ferguson Driver

Mamie Ferguson Driver

Jan 25, 2013

Mamie Ferguson Driver, 90, of Emporia, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, David Clifton Driver, Sr. and a daughter, Nancy Driver Lee; she is survived by two daughters, Shirley D. James (Ed) and Tena Marie Driver; one son, David Clifton Driver, Jr. (Joyce) and a son-in-law, Bob Lee; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren...

Mary Rebecca "Becky" Blackburn

Mary Rebecca "Becky" Blackburn

Jan 19, 2013

Mary Rebecca “Becky” Blackburn, of Drewryville, died Saturday, January 19, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Skip Blackburn; two daughters, Sarah B. Jones and husband, Rick of Cary, NC and Dorothy “Beth” Worton of Laurel, MD; two grandsons, Isaac Wise and Jackson Worton; five brothers, Bill Owen and wife, Ginger of Suffolk, Bobby Owen and...

Michael W. "Gator" Gay

Michael W. "Gator" Gay

Jan 3, 2013

Michael W. “Gator” Gay, 52, of Emporia, died Thursday, January 3, 2013. He is survived by two sons, Michael Travis “Tray” Gay and Matthew Shane “Matt” Gay; granddaughter, Kayleigh; his mother, Joyce Majer; stepfather, Bob Majer; sister Pam Moss; nephew, Brent Moss; niece, Brandy Moss and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved pets; his...

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