Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Tommy W. Allen
Mar 22, 2023
Mr. Tommy W. Allen, 71, of Emporia passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Allen and his brother, Gene Allen.
Tommy is survived by two daughters, Tanya A. Zimmerman (Brian) and Tabitha Brooks (Ben) and son, Travis W. Allen (Kimberly); five grandchildren, Shane Allen, Daniel Zimmerman,...
Joanne G. Daniels
Mar 9, 2023
Miss Joanne G. Daniels, 72, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Stowe.
Joanne is survived by two sisters, Brenda Woodward and Kathie Garrett (Don); brother, Roy A. Daniels; half-sister, Joyce Kersting (Jim); life-long friends Linda, Carol, Joan and Pam with whom she shared...
Ronald Coleman Stewart
Feb 19, 2023
Ronald Coleman Stewart, 85, of Emporia, formerly of Dunn, NC, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was the son of the late Dallas Coleman Stewart and Penny Ann Bass Stewart and was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lou Stewart. He was an avid race fan and throughout life had followed and worked with various...
John Robert Wilson, Sr.
Feb 18, 2023
John Robert “Bobby” Wilson, Sr, 83, of Emporia, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Wilson and Virginia Goldsborough Newsome Wilson.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Wilson Aerni (Paul), his daughter-in-law, Sandra (Sandy) Sykes Wilson, and his four grandchildren, Adam Aerni...
Donald "Bear" Epps
Feb 16, 2023
Donald “Bear” Epps, 74, of Jarratt, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was the son of the late John C. and Virgie Seymour Epps and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger “Kicky” Epps and Larry Epps.
Bear is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Epps; son, David Epps (Kelly); daughter,...
Rosa "Rose" W. Poarch
Feb 14, 2023
Rosa “Rose” W. Poarch, 84, of Stony Creek passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Ruby Vaughan Watkins and was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Wiliam Watkins.
Rose is survived by her husband, James Emerson Poarch, Jr., two daughters, Dixie Banton (David Adams) and...
William David Moody
Feb 10, 2023
Mr. William David Moody, 78, of Emporia, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie Moss and father, George Moody; a daughter, Melissa Edwards and grandson, Joshua Edwards.
Mr. Moody is survived by his daughter, Melanie Glisson; six grandchildren, Me’Kiyah Glisson, Zachius Glisson, Jurni Williams, Trinity Melton...
Howard Richard Allen, Jr.
Feb 3, 2023
Howard Richard Allen, Jr., 83, of Emporia, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.
He is survived by his very devoted sister, Gertrude A. Allen; nieces, Brenda A. Gay (Bubba), Jeanette A. Wrenn (Dwight) and Stacy A. Holloway (Skeeter); great-nieces, Choe Huskey (John), Sara Gay (Travis) and Kaitlin Holloway (Kevin); great-nephew, Dustin Wrenn (Ashley); great-great-nephew,...
Michael Ward, Sr.
Feb 2, 2023
Michael “Big Mike” Ward, Sr., 51, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Gaines Ward and a brother, Clarence Ward.
Mike is survived by his wife, Melanie; two daughters, Rebekah Ward and husband Bill and Micaela Ward; son, Michael ‘Mike” Ward, Jr. and wife Taylor; nine grandchildren,...
Lorrell Merricks Wilson
Feb 1, 2023
Rosa Lorrell Merricks Wilson, 83, of Emporia, Virginia went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 1, 2023.
She is survived by her husband, John Robert Wilson, Sr.; her daughter, Pamela Wilson Aerni (Paul), her daughter-in-law, Sandra (Sandy) Sykes Wilson, and her four grandchildren, Adam Aerni (Rachel), Ryan Aerni (Amber), John (Trey) Robert Wilson...
Gregory D. Wray
Jan 31, 2023
Gregory D. Wray, 52, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Aubry Wray.
Greg is survived by his wife, Linda R. Wray, daughter, Michaela E. West (Ronnie); son, Cody Wray (Victoria); granddaughter, Evelyn West; his mother, Dolly R. Wray; brother, Christopher Wray (Torri); sister, Courtney Gordon (Brian)...
James Henry "J.H." Taylor
Jan 27, 2023
James Henry “J.H.” Taylor, 69, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Irwin and Lucille Taylor
J. H. is survived by his wife of 48 years, Delia Bennett Taylor; his daughter, Alison L. Phillips and husband, David; grandsons, Brantley Barker Phillips and Taylor Chase Phillips; his sister, Romine...
Raymond L. Poarch
Jan 26, 2023
Mr. Raymond L. Poarch, 91, of Stony Creek, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph Wade and Mary Perkins Poarch and was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his brother, William S. “Billy” Poarch and several nieces and nephews....
Samuel F. Bondranko
Jan 23, 2023
Mr. Samuel F. Bondranko, 90, of Yale, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Dolores T. Bondranko; and son, Samuel Floyd Bondranko.
Mr. Bondranko was the youngest son of the late George and Viola P. Bondranko and was preceded in death by his seven brothers. He was a U....
Nina Ann Adams Brickell
Jan 23, 2023
Mrs. Nina Ann Adams Brickell, 86, of Emporia, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles Brickell; daughter, Susan Clary (Randy); son, Curtis Brickell (Valerie); three grandsons, Andy Clary (Amy), Shane Clary (Taylor) and Dennis Brickell; three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be...
Brandy L. Moss
Jan 22, 2023
Brandy Lynn Moss (age 37) departed this life on January 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her daddy Neal Moss, her maternal granddaddy Majer Gay, her paternal grandparents Romie and Carrie Moss, as well as numerous aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her mama Pam Moss (Paul), her brother Brent Moss...
Dorothy "Dottie" Mayes
Jan 9, 2023
Miss Dorothy “Dottie” Mayes, 84, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was born March 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Lewis and Elaine Mayes, and she was also preceded in death by her brother, Wamer Mayes; niece, Sylvia Norris and nephews, Walter Upton and Wamer Mayes, Jr. .
Dottie is survived...
Bobby L. Baldwin
Jan 3, 2023
Mr. Bobby L. Baldwin, Sr., 87, of Skippers, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by two sons, Earl C. Baldwin and Bobby L. Baldwin, Jr.; five brothers and five sisters.
Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret G. Baldwin; daughter, Ann...
Melissa Ann Moss
Jan 1, 2023
Melissa Ann Moss, 46, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.
She is survived by her son, Tyler Waterfield (Alexis); mother, Sue Vaughan (Edward); father, Danny Moss, Sr.; brother, Danny Moss, Jr.; her devoted friend, Joanne Sheffield and numerous cousins and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held...
Bernie Lee Justice
Dec 26, 2022
Mr. Bernie Lee Justice, 78, of Emporia, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ann Justice; granddaughter, Fallon Justice; brother, George ‘Doc” Justice; sisters, Betty J. Phillips (Milton) and Annie Manning; nephew, Patrick Wesolowski.
Funeral services will be private.
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