The family will receive friends 6-8 Thursday, October 22 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia. Mrs. Holland is survived by a son, Al Holland (Penny); two daughters, Rita Barnes (Harrell) and Debbie Delbridge (Tom); grandsons, Chris and Brandon Holland and Matthew and Logan Delbridge; great-grandchildren, Mason Holland and Waylynn Delbridge; sister-in-law, Annie Wills and a number of nieces and nephews. “Billy Gene” Gregory, Sr., 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Five nephews and one niece. Emporia; Bertha Brodnax. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Day (Jimmy) of Emporia, VA., Gail Kansler (Mike) of Raleigh, NC., brother, Everett Sykes (Sallie Ann) of Reidsville, NC., along with two grandchildren, Jamie Poythress (Jason) of Emporia, VA., Alexandra Kansler of Raleigh, NC. Masks will be required for those attending the funeral service. He was the son of the late Perley Harvey Gleason and R. Marie Beeman Gleason. Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com. If you don't see the obituary or death record that you are looking for, use this form to search our entire database. Joe Garnet “Jody” Whitley, Jr., of Emporia, VA passed away on March 1, 2020, after a short illness. He was later honored and proud when he received the Eugene H. Bloom Lifetime Achievement Award which he was presented by the Emporia Greensville Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his leadership, professionalism and eagerness to serve his community, as well as being a living example to others. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” – John 15:13. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Emporia/Greensville Humane Society, 113 Baker St., Emporia, Virginia 23847. 951 W. Atlantic St Visitation will be conducted Friday, January 15, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Echols Funeral Home, Emporia, Virginia. Obituaries ; Roy E. Schepp ; Capital News Service ; Previous Days Pages ; Obituries. Richard is survived by his loving children Edward Wilson Carter and Linda Louise Carter Sandifer; Brother Woody Clary and sisters Elsie Chambliss, Betty Jones and Martha Ann Brewer Hitchcock. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Vendel and Bessie Kei, her husband, Russell C. “Spot” Newsome, along with her twelve brothers and sisters. He was born on November 9, 1940 in Emporia, VA., to the late Billy B. and Frances Somner Vincent. Norma Jones Vacca, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home. Online Condolences may be made at www.echolsfuneralhome.com. She had a long and distinguished career in Banking and her most cherished role in life was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Billy was a graduate of Greensville County High School. He was a lifelong member of Monumental United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, a Lay Speaker and as the Chairman of the Administrative Board. The Emporia Gazette was published in Emporia, Kansas and with 209,387 searchable pages from . Billy was a member of the National Guard and a Scoutmaster for many years. Tags: 2015-12-29; Patrick O. During his lifetime, he served as President of the Local Rotary Club, where he was recognized by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, and he also served as President of the Emporia Jaycees, where he was recognized with the National Distinguished Service Award. He was a service and parts manager with Redwine International in Emporia. He was their only child. Brandon is also survived by a large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Emporia, Virginia Thomas Benjamin “Ben” Mitchell, 89, passed away on November 15, 2020 at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin Earnhardt and Louise Earnhardt, one sister Shirley McIntire and two grandchildren Whitney Nicole Gaultney and Aubree Curry. He is survived by his siblings, Billy B. Vincent, Jr., (Helen), Joan V. Herring (Jack), Lindsey S. Vincent (Scott), his beloved granddaughter, two grandsons, along with nephews, nieces, and cousins. Obituary-Alma Lucille Wright Gauldin Lynch . A United States Army Korean War Veteran, he was a lifetime Member of Monumental United Methodist Church, a founding member of the Gravel Pit Hunt Club, and the former owner of B.H. The family expresses sincere thanks to Hospice of Virginia and to special caregivers, Joyce Lynch and Erica Robinson. 427 Ruritan Dr Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 5:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. William Sherrod “Billy” Harris, Jr., 82 of Emporia, VA, departed from his earthly life on Tuesdday, December 1, 2020 to enter his Heavenly home for eternity. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, J.G. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Smith Jarratt; his parents, Waverly Richard Jarratt, Sr. and Fannie Wells Jarratt, and brothers Waverly Richard Jarratt, Jr., Edward Carol Jarratt, and Benjamin Jarratt. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Wayne Leonard's life.. The funeral service will be held graveside 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 1 at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Whitby Mitchell, sister, Emma Mitchell Powell. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother James D. Gleason, and daughter, Charlene A. Gleason. Honorary pallbearers will be Redwine International VA family. He then transferred to Campbell University where he graduated in 1965. His hobbies included watching Dallas Cowboys football, attending theme parks, riding rollercoasters, and watching NASCAR racing. Search Emporia obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Gleason, daughters, Michele Whitby (Rodney), Rochelle Jenkins (Donald), sister, C. Jeanne Stanton (Allen), and sister-in-law Judith A. Gleason grandchildren, Twyla Campbell, Kyle Rook, great-grandchildren Savannah Rook, Kole Rook and several nieces and nephews. Obituaries Monday, January 18, 2021. Also, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Bob Pipkin officiating. Pallbearers will be Kelly, Everett, Gary Chrismon, Brad Smith Daniel Lewis Jeremy Surratt and Tony L. Whitlock. He is survived by is loving wife Patricia P. Earnhardt, two sons Tommy Gaultney (Jennifer) of Emporia, VA, James David Earnhardt (Gretchen) of Salsbury, NC , three daughters Angela Earnhardt of Kinopalas, NC, Crystal Mureno (Roberto) of South Hill, VA and Michelle Cifers (Frankie) of Emporia, VA. One niece Melissa Miller (Tod) of Salsbury NC. Honorary pallbearers will be Redwine International VA family. He worked as an electrician for many years. A public visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday December 6, 2020 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington. Online condolences may be made at www.owenfh.com. The son of the late Henry Turner Blake Sr. and Ruby Dickerson Blake, Hooker was also preceded in death by a brother, Henry Turner “Pinkie” Blake Jr. and a sister, Alice Blake Eason. He fought to survive, but succumbed to his illness and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thomas Benjamin “Ben” Mitchell, 89, passed away on November 15, 2020 at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. Emporia, VA (23847) Today. Emporia, VA 23847. Thursday, November 5, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at Emporia Cemetery. All material on EmporiaNews.com is copyright 2005-2020. Otis is survived by his wife of 39 years, Frances Mitchell Chaffin; daughter Sylvia Chaffin; son, Earl Chaffin; step-daughters, Debra M. Roach (Wayne) and Brenda M. Rieley (Jerry); two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and four step-great-grandchildren. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in Emporia, Indiana. He was born on February 20, 1943, and raised in Emporia, VA, where he graduated from Greensville County High School. Ann worked at VA Dyeing and Finishing for twenty years until she began working with her husband. He is Survived by his wife Patricia Wiggins Lee, one son Raymond Mark Lee and his wife Melanie; his younger brother Bobby and his wife Denise. A graveside memorial service will be held at Corinth Cemetery in Skippers, VA., on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. A private graveside service will be held for the family officiated by Pastor Shad Watters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Acree and a daughter, Judith Walton. James A. Vincent, Sr., passed away on September 26, 2020 at the Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. Range. Partly cloudy skies. State. Mrs. Moss is survived by two sons, Danny Moss, Sr. and Darrell Moss, grandchildren, Candice Bowe, Jessica Grant, Brian Blanton, Danny Lee Moss, Jr., Melissa Ann Moss, Lori Story and Vanna Story; 16 great-grandchildren and a brother, Robert Bailey. He was a deacon in his church and a member of Jarratt Town Council for many years. Jessica graduated from Greensville County High School. In 1978 he was certified with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health as an EMT Instructor and was awarded Life Membership to the Squad in 1978. She is survived by two sons, Mother Joan Ligon, Father Ray Ligon, Grandmother Bernice Ligon, Sister Cindy Fox, Brothers Lonnie Ligon and David Maitland, five nephews and one neice. October 12, 2020, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Ann Kei Newsome, 92, passed away on October 9, 2020. Otis B. Chaffin passed away at the age of 86 on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Higher wind gusts possible.. Brian Norwood, 56, of Jarratt, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Clarence W. Mitchell, Jr., William R. Mitchell, Horace Mitchell, sisters, Virginia Mitchell Hobbs, Mary Mitchell Norwood, Lillian High, Daisy Edwards, Jane Rodgester Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay Gordon Davis. He was born on November 9, 1940 in Emporia, VA., to the late Billy B. and Frances Somner Vincent. He was a retiree of the Georgia-Pacific plant in Emporia, Virginia. Mr. Ogburn is survived by his son, John “Eddie” Ogburn (Brandy); two stepsons, Michael Pair (Bernadette) and Darryl Pair (Amy); three grandsons, Dylan, E. J. and Jackson Ogburn; eight step-grandchildren, Curt Pair, Stephanie Mitchell (Mike), Rachel Pair, Landen Pair Lizzie Pair, Exia Pair, Brayden Mevins and Sarah Davis; three step-great-grandchildren, Makayla aand Luke Pair and Mckenzie Hamilton; brother, Thomas Ogburn (Judy); three sisters, Betty Romine, Joyce Smith (Harry), and Ella Sims Brumbles and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Marie W. Holland, 90, of Emporia, widow of Walton R. “Red” Holland, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Mr. Acree is survived by four daughters, Sherry Temple (David), Terry Gutshall (Phillip), Phyllis Macclellan, and Catherine Acree; 12 grandchildren, Kerri Musselman (Tim), Matthew Temple (Michele), Krystal Featherstun (Ryan), Rusti Moore, Amanda Gutshall (Jared), Bobby Walton (Rebecca), Danielle Walton, Samantha Walton, Christopher Epps, Patrick Epps (Kelly), Stephanie Epps and Ashley Lensey (Chan); 23 great-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, a brother, Cecil Acree (Sheryl) and numerous nieces and nephews. William Lee was a man of quiet strength and integrity. The service will be broadcast on FM 90.7 while in the church parking lot. Mrs. Marie W. Holland, 90, of Emporia, widow of Walton R. “Red” Holland, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Billy was transported by his fellow squad members to the local hospital on November 14th and was then transported to Southside Regional Medical Center, in Petersburg, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia. Sykes, Alvin Johnson Sykes, sisters, Alice Edwards, Julie Sykes Upchurch, Pauline Sykes. He is also survived by nieces Kathy Queen, Becky Lee, Marti Scott, Ginger Coletrane, Tiffany Lee and Cristen Lee. Great-Grandchildren Daniellle Alexis Hart, Erica Lynn Hart, Ian Riley Sandifer, Ashley Lynne Sandifer, Mark Alton Boutelle, Blake Edward Carter and Cole Andrew Carter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Independence United Methodist Church, ℅ Evangeline Taylor, 5066 Dry Bread Rd, Emporia, VA 23847. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 P.M. at the Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor R. Shaw Smith officiating. All material on EmporiaNews.com is copyright 2005-2020 . She was the daughter of the late Johnny Swanson and Lila Williams Doyle. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Acree is survived by four daughters, Sherry Temple (David), Terry Gutshall (Phillip), Phyllis Macclellan, and Catherine Acree; 12 grandchildren, Kerri Musselman (Tim), Matthew Temple (Michele), Krystal Featherstun (Ryan), Rusti Moore, Amanda Gutshall (Jared), Bobby Walton (Rebecca), Danielle Walton, Samantha Walton, Christopher Epps, Patrick Epps (Kelly), Stephanie Epps and Ashley Lensey (Chan); 23 great-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, a brother, Cecil Acree (Sheryl) and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob Pipkin officiating. Mr. Jones was the former owner of Jones Upholstery Shop in Emporia. The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 at the home of her aunt, Tiffany Rook at 400 Harding St. in Emporia. Jeaux Simmons officiating. High 49F. Charles Harvey Gleason, 75, passed away on October 29, 2020. 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