Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Linda Gray Murray

Linda Gray Murray

Nov 15, 2025

Services and interment was private for the convenience of the family.

James Malcolm Dawson

James Malcolm Dawson

Nov 15, 2025

James Dawson, 35, passed away on November 15, 2025, in Amelia, VA. James Dawson was born on January 26, 1990 in Midlothian, VA, to James Dawson and Teresa Dawson.James graduated from attended Amelia County Public Schools. He started his career as a Heavy equipment operator and went on to work for 17 years.  James was engaged to Samantha Proffitt....

Vivian Ann (Lynch)  Woodel

Vivian Ann (Lynch) Woodel

Nov 11, 2025

Vivian Ann Woodel, age 84 of Pamplin, VA, formerly of Amelia, passed from this life on November 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband James Walter Woodel and her son Eddie Woodel, and is survived by her son Tommy (Julie) Woodel of Richmond, her daughter Patricia (Mark) Kennedy of Amelia, her sister Sylvia Lloyd and brother...

Patricia Lee Bing

Patricia Lee Bing

Oct 13, 2025

Patricia Lee Bing, age 78 of Amelia, VA, formerly of Mathews, VA passed from this life on October 13, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband John C. Bing, and is survived by her daughter, Laurie Nebe of Chester, her son Charles Edwin (Eddie) of Woodlawn, VA, her grandchildren Abigail Young, Jonathan Bing, T. Jay Bing, Joey...

Jerry Dewayne Little

Jerry Dewayne Little

Sep 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts but warm memories that we announce the passing of Jerry DeWayne Little, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born on April 21, 1952, in Amelia County, Virginia, Jerry's journey on this earth came to a peaceful close on September 16, 2025, at the age of 73. He touched the lives of many, from his...

Jaccob Scott Barnes

Jaccob Scott Barnes

Sep 7, 2025

Jaccob Barnes, 33, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Amelia Courthouse, VA. Jaccob Barnes was born on September 12, 1991 in Richmond, VA, to Matthew Barnes and Christina Barnes. Jaccob graduated from Prince George High School with honors in 2009 and went on to earn an associates degree in communications from John Tyler Community College. Jaccob was in a...

Nancy Louise (Brown)  Barton

Nancy Louise (Brown) Barton

Sep 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Louise Barton, who departed this life on September 1, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on November 27, 1946, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, Nancy embraced life in every capacity, eventually finding her home in Midlothian, Virginia, where she shared countless cherished moments with her loving family....

James “Jimmy” Walthall Southall Iii

James “Jimmy” Walthall Southall Iii

Aug 19, 2025

James "Jimmy" Walthall Southall III, age 91, of Jetersville, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Jimmy was born on November 17, 1933, in Amelia County, Virginia. He dedicated much of his early life to managing his dairy farm and providing for his wife and four daughters. After retiring from the dairy business, he continued farming...

Jacqueline (Glover)  Phelps

Jacqueline (Glover) Phelps

Aug 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Phelps, who left this world peacefully on her 88th birthday, August 19, 2025, in Farmville, Virginia. Born on August 19, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia, Jacqueline lived a life marked by love, compassion, and unwavering strength.Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband Myron Phelps Sr., and parents...

Johnny Grey

Johnny Grey

Aug 11, 2025

Johnny Monroe Grey passed away on August 12, 2025 in Amelia, Virginia. He was born in Amelia on May 8, 1938 and spent much of his life there because he loved his hometown. He was reared by his grandparents on a farm near the Veterans Cemetery, served in the Navy, helped his father build houses throughout Virginia, and was a...

Argylee Bayse (Bayse)  Shook

Argylee Bayse (Bayse) Shook

Aug 8, 2025

Argylee "Lee" Bayse Shook, born on October 27 1942, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away Friday, August 8 2025 at the age of 82. She was at home surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Carlos Shook, Sr. and parents: Argle and Florence Bayse, brother, Michael Bayse and infant...

James "Ricky" Richard Dunford

James "Ricky" Richard Dunford

Aug 5, 2025

James Richard "Ricky" Dunford Sr., of Amelia, Virginia, left this earthly life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Golda Irene Mottesheard Dunford, and father, Johnny Douglas Dunford, his grandfather, Harding Mottesheard, and beloved grandmother, Willie Grace. He is survived by his four sons: James R. Dunford Jr. of Ford, VA; Russell...

Barbara Lee (Hall)  Bultje

Barbara Lee (Hall) Bultje

Jul 30, 2025

Barbara Hall (Bobbie) Bultje, 80, of Amelia Virginia passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. Bobbie was born in Richmond Virginia on July 6,1945 and graduated from George Wythe High School. After working at the Amelia Dress Factory and Southside Community Hospital, Bobbie retired from the State Police as a Fingerprint Analyst after 17 years of service. She was...

Daniel Tarrant

Daniel Tarrant

Jul 29, 2025

Daniel "Danny" Tarrant, 53, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Jetersville, Virginia. Born on December 6, 1971, in Edmond, Oklahoma, Danny lived a life defined by passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to living fully.Danny was a man of many talents and boundless energy. Over the course of his life, he embraced countless roles-surfer, dog musher, musician, teacher, mentor,...

Larry Dean Lunsford

Larry Dean Lunsford

Jul 27, 2025

Larry Dean Lunsford, age 91, of Amelia Court House, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1933, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Nora Lunsford, and was one of 13 siblings who grew up in a loving and close-knit family.Larry dedicated his life to serving others, both in his professional and personal pursuits. He...

Virginia Radford Anderson

Virginia Radford Anderson

Jul 24, 2025

Virginia Radford Anderson, died on July 24, 2025 at her home in Amelia County.  She was born January 28, 1927 in Floyd County, the oldest child of Uriah and Eliza Belle Nolen Radford.  Virginia graduated from Floyd County High School and worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant until the end of WWII.  She moved to Richmond and worked...

Carlos Soto Perucho

Carlos Soto Perucho

Jul 21, 2025

Carlos Perucho of Richmond, Virginia passed away on Jul 21, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Donn Madison (De Krafft)  Dekrafft

Donn Madison (De Krafft) Dekrafft

Jul 14, 2025

Donn deKrafft of Crewe, Virginia passed away on Jul 14, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

James Clinton Elder, Sr.

James Clinton Elder, Sr.

Jul 10, 2025

James Clinton Elder Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, stewmaster, sausage maker, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on July 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 8, 1939, in Virginia, James dedicated his life to his family, and his work as a mechanic, primarily in the trucking industry.James was a...

Ernest Roy (Handschumacher)  Handschumacher

Ernest Roy (Handschumacher) Handschumacher

Jun 30, 2025

Ernest Handschumacher, 64 of Jetersville Va, passed away on June 30, 2025. Ernie is survived by Daughters - Crystal (DJ)Messer, Terri (Travis) Handschumacher, and Charlotte Handschumacher-Ramos, His two Brothers - Larry (Cathy) Handschumacher, and Ricky Bragg, his two Sister - Barbara (Allen) Bell, Nancy (Roy) Welch. As well as 6 Grandchildren and a Great-Grandchild. Ernie is preceded in death...