Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Q. C. Pembelton

Q. C. Pembelton

Feb 18, 2026

Quantry Cabel Pembelton,III , "Q.C." completed his earthly journey February 18, 2026. He was born in Southside Community Hospital, Farmville, Virginia January 14, 1964.

Q. C. was preceded in death by his parents, Quantry Cabel Pembelton, Jr. and Lois Overby

Pembelton. He is survived by his daughter, Morgan P. McMillian and sisters Janet P. Joyce

(Tucker), Beverly P. Dunnavant and...

Jessie Lee Boyd

Jessie Lee Boyd

Feb 17, 2026

Services will be private

Morris Caroll Thigpen

Morris Caroll Thigpen

Feb 17, 2026

Morris Caroll Thigpen, age 88, of Amelia, Va. passed from this life on Feb. 17, 2026 at his home in Amelia. He is preceded in death by his son, Johnny and his parents. Alex and Jessie Outlaw Thigpen. He was born Oct. 16, 1937 in North Carolina having lived in Mt. Olive, N. C. Morris served his country in the...

Katherine Palmer McMillion

Katherine Palmer McMillion

Feb 11, 2026

Katherine Palmer McMillion, 83, passed away on February 11, 2026.

Katherine had a passion for gardening and a tender heart for all animals. She enjoyed painting the natural beauty around her.

Born in Amelia, she was the third child of Edward & Clara Palmer. She is survived by Irvin, her husband of 63 years; their four children: Tracie Holmes (Mark),...

Ruby Marie Johnson

Ruby Marie Johnson

Feb 5, 2026

Ruby B. Johnson, age 82 of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph (Jo-Boy) and her sisters Ann and Pauline. She is survived by her two children Stacy of Amelia, Ginger (Tom) of Goochland, and two grandchildren, Riley and Delaney. She is also survived by her brother...

Maria Julia Alas

Maria Julia Alas

Feb 2, 2026

Maria Julia Alas of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on July 15, 1941, in San Salvador, El Salvador, to Francisco and Graciela Garay, and was the eldest of five siblings. Throughout her life, she carried this role with strength, care, and deep devotion to her family. Maria Julia...

Mary Ann Bryant

Mary Ann Bryant

Jan 1, 2026

Mary Ann Bryant Age 66, of Amelia Virginia, passed away on January 1st, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Payson, Utah in 1959, the second oldest of ten children. In 1971, she moved with her family to Preston, Idaho, graduating from Preston High School in 1977. As a young adult she served as...

Mary O’Neal

Mary O’Neal

Jan 1, 2026

Mary Ann O'Neal, age 91, a lifetime resident of Crewe, VA died January 1, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Leander S. "Lanny" O'Neal, and her sons Leander S. "Andy" O'Neal Jr., (Cynthia), and Spencer Talton O'Neal (Arlene), both of Amelia, and her grandson Talton Warren O'Neal. She was predeceased by her parents Thelma Virginia Guill...

Michael Skelton

Michael Skelton

Dec 27, 2025

Michael Kent Skelton (1955-2025) Michael Kent Skelton was called home to be with the Lord the morning of December 27th, 2025, after a 2 ½ fight with esophageal cancer. He served in the Marine Corps (1974-1979) reaching the rank of Seargent before being honorably discharged due to a spinal cord injury. After recovery, he was active in wheelchair basketball, veteran...

Nina Drumheller

Nina Drumheller

Dec 26, 2025

Nina Drumheller, 60, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Amelia, VA.

Nina is preceded in death by her parent's Tom Parker and Edna Parker.

Nina is survived by daughter- Nancye Leigh Hillsman, son- Thomas Dale Meece, sister- Kathy Rhea, brother- Clay Babcock, nephew- Lee Barksdale, niece- Krystina Gillenwater, granddaughter- Leslie Manes, granddaughter-Nina Grace Smith, granddaughter- Michaela Smith, grandson- Ryan...

Kelly Austin

Kelly Austin

Dec 26, 2025

On December 26, 2025, Kelly Asbury Austin left this life to be with her savior Jesus Christ. Kelly was a founding member of Faith Baptist Church in Madison Heights, Virginia. Kelly was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was very loved and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Virginia, and father,...

Maria Sara Aviles Melendez

Maria Sara Aviles Melendez

Dec 23, 2025

Maria Sara Aviles

November 1, 1937 - December 23, 2025

Maria Sara Aviles, 88, passed away December 23rd, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia.

Born on November 1, 1937, in San Salvador, El Salvador, Maria Sara was the beloved daughter of Salomon Barakat and Maria Romero, and one of twelve siblings, with five brothers and six sisters. She attended and graduated from La Sagrada Familia...

Barbara Metheny

Barbara Metheny

Dec 23, 2025

-----------------**Obituary for Barbara Ann Metheny**It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Metheny, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and devoted friend, who left this world on December 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 25, 1940, in Virginia, Barbara spent her life nurturing the hearts and souls of those around her, creating a...

Robert Vandenbrouck

Robert Vandenbrouck

Dec 18, 2025

Obituary for Robert Hector VanDenBrouck Robert Hector VanDenBrouck passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, service, and community. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Ann VanDenBrouck, and his second wife, Jane Marie VanDenBrouck. Robert is survived by his children and their families: His son Robert (Shannon) VanDenBrouck, and grandchildren Elissa...

Anne Bowlin Roberts

Anne Bowlin Roberts

Dec 15, 2025

-----------------**Obituary for Anne Bowlin Roberts**Anne Bowlin Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 11, 1944, Anne graced the world with her creative spirit and boundless kindness. Residing in Amelia Court House, Virginia, Anne created a warm and welcoming home, filled with love and laughter....

Roland McKinney

Roland McKinney

Dec 13, 2025

Roland Zane McKinney, born in 1941, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. He was the beloved son of Norvell and Auldine McKinney.

Originally from West Virginia, Roland later made his home in Amelia County, Virginia, where he built a life rooted in family, hard work, and community. A carpenter by profession and a jack of many other...

Ted Elliott

Ted Elliott

Dec 11, 2025

Ted Elliott, of Jetersville, VA, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his cherished family in the comfort of his home just shy of his 91st birthday. Born on December 23, 1934, Ted was the eldest child of Johnnie U. and Fronnie West Elliott, who preceded him in death. Ted's deep love for...

Larry Swearengin

Larry Swearengin

Dec 10, 2025

Larry David Swearengin Sr of Appomattox, Virginia passed away on December 10, 2025 at the Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife Theresa , his 3 children Lisa Lloyd (Randy), Larry David Swearengin Jr (Vicky), Scott Swearengin, his 5 grandchildren Larry David Swearengin III (Brooke), Randy Lloyd Jr, Dylan Swearengin (Jessiey), Steven Lloyd, Ashley Wood (Travis), 2...

Donald Adams

Donald Adams

Dec 1, 2025

Donald Wayne Adams, 88, passed away on December 1, 2025.

He retired from Overnite Transportation as an over the road driver truck driver. After retirement he worked for various companies including Goodman Truck and Tractor, Amelia Overhead Door, and Richmond International Raceway.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elaine, two daughters, Donna Morris (Gary) and Debra Adams (Tony), four...