Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Gary Lee Giebler

Gary Lee Giebler

May 19, 2026

Gary Lee Giebler, age 81 of Midlothian, formerly of Washington DC and Fredericksburg, passed from this life on May 20,2026. A retired Washington DC Police Officer, he is a Marine Corp Veteran who served during Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Kinzie Giebler. He is survived by his son Dennis Quinton Giebler of Midlothian, and two...

Faye Pryor Hutchinson

Faye Pryor Hutchinson

May 19, 2026

Faye Pryor Hutchinson, age 87, of Amelia, VA. passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 23, 1938 to the late Harland "Huck" Pryor and Gertrude Arrington Pryor. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Smith Hutchinson of 67 years; her daughter, Sandra Faye Binford; and her grandson, Charles Reid Hutchinson....

Oscar Eduardo Brain

Oscar Eduardo Brain

May 4, 2026

Commander Oscar Eduardo Brain entered heaven peacefully on May 4th, 2026.

Oscar was born November 20th, 1941, to Oscar Claudio Brain and Ana María Cánepa. At the age of 17, he entered the Peruvian Navy as an officer and spent 26 years in service to Peru. During this time, Oscar gained a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the U.S Naval...

John Allen Denny, Jr

John Allen Denny, Jr

Apr 30, 2026

John Denny, Jr, 79, passed away on April 30, 2026, in Amelia Court House, VA.

John was a retired millwright for DuPont. He was a man who loved learning new hobbies with his children and grand children-wheather building a windmill by hand, planting gardens to 3 D printing.

John is survived by Judith Denny - wife, Lorraine Kissel - daughter,...

Frankie Louise Finney

Frankie Louise Finney

Apr 15, 2026

Frankie L. Finney, age 81 of Sandston, Virginia made the glorious trip to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She will be remembered by many as a strong woman of faith, a loving and devoted wife, and Gospel music singer with a beautiful voice and infectious smile. She loved to sing, and loved the arts of painting and...

Laura Katherine Woolwine

Laura Katherine Woolwine

Mar 29, 2026

Laura Harmon Woolwine 92, passed away on March 29, 2026 in her home surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. Born April 20, 1933 in Duval County, Florida. She was the daughter of Hershel and Edith Harmon. Laura was married to Charles Robley Woolwine, Jr. and resided in Amelia Court House, Virginia since 1985. Laura attended Radford University, taught special education...

William Russell Lambert

William Russell Lambert

Mar 29, 2026

William Russell Lambert, 78, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on March 29, 2026.

Born on September 3, 1947 in Tazewell Virginia, Russell was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He later worked for DuPont until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Lettie Lambert, as well as three siblings.

Russell is survived by...

Freddie Lee Settle

Freddie Lee Settle

Mar 28, 2026

eFreddie L. Settle, age 78, of Amelia, Va. Passed from this life on March 28, 2026. Freddie was born in Norfolk, Va. On May 17, 1947 and served his country honorably in the U. S. Navy and U. S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War, was a retired Captain with the Dept. of Corrections. He served as Master of the...

Nellie Hall Keener

Nellie Hall Keener

Mar 23, 2026

-----------------**Obituary for Nellie Hall Keener**With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nellie Hall Keener on March 23, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on November 11, 1934, in the quaint town of Amelia, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Louise White Hall and Nunnally Joseph Hall. Nellie's journey through life was defined by love, resilience, and unwavering...

James Larry Garrett

James Larry Garrett

Mar 23, 2026

James Larry Garrett, age 77, of Jetersville, Va. Passed from this life on March 23, 2026 at his home. He was the son of the late James Monroe and Louise Shell Garrett, preceded in death also by his sister; Barbara Garrett Wheelhouse , and is survived by his wife; Elizabeth P. Garrett, sisters, Phyllis French (Pete) of Shelby Alabama, Gloria...

Donald Morris

Donald Morris

Mar 9, 2026

Donald Lee Morris was born on a Monday, November 19, 1956 and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday March 9th, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents Calvert W. Morris , Sr. and Annie Inez Morris and his sister Freda Morris Hamrick and his nephew Joshua Morris.

Donald is survived by his loving wife...

Jerry D. Kester

Jerry D. Kester

Mar 8, 2026

Jerry D. Kester, age 85 of Amelia, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He attended Sandy Creek Baptist Church and was honored and blessed to have been a member of the Sandy Creek Gospel Bluegrass Band. He loved his family and friends, woodworking, building musical instruments, fishing, and rabbit hunting. Preceded in death by his parents, Darwin D. Kester,...

Michael Floyd Kierson

Michael Floyd Kierson

Feb 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Floyd Kierson, who left us peacefully on February 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Richmond, VA, on November 30, 1959, Michael spent his life making meaningful connections and sharing his joy with those around him.A dedicated surveyor by profession, Michael was a former employee of...

Quantry Cabel Pembelton

Quantry Cabel 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...