Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Marcie French "Gus" Guthrie

Marcie French "Gus" Guthrie

Aug 5, 2023

Marcie French "Gus" Guthrie passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Gus was preceded in death by his father Aubin Lee Guthrie, step-mother Shirley Ruth Guthrie, father-in-law Richard Clifton, sister Vivian Weirup and his beloved grandson Isaac Lewis Guthrie. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Sherry Clifton Guthrie, daughter Susan Nicole Newton, son Andrew Lewis Guthrie...

Charles Garland Samuels

Charles Garland Samuels

Aug 3, 2023

Services and interment are private.

Mark Anthony Carraway

Mark Anthony Carraway

Aug 1, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mark Carraway

Mark Carraway, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a hardworking man, passed away at the age of 68. Mark  was born on January 29, 1955 to Evelyn Ritanella Tattnall and Edward Nelson Carraway. Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Carraway, his children Johnny and Holli. Along with siblings,...

Rebecca Ann (Baucom)  Coburn

Rebecca Ann (Baucom) Coburn

Jul 24, 2023

Rebecca Ann Coburn, age 81, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 24, 2023.  She is survived by her sons; John Stephen Hall and wife Rita Barrett, of Amelia, and George Matthew Coburn of Brookneal. Services and interment are private for the convenience of the family.

John Lee Vance

John Lee Vance

Jul 22, 2023

John Lee Vance, age 84 of Crewe, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2023.  He was preceded in death by first wife Janice, his parents Orville and Zella Vance, and sisters Chloe Dunnavent and Nancy Lee Vance. He is survived by his wife Donna, children Howard Vance (Tammy) of Staunton, VA, Randy Vance (Vickie) of...

Roy Luther Collins

Roy Luther Collins

Jul 6, 2023

Roy L. Collins, 81, of Amelia, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn L. Collins, and his son Roy L. Collins, Jr.  He is survived by his daughter, Arnita Patterson(Reggie), his son Tim Collins(Carolyn); his six grand-children, Kicky(Alexis), Jennifer, Dew(Timothy), Erica, Tre'(Reggie III), Austin; and nine great-grand-children.  Sisters, Irene Sumner,...

Wilma Inez (Flippin)  Willis

Wilma Inez (Flippin) Willis

Jun 27, 2023

Wilma Inez Flippin Willis, age 92, of Amelia, Va. passed from this life on June 27, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her Husband Robert Allen Willis (Rip), her parents; Alonzo and Maggie Hill Flippin, her two sisters, Annie Sexton, Edith Young and her brother Hortense.  Wilma was retired from the insurance business where she worked as a...

Glen Sterling Harris

Glen Sterling Harris

Jun 25, 2023

Glen Sterling Harris, age 74, of Keysville, Va. passed from this life on June 25, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Jake and Elizabeth Portis Harris, and his brother, Ronald Wesley Harris, and is survived by his daughter; Catherine Y. Harris (Joshua) of Keysville, grandsons; Nathan Harris (Alyssa) of Keysville, and Justin Radford (Che) of Montpelier,...

Rosemary (Shifley)  Smith

Rosemary (Shifley) Smith

Jun 25, 2023

Rosemary Smith, 83 of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 with her family by her side. Rosemary was born June 28, 1939 in Sandusky Township, Ohio to Earl and Bertha Shifley. She moved from Ohio to Virginia in 1968 with her late husband, Wayne Smith. In 2008, she retired as a Civil Service Employee of the United...

Thomas Fred Smith, Jr.

Thomas Fred Smith, Jr.

Jun 19, 2023

Thomas Fred Smith, Jr., or Pastor Fred, as he was known to many, died June 19, 2023, after suffering complications stemming from a double lung transplant, at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Virginia Smith (Ginger), his 2 children, Virginia Van Liere (Ginny) of Raleigh, NC and her husband Jesse, Thomas Fred...

Troy Alan Love

Troy Alan Love

Jun 16, 2023

Troy Alan Love, age 33 of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023. He is survived by his sons Jaden Love and Jake Love, his fiancé Pheobe Isabelle  of Midlothian; his parents John and Sharon Love; brother Cody Love of Amelia and sister Mandie Lynn Braswell. The family will receive friends on Friday June 23...

Barbara Jean (Railey)  Mccourt

Barbara Jean (Railey) Mccourt

Jun 14, 2023

Our beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother, Barbara Jean Railey McCourt, 81, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 14.  She was born to James William Railey Sr. and Gladys Knighton Railey on May 14, 1942, in Covington, VA, where she graduated from Covington High School. Barbara is a member...

Mark Aston Hague

Mark Aston Hague

Jun 4, 2023

Services will be private.

Wayne Franklin Kelley, Sr.

Wayne Franklin Kelley, Sr.

Jun 1, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Wayne Franklin Kelley, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Warren Carter Skelton

Warren Carter Skelton

May 15, 2023

Warren C. Skelton, 56 of Amelia, Va passed May 15th 2023 after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  Warren was born in Richmond, Virginia to Richard and Joan Skelton. He was a graduate of Manchester Highschool. Warren was known for being hardworking, spending his entire career at Balzer as a land surveyor. Warren loved to spend time outdoors, fishing,...

Nesha (Wolosewicz)  Childress

Nesha (Wolosewicz) Childress

May 13, 2023

Went to be with her Heavenly Father May 13th, 2023 following a long illness.  Born In Woodbury, New Jersey and a long-time resident of Carneys Point, New Jersey, Nesha relocated to Amelia Court House with her husband, William "Bill" Childress in December, 2005.  Nesha is survived by her Husband, Bill; their daughter, Emily Paige Miller; her parents, Nikolaj and...

Frederick Lee Toney

Frederick Lee Toney

May 13, 2023

Frederick Lee Toney, 80, of Jetersville, VA. went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Beecher and Thelma Toney.  Surviving is his wife Gail Yeatts Toney, his daughter Theresa Haag (Charles), son Shawn (Samantha) all of Moseley, VA., step-daughter Penelope Pugh (Raymond) of Nags Head, NC. He...

Frederick Arlen Smith, Jr.

Frederick Arlen Smith, Jr.

May 9, 2023

Frederick Arlen Smith, Jr. "Freddie", 58, who was born in Richmond, VA, but always called "home" Anchorage, AK, passed away unexpectedly from complications with T1 diabetes May 9, 2023 at his home in Amelia, VA. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Col. Frederick A. Smith, Sr. USMC and Audrey W. Smith. He is survived by two amazingly...

Ronald William Storey

Ronald William Storey

May 8, 2023

Ronald William Storey, age 79 of Amelia passed from this life surrounded by family on May 8, 2023. He is survived by his daughters Brandi Storey of Amelia, Crystal Storey of Topanga, CA, and Priscilla Cave of Amelia; grandchildren Presley, Ethan, June, Vance and Floyd. A chapel service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 12 at...

Thelma Stables (Stables)  Smith-Partin

Thelma Stables (Stables) Smith-Partin

May 5, 2023

Thelma Stables Smith-Partin peacefully joined the Heavenly Host on May 5, 2023 and is survived by her husband, Frederick Andrew Partin; a son, Todd Monroe Smith (Cathy) of Front Royal, VA, two grandchildren:  Mykah Nikole Smith of Fort Valley, VA and Ezra Wayne Smith of Highland Springs, VA, Great Granddaughter Maelynn Nicole Smith, her beloved niece and confidant Jackie...