Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

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...

Charles Victor Key

Charles Victor Key

May 2, 2023

Charles Victor Key, age 72, of Amelia, passed from this life on May 2, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor Ira Key and Emma Goodwin Key, and is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and John "Mac" Deekens of Williamsburg, VA; his nephews Col. Victor M. Deekens of West Point, NY and LTC Carter...

Dorothy Ann (Ranger)  Janutolo

Dorothy Ann (Ranger) Janutolo

Apr 22, 2023

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Janutolo (Nee) Ranger, Age 88 of Midlothian, Virginia, died on April 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Janutolo, her two loving sisters, Betty Taylor and Phyllis Ranger, formerly of Richmond, VA. She is survived by her two daughters, Sylecia Janutolo and her husband John McLaulin of Jackson, NH, Tralena Walker and...

Bradley Lee Deane

Bradley Lee Deane

Apr 20, 2023

Bradley Lee Deane, age 85 of Jetersville, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023, surrounded by family. Bradley was a veteran of the US National Guard and he was a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 666. He was preceded in death by his parents Carol Payne and Edith Cash Deane, brother Calvin...

Tony Curtis Morton

Tony Curtis Morton

Apr 19, 2023

Tony Curtis Morton, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home in Midlothian, Virginia.

He was born in Charlotte County, Virginia on December 31, 1954, to the late Edward V. Morton and Vera V. Morton.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Morton, Sister-In-Law, Donna Little and Mother-in-Law, Betty E. Watts....

Jonathan Laine Hall

Jonathan Laine Hall

Apr 18, 2023

Services TBA

Philip Joseph Giella

Philip Joseph Giella

Apr 17, 2023

Philip Joseph Giella, 79, of Amelia, Virginia, passed away on April 17, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on September 18, 1943, in New Jersey.

Phil is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rebecca (Pat) Giella; son, Brian Giella; daughter, Tara Hodges; son-in-law, Mickey Hodges Jr; granddaughters, Melanie Hodges and Phoebe Hodges;...

Kathleen Mountcastle (Mountcastle)  Midkiff

Kathleen Mountcastle (Mountcastle) Midkiff

Apr 9, 2023

Services and interment are private.

Linda Mae (Bruce)  Contreras

Linda Mae (Bruce) Contreras

Apr 6, 2023

Services and interment are private.

Gladys Marie (Lipscomb)  Bennett

Gladys Marie (Lipscomb) Bennett

Mar 30, 2023

Gladys Marie Lipscomb Bennett went Home to be with her Lord on March 30, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, Ellsworth James (Jim) Bennett, and three children, Sandra Bennett, Steve (Gwen) Bennett and Stephanie (Walter) Townsend. She has two grandsons Jerry Wayne (Katie) Williams, Jr. and Dustin (April) Williams. Gladys has four great-grandchildren Kinsley,...

Luther Ramey

Luther Ramey

Mar 27, 2023

Services and interment are private.

Forbes Jackson Mcmanus

Forbes Jackson Mcmanus

Mar 26, 2023

Forbes Jackson McManus, of Amelia, Va.  passed from this life on March 26, 2023 at the age of 35. He is survived by his parents, Donald Ray McManus and Patricia Brooks McManus; stepmother, Hope Dyer McManus; stepbrother, Jeremiah Nathaniel Worley; and stepsister, Austyn Mae Jones.. Forbes worked in the towing industry for many years and was a very skilled...

Betty Joan (Hohlbein)  Holloway

Betty Joan (Hohlbein) Holloway

Mar 26, 2023

Betty Joan Holloway, age 77, of Crewe, passed from this life on March 26, 2023.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years Charles and is survived by her children; Charles Holloway of Crewe, Rebecca Holloway and Shawn Powell both of Amelia, and her sister, Laverne McGowan of Baltimore Maryland, ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  Services and...

Julia N. (Nowell)  Dillard

Julia N. (Nowell) Dillard

Mar 22, 2023

Julia Nowell Dillard, age 81, of South Prince George, Va., passed from this life on March 22, 2023.   She is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Ronald Lee Dillard and son Ronald Lee Dillard, Jr. and is survived by her children; Kim Perkins, Rhonda Glass (Jimmy), Tammy Hall (Ron), Ernest Dillard (Brittney), her grandchildren,...

Gladys Georgina (Cantrell)  Collette

Gladys Georgina (Cantrell) Collette

Mar 19, 2023

On Sunday 19 March 2023, Gladys (Sunny) Georgina Collette, a beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away. She was seventy-five years old. She was raised by her great Uncle and Aunt, John (Jack) and Julia Thompson on Appleton St, Lowell, Massachusetts. After graduating from Lowell High School, she began her career in the Massachusetts Department of Corrections...

Thomas Eugene O'Neal, Jr.

Thomas Eugene O'Neal, Jr.

Mar 11, 2023

Thomas Eugene O'Neal, Jr. age 87, of Powhatan formerly of Amelia, Va. passed from this life on March 11, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his wife; Gloria Barnard O'Neal and his father; Thomas Eugene O'Neal, Sr. and his mother, Violet Snow O'Neal.  Thomas was retired from the Virginia State Police where he was computer systems engineer  and...

Connie Lynn (Adkins)  Peck

Connie Lynn (Adkins) Peck

Mar 7, 2023

Connie L. Peck, joined her father Ellis Adkins, mother Annie Baldwin, sister Karen Simpson, and brother in law Gary Simpson in eternal rest on March, 7, 2023.  She will be missed greatly by husband Jerold D. Peck, nieces Amanda (Paul), Shannon (Lucas), great nephews Dylan, Brody, Shayne, and great niece Riley, as well as family and friends. A celebration...

Donald Edward White

Donald Edward White

Mar 1, 2023

Donald Edward White died March 1, 2023. The son of Emma and Edward White, Donald was born and raised in Plymouth, MA. He was an Air Force Veteran and served in the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa Japan. He was employed by the Brockton VA Medical Center for 32 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman....