Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Eloy Bravo Lazaro

Eloy Bravo Lazaro

Jun 20, 2022

A visitation for Eloy Bravo Lazaro age 58, of Jetersville who passed from this life on June 20, 2022 will be held from 2:00-6:00 PM on Sunday July 3, 2022 at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home in Amelia.  Mr. Lazaro will be buried in his home town where he was born later.

Cynthia Lucille (Beamer)  Ward

Cynthia Lucille (Beamer) Ward

Jun 18, 2022

Cynthia Lucille Ward, age 64, of Amelia, formerly of Maryland passed from this life on June 18, 2022.  She is survived by her husband James Ward, her daughters, Theresa Ward Justice and husband (Hans D. J.) of Chesterfield, Rachel Ward Kornoski of Pennsylvania, her father; Glen Beamer of Pennsylvania, Services will be held at 1PM on Thursday June 23...

Sandra Joyce (Inge)  Handy

Sandra Joyce (Inge) Handy

Jun 11, 2022

Sandra Handy, age 75 of Amelia, VA, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2022. Long known around Amelia and surrounding counties as the "Birthday Call Lady", she was the widow of Douglas M. Handy Sr. and preceded in death by her son Douglas M. "Butch" Handy Jr.; her parents Roy A. Inge and Florence B. Inge; brother...

James Mckinon Ferguson

James Mckinon Ferguson

Jun 5, 2022

James McKinon Ferguson, age 66 of Amelia, passed away on June 5, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Margaret Ferguson and his daughter Mary Eileen Ferguson.  He is survived by his wife Patricia, son Christopher (Kaitlyn) Ferguson of Amelia, and grandchildren Jack and Kinley.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 10...

John Burton Flippin

John Burton Flippin

Jun 3, 2022

John Burton Flippin, age 82 of Amelia, passed from this life on June 3, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Odell and Lucy Anderson Flippin, son John B. Flippin Jr. and sister Linda Gail Finch.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years Jeanne Morris Flippin, daughter Beth Ann Flippin-Gross (Richard), sister Betty Carel Jones...

Betty P. (Plunket)  Jenkins

Betty P. (Plunket) Jenkins

May 26, 2022

Betty P. Jenkins, age 88 of North Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2022. She is survived by her husband Gillian H. "Gillie" Jenkins Sr.; Her 3 children, Nancy Reed (Husband Bruce Reed), Gillian "Gillie" Jenkins (Wife Jody Jenkins), Peggy Hemhauser (Husband Frederick Hemhauser); Her 4 grandchildren Kristin Porterfield (Husband Kevin Porterfield), Michelle Simpson (Husband Christopher...

Roy Mitchell Hicks   Iii

Roy Mitchell Hicks Iii

May 5, 2022

Roy Mitchell Hicks, III, of Lynchburg, Va., passed from this life on May 5, 2022.  He is survived by his his parents; Elizabeth and James Garrett of Jetersville, and is prededed in death by his brother, Roger Allen Hicks, Also survived by his sisters; Tammy Rhoten of Mississippi, and Teresa Coleman of Farmville.  Roy was retired from plumbing.  Services...

Nancy Ann (Midkiff)  Cifers

Nancy Ann (Midkiff) Cifers

Apr 30, 2022

Nancy Ann Midkiff Cifers,  of Amelia, passed from this life on April 30, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Algia Midkiff and is survived by her husband Timmy, her children; Kenly Cifers (Destiny) and Charles Cifers (Courtney) all of Amelia, her siblings,  Julia Dawson of Amelia, Keith (Beverly) Midkiff of Chesterfield, Susan (Ronnie) Hancock,...

Ronnie Lee Bridges Sr.

Ronnie Lee Bridges Sr.

Apr 24, 2022

Ronnie Lee Bridges, Sr. died peacefully April 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by Edward Garland Bridges, Sr., his father, Virginia King Bridges, his mother, and Edward (Ed) Garland Bridges, Jr, his brother (Brother is survived by his wife Joyce Bridges and his children Delta and Tina).

He survived by his wife Betty Bridges, his daughters...

Jeanette Warren (Warren)  Armistead

Jeanette Warren (Warren) Armistead

Apr 24, 2022

On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Mrs. Jeanette Warren Armistead went to be with the Lord.  She was 94 years young.  She was preceded in death by both parents, Jasper J. Warren, Sr. and Fannie J.. Warren; and her husband, Edward (Ed) S. Armistead and son, Edward S. (Sam); her brothers, Richard (Bill) M. Warren, Jasper (Jay) Warren, Jr. and...

Robert Lee Renfro

Robert Lee Renfro

Apr 21, 2022

Robert Lee Renfro age 87, of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on April 21, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his son James Renfro, his parents Cecil and Helen Renfro, his brother Richard and sister Marilyn Henkle, and is survived by his wife Nancy; his children Kevin Renfro of New Mexico, Roxanne Daigle, Brian Renfro, both of...

Gina Marie Hartman

Gina Marie Hartman

Apr 17, 2022

Gina Marie Hartman, age 53 of Chester, VA, passed away on April 17, 2022.  She is survived by her parents, Franklin and Linda Hartman, her sister Tammy Hartman and her brother Jeff Hartman. Gina had many challenges in her short life but she loved everybody, and anyone who met her loved her too. She will be missed by all....

Joan (Rhoten)  Tyler

Joan (Rhoten) Tyler

Apr 15, 2022

Joan Rhoten Tyler, age 83 of Moseley, passed away on April 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Billie Jack Tyler and son Timothy Tyler. She is survived by her children, Eustacia Marcelle Tyler of Moseley and Billie Jonathan Tyler of Louisa; grandchildren Rachel Turner of Rocky Mount, VA, Rebecca Turner of Leonardtown, MD, Eustacia Scohy...

Tamara Elaine (Cantrell)  Oakes

Tamara Elaine (Cantrell) Oakes

Apr 15, 2022

Tamara Elaine Oakes, age 62 of Crewe, passed away on April 15, 2022. She is survived by her husband Steven; children Brian (Shannon) Oakes of Moseley and Brandon (Aaron) Oakes of Amelia; and grandchildren Amber, Ashton, Cheyanne, Brayden and Layne Oakes.   A memorial service will be held at 3PM on April 22, 2022 at Grace Harvest Baptist Church 9821...

Elmer Curtis Felts

Elmer Curtis Felts

Apr 9, 2022

Elmer Curtis Felts, age 80 of Amelia, passed away on Saturday April 9. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lewanna Dearman Felts; daughter Sandra F. Bradshaw of Sanford, NC; son Randall C. Felts and wife Beth B. Felts of Roanoke, VA. He is also survived by a sister, Blanton F. Dodson (Aubrey) and a sister-in-law Joan...

Lewis Jackson Hammonds Sr.

Lewis Jackson Hammonds Sr.

Mar 28, 2022

Lewis Jackson Hammonds Sr., age 93 of Pamplin, passed away on March 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Reva Mae and his children Oscar Hammonds, Joyce Hammonds and Angela Kidd. He is survived by his children Lewis Hammonds Jr. of WV, Brenda Crawford of Burkeville, Alfred Hammonds of Hampden-Sydney, Deborah Reames of Victoria, Robert Hammonds...

Terry Selman

Terry Selman

Mar 28, 2022

Terry Selman, age 73, of Amelia, passed from this life on March 28, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Homer and Minnie Selman and his siblings Dorothy Gallagher, Richard Selman, Bonnie Brooks, James Selman, Linuel Selman, Peggy Howard, Amy Selman, Robert Selman and Mary Frank. He is survived by his wife Kathy Poore Selman; sons Fabian...

Etta Louise (Barden)  Griles

Etta Louise (Barden) Griles

Mar 25, 2022

Etta Louise Griles, age 71 of Amelia, passed away on March 25, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband David Griles and her parents Robert and Dolly Lloyd Barden. She is survived by her daughter Carmen Griles, and her siblings Elsie Borum (Jimmy), Ronnie Barden (Faith) and Faye Campbell (Ralph); in-laws Ruth Suarez (Ray) and Jay Griles...

Robert Carlton Lanier, Sr.

Robert Carlton Lanier, Sr.

Mar 21, 2022

Robert Carlton Lanier, 97, of Bogart, GA, formerly from Amelia, VA, passed away, March 21, 2022. Carlton was born in West Edgecombe, NC in 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Linda Lanier, his brothers Henry and Horace Lanier, and his son Alan Lanier.  He is survived by his adored wife of 74 years, Evelyn,...

William Ernest (Ernie) Jones , Jr.

William Ernest (Ernie) Jones , Jr.

Mar 13, 2022

William Ernest (Ernie) Jones, Jr., age 88, of Amelia, passed from this life on March 13, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his son; Curtis Alan Jones, his parents; William Sr. and Myrtle Johnson Jones, sister Sadie Hines and is survived by his wife; Cecile, his son, Mark (Kim), brothers; Carroll Jones and Thomas Jones, grandchildren, Steven Jones,...