Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia
Jaccob Scott Barnes
Sep 7, 2025
Jaccob Barnes, 33, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Amelia Courthouse, VA. Jaccob Barnes was born on September 12, 1991 in Richmond, VA, to Matthew Barnes and Christina Barnes. Jaccob graduated from Prince George High School with honors in 2009 and went on to earn an associates degree in communications from John Tyler Community College. Jaccob was in a...
Nancy Louise (Brown) Barton
Sep 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Louise Barton, who departed this life on September 1, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on November 27, 1946, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, Nancy embraced life in every capacity, eventually finding her home in Midlothian, Virginia, where she shared countless cherished moments with her loving family....
James “Jimmy” Walthall Southall Iii
Aug 19, 2025
James "Jimmy" Walthall Southall III, age 91, of Jetersville, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Jimmy was born on November 17, 1933, in Amelia County, Virginia. He dedicated much of his early life to managing his dairy farm and providing for his wife and four daughters. After retiring from the dairy business, he continued farming...
Jacqueline (Glover) Phelps
Aug 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Phelps, who left this world peacefully on her 88th birthday, August 19, 2025, in Farmville, Virginia. Born on August 19, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia, Jacqueline lived a life marked by love, compassion, and unwavering strength.Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband Myron Phelps Sr., and parents...
Johnny Grey
Aug 11, 2025
Johnny Monroe Grey passed away on August 12, 2025 in Amelia, Virginia. He was born in Amelia on May 8, 1938 and spent much of his life there because he loved his hometown. He was reared by his grandparents on a farm near the Veterans Cemetery, served in the Navy, helped his father build houses throughout Virginia, and was a...
Argylee Bayse (Bayse) Shook
Aug 8, 2025
Argylee "Lee" Bayse Shook, born on October 27 1942, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away Friday, August 8 2025 at the age of 82. She was at home surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Carlos Shook, Sr. and parents: Argle and Florence Bayse, brother, Michael Bayse and infant...
James "Ricky" Richard Dunford
Aug 5, 2025
James Richard "Ricky" Dunford Sr., of Amelia, Virginia, left this earthly life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Golda Irene Mottesheard Dunford, and father, Johnny Douglas Dunford, his grandfather, Harding Mottesheard, and beloved grandmother, Willie Grace. He is survived by his four sons: James R. Dunford Jr. of Ford, VA; Russell...
Barbara Lee (Hall) Bultje
Jul 30, 2025
Barbara Hall (Bobbie) Bultje, 80, of Amelia Virginia passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. Bobbie was born in Richmond Virginia on July 6,1945 and graduated from George Wythe High School. After working at the Amelia Dress Factory and Southside Community Hospital, Bobbie retired from the State Police as a Fingerprint Analyst after 17 years of service. She was...
Daniel Tarrant
Jul 29, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Tarrant, 53, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Jetersville, Virginia. Born on December 6, 1971, in Edmond, Oklahoma, Danny lived a life defined by passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to living fully.Danny was a man of many talents and boundless energy. Over the course of his life, he embraced countless roles-surfer, dog musher, musician, teacher, mentor,...
Larry Dean Lunsford
Jul 27, 2025
Larry Dean Lunsford, age 91, of Amelia Court House, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1933, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Nora Lunsford, and was one of 13 siblings who grew up in a loving and close-knit family.Larry dedicated his life to serving others, both in his professional and personal pursuits. He...
Virginia Radford Anderson
Jul 24, 2025
Virginia Radford Anderson, died on July 24, 2025 at her home in Amelia County. She was born January 28, 1927 in Floyd County, the oldest child of Uriah and Eliza Belle Nolen Radford. Virginia graduated from Floyd County High School and worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant until the end of WWII. She moved to Richmond and worked...
Carlos Soto Perucho
Jul 21, 2025
Carlos Perucho of Richmond, Virginia passed away on Jul 21, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Donn Madison (De Krafft) Dekrafft
Jul 14, 2025
Donn deKrafft of Crewe, Virginia passed away on Jul 14, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
James Clinton Elder, Sr.
Jul 10, 2025
James Clinton Elder Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, stewmaster, sausage maker, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on July 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 8, 1939, in Virginia, James dedicated his life to his family, and his work as a mechanic, primarily in the trucking industry.James was a...
Ernest Roy (Handschumacher) Handschumacher
Jun 30, 2025
Ernest Handschumacher, 64 of Jetersville Va, passed away on June 30, 2025. Ernie is survived by Daughters - Crystal (DJ)Messer, Terri (Travis) Handschumacher, and Charlotte Handschumacher-Ramos, His two Brothers - Larry (Cathy) Handschumacher, and Ricky Bragg, his two Sister - Barbara (Allen) Bell, Nancy (Roy) Welch. As well as 6 Grandchildren and a Great-Grandchild. Ernie is preceded in death...
Shirley Ann (Jones) Hawkins
Jun 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Hawkins, who peacefully departed this life on June 16, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 28, 1931, in Virginia, Shirley lived a fulfilling life marked by love, dedication, and compassion. She was a cherished resident of Amelia, Virginia, where she embraced her role as a devoted...
Carlton Eugene Ripley
Jun 14, 2025
Carlton Ripley of Crewe, Virginia passed away on Jun 14, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Verlena Sue (Yates) Borum
Jun 12, 2025
Borum, Verlena, age 67, of Jetersville, was born in Haysi, VA on May 12th, 1958, to Claude S. Yates and Dora L. Yates, both of whom preceded her in death, as did her brother Curtis Yates. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Jeffery L. Borum, along with her three daughters Heather N. Amiss (Sean Sr.),...
Junior Edward Rayley
Jun 12, 2025
RAYLEY, Junior Edward, 87, of Chesterfield, entered into eternal life June 12, 2025. He was a retired transmission mechanic and loved yard sales and flea markets. He grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western Virginia and moved to Richmond in the 50s. He was the oldest of 4 siblings who survive him: Melba Lambe, Roxie Lawson and...
Thelma Patsy (Saunders) Taylor
Jun 12, 2025
Thelma Patsy Saunders Taylor died at the age of 79, around 10 pm, on June, 12, 2025, in her and her husband's home in Amelia County, Virginia. Pat is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Cecile Saunders and her step-son Darryl Taylor. Surviving are her husband of 47 years Dennis Taylor; her children Jay (& Samantha) Wade,...
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