Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Kimberly Karol (Pardue)  Swearengin

Kimberly Karol (Pardue) Swearengin

Apr 8, 2021

With the courage of a warrior, and the faith of a saint, Kim Pardue Swearengin left this world on April 8, 2021 at 56 years old to join our Lord in heaven, after a nearly 8-year battle with Ovarian Cancer.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Allen Swearengin of Amelia, Va., Her children, daughter Crystal Poole...

Dylan Maurice Ricard

Dylan Maurice Ricard

Apr 7, 2021

Services are pending.

Shelby Jean (Osborne)  Smith

Shelby Jean (Osborne) Smith

Apr 5, 2021

Shelby Jean Smith, age 83, of Amelia, Va. passed from this life on April 5, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband William James Smith, and is survived by her children, Teresa Mingee of Amelia, Donna Skeens of Powhatan, and Randall Smith of Powhatan; grandchildren Jamie Covey, Ashley Franklin, Stacy Dowdy, and Tanya Skeens, and numerous great...

Linda Marie (Conner)  Davis

Linda Marie (Conner) Davis

Apr 2, 2021

DAVIS, Mrs. Linda Conner, July 15, 1942 to April 2, 2021, 78, of West Palm Beach, Fla. (formerly of Henrico, Va.) passed away at home with family in the early hours of Good Friday, April 2, 2021. She joined her late father, Walter Conner; her mother, Elizabeth Conner; and her late brother, Walter (Buddy) Conner Jr. for her first...

Jefferson Lafayette Dillard

Jefferson Lafayette Dillard

Mar 18, 2021

Jefferson Lafayette Dillard, age 88, of Amelia went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2021.   He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Kay, sister, Jessie Williams of Amelia, brother, Larry Dillard (Jean) and many nieces and nephews.  He was a US Army Veteran of Korea having received three bronze stars and was a 54 year...

Linda Mae (Davis)  Dawson

Linda Mae (Davis) Dawson

Mar 17, 2021

Linda Mae Davis Dawson, age 73 of Amelia, passed from this life to her eternal reward in heaven on March 17, 2021 after a courageous 3 year battle with brain cancer. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Jim and Jessie Davis of Powhatan, two brothers, Kenneth and...

Robert Lindsey Huotari

Robert Lindsey Huotari

Mar 16, 2021

HUOTARI - Robert Lindsey 60, died unexpectedly on March 16 at his home in Amelia.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Sara Huotari of Powhatan, mother, Diana, and brothers, Michael and Joe Huotari of SC. Predeceased by his father, Bob Elmer, and brother, Steven Huotari. He was self-employed and owned a printing company for many...

Graham S. Emerson (Ayres)  Eckels

Graham S. Emerson (Ayres) Eckels

Mar 14, 2021

Graham  (Emerson) Eckels, age 91, of Amelia went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husbands Hubert Winford Emerson and Ray Eckels,  and her parents Mayo G. Ayers and Bettie Maxey Ayers.  She is survived by her daughter Bettie Gail Borum and her grandson Trey Weaver both of Amelia, and...

Minnie Lena (Jibben)  Boelt

Minnie Lena (Jibben) Boelt

Mar 14, 2021

Minnie L. Boelt, age 86, of Powhatan, passed from this life on March 14, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter , her parents, Edward and Lena Busey Jibben, and is survived by her daughter; Sandra Ann and her husband Tim, brother; Fred Jibben and wife Phyllis of Amelia, sister-in- law Lois B. Schalow of Powhatan,...

Dennis Kevin Dillard

Dennis Kevin Dillard

Mar 1, 2021

Dennis Kevin Dillard, age 66, of Amelia, Va. formerly of Portsmouth, Va., passed from this life on March 1, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Harry and Gladys Curtin Dillard and is survived by his sister; Jeraldine Bain of Amelia, and several nieces and nephews.  Services are private and interment will take place at a later...

Parker Rae Clarke

Parker Rae Clarke

Feb 27, 2021

Parker Rae Clarke, of Jetersville, VA, joined the choir of Angels in Heaven on February 27, 2021.  She is survived by her parents Mia Cox and Jason Clarke, her paternal grandmother Lorie Wray of Amelia, her maternal grandparents Kristy and Kevin Milam of Arizona, and her siblings Ashton Clarke, Mason Clarke, Hailey Clarke, Dwight Beck, and Madison Goodwin.  A...

Norman William Childress

Norman William Childress

Feb 24, 2021

Norman William (Billy) Childress, age 37, of Denver, Colorado formerly of Amelia passed away unexpectedly  on February 24, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother; Vida Hutchens and is survived by his mother; Debra Hutchens Childress and his grandfather; Norman Hutchens, and his aunt Carla Daniel and many cousins.  Billy was born in Amelia County and...

Paula Jean (Litzinger)  Weir

Paula Jean (Litzinger) Weir

Feb 22, 2021

Paula Jean Weir, age 62 of Amelia, passed from this life on February 22, 2021.  She is survived by her husband David William Weir; son Jason Michael Weir (Rebecca) of Amelia; sisters Adele Weaver of PA, and Anita Fees; brothers Glen Litzinger, Greg Litzinger and Wade Litzinger; and grandson Joshua.  She was preceded in death by her son Josheua...

Magdalene S. (Sowers)  Smith

Magdalene S. (Sowers) Smith

Feb 19, 2021

Magdalene S. Smith age 96 passed away on February 19th 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband E. C. "Smutt" Smith, brother George L. Sowers and son-in-law, James T. Warren.  She is survived by two sons, David C. Smith (Brenda) of Vinton, VA and J. R. Smith (Pam) of Gloucester, VA; daughter Ann S. Warren of Chesterfield,...

Edward Leslie Farmer

Edward Leslie Farmer

Feb 18, 2021

Edward Leslie Farmer, age 69, of Amelia, passed from this life on February 18, 2021.   He is survived by his sons; Ryan Farmer of Crewe, Va., Brandon Farmer of Amelia, Jonathan Farmer of Portsmouth, and Joshua Netzley, of Ohio.  Also survived by five grandchildren.  Services and interment will take place at a later date on Okracoke Island North Carolina....

Laurie Jean (Christiana)  Amburn

Laurie Jean (Christiana) Amburn

Feb 16, 2021

Laurie Jean Amburn, age 57, of Amelia, went to be with her Jesus  on February 16, 2021.  She is survived by her husband, Troy; her father Gerald Christiana of Maryland; her children Candice Welch and Daniel Welch both of Ohio; her grand daughter Scarlett Welch; brothers Jack Christiana of Indiana, and James Christiana of New Mexico; and sister Kim...

Grace Florence (Ripley)  Sanderson

Grace Florence (Ripley) Sanderson

Feb 15, 2021

Grace Florence Sanderson, age 88, of Blackstone, formerly of Amelia went to be with the Lord on Feb. 15, 2021.   She is preceded in death by her husband, John, her parents John and Annie Russell Ripley, her daughter Susan Elizabeth Cope, and nine siblings.  She is survived by her son Richard Keith Sanderson of NC.  Grace was a gracious...

James Carl Dorsey, Jr.

James Carl Dorsey, Jr.

Feb 14, 2021

James C. Dorsey, Jr. passed from this life on February 14, 2021. He is survived by his wife Joy of Cumberland; daughters Kaureen (Chad) Billheimer of OH, Tina (Shannon) Martin of Powhatan, Becky Dorsey of Cumberland, Rachel (James) Brevard of Powhatan; five granddaughters, Hailey, Penny, Karley, Annabelle and Rose; brothers Roger (Pam), Arnold (Cheri), Bobby (Ali),Randy Dorsey and sister...

John Bruce Wallo

John Bruce Wallo

Feb 12, 2021

Complete arrangements to follow.

Heather Nichole (Harver)  Akers

Heather Nichole (Harver) Akers

Feb 12, 2021

Heather Harver Akers, age 35, of Amelia went to be the Lord on February 12, 2021.  We are so thankful that no matter what we struggle with , when we are his we cannot be snatched from his hand.  We rejoice that Heather is finally free and is resting in our Heavenly Fathers arms.   Heather is survived by her...