Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

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...

Sally J. (Herbert)  Vilbig

Sally J. (Herbert) Vilbig

Feb 11, 2021

Sally J. Vilbig, age 78, of Amelia, Va. passed from this life on February 11, 2021.   She is preceded in death by her son Joseph, and is survived by her son Scott (Sue) of Amelia, VA, and grandson Scott M. Vilbig, Jr.  Services and interment are private for the conveniences of the family.   In lieu of flowers donations can...

Carol Ann (Humerick)  Offutt

Carol Ann (Humerick) Offutt

Feb 9, 2021

Carol Ann Offutt, age 66, of Farmville, Va. formerly of Maryland passed away on Feb. 9, 2021 at Wellsprings Nursing Facility in Amelia, Va.  Arrangements are private for the convenience of the family.

Curtis David Roberts

Curtis David Roberts

Feb 8, 2021

Curtis David Roberts, age 56 of Amelia, went to be with Jesus on February 8, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Daphne; sons, Mark Roberts of Gallatin, TN, Seth Roberts of Richmond, VA, and Justice Roberts of Amelia; sisters Kathy Forlines of Claxton, TN, Diane Kelly of South Point, OH, and Marjorie Hastings of Maryville, TN; and grandson...

Barney Womac Jones

Barney Womac Jones

Feb 7, 2021

Barney W. Jones, age 95, of Ivor, Va. formerly of Amelia, Va. passed from this life on Feb. 7, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife; Margaret,  and his parents Junis  and Annie Zuidema Jones and is survived by his daughter; Deborah McPherson ( Rick) of Ivor, and his son; Barney L. Jones of Norfolk, Va., grandsons;...

John William Sayers, Sr.

John William Sayers, Sr.

Feb 2, 2021

John William Sayers Sr., age 73, of Amelia, passed from this life on Feb. 2, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Dorothy Sayers, his wife Doloris, and his brother Elmer "Tug" Sayers.  John is survived by his children, Paul of Amelia, John Jr. and Greg Sayers, both of Springfield, Faith Phillips of Richmond, VA, ...

Virginia Anita (Rodman)  Brady

Virginia Anita (Rodman) Brady

Jan 30, 2021

Virginia Rodman Brady, age 73, of Amelia, passed away on January 30, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, and is survived by her son James L. Brady of Richmond, daughters Robin Ashley Brady of Amelia, Elizabeth A. Langfitt  of Glenville, Ga, Lisa Whitehurst (Thomas) of King William; sisters Susan Rodman (John Seeberger) of Morgantown, WV,...

Kathy Marie Parker

Kathy Marie Parker

Jan 29, 2021

Kathy Marie Parker, age 51, of Winterpock, Va.,passed from this life on January 29, 2021. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; John Haynes Jr and Ethel Holmes Haynes, parents; Charles Baker and Sylvia Haynes Baker and is survived by her siblings, sisters; Sherry Yorty and Karen (Vince) Taylor and brother; Charles Baker, uncle's; Ray (Sharon) Haynes and...

Virgie (Sexton)  Barden

Virgie (Sexton) Barden

Jan 28, 2021

Virgie Barden, who passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021, was born on December 14, 1928 at Haw Branch Plantation in Amelia, VA, the fourth of twelve children.  Predeceased by all but 3, including her parents Benjamin and Bertha Sexton.  Virgie was married to the love of her life for 62 years, Everette Eugene "John" who passed in December...

Frances Andrea Berger

Frances Andrea Berger

Jan 28, 2021

Frances Andrea Berger, age 50, of Moseley, Va., went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2021.  She is survived by her parents; Frank and Barbara Berger of Moseley, brother, Frank Travis Berger of Chesterfield, sisters; Georgia (Howard) Jenkins and Kimberly Berger both of Amelia and numerous nieces, and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  Graveside services will be...

Bernice Vernelle (Boyd)  Davis

Bernice Vernelle (Boyd) Davis

Jan 24, 2021

Bernice Vernelle Boyd Davis, age 89, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on January 24, 2021. Bernice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and "DeeDee" to her ten great-grandchildren, as well as a lover of all things bread-and-butter.

Bernice was born on February 8, 1931, in Amelia, Virginia. After spending her childhood in the Amelia area, Bernice worked...

George Winfrey Hawkins

George Winfrey Hawkins

Jan 23, 2021

George Winfrey Hawkins, age 93, of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on January 23, 2021.   He is preceded in death by parents John Thomas Hawkins and Linda Talley Hawkins Talley; his brothers, Alfred, Calvin, Watson, Edward, Willard and John; and sisters, Jessie, Alice, Lois, Judy, and Annie.  He is survived by his wife of 70 plus years Shirley...

Ruth K. (Kinzie)  Giebler

Ruth K. (Kinzie) Giebler

Jan 22, 2021

Ruth K. Giebler, age 74, of Midlothian, Va., passed from this life on January 20, 2021.   She is survived by her husband Gary Lee Giebler; her son Dennis Quinton Giebler of Midlothian; her brothers Gerald Kinzie of Berryville, Va. and Allan Kinzie of Texas.  Also survived by two grandchildren.  Ruth was a retired secretary who worked at the Pentagon...

John Cooper Pigg

John Cooper Pigg

Jan 18, 2021

John Cooper Pigg, age 79, of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on January 18, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife; Carol Dorsett Pigg, his parents; John Roy Pigg and Frances Lucille Pigg, his daughter; Dawn Marie Barbara and his sister, Emily Townsend.  He is survived by his sisters; Carolyn Shelton and Gladys Jackson both of...

Raymond Wallace Hagen

Raymond Wallace Hagen

Jan 17, 2021

Raymond Wallace Hagen, age 73, of N. Chesterfield, passed peacefully on January 17, 2021.   He is survived by his wife Ann Hagen and daughter Tracey Dean (Brian); sisters, Mary Lois Jessup (Claiborne) and Virginia Harris; and grandchildren Austin and Blake.  He was an avid hunter and a member of Sportsman Hunt Club for 50 years and  was a proud...

Althea B. (Babcock)  Ingram

Althea B. (Babcock) Ingram

Jan 16, 2021

Ingram, Althea Babcock, of Amelia, joined the Heavenly choir on January 16, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Amelia County September 30, 1925 to the late John Berry Babcock and Blanche Hooper Babcock. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, John Webster Ingram, in 1997. She was also predeceased by her...