Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

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...

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;...