Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

James Richard (Dick)  Smith

James Richard (Dick) Smith

Nov 8, 2020

James R., "Dick" Smith passed away peacefully on November 8, 2020.  He was born in Amelia, VA on April 28, 1921.  He is survived by his wife of 80 years Lula Easter Smith; sons James R. Smith Jr. and Alvin Easter Smith; daughter Nancy Sue Moore (deceased); ten grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived...

Anthony Paul Scotto

Anthony Paul Scotto

Nov 3, 2020

Anthony Paul Scotto, age 57, of Chesapeake, Va., passed from this life on November 3, 2020 at his home.  He is survived by his parents Robert and Mary-Ann Scotto; sister Donna Scotto-Couto; brother David Scotto (Dawn); nieces Shannon Scotto and Katelin Scotto; nephew David Robert Scotto; and godmother Sally Ludwikowski; uncles Michael Ludwikowski (Susan), John Ludwikowski(Andrea); cousins Jaclyn Ludwikowski,...

Leander O'Neal Scott, Sr.

Leander O'Neal Scott, Sr.

Oct 26, 2020

Leander O' Neal Scott, Sr. peacefully passed from this life on Monday, October 26, 2020, meeting his Lord and Savior.  He was reunited with his bride of 71 years, Eva; his son, Tom; his grandson, Cameron; and his parents, Price and Lela. He was 95 ½ years old.

Leander was a businessman, pulp wood dealer, farmer, and...

Karen Elizabeth (Sorensen)  Bruce

Karen Elizabeth (Sorensen) Bruce

Oct 22, 2020

Karen Elizabeth Bruce, age 82, of Cumberland, Va. passed from this life on Oct. 22, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Bruce, Jr., and son; Tony Bruce and is survived by her children; Scott Berger of Richmond, Kathryn Rovinski of Prince George, David Bruce, and Jennifer Worrell both of Cumberland, grandchildren, Jasmine Bruce of...

John Carlton Farley

John Carlton Farley

Oct 20, 2020

John Carlton Farley, age 68 of Amelia, passed away on October 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife Patricia; children Tami Kirkman, Joseph Godsey, Ashley Farley and Christina Farley, all of Amelia; sister Ginger Llewellyn; three grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 at Simonton Family Cemetery in...

April Renee Swann

April Renee Swann

Oct 11, 2020

April Renee Swann, age 45, of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on October 11, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents; Donald and Joyce Dawson Lynch and is survived by her children; Charity and Alyssa Swann, Gabriel Swann all of Amelia, her brother Keith (Correnthia) Lynch and sister; Karen Watley-Roy (Mick) also of Amelia.  Services and...

Mary Elizabeth Smith

Mary Elizabeth Smith

Oct 11, 2020

Mary Taylor Smith, age 79, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 11, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph M. Smith; parents, William Howard and Eva Wheeler Taylor ; Sisters Charlotte Gregory (Lloyd); Betty Hawley (Charles); Rebekah Cox (Jimmy); and in-laws Walter and Vivian Smith.  Mary is survived by her sister Esther Reynolds (Rodger)...

Patricia Anne (Chancellor)  Glenn

Patricia Anne (Chancellor) Glenn

Oct 10, 2020

Patricia Anne Glenn, age 79, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 10, 2020 at her home with her family beside her.   She was born on Sept. 30, 1941 to James and Gladys Chancellor and addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; Harvey Junior Glenn.   Patricia is survived by her son; Michael Kierson...

Jane Lois (Molyneaux)  Southall

Jane Lois (Molyneaux) Southall

Oct 7, 2020

Jane Lois Southall of Jetersville, VA., passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020.  She is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy Dorsey Southall, her children, Tipper "baby girl" Southall,  Steve Babcock (Debbie), Kathy Baldwin, Jeri Moon, Cynthia Denham(Charles), David Southall (Madelyn), Darrell Southall (Martha), 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and her devoted sister Nellie.  She is preceded in death...

Shirley Charlene Thompson

Shirley Charlene Thompson

Oct 3, 2020

Shirley R. Thompson, 67, of Amelia Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2020.  Shirley, a loving, dedicated and hard-working woman and mother, is predeceased by her husband Leo and nephew P.J. Rippeth. She is survived by her sons, Charles of Henrico, David and wife Bobbie Jo of Amelia, Brothers Paul Rippeth of Mineral, David Wyatt of...

Alice Marie (Semones)  Taylor

Alice Marie (Semones) Taylor

Oct 3, 2020

Alice Marie Semones Taylor, age 73, of Chesterfield, passed from this life on October 3, 2020.   She is preceded in death by her parents; Melvin Daniel Semones and Helen Caroline Wilson Semones and is survived by her husband; James D. Taylor, her son; Paul Isaac Taylor of Manassas, and daughter; Robin Lee Mayo (Bill) of Amelia, sister; Diana Vaughan...

Leslie Carl Poore

Leslie Carl Poore

Sep 27, 2020

Leslie Carl Poore "L.C.", age 94 of Amelia, passed away on September 27, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret, and is survived by sons Wilford Poore and wife Linda, Donnie Poore and wife Deadria, Tommy Poore, and Tim Poore and wife Susie, all of Amelia; grandchildren James Leslie Poore, Susan Poore Cook, Michelle Gibbs, Tim...

Brendan Sean Mccormack

Brendan Sean Mccormack

Sep 26, 2020

Brendan Sean McCormack, age 72, of Amelia, passed from this life on September 26, 2020.   He was a proud resident of Amelia County for over 23 years.  Complete arrangements to follow.

Mary Lou (Hartman)  Bowlin

Mary Lou (Hartman) Bowlin

Sep 21, 2020

Mary Lou Hartman Bowlin, age 95 of Amelia, VA passed into God's hands on September 21, 2020.  Mary was predeceased by her parents Willie and Ella Hill Hartman; first husband Craig Loucks; daughters Betty Rae Loucks and JoAnn Loucks Roberts; second husband Charles Woodrow Bowlin and son Charles Stafford Bowlin; and her siblings Thelma Jones, Wilma Easter and Arlene...

Steven Wayne Mcclenny

Steven Wayne Mcclenny

Sep 19, 2020

McClenny Sr., Steven Wayne, 67, of Amelia, VA passed away on September 19th from health complications.

Steve was born on October 21, 1952 in Martinsville, VA.  He later moved to the Richmond area where he attended Huguenot High School before beginning his career as a plumber, while also serving as a volunteer firefighter in Chesterfield County for...

Ginger Poindexter (Garrison)  Garrison

Ginger Poindexter (Garrison) Garrison

Sep 18, 2020

Ginger Poindexter Garrison, age 66, passed across to her family on Sept. 18, 2020.  Ginger leaves behind her sons, H. Lee Barden III and Robert Douglas Barden, Lee's wife Sheila T. Barden, grandchildren Mason Lee Barden and Abigail T. Barden and Douglas's wife Sarah F. Barden and her doggie rescue family Tesso and Lucy.  Ginger's lifetime interest was rescuing...

Gloria W. (White)  Sawyer

Gloria W. (White) Sawyer

Sep 18, 2020

Gloria W. Sawyer, age 70, of Jetersville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 18, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Stephen Sawyer, her father Walter T. White, and is survived by her mother Minnie White of Jetersville; her niece Andrea Marsh and nephew Taylor (Celia) Marsh; two great nephews, Harland and Baine...

Donald Edmond Simmons

Donald Edmond Simmons

Sep 13, 2020

Donald Simmons died on September 13, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, his son, Skippy, his daughter, Jody, and son-in-law, Steven, as well as four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Services will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at 2:30 pm at Rennie Memorial Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Patrick...

James Monroe Hague Iv

James Monroe Hague Iv

Sep 12, 2020

James Monroe Hague, IV, of Richmond, passed from this life on Sept. 12, 2020.  Services and interment are private for the family.

Mabel Ophelia (Parrish)  Pembelton

Mabel Ophelia (Parrish) Pembelton

Aug 29, 2020

Mabel O. Pembelton, 89, of Jetersville, VA went to be with the Lord, reunited with her husband, Raymond E. Pembelton, her four sons, Fletcher "Junior" D. Bates, John S. Bates, Baby son (name unknown), Ronald E. Bates, stepsons, James "Jimmy" O. Pembelton, Raymond "Tommy" T. Pembelton, step-granddaughter, Debra A. Trent, great-granddaughter, Zuri J. Seabrook, her parents, Clyde S. Parrish...