Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Roseland P. Anderson

Roseland P. Anderson

Mar 19, 2020

HELEN ROSELAND "ROSE" ANDERSON

Helen Roseland "Rose" Anderson of Amelia, Virginia passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19, 2020 from congestive heart failure. She was 88 years old. Born in Middlesex, VA, she was the eldest daughter of Charles and Helen Pickles, the second of four children. A graduate of Highland Springs High School, she...

Dale Kenneth Whitlock

Dale Kenneth Whitlock

Mar 17, 2020

Dale Kenneth Whitlock, age 76, of Powhatan, passed from this life on March 17, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Myrtle; son Barry of Hampton, Va.; daughter Deborah Strickland of Rockfort, Tennessee; his grandson David Robinson of Fredericksburg, VA & granddaughter Nicole Whitlock of Chesapeake, VA.  Dale served his country during the Vietnam era in the US Air...

Mary Lou Cronk

Mary Lou Cronk

Feb 27, 2020

Mary Lou Cronk, age 88 of Powhatan, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2020.  She is survived by her daughters, Laura Livesay of Powhatan and Leslie Cronk of NC; son David Cronk of Richmond; grandchildren Meredith L. Ajibola, Claire L. Rice, Philip Davis Livesay, Margaret L. Burks, and Christopher Waldrop; two great-grandchildren, Philip Davis Livesay Jr. and...

Naomi E. Judd

Naomi E. Judd

Feb 26, 2020

Naomi E. Judd, age 91, of Amelia, Va. formerly of Hagerstown, Maryland passed from this life on February 26, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband; David L. Judd, Sr. her son David L. Judd, Jr., daughter Judy Weaver and granddaughter Emilie Weaver. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Whitaker and son-in-law Paul of Amelia, five...

John Douglas See, Sr.

John Douglas See, Sr.

Feb 25, 2020

John Douglas See, Sr. age 79, of Jetersville, VA., passed from this life on February 25, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Waymon and Alice See, his daughter; Theresa See, his siblings; Mary See, Waymon See, Jr., and Alan Isner.  and is survived by his wife; Sandra, sons; Greg Johnson, John See, Jr., and David, his...

John Dobbin Herber

John Dobbin Herber

Feb 20, 2020

John D. Herber, age 87, of Amelia, Va., passed away on February 20, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth of 56 years.  He is survived by four sons; Gregory, Douglas, David, and James (Maria), eight grandchildren; David III, Richard, Brian, Amanda, (Justin), Jessica (Matthew), Timothy, Joshua, and Christian.  He was originally from Williston Park, N....

Dorothy (Dolly Anne) F. Sydnor

Dorothy (Dolly Anne) F. Sydnor

Feb 18, 2020

Dorothy (Dolly Anne) F. Sydnor, age 92, of Mannboro passed away Tuesday February 18, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Allen Sydnor and is survived by her daughter, Mary Anne Glanzer and husband Larry of Chesapeake; three sons, James Allen Sydnor, Jr., and wife Marda of Birmingham, AL; William Culbreth Sydnor and...

John C. Bing

John C. Bing

Feb 17, 2020

John C. Bing, age 73, of Amelia, Va., formerly of Mathews, Va. passed from this life on  February 17, 2020. He is survived by his wife; Patricia, his daughter, Laurie Nebe of Chester, his son; Charles Edwin (Eddie) of Woodlawn, Va., brother,  Paul Bing, sisters; Peggy Farmer and Janis Slaughter all of Matthews, his grandchildren; Abigail Young Joshua Nebe,...

Thomas Edward Metheny

Thomas Edward Metheny

Feb 16, 2020

Thomas Edward Metheny, age 79 of Amelia, passed away on February 16, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Barbara; daughters Robin M. Poole and Donna Spector, both of Amelia; brother Homer Leroy "Buddy" Metheny of Henrico and four grandchildren.  He was a member of Arbor Baptist Church in Amelia and retired from Phillip Morris after 31 years.  The...

Virginia T. (Townley)  Woodfin

Virginia T. (Townley) Woodfin

Feb 16, 2020

Virginia T. Woodfin, age 75, of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on February 16, 2020,  She is survived by her husband; Frank, sons; Nolan of Powhatan, Van of Amelia, and Eric of Chesterfield, her daughter; Amy Adams of Tennessee and her brothers; Sherman Townley of Marion, Va., and Jim Townley of South Boston.  Also survived by seven grandchildren. ...

Ora Jane (Stones)  Turner

Ora Jane (Stones) Turner

Feb 7, 2020

Ora Jane Turner age 86, of Palm Coast, Fla. formerly of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on Feb. 7, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband Russell Junior Turner and is survived by her son; Richard (Patricia) of Palm Coast, grandchildren; Lucas Turner of Maryland, Jennifer Dunford (Marty) of Amelia, Richard Allen Turner, Jr. (Shelly) of...

Paul Kenney Jefferson

Paul Kenney Jefferson

Feb 4, 2020

Paul Kenney Jefferson, age 55 of Amelia, passed away on February 4, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Allison; son Nicholas Jefferson and daughter Morgan Jefferson, all of Amelia; brothers David Jefferson Jr. (Regina), and Richard Brigman (Pat), both of Chesterfield.  He was preceded in death by his parents David and Cora Jefferson and his sister Peggy Irving. ...

Phillip Edmund Barnard

Phillip Edmund Barnard

Jan 21, 2020

BARNARD, Phillip Edmund., 82 of Amelia, Virginia went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2020. Phil is preceded in death by his parents; Paul Wagner Barnard and Mary Wright Barnard, five sisters and four brothers .  He is survived by his loving wife, Nellie Wilkerson Barnard, of 60 years, his daughter, Beverly J. Betcher (Jeffrey) of Virginia...

Jane Houghton Mcloda

Jane Houghton Mcloda

Jan 21, 2020

Jane Houghton McLoda, 88 of Midlothian, formerly of Amelia and Oberlin, Ohio, passed away quickly and peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Niles Allan McLoda, and her parents George and Marion Houghton.  She is survived by her daughters, Gail Weatherford (Irl) and Nancy McLoda (Brooks Smith), granddaughters Sarah and Allison...

Ruth Lee (Dawson)  Shank

Ruth Lee (Dawson) Shank

Jan 18, 2020

Ruth Dawson Shank, age 95 of Amelia, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2020.  Ruth attended the University of Maryland, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.  She worked for 33 years in the Richmond Public Health Laboratory, serving as Director for the four years prior to retiring.  She then volunteered at Chippenham Hospital...

Doris Jean (Jones)  Barden

Doris Jean (Jones) Barden

Jan 13, 2020

Doris Jean Jones Barden of Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020.  She was born February 5, 1936 in Amelia, VA to the late Harold and Mattie Jones.  She was employed by the US Postal Service and retired after 20+ years.  She enjoyed travelling and had visited every US state,...

Helen Rose King

Helen Rose King

Jan 4, 2020

Helen Rose King, age 86, of Farmville, Va., formerly of Newark New Jersey passed from this life on January 4, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter Cindy (John) DeLotto of Amelia and two grandchildren.  Services and interment will take place January 13, 2020 in New Jersey.  Local arrangements are by the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home of Amelia.

David Monroe Felts

David Monroe Felts

Jan 3, 2020

David Monroe Felts, Sr., age 76 of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Joan Pembelton Felts; son David Felts, Jr. (Tammie) of Amelia; daughter Stephanie Anne Farina (Joe) of Amelia; two grandchildren, Taylor Anne Roach (Brian) and Clayton Robertson (Carter); great-grandchildren  Braelynn Roach and Colton Robertson; sister Blanton...

Mallie Mae (Kennedy)  Puryear

Mallie Mae (Kennedy) Puryear

Jan 2, 2020

Mallie Mae Puryear, age 91, of Midlothian, passed away on January 2, 2020 following an extended illness.  She is survived by her daughter Glenda Puryear of Midlothian; son Clinton and daughter-in-law Cere Puryear of Chesterfield; and a sister Mosephine Harris of Powhatan.  A private graveside service will be held at Little Flock Baptist Church in Amelia, VA at 1:00...

Mary Elizabeth Pitts

Mary Elizabeth Pitts

Dec 31, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Pitts, age 83, of North Chesterfield, Va., passed from this life on Dec. 31, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, George Pitts, and sons, Ronnie Pitts, and James Bennett, Sr., She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Hill of Amelia,  her granddaughter, Nicole Hill and  two grandsons, James Bennett, Jr., Jacob Ronnie Pitts. Also...