Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Harold Gene Farmer

Harold Gene Farmer

Aug 29, 2019

Harold Gene Farmer passed away at home on Thursday August 29, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Gay Farmer and is survived by his son Harold Farmer Jr. of California.  An interment service is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Thursday September 5 at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery.

Patricia Celenski

Patricia Celenski

Aug 28, 2019

Services for Patricia Celenski age 71, of Amelia, Va. who passed from this life on August 28, 2019 will be held at 1PM on Friday August 30, 2019 at the Virginia Veterans Chapel 10300 Pridesville Road in Amelia with interment to follow in the cemetery. Pat was a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church in Amelia. Condolences at www.hillsmanhix.com...

Joe Thomas Martin

Joe Thomas Martin

Aug 27, 2019

Joe Thomas Martin, age 78, of Amelia, passed from this life on August 27, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Willie and Jennie Woodson Martin and his daughter; Susan Martin, and is survived by his wife; Jewell, children; Sandra Warren of Buckingham, Joe T. Martin Jr., of Midlothian, Bonnie (Al) Harver and Dennis (Mitzi) Llewellyn, both...

Charles Robert Allison

Charles Robert Allison

Aug 24, 2019

Charles Robert Allison, age 58, of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on August 24, 2019.  Charles is preceded in death by his wife; Frances Orr Allison, and his mother, Loretta Allison and is survived by his daughter, Carol McCraw of Amelia, Va., A service of Remembrance will  held at 12 noon on  Thursday  August 29, 2019 at Hope...

Annie Gale Jenkins

Annie Gale Jenkins

Aug 20, 2019

Annie Gale Jenkins, age 63, of Amelia, passed from this life on August 20, 2019.  She is survived by her husband of over 40 years Tommy Jenkins, siblings, Barbara Golden of Amelia, Linda (Dale) Zink of Virginia Beach, and brother Dale (Cindy) Eggleston of Florida, nephews, Cody Zink, D. J. Eggleston, Eric Wingo, Stephen Jenkins, and Toby Eggleston,  nieces,...

Ann Barden Powell

Ann Barden Powell

Aug 18, 2019

Ann Barden Powell, age 83, of Amelia, Va., went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2019.   She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. and is survived by her children; John A. Powell of Amelia, Jo Ann Speciale of Arizona, Brenda Hodgen of Texas, and Jan Holder of Amelia; her siblings Larry  Barden, Pauline Lynch,...

Olivia Jane (Walker)  Acampora

Olivia Jane (Walker) Acampora

Aug 17, 2019

Olivia Walker Acampora, age 83, of Amelia, passed away on August 17, 2019.  She is survived by her children, Robert Acampora (Libby) of Chesterfield, Michelle Osterbind (Arthur) of Chesterfield, Michael Acampora (Julia) of Amelia, and Annette Wrenn (Charles) of N. Myrtle Beach, SC; siblings Dyrol Carson Walker Jr. "Buzzy"(Brenda) of Church Road, Robert Walker (Nancy) of New Kent, Joyce...

Margaret Ellen (Borthwick)  Chase

Margaret Ellen (Borthwick) Chase

Aug 13, 2019

Margaret Ellen Borthwick Chase, 77, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away August 13, 2019 in Amelia Court House, Va.  Margaret is survived by her daughters, Kimberly and Gail, step-son Bernd, step-daughter Ute, grandsons, Brandon, William and Jacob, great grandson Liam, brothers, Robert (Deborah), Gilbert (Marilyn) and Arnold (Sharon), and a host of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in...

Vernon Matthew Worrell

Vernon Matthew Worrell

Aug 9, 2019

Vernon Matthew Worrell, age 65 of Amelia, passed away on August 9, 2019.  A father, grandfather and friend, he was a Sergeant in the US Army, he received the National Defense Service Medal, was a sharpshooter with the M16, and a Medal 1st Award Driver Mechanic.  He is survived by his wife Robin Rigby Worrell; son Jason Worrell (Melinda)...

Nancy Goldine (Lockhart)  Musick

Nancy Goldine (Lockhart) Musick

Aug 7, 2019

Musick, Nancy (Lockhart), 80, after a lengthy struggle with COPD, died August 7, 2019.  Born in Tazwell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Maude Lockhart.  She was predeceased by four brothers, two sisters, a niece and a nephew.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gordon Musick, daughter, Teresa Wilt (Richard Jr.),...

William Earl Vick

William Earl Vick

Jul 26, 2019

William Earl Vick, age 68, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 26, 2019.  He is survived by his wife; Shirley Hall Dobbs, his mother, Mildred Schultz of Amelia, his children, Matthew William Vick and Victoria Lee Vick both of Melbourne, Fla.  Services and interment are private at this time but a  memorial service will be held at...

Nancy A. (Nicholas)  Roberts

Nancy A. (Nicholas) Roberts

Jul 23, 2019

Nancy Ann Roberts 76, went to eternal rest on July 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Roberts, son Brian Roberts and sister, Gladys Horton.  She is survived by her sister Brenda Wirt, grandchildren Danielle Osborne & Casey Ruffner, great-grandsons Phoenix Roberts, Aidan Osborne, Trenton Ruffner, Caleb Osborne and Michael Ruffner, and countless other family...

Jerry Clame Lewis

Jerry Clame Lewis

Jul 22, 2019

Jerry Clame Lewis, age 70, of Jetersville, Va. passed from this life on July 22, 2019.  Born in North Carolina he preceded in death by his parents; Jake and Carrie Tipton Lewis and son Eddie L. Martin, and is survived by his wife; Nellie Paulette Lewis, his children; Wayne Martin of Keysville, Kathy Bandy of Jetersville, Marshall Martin of...

Frances Turner Arrington

Frances Turner Arrington

Jul 19, 2019

Frances T. Arrington, age 86 of Amelia, passed from this life on July 19, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband Howard C., and is survived by her children, Stephen (Pamela) Arrington of Littleton, CO, Anita Palmore of Powhatan, Bryan (Gail) Arrington of Danville, VA and Dana (Joseph) Yourkovich of Amelia; grandchildren, Amanda, William, Charles, Tonya, Courtney,...

Joseph Irving Anderson

Joseph Irving Anderson

Jul 15, 2019

Joseph Irving "Joe" Anderson was born Feb. 24, 1929 in Amelia County, the 12th of 13 children born to Ephraim and Ida Mae Hawks Anderson. Joe lived his entire life in Amelia, except for the four years he served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Joe is preceded in death by his son, Russell Ephraim; his brothers, Sonny,...

Margaret Pigg Ricks

Margaret Pigg Ricks

Jul 14, 2019

RICKS, Margaret P, of Amelia County, VA  (widow of Robert F. Ricks) died Sunday, July 14, 2019. She worked in Richmond law offices for 35 years, starting as secretary at Wiltshire & Rives in 1946 and retiring as a  paralegal from Cohen, Abeloff & Staples in 1981.  Margaret Ricks was born Leila Margaret Pigg on June 25, 1928 in...

Boyd Irvin Kidd

Boyd Irvin Kidd

Jul 13, 2019

Boyd I. (Bob, Coach) Kidd, 82, of Amelia, passed away on July 13, 2019. He attended William & Mary on a football scholarship. After leaving college with a knee injury, Bob completed his degree at Lynchburg College.

Bob began a coaching and teaching career in Patrick County, where he met the love of his life, Judy Pendleton....

Mary B. (Bennett)  Wilkerson

Mary B. (Bennett) Wilkerson

Jul 12, 2019

Mary Etta Bennett Wilkerson, age 90, of Amelia, died on July 12, 2019. She was born in King, NC on January 31, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Reid Wilkerson; 12 siblings Molly, Austin, Reade, Lethea, Nettie, Ada, Agnes, Daisy, Fitzhugh, Ruth, Moneda, and Delia; and parents William Isom Bennett and Henrietta Robertson Bennett. She...

Daniel Glenn Flippin

Daniel Glenn Flippin

Jul 10, 2019

Daniel Glenn Flippin, age 70, of Amelia, VA, passed from this life on July 10, 2019.  Danny was a retired salesman with C & L welding.  He is preceded in death by his parents Ardice Glenn Flippin and Annie Elsie Handy Flippin; sisters Doris McMillian and Rachel McMillion, and is survived by his wife Judy Johnson Flippin; his daughter ...

Charles Franklin "Bucky" Shell

Charles Franklin "Bucky" Shell

Jul 10, 2019

Charles Franklin "Bucky" Shell, of Amelia Court House, born July 27, 1939, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, July 10, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Abbot Weisiger and Oswald Eppes Shell, brother, Randolph Weisiger Shell, and infant twin sons.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane Bruce Hillsman,...