Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Lloyd Stephen "Steve" Sawyer

Lloyd Stephen "Steve" Sawyer

Oct 15, 2017

Lloyd S. "Steve" Sawyer, age 66, of Jetersville, formerly of Highland Springs, passed from this life on October 15, 2017.  He is survived by his wife; Gloria White Sawyer, his mother, Dreama Lyle, and sister, Una Denise (Ronnie) Marsh both of Boone, N. C., step sister, Linda Ford, step brother, Ricky (Vicky) Lyle, nieces and nephews, Andrea Marsh, Taylor...

Elizabeth Bennett (Bennett)  Goolsby

Elizabeth Bennett (Bennett) Goolsby

Oct 11, 2017

Elizabeth Bennett Goolsby, formerly of Dinwiddie County, passed away October 11, 2017 following a brief illness. Born in Decherd, TN October 10, 1920 she was preceded in death by her parents Alexander Garland Bennett and Vera Blanton Bennett; her sisters, Alvern Haskins, Willie MacMaster, and Oweda Graney; and her husband, Charles Edwin Goolsby, Sr.  She is survived by her...

Ruth Elizabeth (Giannini)  Bowman

Ruth Elizabeth (Giannini) Bowman

Oct 10, 2017

Ruth Elizabeth Bowman, age 58, of Cumberland, Va., went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2017.  She is survived by her husband, Danny Elwood Bowman, her mother, Nancy Wichael Giannini of Farmville, her brother, Arthur Baugh Giannini of Hanover, and several nieces and nephews.  Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 30 E. 33st....

Martha A. (Woodel)  Lindsey

Martha A. (Woodel) Lindsey

Oct 9, 2017

Martha A. Lindsey, age 53, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 9, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Lindsey, Sr., her parents Roy and Sylvia Woodel and is survived by her children, John Wayne Lindsey, Jr. of Powhatan, and Randy Travis Lindsey of Amelia, her siblings, Becky Woodel of Richmond, Roy Woodel,...

Harry Charles Midkiff

Harry Charles Midkiff

Oct 8, 2017

Harry C. Midkiff, age 85, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 8, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Algia, his children Julia Dawson of Amelia, Keith (Beverly) Midkiff of Chesterfield, Susan (Ronnie) Hancock, Nancy (Timmy) Cifers, both of Amelia, and Brian Midkiff of Nottoway; grandchildren, Raymond Barron, Bridgette Whitaker, Franklin Midkiff, Amanda Foster, Kenly Cifers, Samantha...

Martha C. (Campbell)  Easter

Martha C. (Campbell) Easter

Oct 6, 2017

Easter Martha C.,  age 88, of Amelia, passed from this life on Oct. 6, 2017.  She is survived by her daughter; Patsy Moorefield (Wyatt) of Midlothian; son Roy E. (Diane)Easter of Amelia; preceded in death by her husband Corbin L. and her daughter Linda Duncan ;also surviving  her  grandchildren, Chris Duncan of Amelia and Tom Duncan of Radford and...

David Tinsley Griles

David Tinsley Griles

Oct 3, 2017

David Tinsley Griles, age 68 of Amelia, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Mary Ruth Griles and is survived by his wife Louise Griles, daughter Carmen Lynn Griles, his sister Ruth Suarez (Ray) and his brother Jay Griles (Mary Anne), a niece Brandi Suarez and two nephews Luke...

Carol Nibley (Nibley)  Brooks

Carol Nibley (Nibley) Brooks

Oct 2, 2017

Carol Nibley Brooks, DDS, 65, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2.  She graduated from the MCV School of Dentistry in 1994.  She went on to teach and mentor dental students until she retired June 30, 2017.  She was loved by patients and students alike because of her generous, serving spirit.  She helped start the Mission of...

Barbara Wright (Wright)  Alley

Barbara Wright (Wright) Alley

Sep 12, 2017

ALLEY, Barbara (Wright), age 81, of Amelia, VA passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Barbara was bornNovember 15, 1935 in Ivanhoe, VA. She was a graduate of George Wythe High School. She married the love of her life and hometown sweetheart, Richard Alley Sr on October 8, 1955...

Howard Donald Flippin

Howard Donald Flippin

Sep 10, 2017

Howard Donald Flippin, "Don", of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away at home on September 10, 2017.  He fought a brave fight with cancer with his positive spirit along the way. His parents Donald Henry and Madaleine Flippin precede him in death and his beloved companion "Sassy". He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pam Smith Flippin, son Matthew...

George Easter Main

George Easter Main

Sep 8, 2017

George Easter Main, age 63, of Amelia, passed from this life on Sept. 8, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Lillis Everlyn Overman Main, and his grandchild, Jordan Leigh Main and is survived by his wife, Linda Hicks Main, sons, Shannon (Amara) of Amelia and Jason of Chesterfield, brother, Lynwood of Chesterfield, sister,...

Thomas Edward "Buddy" Gholson

Thomas Edward "Buddy" Gholson

Aug 27, 2017

Thomas E. "Buddy" Gholson, age 75, of Amelia, died Sunday August 27, 2017 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville with his family by his side. Buddy retired from VDOT in June 1, 2015 after 42 years of service.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna Kaye (Staples) Gholson, son, Jeffrey Gholson (Mary); daughter, Cindy Paige...

Bruce Clifford Waycaster

Bruce Clifford Waycaster

Aug 25, 2017

Bruce Clifford Waycaster, age 79, of Hopewell, passed away on August 25, 2017.  He was a devoted servant of Jesus Christ.  He served his country for 23 years in the Navy, and also retired from Stone Container Corporation. He was married 60 years to his wonderful wife Rose who survives him.  He is also survived by his children Treasa...

Edward Samuel Armistead Jr.

Edward Samuel Armistead Jr.

Aug 23, 2017

Armistead, Edward Samuel, Jr. (Sam) - 64 yrs old of Amelia, Va. passed away peacefully on August 23, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital with family and friends by his side. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward S. Armistead, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Armistead of Amelia, brother, Mike Armistead (wife Janet) of Seymour,...

Frances Dale Boyd

Frances Dale Boyd

Aug 23, 2017

Frances Dale Boyd went home to be with her Lord and Heavenly Father on August 23, 2017. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Louise Smith Boyd. Surviving are her father, Frederick Melvin Boyd and sister Nancy Boyd-Mattern along with brother-in-law Robin Mattern and niece Rebecca Mattern. There will be visitation from 6-8:00p on Thursday, August 31 at Hillsman-Hix...

Shirley Lee (White)  Bishop

Shirley Lee (White) Bishop

Aug 11, 2017

Shirley Lee White Bishop went home to be with her Lord on August 11, 2017.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Corbie Clyde Bishop, Jr.

She was born September 13, 1936 to Bessie and Tunstall White of Farber, Virginia and spent her young years in Charlottesville.  During the 1950's-1970's, she worked at Southern...

Ronald Wayne Waldrop

Ronald Wayne Waldrop

Aug 10, 2017

Ronald Wayne Waldrop, age 59, of Alexandria, Va. passed from this life on August 10, 2017.  He is survived by his mother; Betty Mae Dowdy Waldrop, his sisters, Jackie Carpenter of Alexandria, Terri Hicks of Middleburg, Fla., and Patricia Jerman of Alexandria, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Ronald was an inspector for Fairfax County.  Graveside services will be held...

Richard Andrew Bonelli, Ii

Richard Andrew Bonelli, Ii

Aug 9, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rick Bonelli, age 64, announce his passing. He went peacefully to be with his Lord with his wife by his side on August 9, 2017.   He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Donna Lucas Bonelli, three children, Melissa (Jeff) Carstarphen, Dana (Chris) Johnson, Peter Bonelli and three grandchildren...

David Lee Green , Sr.

David Lee Green , Sr.

Aug 6, 2017

David Lee Green, Sr., age 60, of Jetersville, Va. passed from this life on August 6, 2017.  He is survived by his wife; Dolores S. Green, his son, David Jr. of Midlothian, daughter, Crystal Green of Lynchburg, two grandchildren and one great grandchild, and his brother, Jeffery Green of Urbanna.  Services and interment are private  for the convenience.of the...

Vernon Eugene Vandeloecht

Vernon Eugene Vandeloecht

Aug 5, 2017

Vernon Eugene Vandeloecht, age 81, of Amelia, passed from this life on August 5, 2017.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years; Jane, his sons; Michael (Cathy) Vandeloecht of Warsaw, Va., Daryl (Michelle) Taylor of Mechanicsville, daughters, Karen (John) Marion of Fredericksburg, Va., Janet Morton (Jerry) of Midlothian, and Sherri Lane of Mechanicsville and numerous grandchildren and...