Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

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...

Alpha Juanita (Jones)  Wright

Alpha Juanita (Jones) Wright

Aug 2, 2017

Alpha Juanita Wright, age 95, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on August 2, 2017.   She is survived by her daughter, Donna Ray Sandras, of Joplin, Missouri, sons, William of Florida and Robert of Tennessee, brothers,  Barney Jones of Amelia, and Dale Jones of Virginia Beach, and five grandchildren.  She is preceded in death...

Eleanor R. (Ruediger)  White

Eleanor R. (Ruediger) White

Aug 2, 2017

Mrs. Eleanor R. White, age 86, of Richmond, Va., passed from this life on August 2, 2017.  She is predeceased by her parents, Max and Sarah Melady Ruediger and is survived by her husband, Donald White, her daughters, Patricia Harpin of Richmond and Kathleen A. Severtsen of Courtland, N. Y. and one grandchild.  Funeral services will be held at...

Edith Irene (Snellings)  Rayley

Edith Irene (Snellings) Rayley

Jul 23, 2017

Rayley, Edith Irene, 76, of Chesterfield entered into eternal life on July 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Ruby Snellings; son Ronald Edward Rayley; sisters Edna Snellings, Doris Williams, Elsie Gilbert, and Joyce David; brothers Bookie Snellings and Harry Snellings. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Junior Edward Rayley,...

Willie Hicks

Willie Hicks

Jul 17, 2017

Willie Hicks 85 passed away on July 17, 2017 at Chippenham Hospital after several  Illnesses.  He was preceded in death by his parents Bailey and Tressie Hicks, brother, Winfred, sister Lolas Hicks Brandt and his only son Joseph W. Hicks. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine Joyce Hicks, daughters Joan Hicks Smith, Ginger Boyles (David)...

Louise E. (Elder)  Davenport

Louise E. (Elder) Davenport

Jul 16, 2017

Mildred Louise Elder Davenport, age 90, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 16, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James O. and Lula S. Elder, husband, Lewis L. Davenport, her brother Oliver Elder, sisters, May Mahanes, and Jean Green, and is survived by her son, James L. Davenport and daughter-in-law, Catherine B. Davenport, her...

Wilson Ray Spencer

Wilson Ray Spencer

Jun 28, 2017

Mr. Wilson Ray Spencer, age 52, of Drakes Branch, Va., passed from this life on June 28, 2017.  He is survived by his wife, Carol Sue Spencer, his children, Robert Foster of Fredericksburg, Va., Betty Ann Sias of Drakes Branch, his mother Liddy Asbury of Crewe, his siblings, Timothy Spencer of Drakes Branch, Jackie Spencer of Richmond, Karen Seifert...

John T. Winfree

John T. Winfree

Jun 22, 2017

John T. Winfree, age 94, of Amelia County (Mannboro), passed from this life on June 22, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret Winfree, his parents, Thomas Edwin and Sally Quarles Winfree and is survived by his son, Thomas E. (Renee) Winfree, Sr. of Amelia, and his three grandchildren Winn Winfree, Minnie Beaver and Andrew Winfree...

Phyllis Johnson (White)  Wright

Phyllis Johnson (White) Wright

Jun 15, 2017

. Phyllis Johnson Wright, age 76, of Richmond formerly of Amelia, passed from this life on June 15, 2017.  She is preceded in death by  her parents, John E. "Phil" and Pearl B. White, her brothers, John Nelson, Wallace Edgar and Gary Beverley White and her sister Victoria Collins. She is survived by her son, Kenny (Carolyn) Johnson of...

Myra Lee (Vanderiet)  Dowda

Myra Lee (Vanderiet) Dowda

Jun 10, 2017

Myra Lee Dowda, 74, of Amelia, passed from this life on June 10, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Lynn Dowda, her parents Luther P. and Vivian Martin VandeRiet and is survived by her son, Neill (Steve) Williams, of Washington, D. C. her brother, Eddie VandeRiet of Amelia, Myra was a retired  an accounting clerk...

James "Jim" Walter Woodel

James "Jim" Walter Woodel

Jun 2, 2017

James Walter Woodel, age 80 of Pamplin, VA, formerlry of Amelia, passed away on June 2, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Vivian Lynch Woodel; sons Eddie (Mary Ann) of Pamplin, and Tommy (Julie) of Richmond; daughter Patricia Kennedy (Mark) of Pamplin; sister Kate Lynch of Chesterfield, Frances Lynch of South Hill and Betty Dean (Bradley) of Jetersville;...

Herbert Walker O'Berry, Jr.

Herbert Walker O'Berry, Jr.

May 25, 2017

Herbert Walker O'Berry, Jr., age 60, of Amelia, passed of this life on May 25, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his father Herbert Walker, O'Berry, Sr., brother-in-law Steve Caldwell and niece Elizabeth "Eli" Caldwell and  is survived by his mother, Shirley (Al) Paustenbach of Amelia, stepmother, Mary O'Berry-Bogar, his sons, Scott (Krystal), Matthew, and Michael O'Berry all...

Donald Floyd Reynolds, Sr.

Donald Floyd Reynolds, Sr.

May 12, 2017

Donald Floyd Reynolds, age 76, of Victoria, passed away on May 12, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Cora Bates Reynolds; his son, Donald Jr (Sherry). of Rice, Va., daughters, Jeannie (Jay) Brennan of Chesterfield, Jill (Kenneth) Matthews of Midlothian, Barbara (Wayne) Adkins of Meherrin, Cathy Martin of Chase City, grandchildren, Derrick Hudson, D.J. Leber, Hannah Leber, Jarrett...

Pauline Ruth Whittington

Pauline Ruth Whittington

May 12, 2017

Pauline Ruth Whittington, age 80, of Mechanicsville, VA., passed from this life on May 12, 2017.  She is survived by her husband Jack L., her daughter, Janet Brummitt of Highland Springs, sisters, Juanita Wilson, Betty Gallimore, Linda Durham, and brothers, Richard Thompson, all of Pulaski, Bob Thompson of Christiansburg, Junior Thompson of Wytheville, and Gary Thompson of Richmond, four...

Shirley Margaret (Owens)  Armistead

Shirley Margaret (Owens) Armistead

May 10, 2017

Shirley Margaret Armistead, age 70, of Amelia, passed away on May 10, 2017.  The widow of the late Burnie Houston Armistead, she is survived by her sons Wilburn Barton Jr., of Green Bay, Johnnie William Barton of Eugene,OR, and James Richard Barton of Green Bay; daughters Pamela K. Ball of Amelia, Laura Barton of Amelia, and Sharon Ashworth of...

Eunice Rose (Harmon)  Porter

Eunice Rose (Harmon) Porter

May 9, 2017

Eunice Harmon Porter, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, age 86, of Amelia quietly joined the angels in heaven to be with the LORD on May 9, 2017. She was born in Galax, Virginia and was predeceased by her mother, Laura Harmon, father, Charlie Harmon, brother, Charles Roy Harmon, half-brothers, Everett Sikes and Robert Sikes, half-sister, Annie Sikes Stoneman,...

Katrina Higginbotham (Lynch)  Virostek

Katrina Higginbotham (Lynch) Virostek

May 9, 2017

Katrina Higginbotham Virostek, age 59, of Colonial Heights, Va., passed from this life on May 9, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her father Russel Thomas Lynch and is survived by her mother, Pauline Barden Lynch of Amelia, her husband, Robert, her sons, Thomas (Rhonda) Higginbotham of Chesterfield, Jairus (Michelle) Higginbotham of Greenville, S. C., Marcus Virostek of...