Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia
Dudley Van Zandt Dekrafft
Aug 10, 2024
Dudley van Zandt "Bo" deKrafft, age 96 of Amelia, passed from this life at home on August 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Charlotte Chapin deKrafft. He is survived by his daughter Zandti deKrafft Easter (Randy), granddaughter Nicole Easter Munden (Justin) of Amelia, great-grandchildren Ellis and Shepard Munden, and his dearest friend...
Frances Mae Hobdy
Jul 19, 2024
Frances Mae Hobdy, 84, of Amelia was welcomed into heaven with open arms on July 19th, 2024. Frances was born on May 21st, 1940 to Bessie Duffy Murray and Willie Dodd Murray and grew up in Chase City. Frances was a deeply spiritual woman who shared God's love with others. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and...
Brenda Joyce (Huband) Renshaw
Jul 10, 2024
Brenda Joyce Renshaw, born June 30, 1943, affectionately known as Nita and Tita (to her grandchildren) went home to Heaven into the arms of Jesus on July 10, 2024. She fought this journey of cancer as a mighty warrior and continued to worry about her family all along the way. She lived life to the fullest, always serving others....
Mary Frances (Wilkinson) Cumbie
Jun 30, 2024
Mary Frances Wilkinson Cumbie, age 74, of Amelia, passed away June 30, 2024 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Frances was a devoted and loving wife of 53 years to her husband Richard Cumbie Sr. She was a caring, kind, gentle, yet firm when needed mother of four children; Richard Jr (Bridget), Jessica Anders (Tim),...
Lois (Norton) Hall
Jun 30, 2024
Lois Norton Hall, age 88 of Amelia, died on June 30, 2024. She is survived by Nunnally Hall, her husband of 68 years, daughters Elaine Maxey (Randy) and Anita Harte (Cory), four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters Emily Glidewell and Patricia Mason, and brother Roy Norton. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 2, at Hillsman-Hix...
Lelah Katie (Eller) Brown
Jun 29, 2024
Lelah Brown, 78, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Powhatan, VA. Lelah was a devoted mother to her children - Dwayne, Regina, Danny, Scott, Dana and Charlie, her brother Jerry Eller, sisters Barb Willis and Peggy Haley, along with 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Guy T. Brown Jr., her parents...
Clara (Hawkins) Blankenship
Jun 20, 2024
Clara Mae Blankenship, age 85, of Burkeville, formerly of Amelia passed from this life on June 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Jackie Shreve in 2007, and her parents; Willie Maurice Hawkins and Annie Iowa Francis Hawkins, and is survived by her son; James Rice of Crewe, her brother William E. Hawkins of Amelia, and her...
Shirley Ann (Bates) Wright
Jun 19, 2024
Shirley Ann Wright, age 75, of Amelia, passed from this life on June 19, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Venable Wright, Sr., her son Joseph Venable Wright, Jr., her daughter Donna Fisher, and her parents Willie Herman Bates and Lucille Newcomb Bates. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Trent of Norfolk, eleven grandchildren...
Ala Irene (Shelton) Shook
Jun 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ala Irene Shook, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Born on August 30, 1931, in Mars Hill, North Carolina, Ala peacefully departed from this world on June 14, 2024, at a private care residence in Amelia Court House, Virginia. Ala was preceded in death by her husband...
Carolyn (Gills) Ambrose
Jun 6, 2024
Carolyn Gills Ambrose, age 96 of Amelia County, Virginia, passed away on June 6, 2024. Carolyn was retired from the Virginia Employment Commision. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her daughter Carol Chiappa, and her ex-husband Dixie Ambrose Jr. She is survived by her children, Dixie Hartless, Jean Martin (Wes),...
Lucille Combs
Jun 4, 2024
Lucille Combs passed away on Jun 4, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Helen Frances (Lambert) Sommerville
May 31, 2024
Helen Sommerville passed away on May 31, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Phyllis Ann (Ragland) Hague
May 25, 2024
Phyllis Hague of Richmond, Virginia passed away on May 25, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Jessie Willard (Faircloth) Faircloth, Jr.
May 25, 2024
Jessie W. Faircloth, Jr. age 71, of Amelia, Va. passed from this life on May 25, 2024. Jessie is preceded in death by his father, Jessie Sr., his mother Eunice Medlin Faircloth, his brother, Jimmy Faircloth, and his sister Rebecca Faircloth. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle and friendly person who did what he could to bring...
Gregory Scott (Tompkins) Tompkins
May 23, 2024
Gregory Tompkins of Amelia Court House, Virginia passed away on May 23, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Charles Cooper Thompson
May 20, 2024
In loving memory of Charles Cooper Thompson Jr., a beloved son, father, and military veteran, the Thompson family announces his upcoming funeral services and ceremonies. Born on February 12, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, Charles passed away on May 20, 2024. Throughout his life, Charles honorably served his country, enlisting in the Army on his 20th birthday and attaining the...
Doris (Trear) Smith
May 17, 2024
Doris Smith, beloved wife of James Smith, devoted mother of Michael and Daniel Smith, cherished sister of Shirley Booth, Margaret Prevatt, and Bobby Trear, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2024. Born on September 12, 1952, Doris was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her. Doris, a proud member of Arbor Baptist Church, found joy...
Ruth Marguerite (Dodson) Russell
May 9, 2024
Ruth Dodson Russell, born February 15, 1929 peacefully passed away on May 9. She was born in Chula, VA to Muncie and Sybil Dodson. She was known as "the songbird" leading students in chapel singing . She married the love of her life, Jimmie Russell and had 4 children. James Michael(Norma), Muncie(Paulette), Jerry(Laurie) and Sheryl(Karl). They were also blessed...
Dennis Wayne Snellings
May 3, 2024
Dennis Snellings of Jetersville, Virginia passed away on May 3, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Willard Bruce Sommerville
Apr 25, 2024
Willard Sommerville passed away on Apr 25, 2024. Willard's loved ones are composing Willard's obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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