Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Frances Josephine Thompson

Frances Josephine Thompson

Jan 9, 2009

Frances Josephine Thompson "Little Jo", age 76, of Jetersville, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Lucille Thompson and her brother, Ben Thompson and is survived by her brother Robert Conway and his wife, Beverly of Jetersville, nieces, Lola Thompson Wright, and Amy Jo Thompson, Kimberly...

Billie Jean Sowers

Billie Jean Sowers

Jan 8, 2009

Billie Jean Sowers , 75, of Amelia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died January 8, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford E. and Belva P. Sowers, and by her brother-in-law, Norman E Mansini. The family wishes to thank the nursing homes and everyone for their help and kindness through the years. She is survived by two...

George W. "Billy" Martin, Jr.

George W. "Billy" Martin, Jr.

Jan 6, 2009

Martin George W. "Billy" Martin, Jr., age 58, of Amelia, passed from this life on Jan. 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife; Joyce, sons, George W. III of Henrico, and Daniel of Cumberland, his parents, George Sr. and Arlene of Amelia, sister, Peggy Hall of Amelia, grand daughters, Tiffany and Amber Lightfoot. Funeral services 11AM Friday at...

John E. Dickman

John E. Dickman

Jan 5, 2009

John E. Dickman, age 87, of Amelia passed from this life on January 5, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Iris Davies, sister, Elsie Chenault both of Richmond, and his granddaughter, April Davies. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday 2PM at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery with military honors following. Arrangements are by the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home of...

Edna Vernon Owens

Edna Vernon Owens

Dec 6, 2008

Edna Vernon Owens, age 94, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Dec. 6, 2008. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Anna Vernon of Abingdon, sisters, Laura Vernon Wilson of Richmond, Elsie Cleaton of Norfolk, and twenty two nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday 2PM at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia with burial...

James "Jimmy" Leroy Berger

James "Jimmy" Leroy Berger

Dec 2, 2008

James L. (Jimmy) Berger, age 64, of Amelia passed from this life on Dec. 2, 2008 at MCV in Richmond. He was born August 4, 1944, son of Robert and Patsy Berger of Powhatan. He is survived by his wife, Brenda F. Berger, two sisters, Marie B. Vaughan of Farmville, Norma J. Combs of Cumberland, one brother, David L....

Glenn Lawrence

Glenn Lawrence

Dec 1, 2008

Glenn Lawrence, age 88, of Amelia, passed from this life on Dec. 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia, and is survived by his son, David; daughter Linda Kirkman, both of Amelia; brother, Grover C. Lawrence of Chesterfield; granddaughter, Sarah Nearhood; and one great grandchild (Vaden Nearhood). Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. Wednesday at the...

Glenn Lawrence

Glenn Lawrence

Dec 1, 2008

Glenn Lawrence, age 88, of Amelia, passed from this life on Dec. 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia, and is survived by his son, David; daughter Linda Kirkman, both of Amelia; brother, Grover C. Lawrence of Chesterfield; granddaughter, Sarah Nearhood; and one great grandchild (Vaden Nearhood). Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. Wednesday at the...

John Franklin Black

John Franklin Black

Nov 19, 2008

John Franklin Black, age 80, of Amelia, passed away on November 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elsie, daughter Julie Strumb and husband Brent; sisters Edna Black Littlefield of NH, and Sue Ham of PA; and one grandson, Camden Brent Strumb. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, November...

Frances Louise Orr Allison

Frances Louise Orr Allison

Nov 11, 2008

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Frances Louise Orr Allison, age 63, of Amelia formerly of South Hill, passed from this life on Nov. 11, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Charles, her son, Stuart Powell, of Chesterfield, daughter, Carol McCraw, sister, Barbara Taylor of Henderson, N. C. Visiting at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia 6-8PM on...

Dorothy Elizabeth Atwater

Dorothy Elizabeth Atwater

Oct 29, 2008

Dorothy Elizabeth Dot Atwater, age 80, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 29, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, William B. Atwater. Funeral services are scheduled for 11AM Friday October 31, 2008 at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia with burial in the Amelia Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening...

Gladys Robertson

Gladys Robertson

Oct 11, 2008

Gladys W. Robertson died on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Gladys was born March 30, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband George S. Robertson and her parents Sherman and Eva White. She is survived by three sisters, Janet C. Hubbard of Chesterfield, VA, Jean Babcock of NY, and Joan Adams of Damascus, VA; her brothers-in-law Joseph W....

Margaret Eanes

Margaret Eanes

Oct 1, 2008

Margaret G. Eanes, of Amelia, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother joined the Lord on Wednesday October 1, 2008. She was born February 16, 1928 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Harry R. Grubb and Annie Rodwell Grubb. She was preceded in death September 24, 2008 by her husband Harold A. Eanes, Sr. She is survived by...

Harold Eanes

Harold Eanes

Sep 24, 2008

Eanes, Harold A., of Amelia, VA, went to be with the Lord September 24, 2008 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Margaret G. Eanes; his children Harold A Eanes, Jr., Charles Tommy Eanes, Linda Hudson and Greg Eanes, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and four step children; a sister, Marie Barden and sister-in-law...

Robert Allen Poore

Robert Allen Poore

Sep 23, 2008

Robert Allen Poore, age 67, of Richmond, formerly of Amelia, passed from this life on Sept. 23, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife; Cora Lee Poore, he is survived by his children, Michael A., and Wendy Lee Mills both of Chesterfield, and his mother, Julia of Richmond. Funeral services 3PM Saturday at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court...

Leonard Lee Brady

Leonard Lee Brady

Sep 23, 2008

Leonard Lee Brady, age 61, of Amelia, passed away on September 23, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, son James L. Brady (Macie) of Midlothian, daughters Robin Ashley Brady of Amelia, Elizabeth A Langfitt (Jason) of Fort Stuart, GA, Lisa Whitehurst (Thomas) of Amelia; father Lee Brady of Abingdon, VA; brothers Larry Brady (Cheryl) of Winston-Salem, NC,...

Florence Virginia Harrell

Florence Virginia Harrell

Sep 19, 2008

Florence Virginia Harrell, age 64, of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Luther Harrell, Sr., children, Ronald L. Harrell, Jr. (Pamala), JoAnn Dowell (Kenneth), Christopher Donald Harrell, Jonathan Ray Harrell, grandchildren, Crystal, Kevin, Jonathan, Jr. sisters, Susan Judkins, Dottie Benpon, and brother, Bubby James. Funeral service Monday...

Helen Welch Watkins

Helen Welch Watkins

Sep 13, 2008

Helen Welch Watkins, 87, of Midlothian died Saturday, September 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A Watkins. She is survived by her sons J. Stuart Watkins (Linda) and Daniel (Donna), five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives Monday September 15, 2008 from 6pm-8pm...

Charles B. Goodman, Sr.

Charles B. Goodman, Sr.

Sep 12, 2008

Charles B. Buck Goodman, of Amelia, age 82, went to be with his Lord on September 12, 2008. He joins Nancy, his beloved wife of 57 years. He was born September 10, 1926 at Sunnyside, Virginia (Cumberland County)to Charlie and Coleman Guthrie Goodman. Buck was the President of Goodman Truck and Tractor Company, Inc., which he founded on December...

Charlotte Jones Barton

Charlotte Jones Barton

Sep 4, 2008

Charlotte J. Barton, age 47, of Amelia, passed from this life on Sept. 4, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, Christopher Allen Barton and family. Funeral service Monday 2PM at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia with interment private. Visiting at the funeral home Sunday 6:00-8:00PM.