Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia
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.
Evelyn Imogene (Vaughan) Patton
Apr 16, 2024
Evelyn Vaughan Patton, age 83 of Amelia, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 16, 2024. She was born to the late George Leslie Vaughan and Eunice Maxey Vaughan on Thanksgiving Day, November 21, 1940. Evelyn loved spending time with her family and was overjoyed with the birth of each new grandchild and great-grandchild. She doted...
Austin Shane Chauncey
Apr 8, 2024
On the day the sun met the moon, we bid farewell to a cherished soul, Austin Chauncey. Austin departed from this world on April 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and cherished memories. Amelia county resident Austin Chauncey, 26, was born on June 19, 1997, and from a young age, he exhibited a zest for life, a...
Danielle Nicole (Roberts) Osborne
Apr 8, 2024
Nikki Osborne, age 41, of Jetersville, Va., passed away on April 8, 2024. She joins her grandparents; Nancy and Mike Roberts and her father Butch Roberts. She leaves behind the love of her life Joshua Osborne and her children that she loved with all her heart, Aidan and Caleb Osborne, her mother Phyllis Roberts and sister Casey Tyson. Nikki...
Norma Ethelene (Burcham) Easter
Mar 22, 2024
Norma Burcham Easter, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother peacefully passed away in Midlothian, VA on March 22 at the age of 82. Born in Galax, VA on September 24, 1941, Norma dedicated her life to serving others as a paraprofessional with Chesterfield County Public Schools, working with elementary school children. She was very involved in her church as treasurer,...
Kevin Glenn Harding
Mar 22, 2024
Kevin Glenn Harding, 60, passed from this life peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 22, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorraine Harding, and father-in-law, Joe Proffitt, all of Jetersville. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Debbie, his two children, Morgan Gardner (Tom) and Nick Harding, his...
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