This index serves as a gateway to obituaries and death notices that have been transcribed and contributed by dedicated volunteers. Our goal is to preserve and share these valuable records to assist family historians and genealogists in tracing their roots and understanding the lives of those who came before us. Each entry provides a glimpse into the past, offering details that can illuminate family connections and personal histories. We invite you to explore this collection and, if you have obituaries to share, consider contributing to help others in their research journey.
Below is a summary of obituary transcriptions for Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Some transcriptions are hosted at the USGenWeb Archives , while others are transcribed and hosted locally on this site.
| Name | Date (Notice) | Contributor | Interment | Transcription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Eldridge BANTY | 30 Jul 1953 | Matt Harris | Beechwood Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| Rev. William Lovick BURKS | 5 Jul 1953 | Matt Harris | Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery | USGenWeb Archives |
| Elizabeth (WILLIAMS; Mrs. M.D.) CURRIER | 28 Dec 1978 | Bruce Saunders | Poplar Spring Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| William Joseph HARRELL | 17 Sep 1910 | Bruce Saunders | Thomas Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| Laura (RAINEY; Mrs. Thomas F.) HUNDLEY | 20 Mar 1970 | Bruce Saunders | Rosemont Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| Mary Estelle (WRAY; Mrs. Herman L.) JARRATT | 13 Feb 1952 | Bruce Saunders | Capron Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| George Emmett NUNNALLY | 30 Jan 1953 | Ann Marie (Byrnes) LaDue | Moody Family Cemetery | USGenWeb Archives |
| Marion Bourdon RAINEY | 17 Nov 1969 | Matt Harris | Historic St. Luke's Cemetery | USGenWeb Archives |
| John Nicholas ROWE | 8 May 1940 | Bruce Saunders | Blandford Cemetery | USGenWeb Archives |
| Robert James TUCKER, Sr. [II] | 6 Jun 1972 | Bruce Saunders | Poplar Spring Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| Mollie (SPAIN; Mrs. John H.) TURNER | 13 Feb 1951 | Bruce Saunders | Windsor Cemetery (Isle of Wight County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| Thomas Arthur "Kid" VAUGHAN [Sr.] | 7 Apr 1936 | Bruce Saunders | Poplar Spring Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| Bessie (MOORE; Mrs. William D.) WILLIAMS | 18 Dec 1918 | Bruce Saunders | Poplar Spring Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| John Thomas WILLIAMS, Sr. | 3 Jan 1981 | Bruce Saunders | Poplar Spring Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| William Douglas WILLIAMS, Jr. | 22 Mar 1960 | Al Washington & Bruce Saunders | Poplar Spring Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| William Douglas WILLIAMS (Sr.) | 22 Dec 1946 | Bruce Saunders | Poplar Spring Cemetery (Southampton County) | USGenWeb Archives |
| Early Obituaries from the Family Visitor (1822–1824) | ||||
| Burwell THWEATT | 1 Nov 1823 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| Capt. J. FRAZER | 23 Sep 1823 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| Emily GOODALL | 29 Nov 1823 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| Rev. Enoch JOHNSON | 6 Dec 1823 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| Julianna S. P. GRAMMER | 1 Nov 1823 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| Mary MUIR | 21 Feb 1824 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| Elizabeth GREEN | 11 Oct 1823 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| Nancy W. DYER | 8 Nov 1823 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
| William VAUGHAN | 31 Jan 1824 | Ed Olsen | — | Local transcription |
Dates shown reflect the publication date of the obituary notice unless otherwise stated.
If you have additional transcriptions or original documents you'd like to contribute, please contact the county coordinator.