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Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas

Joyce Poulston Robertson

Joyce Poulston Robertson

Oct 13, 2025

Joyce Poulston Robertson, 74 of Greenbay, Virginia passed away on October 13, 2025

surrounded by family and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her father Samuel Poulston,

mother Rachel Poulston, three brothers, Charles, Sammy and Tony Poulston. One sister Ruby

McAllister. She is survived by. Two sisters Shirley Jamerson and Debbie Poulston her cherished

friend of 35 years Don Lewis, three children...

Alton Smith

Alton Smith

Sep 29, 2025

Alton Smith, 79 of Abilene, VA passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.

His passing is the loss of a caring, strong and gentle man. Alton was born on June 3, 1946 to Arvel and Lola Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Bertis and Curtis Smith.

Alton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hettie...

Shyrl Lynn Marston

Shyrl Lynn Marston

Sep 22, 2025

Shyrl Lynn Marston 63, of Prince Edward County, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Marston. She is survived by her mother, Jean Marston; two brothers, Kendall Marston (Kim) and Darryl Marston (Lori); nieces, Kayla, Autumn (Timothy), Ashley, and Aaryn; and nephews, Kameron (Emily) and Austin.

A proud honor graduate of the University...

Alan Jeffrey Furno

Alan Jeffrey Furno

Sep 9, 2025

Alan Jeffrey Furno born July 4, 1955 in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of Joseph Furno and Ethel Becky Furno. Alan was active in the Episcopal Church, Cary, NC. He played the part of Christ in the church play, he also played as Bubba the Clown. Alan attended NC State University, Alan also taught tap dancing at the Arthur Munny Dance Studio....

Patricia Ann Baldwin

Patricia Ann Baldwin

Aug 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Patricia Ann Baldwin, age 83, of Rice VA, who passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

She was a proud US Navy Veteran, and dedicated VFW Auxiliary member of Thomas Hardy Graham VFW Post 7059 in Farmville. She served the Ladies Auxiliary at the local and State levels,...

Clyde Landon Garrett Jr

Clyde Landon Garrett Jr

Jul 28, 2025

Clyde Landon Garrett Jr, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1943 in Farmville, VA.

He was married to Janice Spencer Garrett for 49 years.

Clyde worked for VDOT for 22 years, He loved to work in his garden and share with family and friends. He loved to fish (and was very good at it),and worked...

Jimmy Eugene Dedmond

Jimmy Eugene Dedmond

Jul 21, 2025

Jimmy Eugene Dedmond

August 30, 1961 – July 21, 2025

Jimmy Eugene Dedmond, born in Farmville, Virginia, and raised in Buckingham County, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, in the early morning hours with his son by his side. He was 63 years old.

A skilled carpenter for most of his life, Jimmy worked with several large construction companies before continuing...

Muriel B Hamilton

Muriel B Hamilton

Jul 20, 2025

Muriel B. Hamilton, 78, of Chesterfield, VA passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025. Born on October 29, 1946, in Richmond, VA, she was a proud mother and grandmother She is predeceased by her daughter, Michelle Lewis, and grandson, Colton Cox. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Cox and Sherry Salle’ (Mike). She is also survived by her grandchildren,...

Teresa May Peterson

Teresa May Peterson

Jul 11, 2025

Teresa May Peterson, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 11, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. She was 73 years old.

Born on November 18, 1951, Teresa lived a life rooted in strength, independence, and love for the people and animals around her. She was a spirited outdoorswoman who found...

Dorothy Edna Morris

Dorothy Edna Morris

Jun 18, 2025

Dorothy Edna Morris

August 29, 1937 – June 18, 2025

Dorothy Edna Morris (née Stephenson), 87, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Midlothian, Virginia. She was born on August 29, 1937, in Johnson County, North Carolina.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Morris; her son, Robert "Terry" Morris; grandson, James "Matt" Morris; her parents, Clarence and Evie Stephenson;...

Adrian Bruce Hayden

Adrian Bruce Hayden

Jun 2, 2025

Adrian Bruce Carrol Hayden, age 92, formerly of Rice, Virginia passed away peacefully at his coastal residence in Southport, North Caroline on the morning of Monday June 2, 2025. Mr. Hayden, a builder at heart, owner of Crewe General Contracting and A.B. Hayden Construction Company and a Korean War era United States Air Force Veteran, was preceded in death by...

Charles Alvin Penick

Charles Alvin Penick

May 28, 2025

Charles “Alvin” Penick, affectionately known as “Alvin”, 64, of Farmville Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Johnston-Willis Hospital. Mr. Penick was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia on June 24, 1960, the son of the late William F. Penick and Wanda Faye (Lewis) Newton. Alvin was the owner of Alvin’s Body Shop and ABO Self Storage located...

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