Current Obituaries

Oct 6, 2026

Frances Cartwright Moore passed away on Oct 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William C. Moore, her brother Walter Cartwright Jr and sister Audrey Mae Horne.

She is survived by her son Wayne (Lorrie), grandchildren Benjamin (Kelsey), Timothy (Megan), 4 great grandchildren Brooks, Adalyn, Stryder and Memphis and her sister-in-law Beth Richardson (Randolph), several nieces and...

Oct 5, 2026

Oct 3, 2026

Charles E. Baldwin Jr. March 22, 1956-October 3, 2026

Charles Chuck E. Baldwin Jr. was born March 22, 1956 to the late Charles and Betty Lou Baldwin. Chuck went to his heavenly home on October 3, 2026.

Chuck had a gift he was a master carpenter who worked 30 years at Hampton Sydney College until he retired in 2020. He was the...

Sep 27, 2026

James “Jimmy” Dexter Womack of Farmville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1960.

He was the son of the late Jack N. Womack Sr. and Estelle Womack.

Jimmy had a big heart and enjoyed spending time with his sons and the people he loved. He was a lifelong Washington Redskins fan and had a passion...

Sep 27, 2026

Joyce Ann Slayton 91 of Hopewell, VA passed away on September 27, 2026.

She was born on September 16, 1935 to the late Grace Southall Carter and Jasper Selden Carter. She was married to Jerry L. Slayton, who preceded her in death along with her step father Hobart M. Lang, her brother Charlie Carter, sons Robert A. Slayton, Charles L. Slayton,...

Sep 13, 2026

Carl Merritt Thompson Jr was born on April 2, 1943 and passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. He is survived by three daughters; Amy Thompson, Stacey Lewis (Morgan), Alice Patterson (Matt) all of Farmville/Cumberland VA, five grandchildren; Kristen Willis (Cody) of Culpepper, Carly Thompson, Ethan Thompson, Harland Patterson all of Farmville, VA and Corey Tetrault (Chris) of Woodbridge, VA....

Sep 3, 2026

Jack Carl Manis, age 94, of Buckingham, Virginia, entered in the presence of his

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 3, 2026.

Jack was born in Sevierville Tennessee, to the late Lola Mollie Huskey Manis and

David Arthur Manis. He lived a life marked by faith, service, love for family, and

devotion to his country and community.

Jack was a devoted husband to his...

Aug 28, 2026

Estle William Hannah entered his reward in glory on August 28, 2026. Estle was born on 10-12-1930 in Tennessee. He met the love of his life, Jody in Elmer NJ after serving in the Army during the Korean War, creating a home and family. Estle had a strong work ethic and proved it every day at (Kimbles) Owens-Illinois in Vineland,...

Aug 1, 2026

John O. Blatcher AKA “Jack” passed away at the age of 89, peacefully in his home. Jack was born on September 5, 1936 in Arlington, VA. Jack graduated from Washington Lee High School in Arlington, VA in 1955. Immediately after he joined the United States Army and completed 10 years of honorable service. He continued to serve his country throughout...

Jul 19, 2026

Donald Gary Miller 1943-2026. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Gary Miller, who passed away on July 19, 2026 at the age of 83.

Don was born on January 17, 1943 to Jesse and Florence Miller of Chilicothe, MO. Throughout his life he was known for his love of family, sense of humor and work...

Jul 10, 2026

Virginia Marie Silsby passed away peacefully in her home on July 10, 2026. She was born in DeSoto, MO on January 4, 1934. She attended Hillsborough High School where she graduated as valedictorian and married the love of her life, Robert F. Silsby. They lived in Tampa for 32 years where she worked with him at Midas Muffler and Brake...

Jun 17, 2026

She is the wife of Herbert Morgan.

Jun 12, 2026

Cleveland Bennett age 74 of Farmville, VA passed away on June 12, 2026. He was born in South Carolina to the late Chester and Mabel Mouzon Bennett on November 26, 1951. 

He is survived by his sister Annie Bennett-Franklin, his daughter Katrina Bennett Keel and his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Jun 1, 2026

Sharon Ann Baker of Farmville, VA passed away on June 19, 2026. She is survived by her son Trent Baker and daughter Melissa Holt.

Sharon Ann Baker (Gum), lovingly known as “Ma Baker” to generations of children, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 82 in Farmville VA.

Born on June 5, 1944, in Baltimore MD, Sharon was...

May 20, 2026

Betty “Jean” Barton, age 85 of Keysville, VA passed away on May 20, 2026 at Centra Hospital in Farmville, VA.

Jean was born July 26, 1940 in Norfolk, VA to her parents David and Betty Pugh. She is survived by two sons Charles P. Barton Jr and David F. Barton and husband Pete Martinez, one daughter Elizabeth A Seabaugh. Her devoted...

May 14, 2026

Peggy Baker East, 96, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Appomattox, Virginia. She was born on July 21, 1929, in Charlotte County, Virginia.

Peggy was the devoted wife of Cecil E. East for almost 70 years until his passing in 2018. Together, they were a model of love and devotion. Peggy was a proud mother to Wayne East (Lynn),...

May 6, 2026

Robert Terry Fore, born November 27, 1952 to the late William Gray Fore Sr and Katherine Daniel Fore. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Michael Haywood Fore, Richard Daniel Fore and a sister Betty Lou Annarino.

He is survived by his wife Rita DeJarnette Fore, daughter Catherine Joyce Fore Summers, grandson Jax Meredith Summers, his brothers William Gray...

Mar 25, 2026

Virginia Baker Welch, 96, of Pamplin, Virginia, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was the

wife of Paschal Ewart Welch. She was an active member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and

later an active member of Elon Baptist Church. She helped with life on the farm including dairy

and tobacco. She also grew a vegetable garden – canning and freezing the fruits produced....

Mar 11, 2026

Herbert Glenn Johnson

July 6, 1946 – March 11, 2026

Herbert Glenn Johnson, age 79, of Farmville, VA, passed away on March 11, 2026 in Henrico, VA. He was born on July 6, 1946 at Farmville Hospital to the late George F. and Margie Carson Price Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Walter and George Johnson and one...

Feb 22, 2026

Tina Marie Fox

March 27, 1965 – February 22, 2026

Tina Marie Fox, 60, of Darlington Heights, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born on March 27, 1965, in Manassas, Virginia, to Barbara A. Foust and Thomas A. Wortman, she graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1983. Tina had a...