Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Pauline Crawley Frank
May 23, 2025
Pauline Crawley Frank of Rice departed this world on May 23, 2025. Born on December 8, 1927, to James Clifford and Mary Flood Crawley, Pauline was a lifelong resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Edward Frank. She is survived by sons,Robert Frank of Farmville and Steven (Susan) of...
Isabel Irving Shepherd
May 21, 2025
Isabel Irving Shepherd passed away in Richmond on May 21, 2025. She was born in Richmond on August
11, 1946, to Leonard Hall Shepherd and Myra McIntosh Shepherd of Charles City. She graduated from
Douglas Freeman High School and attended Frederick College. She was a flight attendant for Delta
Airlines in New Orleans. She lived in Corpus Christi, TX, and Fincastle, VA, before...
Thomas "Top Cat" Crede
Apr 27, 2025
Tom "Top Cat" Crede, 82, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Farmville, Virginia. Born on November 23,
1942, in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968. From 1962 to 1964, he was
stationed at sea aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Harry E. Yarnell.
After completing his military service, Tom began a successful career with...
Thomas William O'York
Apr 13, 2025
Thomas (known as Tom or Tommy) was born in Washington, D.C. on September
24, 1953 and passed away on April 13, 2025 in Lynchburg, VA.
He was the second born of three boys to Thelma Kerby O’York and Linwood
Marshall O’York. He is survived by his wife, Katja (Kat) Rotz-O’York of Victoria,
Virginia where the couple resided for the past fifteen years. He was...
Sarah Leigh Galbreath
Apr 10, 2025
Sarah Leigh Galbreath, 33, passed away peacefully at her home in Madisonville, Virginia, on April 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 26, 1991. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
With her fighting spirit, Sarah faced and overcame many health challenges but now she has been made perfect in heaven. She...
Lennon Evans
Mar 22, 2025
Lennon Evans of Farmville, VA passed away on March 22, 2025. He was married to Helen Joyce Evans. He worked as a correction officer.
Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.
Carrie Eva Johnson Phelps
Mar 10, 2025
Carrie E. Phelps, 87 of Farmville, VA passed away on March 10, 2025. She was married to Milton Arnold Phelps and is the mother of Terry Lynn and Dave Lonsway of Michigan, Mike Phelps of Virginia, Ruth Ann and Richard O'Dell of Virginia and Christine K. Phelps of Michigan, many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Many thanks to PACE for all...
Wayne Allen Dingeldein
Mar 4, 2025
Wayne Allen Dingeldein, 83, of Cumberland, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce (Peggy) Ranson Dingeldein, his father Leonard Marvin Dingeldein of Coon Valley, Wisconsin, and his mother Erma Lenser Drake of Lacrosse, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his sister Diane Pedretti (Arnie) and brother Brent Dingeldein (Edna); his two sons Jason Dingeldein...
James Leonard Rosser
Feb 23, 2025
James L Rosser, age 86 of Dillman VA. departed this life on Feb. 23 2025 at the Woodland Nursing Center in Farmville, VA.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gerri Rosser, his 3 children, Deborah Gordon, James R Rosser and Susan Roberts.
Leonard was the grandfather of 12, great grandfather of 29 and great great grandfather of 1.
He is...
James Clark Evans
Feb 12, 2025
James Clark Evans, known affectionately as Jim, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 68, in Rice, Virginia. Born on December 28, 1956, Jim dedicated his life to service, both in his professional and personal endeavors. Jim’s career was marked by a diverse array of roles that showcased his dedication and versatility. He worked extensively at the...
Joseph Kyle Baldwin
Feb 11, 2025
Joseph Kyle Baldwin, 98 of Rice, VA passed away on February 11, 2025. A World War II veteran he served in the US Navy in the China Sea. After the war he returned to Rice where he raised tobacco crop. He rejoined the Navy the next year and retired in 1974 with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer.
Mr Baldwin...
Frances Ryan Overby
Feb 7, 2025
Frances Ryan Overby of Abilene went to be with the Lord and late husband, Frank P. Overby whom she loved dearly, Friday February 7th of 2025. She is the daughter of James and Virginia Elder Ryan who had four children, Ned (Marsha) Ryan, and her two late sisters, Mabel, and Ann (Steven). Frances was the mother of four children, a...
William Lee O'Neil
Jan 23, 2025
William Lee O'Neil, Jr. ** August 23, 1950 – January 23, 2025 Blackstone, VA. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William "Billy" O'Neil, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Billy was born in Detroit, MI to William Lee O'Neil, Sr. and Irma Ann O'Neil. He served in the United States Army in both VietNam and Germany during the...
Sharon Kaye Stevens
Jan 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Sharon Kaye
Stevens, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away on
January 22, 2025 at the age of 66.
Born on May 11, 1958 in Russell County Virginia. Sharon was the daughter of
Sophie Wilson and Billy Sunday Honaker of Honaker Virginia. She dedicated her
life to her family...
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