Current Obituaries

Feb 13, 2018

Howard Simpson, 79, entered eternal life Tuesday February 13, 2018. He was preceded in his death by two brothers Willie and Clarence Simpson, sister Lucille Campbell, and grandson Cole Hilfiger. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan Simpson; three brothers: Charles Simpson, Harry Simpson and James Simpson; three sons: Billy Coe (Lynnette), Darryl Simpson (Donna), Frankie Simpson...

Jan 31, 2018

Amanda “Mandy” Bryant Watson passed away on January 31, 2018 in Henrico, VA at the age of 100.

Mandy was born July 1, 1917 in Surry County, NC, the youngest of seven children born to Asa U. and Della H. Bryant.

Amanda was...

Jan 14, 2018

Danny Arthur Slayton, 51, of Farmville, passed away at home with his wife in the early morning hours on Sunday, January 14 th ending his battle with pancreatic cancer. Danny began his career as an electronics repairman for Poulston’s TV and Appliance in Farmville, later becoming an Electronics teacher. He taught...

Jan 2, 2018

Julia Ann Deskins Tomlin (née Adams) passed away January 2, 2018 peacefully and surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Cook Burgess and Willam Adams and bother, Aubrey Burgess, Jr. She was a graduate of Southside Virginia Community College with a business management...

Dec 25, 2017

William Lee “Bill” Kerns born May 29, 1960 in Norfolk, VA passed away on December 25, 2017. He lived in Prospect, VA and worked as a welder at C&L Welding in Farmville. He lived in Hawaii until 2010 and moved to Farmville until his passing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and four wheelers....

Dec 16, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Talmadge Habel Yeatts. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 16, 2017

Talmadge Habel Yeatts, Sr. of Rice, VA, age 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2017. Talmadge was preceded in death by his parents, David Gilmore Yeatts and Ella Dalton Yeatts; and his siblings, Jim Yeatts, Lula Ashman, Raymond Yeatts, David Junior Yeatts, and Daniel Yeatts. He is survived by his wife, Mary...

Dec 16, 2017

Vici Rose Bates Hines of Amelia, VA passed away on December 16, 2017.

She was born on January 25, 1948.

She is survived by her husband Jones Edward Hines “Boyblue” of Amelia, VA, children; Anthony Hines of Amelia, Melinda Winn (Steve) of Crewe,...

Dec 7, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Lawrence Ray Huddleston. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 3, 2017

James Barry Prescott age 54 of Rice, VA passed away on Sunday,

December 3, 2017. He is the son of Carol and the late Jim Prescott.

He is survived by his wife Paula, one son Christopher and a daughter Candice, two grandchildren; Peyton...

Nov 21, 2017

William Dove Howell age 62 of Cullen, VA passed away on November 21, 2017 at his home.

He was employed at Hickory Hill Retirement Center in Burkeville, VA.

He is survived by his brothers Jack Howell (Peggy), Robert Pete Howell and a sister...

Nov 19, 2017

Rose Sharon Easter, born Oct. 30, 1957, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. She was the daughter of Ruth Easter and the late Vernon Easter. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Allen Easter (Betty), Carol Eastlake (Bill), Charlene Stoltzfus (Omar), Duane Easter (Myra), Evelyn Arredondo (Morris) and Sarah Dooley...

Nov 10, 2017

Margaret Elder Payne age 97 of Pamplin, VA passed away on Friday,

November 10, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband Osby Payne, a brother Earl and wife Kay Elder and a sister Irene.

She...

Oct 24, 2017

Gilbert Nathaniel Wood Jr. age 76 of Farmville, VA passed away on October 24, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Grace Wood.

He is survived by a brother Julian Wood, a nephew Robert Wood, a niece Cindy Covington...

Oct 15, 2017

Mabel Weaver Taylor, 91, passed away peacefully in Farmville, VA. Daughter of Ida and Semple Weaver and raised with sisters Mildred Jenkins, Lilly Banks, Pamela Dell Brooks, and dear bother Billy Weaver, who was lost in action in WWII. Lifelong member of the Pisgah Baptist Church. She went to Rice High School and State Normal,...

Oct 3, 2017

Arthur Henoch age 92 of Dillwyn, VA passed away on October 3, 2017. He was born on September 3, 1925. He is survived by his wife Martha E. Chappell, a son Arthur Henoch Jr. a sister Evelyn H. Clements, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a steady increasing number of great great grandchildren.

Oct 2, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles F Squires. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 25, 2017

Ella E. Trent went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2017 with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; John T and Helen Elder and her brother William T. Elder of Pamplin, VA.

Sep 9, 2017

Alma Young Overstreet age 95 of Rice, VA passed away on September 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Odell Overstreet and her parents Howard and Hopie Young, one brother Russell and three sisters; Maude Y. Lloyd, Virginia Young and Ruth Goggin.

She is survived by two sons; Ronald (Debbie) of Lynchburg and Tony...

Sep 7, 2017

Johnnie H. Southall passed away at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

He was born on April 26, 1940 in Prince Edward County, the son of Hazel E. and Pearl P. Southall. Mr. Southall was employed for 55 years at the Farmville Herald Inc and Farmville Printing.