Current Obituaries

Apr 18, 2018

Edwina Amaral (Wickizer) Nieuwland, 96, of Dillwyn died on April 18, 2018.  She was born February 21, 1922 in Freixiosa, Portugal.  She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Amaral.  She immigrated to the United States when she was 8 years old.

She...

Apr 14, 2018

Richard Allen Shaffer, 55 died at his home in Rice on Saturday, April 14, 2018 after a long illness.

After his graduation from Amelia High School he served in the United States Army with most of his tour being spent in Germany. Returning home he joined his family’s business,...

Apr 8, 2018

Cecil Edwin East, age 89, of Farmville, VA passed away on Sunday, April 8th. Cecil was born on March 17, 1929. He met the love of his life, Peggy, and they were married on May 30, 1948. Despite being told by their parents that it would not last, Cecil and Peggy started a life together...

Apr 7, 2018

Randy Joe Barr Sr. was born on December 26, 1960.

He is survived by his mother Althalene Thomas, his children; Brandy Bernier and husband Derek, Jessica Passieux and husband Mike, Randy Joe Barr Jr and wife Dana, two grandchildren Sydney and Gage Bernier, one brother C.R. Thomas and wife...

Mar 12, 2018

Speas, Thomas Edward "Tommy" 67 of Cumberland, VA went to be with our Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018. Tommy was preceded in death by his father Arlie Edward Speas, his aunts and uncles, and stepfather Alvie. He is survived by his mother Betty Speas Horn; son Barry and daughter-in-law Betty Jo; brother and sisters...

Mar 11, 2018

Frances Scott Lewis, 89, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2018.  She was the daughter of Katheryn Young Scott and Willie Mann Scott and the wife of William (Bill) A. Lewis, Jr., all of whom preceded her in death.  She was born May 17, 1928, raised in Prince Edward County, and...

Mar 6, 2018

Cozie Mae Sadler 83 of Green Bay, VA passed away on March 6, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 20, 1934 to the late James B. and Euna White Metcalf. She enjoyed her job working at STEPS in Farmville and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

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Feb 22, 2018

Marie E. Borum, 88 of Burkeville, VA passed away on February 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert A. Borum, her mother Minnie Elliott, her father T. Elliott and her sister Hilda Deekens.

Marie and Robert A. Borum was married...

Feb 21, 2018

Borum, Charles Lowry Sr., 86, of Burkeville, died February 21, 2018, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Burkeville, VA on July 3, 1931 to Richard Asa and Grace Marie Borum, both of who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his sister and her husband, Mary and Raymond...

Feb 15, 2018

Martin Melvin Covington 85 passed away on February 15, 2018 at his home.

He was the husband of the late Martha Ward Covington and preceded in death by his parents Martin and Lilia Covington. He is survived by two sons; Scott Covington and Stan Covington, a sister Jewel Dowler,...

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

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

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

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...