Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas

Ira Galbreath
Aug 1, 2018
Ira Thomas “Tommy” Galbreath, loving husband and father, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 72, surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 28+ years, Nancy Galbreath, his children; Tommy, Mary and John Galbreath, Lisa Osborn, Kimberly and Sarah Galbreath, 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren...

Andrew Elder
Jul 21, 2018
Andrew Dalton Elder Sr., 70 departed this life, after a brief illness, with his family by his side. He entered into the arms of Jesus Christ on July 21, 2018. He is the son of the late John Thomas and Helen Mann Elder, from Pamplin, VA.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Clara Hurt...

Thelma O'York
Jul 5, 2018
THELMA KERBY O’YORK , AGE 96 , OF VICTORIA , DIED JULY 5, 2018. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND LINWOOD MARSHALL O’YORK. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER THREE SONS , MICHAEL O’YORK OF FARMVILLE ; THOMAS O’YORK OF VICTORIA; LARRY O’YORK OF PAMPLIN AND THEIR FAMILIES; SIX GRANDCHILDREN AND ELEVEN GREAT- GRANDCHILDREN....

Shelby Hatfield
Jul 5, 2018
Shelby Hatfield, 86 of Farmville, VA. passed away on July 5, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Katherine Ayers Hatfield, 2 sons; Kenneth and David Hatfield and 4 brothers; Frank, Burton, Floyd and Lonnie Hatfield.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Marie Hatfield, sons; Jerry (Amanda) Hatfield, Lester Hatfield,...

Bonnie Amos
Jun 30, 2018
Bonnie Lou Amos 63, was born March 13, 1955 and passed away June 30, 2018. She is the wife of Lee W. Amos Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 35 years Lee W Amos Sr, daughters; Shelly Lee Amos of Cumberland, VA, Desma Rae Amos Birkett (Jeremy) of Chesterfield Va, step son Lee W. Amos Jr...

Mary Paulson
Jun 20, 2018
Mary Phyllis Paulson, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born on June 11, 1940 in Farmville, Virginia to Frederick J. Paulson and Mary Ruth Atchley Paulson.
Mary Paulson was a resident of Walton County, Florida. She was originally from Virginia, where...
Mary Arnold
Jun 20, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Arnold age 47 of Keysville, VA passed away on June 20, 2018.
She is sister to Larry Arnold
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00AM at Prospect Gospel Tabernacle with a visitation with the family starting at 10:00 until time of service. Burial will be at Willow...

Cleveland Harris
May 23, 2018
Cleveland (Hobert) Harris, 86, born in Erwin, Tenn. Passed away peacefully May 23, 2018, in Farmville, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie. Son of the late Luther R. Harris and Lydia Randolph Harris, devoted father of Richard C. Harris, (Terry), of Farmville, VA, and Martha H. Jones, (Bob), of Louisa, VA; grandchildren...

Katherine Hobgood
May 15, 2018
Katherine Collins Hobgood, 68 of Meherrin passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was born October 2, 1949 to Massie L. and Margaret Foster Collins. Katherine grew up in Keysville. She loved flowers and her “babies” Sophie and Cocoa, her cats. She was the wife of Augustin D. Hobgood III, they were married nearly...

Weldon Covington
Apr 30, 2018
Weldon Smith Covington
Weldon Smith Covington, 89 of Pamplin, Virginia, died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 30, 2018.
He is survived by his nephew, Richard D. Graham of Pamplin and a niece, Ann Dolan, (George)...

Edwina Nieuwland
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...

Richard Shaffer
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,...

Cecil East
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...

Randy Barr Sr
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...

Thomas Speas
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...

Frances Lewis
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...

Cozie Sadler
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.

Marie Borum
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...
Charles Borum Sr.
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...

Martin Covington
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,...