Current Obituaries

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.

Sep 6, 2017

Ernest Lee Clark age 83 of Richmond, VA passed away on September 6, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara.

He is survived by two sons; Curtis (Kathryn) and Herbert (Ester) a daughter Elizabeth Clark and numerous grandchildren and great...

Sep 2, 2017

Obituary Edward Vanmoerkerque

Edward Julien Vanmoerkerque, 67, a proud father and veteran, died peacefully Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Evans, Georgia and is now at rest with the Lord.

He leaves his wife of 5 years, Brenda Seago; his sister...

Aug 25, 2017

Fillmer Hevener Jr. of Farmville, Virginia, fell asleep in Jesus on Aug. 25, 2017. He was 84 years young.

Born in Churchville, VA to Fillmer Hevener Sr. and his wife, Estie (Harper), he dedicated his life at an early age to the service of God and man. He soon...

Aug 7, 2017

Ella Mae Cottrell age 79 of Burkeville, VA passed away on August 7, 2017. She was born on June 20, 1938 to the late Buernell and Joyce Woodard.

She is survived by a daughter Linda Oliver (Jack), step daughter Janice Shreck (Bobby), step son Robert Cottrell (Ruth), four brothers,...

Jul 29, 2017

Mrs. Gloria Elaine Molt died peacefully at Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA on July 29, 2017 at the age of 81. Gloria is survived by Michael Van Schaik, her nephew that took care of her during the last several years of her life; Mrs. Tillie Van Slooten, her sister from Pequannock, NJ and Elias Van Schaik her brother...

Jul 22, 2017

Vivian Virginia Menteer age 86 of Greenbay,Va. passed away on Saturday July 22.2107.She was preceded in death by her husband Robert and a son Andrew.She is survived by three sons ;RobertJr.,Steven "Connie" and Charles,one daughter,Marguerite Feith "Don" and a brother Stent Tengstrand and seven grand-children and nine great-grand-children.       Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.

Jul 11, 2017

Peggy Couch Brisentine, 76 of Prospect, VA, formally of Lynchburg, VA.  passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. She was born on August 2, 1940 to the late Reva Phillips and Richard Wallace Couch Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Sr. son Robert Jr., brother...

Jul 1, 2017

Hattye Newman Stanley, known as “Lou”, passed away on July 1, 2017. She was a Farmville Native and was born to the late George and Hattye Cummins Newman on May 21, 1929. Lou was a 1947 graduate of Farmville High School. She attended Richmond Professional Institute, now VCU and studied commercial art. While at RPI,...

Jun 29, 2017

Jerry Conrad Runion, devoted and caring husband to Rachel N Runion, peacefully went home to be with his Lord while at home surrounded by family on June 29, 2017. Born in Tennessee on September 8, 1948, Jerry served in the US Army during Vietnam as a Sky Soldier with the 173rd Airborne Brigade earning the...

Jun 9, 2017

Grace G. Handy, of Farmville, passed from this life into Glory on June 9, 2017. She was born March 29, 1928 to William and Lesie Glasgow.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Curtis Handy, five brothers, Henry,...