Current Obituaries

Dec 24, 2016

Patricia S. Turnbull, age 85 of Farmville, died peacefully on December 24, 2016 after a struggle with cancer.  Patricia was born January 4, 1931 to the parents of Warren H. and Elizabeth “Betty” Searfoss of South Williamsport, PA.

Patricia was a gifted woman who loved life and filled the...

Dec 21, 2016

Reginald “Dale” Tatum, 65, passed peacefully on the 21 st of December 2016 at his nephew’s home in Charlotte Court House, Va. Family will receive friends at Shorter Funeral Home in Farmville Monday, December 26, 2016 from 6-8pm. His funeral service and internment will be held Tuesday at Ash Camp Baptist Church at...

Dec 12, 2016

Lattie B. Tipton age 79 of Farmville, VA passed away on December 12, 2016. He was born on April 30, 1937.

He is survived by two brothers Olin Tipton of Forest, VA and Hubert Tipton (Jessie) of Curdsville, VA, three sisters; Mary Bailey of Mars Hill N.C., Inez Jones...

Dec 7, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Maggie Grace (Tipton) Tipton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 12, 2016

Ruby Mae Shaver “Meme” Connatser age 90 of Dillwyn, VA returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the farm she loved so much. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her and gave her peace.

Ruby was a homemaker and her kitchen became the meeting place of family...

Oct 29, 2016

Frances “Fran” Barber, formally of Tully, NY died on October 29, 2016 at Centra Hospital in Farmville, VA. She died with her loving family by her side. Fran grew up in Mt. Morris, NY and attended Buffalo State College. She settled in Central New York and was employed by Wilson Sporting Goods; Buckbee Mears; and...

Oct 18, 2016

Mattie Mastin Martin Collins age 94 of Burkeville, VA passed away on October 18, 2016 in Chesterfield, VA.

She is survived by two sons; Wayne (Carol), James (Linda), five grandchildren; Jonathan (Jennifer), Patrick (Katie), Jennifer, Jason and Paul Collins, three great grandchildren; Jonah, Jace and James.

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Oct 15, 2016

John Faris Lyle of Keysville Virginia passed away on October 15,2016.

He is survived by two daughters and son in laws, Mary Martin and Jerry Canada, Betty and Eddie Hudson, four grandchildren, Rebecca, Jay, Jesse, and Lindsey, and one great grand daughter, Emma Imhof. He is also survived by...

Oct 14, 2016

Shawn William Kilpatrick age 44 of Sterling, VA passed away on October 14, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Knight Wetzel (Jason) and his father, William Kilpatrick, two brothers Dino and John Tassa, sisters, Christiane Jarvis, Donna Tassa, Dawn, Denise, Crystal and Candy.

He is a former...

Oct 14, 2016

Warren G Smith age 93 of Dillwyn Va. passed away on Friday October 14,2016 at his home with his wife at his side.He is also survived by three sons ,Warren Jr.,Charles and William;two daughters,Daisy Marie Franklin Smith and  Nancy L.Johnson and one sister,Ella E.Taylor.Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.

Oct 9, 2016

James Robert Phillips age 77 of Pamplin, Va. passed away on October 09, 2016. He was born on September 03, 1939 to the late Donald and Ionia Covington Phillips. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Teresa Carmichael Phillips, three sons: Robert Phillips of Appomattox, Edmond S.Phillips (Pam) and Joshua Phillips both of Pamplin. Two grandchildren: Preston...

Sep 27, 2016

Emmett T. Clark Jr. age 81 passed away on September 27, 2016.

He was born to the late Emmett T. and Helen Clark on September 27, 1935.

He lived in Farmville for 36 years and retired as a tug boat captain.

Sep 25, 2016

Pearlie Frances LeGrand, age 80 of Farmville, VA passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016.  She is pre-deceased by her husbands, Harold LeGrand and Kenneth O. Giles, Sr.

She is survived by her daughters Judy (Tom) Ownby of Farmville, Debbie (John) Garrett of Farmville, one son, Kenneth Giles, Jr. of Farmville.  One sister Dot Massie.  Eight...

Sep 24, 2016

Carol R Shular Jr, 57, went home to be with his Savior on September 24 th 2016 in his home town of Farmville Virginia. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Spigler, four grandchildren Juliann, Jocelyn,Jamison, Jaxon, his brother David Shular, Son-in- law Cory Spigler, and very loved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on September 30...

Sep 23, 2016

Richard Wayne Price known to many as “Poochie” or “Pops”, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in his home in Dillwyn, VA.   He leaves behind his four children Deborah Peters, Billy Price, Tim Price, and Michael Willis.  Also, his sister Betty Maney and brother’s William and Steve Price.

Sep 6, 2016

Alice Hannah Shumaker, 79, of Farmville, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Richmond. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Hannah. She is survived by one son, Malcolm. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 11 at 2 p.m. in Concord Baptist Church, Buckingham. Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family....

Sep 5, 2016

EDNA (BEULAH) NEAS BURKS of Farmville, Va, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great, Great Grandmother passed away on September 5, 2016. She leaves be hind 6 children: Eleanor Burks Rightnour, Lewis Burks, John Burks, Alvin Burks & Nancy, Roy Burks and Nancy Burks Lower & Gary, 9 Grandchildren, 20 Great Gr andchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.  She loved...

Sep 1, 2016

Robert Alexander Dickinson, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Capital Caring Hospice Center in Arlington. The son of the late Alexander B. Dickinson and the late Helen D. Kuykendall and stepson of the late Jerome K. Kuykendall, Bob was born on September 22, 1952. A lifelong resident of Arlington, Bob attended...

Aug 28, 2016

Jane Onion Marion age 77 of Charlotte County passed away on August 28, 2016.

She was the widow of the late Hurbert Marion.

She is survived by a son Joe Gruff and his wife Brenda, a daughter Susan, four grandchildren and five great...

Aug 22, 2016

James Mayfield Wootton of Dillwyn, Virginia, departed this mortal coil on August 22, 2016 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born March 16, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama, Jim was the son of United States Air Force Brigadier General Bernard Mayfield Wootton and Lillie Frances Harris Wootton, who served...