Current Obituaries

Mar 3, 2015

Nannie Kate Holman age 92 of Farmville, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

She was born in Cumberland VA, to the late William B. and Fannie Sanderson Holman on September 16, 1922.

She is survived by her brother, William Holman and a sister in law, Reverend Dr. Vandall Holman and many nieces and...

Mar 3, 2015

Ronald Lee Claytor age 69 of Greenbay, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

He was born in Virginia to the late Frank P. and Carrie Beasley Claytor on September 27, 1945. He worked as a Farmer and loved the outdoors.

He is survived by his,  sons; Donnie Lee Claytor (Rachel), Ronald L. Claytor...

Mar 1, 2015

Ruby Rose Davis McAbee, 79, of Cumberland County, departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at her home. She was born January 5, 1936, in Farmville, Virginia, to Ernest and Alda Davis. Ruby Rose was preceded in death by her parents, several siblings, and her loving husband of 37 years, Willie T. “Billy” McAbee, Sr.

Ruby...

Feb 23, 2015

Lucy Ann Ore Bailey passed away Monday, February 23, 2015. Born in Lynchburg, November 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Nellie Johnson Ore.

Twice married, she was predeceased by both husbands, Robert Estes Spencer, who died June 17, 1982, and William Ralph (Bill)...

Feb 14, 2015

Ernest Joseph Sears "JERRY" AGE 71 ,of Farmville,Va. went to be with the Lord on Feburary14,2015,after a short illness.Jerry served our country in the United States Army,82nd. Airborne Division.After service he served as Cumberland County dog warden and eventually became the owner and operator of Sears Wrecker Service.                                                    Jerry was a devoted husband,father,"Handdaddy" and Great Handdaddy".He is survived by...

Jan 30, 2015

Lucy J. Foster died on Friday, January 30th at the home of her daughter in Farmville.  She was 101.

Born in the Guinea neighborhood of Cumberland County, Lucy was the daughter of Robert Henderson and Martha Bolling Johnson.  She graduated from John Randolph High School and studied for a year at the State Teachers College, now Longwood...

Jan 29, 2015

Mildred Louise  Walter,84,of Farmville,died Wednesday,January   28,2015                                                                                                                                                                    She  is survived by two nieces ,Betty Jo Timberlake of Powhatan and Sandra Green of Cumberland;three great-nieces,Wendy Ownby and Brenda Lee ,both of Cumberland and Tracy Babcock of Powhatan;and  a great-nephew,Brad Timberlake of Powhatan.She was preceded in death by her parents,Auther T.and Hattie Berry and her husband,Jasper Walter.                                                                                                                                                                A graveside service will be held Friday,January 30 at 4;00pm in Westview Cemetery in Farmville,Va.                                    ...

Jan 19, 2015

Marthabell Elaine Seaman,age 83 of pamplin passed away at her home January 19,2015.She was born in Alva,Oaklahoma on April 29,1931 as Marthabell Elaine Maughlin.She was preceded in death by her husband Alexander Seaman.Memorial services will be held Saturday 31st.January at Salem Methodist Church in Dillwyn,Va.at 2;00 p.m. A fellowship potluck lunch will follow the memorial service.Shorter Funeral Home is...

Jan 15, 2015

Herman "Tommy"Farrar 67 of Farmville ,Va went to be with the Lord on January 15,2015.He was born on June 6,1947.He leaves behind his wife,Virginia of 48years.and two sons;John and Daryl,two granddaughters;and a special companion,Zsa Zsa.

Jan 4, 2015

The Lord called Evelyn Bailey Fox home on January 4,2015.She was born in Darlington Heights,the daughter of the late Samuel  P. and Bernice  M.Bailey on  December 10,1920.                                                                                                          She was World  War 11 veteran,having enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and served her country for four years. It was here that she met and  married her husband of 62 years,Charles E.Fox ,who preceded her in death in 2008 . They resided...

Jan 1, 2015

James "Bobby" Anderson Wilkerson,age 92,of Farmville passed away January 1st.2015.He was a parts manager for Newmans,Mullins,and Haley car dealerships.He was a  member of the Commonwealth Coral,a deacon and elder of the Farmville Presbyterian Church and Supertendant of sunday school there.He was preceded in death by his wife ;Ivey "Tootsie" Vaughan,his parents James  Walker and Eliza P.Wilkerson,sisters; Betty W, King,Eliza "Dolly"W.King,Margaret W.Miller,three...

Dec 24, 2014

Helen Moren Phaup, 93 of Dillwyn passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014.  She was predeceased by 6 siblings and her husband, Crosby S. Phaup.

She is survived by her brother, Donald T. Moren of King William, VA and many nephews, nieces, family and friends.  She retired from retail...

Dec 14, 2014

George Edward Hager Jr. age 70,also known as (Poppop) died Sunday,December 14th. at his home in Charlotte Courthhouse.Va.He was born October 11,1944 in Wilmington,Delaware to George and Reba Reed Hager Sr.                            He is survived by his wife Florence E.Hager ,his sons;George E. Hager III and his wife Maryann,and David C.Hager and partner Jeannine Carrubba.Also Christopher B.Brinkman and Sonja L.Letourneau.His...

Dec 6, 2014

Ruby Holland Cogdill, 89 of Farmville, VA passed away on December 6, 2014. She was born to the late Josh and Julie Holland on December 26, 1924 in TN.

She was retired from Craddock Terry Shoe Factory where she worked for 32 years.

She was a loving, kind and cheerful person who loved to play...

Dec 1, 2014

Julian Lee Hodges Sr., age 83, of Crewe Virginia, departed this life here on earth to be reunited with the Lord on Monday December 1, 2014, following a long battle with illness.

Mr. Hodges, or to those of us who loved him best, Morris, leaves behind his beautiful and devoted wife of 64 years, Bessie...

Nov 30, 2014

Gerald Whaley age 88 of Cumberland, VA passed away Sunday, November 30 ,2014 in Farmville, with family at his bedside.

He was a retired farmer and served his country in the United States Army.

He was born may 23 rd, 1926 to the late James and Sally Whaley. He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 19, 2014

Laura Bonada Harris, 79 of Farmville passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014.  As per her wishes she was able to pass away at home with her family beside her.  She was born February 15, 1935 to the late Cleophas Bishop and Robbie Lee Fox Bishop.  She worked as a seamstress at Courtland Manufacturing.

She...

Nov 10, 2014

MAE HARVEY BLANK,91.DIED MONDAY EVENING,NOVEMBER10,2014 AFTER A EXTENDED ILLNESS.SHE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 3,1923 IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY TO CHAPMAN IRBY AND MATTIE BAKER HARVEY.A CHILD OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION,SHE WAS RAISED IN A CLOSE LOVING FAMILY WITH HER FIVE SIBLINGS WITH NEARBY AUNTS,UNCLES AND COUSINS.SHE GRADUATED FROM DARLINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL AND SMITHDEAL MASSEY BUSINESS SCHOOL..                                                                                                                                                                      DURING WORLD WAR 11...

Oct 29, 2014

Estelle Jacobs Womack , 90, of Farmville, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dennis and Judy Thorne. She was well known as a waitress at Cedar Brook Restaurant and in later years, with her husband, Jack, purchased and ran  The Steer Restaurant.Mrs. Womack is...

Oct 21, 2014

CARRINGTON LUTHER DOSS AGE 87 OF PROSPECT,VA. PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY,OCTOBER 21,2014 .HE WAS BORN ON AUGUST 29,1927 TO THE LATE CARRINGTON H. AND EDNA MIDKIFF DOSS.                                                 HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SISTERS ;IRIS AUSTIN,SHIRLEY BUCKMAN BOTH OF PROSPECT,AND BETTY ROSSER OF HAMPTON,VA. ALSO NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS.                                                                                                   A GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY,OCTOBER 24TH.2014 AT...