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Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Ivor Lewarne
Jul 1, 2012
Ivor Scruggs Lewarne, 84, of Prospect, passed away Sunday, July1, 2012. She was born in Charles City, VA Oct. 27, 1927 the daughter of the late Lee Fitchett Adams and Lottie Lampkin Adams. She was retired after 25 years of service, from Craddock & Terry Shoe Corporation and was also employed for over 18 years with Prince Edward Academy. Mrs....
Bennett Mckay , Sr.
Jun 12, 2012
Mr. Bennett Lee “Benny” McKay, Sr. age 49 of Cumberland, VA passed away Tuesday June 12, 2012 in Cumberland. He is survived by; his wife Candice C. McKay, his sons, Bennett Lee McKay Jr. Angela and John C. McKay both of Farmville, VA, Dale A. McKay (Kaitliyn) of Meherrin, VA, his daughter Sierra J. McKay of Cumberland, VA, his grandchildren; Aliyah...
Dorothy Popecki
Jun 4, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy M. Popecki age 62 of Crewe, VA passed away Monday June 4, 2012 in Lynchburg, VA. She is survived by: her husband Joseph Paul Popecki, Sr. of Crewe, VA, her son Joseph Paul Popecki, Jr. of Mocksville, N.C., her daughter Suzanne Dorothy Biggs of Burkeville, VA, her son Ted P. Popecki of Sewell N.J., Nine Grandchildren, her niece...
Edith Coates
May 13, 2012
Mrs. Edith C. Coates age 96, formerly of Farmville, VA passed away Sunday May 13, 2012 at Southland Nursing Home Peachtree City, GA. She was born May 24, 1915 in Unicoi County, Tennessee. She was the widow of James W. Coates, and also preceded in death by her son James Ferrell Coates. She is survived by; her daughter-in-law Joan S....
Nellie Hodges
May 12, 2012
Nellie Glasgow Hodges, 93, of Farmville passed away, Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Chester. She was the wife of the late Cornelius W. Hodges. Born, June 6, 1918 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late, William B. and Lessie Mae Anderson Glasgow. She was retired as a Clerk with Owen Sanford Drug Store and was a lifelong member...
John Chenault
May 11, 2012
Mr. John Luther Chenault age 65 of Rice, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 11, 2012. He loved operating equipment, and was the owner and operator of John’s Excavating for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, golf and was a Jeff Gordon fan. He also enjoyed watching the kids play ball. He is survived by his wife...
Charles Cook
May 5, 2012
Charles Herman Cook, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2012, just five days short of his ninety-second birthday. He was surrounded by family, friends and his devoted pet, Mollie. He was the son of the late Louis and Josephine Robertson Cook. He was the widower of Lillian LaNeave Cook, to whom he was married 41 years. He was...
Alice Burks
Apr 29, 2012
MAY 1 — Alice Mae Robinson Burks, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2012. She was born in Prince Edward County at Southside Community Hospital on June 18, 1950, to the late Bert Samuel Robinson and Mary Lou Grindstaff Robinson. She was saved and baptized in the Cartersville Baptist Church in Cartersville. After accepting...
Otis Spitzer
Apr 25, 2012
Mr. Otis Spitzer age 81 of Farmville, Virginia passed away Wednesday April 25, 2012 in Farmville. He was formerly of Blacksburg, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his brother James Spitzer. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Friday April 27, 2012 at Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Cumberland, Virginia. The Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville is...
Otto Overton
Apr 17, 2012
Former Police Chief Otto Smith Overton, age 82, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 with his family beside him. When appointed Chief of Police of the Farmville Police Department on September 1, 1954, he was the youngest Police Chief in Virginia. He served 42 years before retiring in 1996. Law enforcement was his life. “Chief”, as he was known by all, loved...
Nellie Nelson
Apr 13, 2012
Nellie Moore Nelson age 81, of Richmond, VA (formerly of Green Bay, VA) passed away Friday April 13, 2012 in Richmond. She was born in North Carolina, December 13, 1930 to the late Jack and Bessie Moore. She was a retired waitress. She was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Clawson. Surviving are her husband Eddie Nelson, Sr. and daughters:...
Robert Menteer, Sr.
Apr 11, 2012
Robert E. Menteer, 83, of Green Bay passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at in Blackstone. He was born in Nebraska, PA, May 7, 1928 to the late Robert Elias and Marguerite Catlin Menteer. He was a retired U. S. Army veteran having served 21 years including deployment during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Vivian V....
Nancy Banton
Apr 10, 2012
APRIL 12 - Nancy Jenetta Banton, 99, passed away peacefully at The Woodlands on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Born on October 5, 1912 to Charles and Cara Robinett in Coeburn, she inherited a love for the beautiful Virginia Mountains and the peaceful grace of rural family living. After the retirement of her husband in 1972, they moved from Chesapeake to...
Thelma Nichols
Apr 5, 2012
Mrs. Thelma Keith Nichols age 79 of Farmville, Virginia, passed away Thursday April 5, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 19, 1932 the daughter of the late Charlie William and Orpha Watts Keith. She was a veteran of the United States Army. She served as a nurse during her time of service and later as a nurse with...
Helen Finchum
Mar 20, 2012
Mrs. Helen Marie Finchum age 86 of Green Bay, VA passed away Tuesday March 20, 2012. She was a retired employee of Craddock and Terry. She was preceded in death by her husband John D. Finchum and her son James Ray Finchum, Sr. She is survived by; her daughter in law Charlotte Finchum of Green Bay, VA, four grandchildren; James Ray...
Reginald Lowry
Mar 16, 2012
Mr. Reginald Parker Lowry age 59 of Chesapeake, VA passed away Friday March 16, 2012 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He is survived by; his wife Velma Jewel Lowry of Chesapeake, VA, daughter Regina Lowry of Cumberland, VA, three step- daughters Paula Loslin, Gloria Drori, Donna Wilson, three grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren,...
Margaret Armistead
Mar 15, 2012
Mrs. Margaret Bradshaw Armistead age 89 of Green Bay, VA passed away Thursday March 15, 2012 in Farmville. She is survived by; her two sons, Lewis E. Armistead, Jr. and his wife Aletha of Concord, VA, Charles Armistead and his wife Ruby of Green Bay, VA, seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren , five great great grandchildren, and her four sisters Jean...
Margaret Johnson
Mar 6, 2012
Margaret Denton Johnson, 83, of Farmville passed away, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Farmville. She was the widow of Clyde Johnson Born in Charlotte County, December 29, 2928, She was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Lola Elizabeth Shepard Denton. She was retired as a Registered Nurse with Southside Community Hospital. Surviving are her children: Vickie Lee of Buckingham, Ann...
Randell Falero
Feb 29, 2012
Mr. Randell Scott Falero, age 50 of Bradford Florida passed away February 29, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by; his son Damian Frances Scott Falero of Farmville, VA, His daughters Desiree’ Falero of Rochester, NY , Amber Love McClary and Samantha Falero of Bradford, FL , His mother Marie Falero of Farmville, VA. His brothers and sisters, Maria...
Landon Maceachran
Feb 20, 2012
Mr. Landon William MacEachran age 19 of Farmville, VA passed away Monday February 20, 2012 in Farmville. He is survived by; his parents Daphne Loveday MacEachran of Farmville, VA, and Michael W. and Tabitha MacEachran of Farmville, VA, his brothers Brandon James and Tristan Loveday MacEachran both of Farmville, VA , his best friend Taylor W. Mottley of Farmville, VA....
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