Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Anna Mcgahey
Oct 1, 2012
Mrs. Anna K. McGahey age 83 of Farmville,VA went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2012. She was a loyal employee of WFLO Radio Station for over 50 years. She was a board member and supporter of the Waterworks Theater in Farmville for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. McGahey. She is survived by...
Rev. George Henley
Sep 25, 2012
The Rev. George G. Henley of Aylett, Va., departed this world to dwell in the house of the Lord on September 25, 2012. The second of five children, he was born on September 8, 1924, to the late Earle E. Henley, Sr., & Elizabeth Haddon Henley. The son of a Methodist minister, George, too, served the Va. United Methodist Church...
Edna Whitehead
Sep 22, 2012
Mrs. Edna Corrine Whitehead age 87 of Farmville, VA passed away Saturday September 22, 2012 in Farmville. She was a devout Christian, avid gardener, loved sewing, cooking, attending wine tasting events, watching birds and she loved animals. She attended the “Silver Sneakers” at the Farmville YMCA. She was preceded in death by her husband Denver Dell Whitehead and her son-in-law Charles...
William Goforth, Sr.
Sep 17, 2012
Mr. William Clifford Goforth, Sr. age 71 of Farmville, VA passed away Monday September 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Patterson Goforth. He is survived by; one son, William Clifford Goforth, Jr. of Farmville, VA, two daughters, Helen Kellis of Bass, NC, Pam Wagner of Charlotte Courthouse, VA, Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Helen...
Marion Rockwell
Aug 11, 2012
Marion Rockwell, age 81 of Keysville, Virginia died Saturday August 11, 2012 at Southside Community Hospital. Her son Stan, daughter-in-law Shelly, nephew Bobby Mason and his wife Daphne were at her bedside. She is also survived by her sister Mattie Collins and many nieces and nephews. She has now joined her loving husband Stanley B. Rockwell in eternity. She lived a...
Angela Kidd
Jul 31, 2012
Angela W. Kidd, age 47 of Amelia, VA passed away Tuesday July 31, 2012 in Amelia. She is survived by; her three sons, David Watley and his wife Yavonne of Amelia,VA, Raymond M. Kidd, Jr. and Nick Kidd both of Amelia,VA, her four sisters, Brenda Sue Crawford of Burkeville, VA, Debbie Reams of South Boston, VA, Betty Jo Glenn of Prospect, VA...
Lewis Case
Jul 22, 2012
Lewis Wayne Case age 76, of Prospect, Virginia died Sunday July 22, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by; his wife Sue Case of Prospect, Virginia, his son Ronald Case of Rio Grande, Ohio , his daughter Michelle Steele and her husband Andy of Gallipolis, Ohio, his son Matthew Case and his wife Amy of Rio Grande, Ohio, five grandchldren,...
Philip Womble, Jr.
Jul 18, 2012
Philip Benjamin Womble, Jr., 48, of Prospect passed away, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in Farmville. Philip was born in Granite City, Illinois to Philip Janzen and the late Josephine Beisler. He was formerly a Manager with Circuit City. Philip loved History, Music and Electronics, especially Computers and had formerly studied martial arts. In addition to his father, he is survived...
Gary Williamson
Jul 7, 2012
Gary Wayne Williamson, 60, of Green Bay passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at his home. Gary was born in Lynchburg, January 8, 1952 to the late Thomas Cleoland and Jean Burgess Williamson. He was retired from VDOT. Survivors include his wife Mary Williamson of Green Bay, two sisters, Jane Word and husband, Joe of Victoria and Norma English and...
Christine Bahen
Jul 3, 2012
Christine W. Bahen, 82, of Keysville, passed away, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in her home. She was born in Nelson County the daughter of the late Isaiah and Nellie Shiflet Wilmoth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bahen and her daughter, Judy Ann Inge. Survivors include her sons, William A. Johnson of Charlottesville and Robert Johnson, Jr...
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...
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