Current Obituaries

Aug 20, 2009

. Pearl Higgins Tipton age 71 of Farmville,Virginia died Thursday August 20 ,2009 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband Carse Tipton; son Eugene Tipton; parents William E. and Bonnie E. Higgins; a brother Larry Higgins; a grandchild Tony Shores. She is survived by her grandson Gary T. Hunter of Farmville, VA; her sister Rita...

Aug 18, 2009

Mr. Russell "Rusty" Baxter O'Neal age 52 of Farmville, Virginia died Tuesday August 18, 2009 in Farmville. He is survived by his Life Long Companion Loretta Jackson of Farmville, his children Steven Wayne Owens, Rusty Lee O'Neal both of Farmville, and Nickie Falero of Richmond, VA; his sister Glenda Southall of Lynchburg, VA; his brothers Stanley O'Neal and Eddie...

Jul 28, 2009

Alfred Leighton Childress, 70, of Rustburg, went home to be with his Lord in heaven on July 28, 2009. Born November 2, 1938 in Lynchburg, Leighton was the son of the late Edna Tibbs Childress and Leighton Caldwell Childress. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald R. Childress. Leighton leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his...

Jul 28, 2009

Charles Elbert Wood, 51, of Farmville, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in Farmville. Born in Pearisburg, April 21, 1957, Charles was the son of Juanita Sarver Wood and the late William Elbert Wood. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Wiseman. Mr. Wood is survived by nine brothers & sisters: Gina Williams and Dianne Hearn of...

Jul 27, 2009

Joseph James Sweeney, of Richmond, VA, passed away on July 27 with many family members at his side. Joseph was born on May 30, 1916 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in World War II and was awarded The Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Joseph is survived by his wife, Pearl Sweeney of Richmond; daughters Shirley Gibson...

Jul 27, 2009

Pauline Moore Neathery, age 88, passed on to await the calling of her Savior on July 27, 2009. The wife of the late H. W. "Buck" Neathery, she was born February 15, 1921 to Robert Lee and Virgie Adeline Loftis Moore in Lunenburg County. Pauline was a member of Kenbridge Christian Church and a retired seamstress of Crewe Garment...

Jul 24, 2009

Lt. CMDR Lillie Mae Frank, 83, of Rice, died Friday, July 24, 2009 in Burkeville. Born May 19, 1926 in Amelia County, she was the daughter of the late George Henry and Elizabeth A. Rieman Frank. She was retired as a Lieutenant Commander with the US Navy. She is survived by her sister, Estelle Glaze Brook of Fredericksburg and...

Jul 18, 2009

Mrs. Marilyn Ann Lovell Gruentzel, 80, of Cumberland died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, July 18, 2009, in Farmville. Born, December 5, 1928 in Clinton Iowa, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances Coulton Lovell. She was a seamstress, a wonderful wife and mother and an organist at St. Theresa Catholic Church....

Jul 17, 2009

Elizabeth Bloodworth Meekins, 92, died July 17, 2009 . A native of Norfolk, she was the youngest daughter of the late William and Emma Bloodworth. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy C. Meekins Sr. and five siblings William, Evelyn, Hunter, Robah and Jesse Bloodworth. Survivors include her brother Marcus Bloodworth; sons Roy C. Meekins Jr. and wife Charlotte,...

Jul 11, 2009

Mrs. Elizabeth Goin Franklin Mrs. Elizabeth Goin Franklin, 89, of Prospect, died Saturday, July 11, 2009 in Farmville. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Franklin. Mrs. Franklin was born in Pamplin, February 19, 1920 to the late Sam H. and Lucy Goin. She was retired from Craddock & Terry Shoe Corporation. She is survived by two sisters:...

Jun 14, 2009

Mr. James G. Williams Mr. James George Williams, 89, of Farmville, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 in Richmond. Born in Washington County, VA, April 16, 1920, he was the son of the late Robert Harrison and Nannie Mae Wolfe Williams. He was a U S Army veteran and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in Europe during...

Jan 12, 2001

Wilkinson, Evelyn Staples, age 94, passed away on January 8, 2022.  She was retired from Prince Edward County Social Services.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph H. Wilkinson, mother and father, three sisters, two brothers, and daughter Deborah Ford.

Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Robert Gary and Joseph Lyn (Cindy), three grandchildren,...

Mary A. Williamson 62 passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in Richmond, VA.

She is survived by her niece, Margie French (Neal) of Richmond, VA.

A graveside serive will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:00AM in Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice.

Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.