Current Obituaries

Chere Jean Hill

Jun 10, 2023

 

Chere Jean (Story) Hill, (October 2, 1949), departed this world June 10, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of Fred Hill, Jr. with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.  They met in the 4th grade in Westville, Illinois.  Their first “date” was a trip to Westville City Park where they ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while sitting...

Darlene Poindexter Owenby

Jun 6, 2023

Darlene Poindexter Owenby passed away on June 6, 2023.

She was born on September 14, 1955 to the late John and Delores Faxon Poindexter.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 1:00PM - 2:00PM at Shorter Funeral Home.

A funeral service will start at 2:00PM with interment to follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

David Keeter Pope

Jun 1, 2023

David Keeter Pope of Meherrin, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home June 1,2023. He was 47 years old. David was born in Columbia, SC on April 15, 1976. Hegrew up traveling the globe with his military family before settling in Virginia where hegraduated from Prince Edward County High School in 1995. He was a kind and caringman who worked hard...

Sarah Shetina

May 1, 2023

Sarah Marie Shatina age 27 of Keysville, VA passed away on May 1, 2023.

She is the daughter of Dennis and Deborah Gardner Shetina.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday May 4, 2023 at 11:00AM in New Life Assembly of God Church.

Robert "Bob" Lane Sr

Apr 29, 2023

Robert “Bob”  L. Lane, Sr. of Richmond, VA passed away in his home on April 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley; his parents, Chester and Polly; his brother, Dennis; his son-in-law, Bill Plowden, and his nephew, Grant Clark. He is survived by his daughter, Dana; son, Robert (Jana); and his grandchildren,...

William Bradby

Apr 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for William Kermit Bradby. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sue Case

Apr 6, 2023

Sue Ellen Case, 80, of Gallipolis, and formerly of Farmville, Virginia, passed away, at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born January 19, 1943, in Martins Ferry, Ohio she was the daughter of the late James L. and Juanita I. Anderson Pasco. She was a homemaker and a member of the Loyal...

Joseph Popecki

Mar 23, 2023

Spouse Elizabeth Popecki

A memorial service will be held at a later date

Delma Barron

Mar 23, 2023

Mrs. Delma Baker Barron, R.N., born July 2, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, shook off her mortal coils, leaving this life on Thursday March 23, 2023 at Hickory Hill Retirement Community in Burkeville, VA. Long-time resident of Buckingham County, Delma is the daughter of William R and Edith M Baker of Camp Springs, MD, who proceeded her in death along with...

Mamie Bishop

Feb 19, 2023

Mamie Rachel Bishop, 83 of Farmville, VA died at Centra Southside Hospital on February 19, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elvan Leonard and Luvania Leonard and her brothers; Carlton Leonard, Dewey Leonard, Alvin Leonard, Stanley Leonard, sisters; Minnie Ruth Leonard, Nancy Ann Philps. She is survived by her children; David Michael Baker, Edwin...

Thelma Evans

Feb 5, 2023

Thelma Adams Evans age 84 of Meherrin, VA passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard Evans, her son Tilden, a sister and her parents Arnold and Mattie Kinser Adams. She is survived by her four sons; Mitch, Mike, Ken and Brian Evans, ten brothers, six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

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James Heatly

Feb 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for James Randolph Heatly. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joyce Benson

Jan 8, 2023

Joyce Ann Benson (née Hedgepeth) passed away in the early morning of Sunday, January 8, 2023.

As an animal lover, she could always be found feeding and adopting stray cats. She took special joy in spending time with her family and friends. She rode horses, loved yard sales, indulged her sweet tooth, laughed as often as she...

Mary Dowdy

Jan 5, 2023

Mary Attard Dowdy, 88 of Prospect, VA passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born in New York to the late Charles and Concetta Attard. Her brother Harry Attard preceded her in death.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Dowdy, her son Vincent Delaney and her daughter Kathleen Kyroglon.

She...

Madeline Albi

Jan 3, 2023

Madeline Albi (Prasch) gained her wings to fly high joining her late husband Howard & daughter Laura. Leaving behind her remaining 3 daughters; Elizabeth (Donald), Florence, & Margaret. As well as her siblings Margaret (Bob), Delores, Butch, Grace, & Rose. She had an abundance of grandkids, great grandkids, & even blessed with great great kids that all adored her. Madeline...

Frank Watson

Dec 30, 2022

Frank Monroe Watson passed away at his home on December 30.  He was 82 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou, as well parents Elmer and Mattie Watson. He is survived by his children Dee, Cindy and Tracy, his grandchildren Dylan, Elizabeth and Lexie, and his great grandchildren Brantley, Beau, and Cayson. He was...

Shirley Lane

Dec 22, 2022

Shirley Cumpston Lane

August 22, 1946- December 22, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Lane of Richmond, VA passed away on December 22, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Lucy Cumpston; her nephew, Grant Clark; and her son-in-law, Bill Plowden. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Dana;...

Barbara Golob

Dec 7, 2022

No services at this time

Melissa Cress

Dec 3, 2022

Melissa Cress passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2022. She grew up in Berlin NJ and moved to Keysville VA in 2020. Melissa was adventurous and outgoing. She made friends wherever she went and she always brought people together. Melissa loved being outdoors: gardening, hiking, tubing, camping, and exploring with her kids. She was a huge fan of professional...

Sylvia Olga Forren

Dec 3, 2022

Parents are Gerald and Alice Heath.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Thompson family cemetery, Rt 45 and Thompson Rd. Cumberland, VA