Current Obituaries

Aug 27, 2021

Hobert Lewis,born August 9,1925,passed away on Friday,August 27,2021.He was the son of Joe Lewis and Mary Tolly Lewis of Darlington Heights,Va.Hobert was a  WW11 Navy Veteran who fought in battles from Tarawa to Iwo Jima.After the war was over he served as a government employee for the US Navy in  California,Guam,Cuba and the Philippines. Eventually he retired in 1981...

Aug 25, 2021

Talmadge Price, 81 of Cumberland, VA passed away on August 25, 2021. He was born in Lee County on July 30, 1940. He retired from Virginia Department of Corrections. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther Talmadge Price and Ruby Childress Price of Lee County, VA. He is survived by his wife Sue of 56 years. His...

Aug 9, 2021

Mary Lillian Worley Martin, 90 of Farmville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior during her time at The Woodland. Mary was born to Ida Hicks Worley and James Cleveland Worley in Alpha (Buckingham), VA on April 5, 1931. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy (B.R.) Martin, sister Shirley W. Christian, brothers Rudolph Worley,...

Jul 12, 2021

Steven Russell Helton 64 of Cumberland Va. went to be with the Lord on July 12,2021.He leaves behind his wife Brenda,3 daughters Jennifer,Stacy,and Melanie all of Cumberland,his grandson Charles Barden whom he considered his son,his grandchildren Harley,Steven,Cameron,Hailey,Ethan,and Braylan,his great niece and nephew whom he considered his grandchildren Dawn Helton and Corey Frye.He was predeceased by his Mother and Father...

Jun 29, 2021

Thomas Edward Avent 2/12/34 – 6/29/21

Tom was born and raised in Rocky Mount, NC. His parents were Thomas and Ernistine Avent. One sister, Katherine Avent Adams. Tom received an associate degree from Campbell College, he then attended UNC-Chapel Hill  and earned his bachelors degree. While at...

May 19, 2021

Walter Robert Eason, Jr. (Bob) died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Judith (Judy) Culhan Eason and his parents, Anna Belle and Walter Robert (Bob) Eason of Orange, VA.  He is survived by his sisters, Susan Eason Anthony (Larry) of Richlands, VA and Sarah Belle Eason Parrott (John) of...

Apr 20, 2021

Mr.Thomas R.Hup age 80 of Charlotte Court House,Virginia passed away Tuesday,April 20,2021 at his residence.                     After retiring from his landscaping business many years ago he enjoyed hunting,fishing,and raising livestock.He also enjoyed helping people with various repairs.                             ...

Apr 17, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for LARRY RAY ARRINGTON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Gretchen m Noble. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 27, 2021

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

Mar 25, 2021

Juan Jose Tovar  age 61 of Farmville,Va.passed away at his home on Thursday March 25,2021.He was the husband of Joyce Lavender Tovar..Funeral services will be announced later by Shorter Funeral Home.

Mar 16, 2021

Helen Moore Bowman age 96 went to her Heavenly Home March 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Moore and Virgie Moore. She was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters; Robert, William, Haney, Edward, Thomas, James, Mary Yeatts, Pauline Neathery and Lois Linville, one surviving sister Bessie Bowman. After graduating from Farmville...

Mar 16, 2021

John William ‘Billy’ Johnson

John William “Billy” Johnson, of Prospect, husband of the late Dolores Hunter Johnson, departed this life March 16 in Farmville.

Born Feb. 11, 1933 in Prospect, he was the son of the late John Archer and Minnie Fitzpatrick Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Farmville High School and then served a distinguished...

Jan 30, 2021

Henning H. (Sonny) Fulcher Sr., 83, went to be with the lord on January 30 th , 2021.

Sonny was born on December 14, 1937 to the late Gladys Seay Fulcher and John Henry Fulcher in Buckingham, Virginia. He was raised in Prospect, Virginia from there joining the Army where he served 4 consecutive years.

Jan 22, 2021

Glenn, Nellie W., 73, of Cumberland, went to be with The Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Wray and second husband, John Glenn; her parents, Willard and Bessie Gauldin; brothers Larry Gauldin and Willard “Tony” Gauldin. Nellie is survived by her children, Darryl Wray (Lorie), Deborah Jones...

Jan 15, 2021

Jerry Lee Hatfield, 56, of Prospect VA passed away January 15, 2021 in Richmond, VA at the VCU Medical Center.

Jerry was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 17, 1964. He was an employee of the Town of Farmville, Department of Public Works for 28 years. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to...

Jan 8, 2021

Betty Jane Fox, 84 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Fox, mother Zenna Crump Vanderpool, father Roy B. Vanderpool, brothers; Raymond, Pete, Wilbur Vanderpool. She is survived by three children; Freddie (Shelby), Phillip (Becky), Teresa (Bubba), six grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and one great great grandchild....

Jan 6, 2021

Minnie Baldwin Moorefield (70) of Farmville, was born January 23 of 1950. She passed away in her home on January 6 of 2021 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Jones Baldwin and Minnie Marion Baldwin of Cumberland VA. Preceding her in death was her late husband, John Wayne Moorefield (married April 20 of...

Jan 4, 2021

Catherine Johnston Wilck, of Farmville, born October 30, 1928, passed away on January 4, 2021 in her home.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur Penbrook and Bessie Pennington Johnston, 12 siblings: Pansy Johnston, Rev. John Johnston, Lucille Staley, Addie Safer, Danald Johnston, Bessie Hannan, Lester Johnston,...

Jan 2, 2021

Verna Marie Falero, 87 of Farmville, VA passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; Sherman and Verna Akers, two sons Allen Hooven, Randall Falero, 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by two daughters Maria Zicafoose (Keith), Cathy Tront (Richard), daughter in law Kay Hooven, 5 granddaughters Cristy...