Current Obituaries

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...

Dec 12, 2020

Wanda Faye Lewis Newton, 77 passed away on December 12, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1943 to the late Leonard A. and Verona Ownby Lewis.

She worked as a nurse at Southside Community Hospital for 19 years. She loved her family and spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was...

Dec 3, 2020

Florence Marie Bowman Miles passed away the morning of 12/03/20 at 85 years of age. Florence was the youngest child of Harvey and Louisa Bowman; born July 12, 1935.  She is also the widow of the late Tommie Miles.

Florence “Shotsie” was retired from the Amelia Dress Factory and The Woodland. She loved to quilt, sing...

Dec 2, 2020

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Dec 2, 2020

Garry Raymond Merrick, 82 was born in Pasadena, California on February 13, 1938. He passed on December 2, 2020. When he was young he moved to Jordanville, NY. He attended Richfield Springs Central School and graduated in 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mildred Merrick, his sister Orpha and his brothers Larry, William and...

Nov 25, 2020

Ruth Annette “Ann” McAbee Jamerson, age 56, of Cumberland passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Ann was born on January 31, 1964,in Farmville, Virginia, to the late Willie Thomas McAbee, Sr. and Ruby Rose Davis McAbee. She will be lovingly remembered by her fiance, Bernard O’Neal Woodfin, Sr.; her sons, Bernard O’ Neal...

Nov 25, 2020

Wilkie Willis Chaffin, age 78, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Wilkie managed complicated health issues including metastasized prostate cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and more than 50 years with Type 1 diabetes. He never complained about any of these challenges and lived a very full and wonderful life despite them.

Wilkie was...

Nov 14, 2020

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

Nov 12, 2020

Lavern Whaley Ownby, 94, of Cumberland, Virginia , went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2020. Lavern was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Martha Whaley, brothers, Arlie, Loy, Charlie, Ed, and Hayes Whaley, sister, Grace Speas, a daugther in law, Mary Ownby, and her husband of 74 years, Clyde Ownby. She is survived by...

Nov 11, 2020

Robert (Bobby) Lewis Young, 80, of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on November 11 th .  Beloved husband, father and friend, Bobby was born to Russell and Mary Young in Bedford, Virginia.   He married Connie Jeter on November 18, 1961.  After serving in the Army from 1963 to 1965, Bobby and Connie settled down in Farmville where he worked at...

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Frances Blatcher, 78 passed unexpectedly and peacefully on October 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Kettley Blatcher and father John O. Blatcher, nephew Tony L. Baldwin Sr and Bryce Benson. She is survived by her brother John O. Blatcher Jr, niece Windy K. Baldwin, Rice, VA nephew Donald J....

Sep 22, 2020

Hugh Augustus French of the Sunnyside community in Cumberland known as Pop to many, as FarmBoy to many others and simply as Mr Hugh to many more, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 72. Born September 13, 1948, Hugh is survived by Anita, his wife of nearly 54 years, his sons H.A. (Sandra), Rob (Tina),...

Sep 21, 2020

BETTY FRANCES BOLLINGER THOMPSON,88 of FARMVILLE ,VA. psassed away Monday,September 21st,2020.She was born in Rice,Va.on May 8Th.1932.She was the daughter of the late Eddie and Lenner Thompson.She leaves behind a son,Keith Bollinger(Diane),two daughters Bonnie McCurley and Anne Thompson(Danny).She had seven grandchildren,Tara,Mac,Courtney,Jamie,Cody,Joshua,Zackery,7 great grandchildren,and 1 great,great.grandchild.                    A viewing and visitation will...

Aug 30, 2020

Betty Jo Moore Tillett (77) of Cumberland, VA passed away on August 30, 2020. Born In Cumberland, Virginia. She was the daughter of Lenza and Pauline Moore of Farmville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Myrtle Allen, Sadie Baker, Ellen Meadows and McKinley Moore. Betty was foremost a housewife and mother, but served as a commissioned...

Aug 10, 2020

Mildred Farley, age 87 of Rice, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10,2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Richard Farley. She loved gardening and helping her husband on the farm.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Melton (Special...

Aug 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Ruby(TOOTIE) FRANCES (Giles) Pulliam. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 26, 2020

Anne Booker Womack, age 91, of Farmville passed away on July 26, 2020 at her home. Anne was born November 17, 1928 in Pamplin, Va. She is survived by her husband, E.W. (Billy) Womack of Farmville; Son Joe Womack of Pamplin; Son in law Lin Barr of Exmore, VA; grandchildren; Chris Barr (Lisa) of Charlottesville; Amy McConville (Troy) of...

Jul 6, 2020

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