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Flora Bradshaw Grant
Nov 16, 2024
GRANT, Flora Bradshaw, 96, of Farmville, VA passed away peacefully November 16, 2024 in Brookview Lodge (The Woodland, Inc) in Farmville, Va. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lorena Bradshaw; three brothers; seven sisters; and her husband, Grover Grant. Flora is survived by her daughter, Kathy Smith...
Pennie Gearline West
Nov 9, 2024
Pennie "Gran" West Born August 8, 1956 Passed away November 9, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Melissa Churchill (Wayne) Sister Betty Davis Sister In-law Gloria Garrison (Stanley) Brother In-law Tommy West (Penny) Sister In-law Fay Pack (Rick) Sister In-law Gay Thompson (Martin) many adopted children, Multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many "special friends"...
Elsie Scott Wilson
Oct 27, 2024
Elsie S. Wilson, 94, passed away peacefully on Oct 27, 2024 in Farmville, VA. She was born on September 1, 1930 at home in Welcome, MD to Etta Wenk Scott and Eugene Longsworth Scott Sr. Those preceding her in death were her husband James B. Wilson Jr, her father, her mother, her brother Eugene L. Scott Jr and a son-in-law...
Mary Ruth Latham
Oct 24, 2024
Mary Ruth Stinson Latham, of Cumberland County, passed away on October 24, 2024, just days after her 86th birthday. She joins her husband, Buford Max Latham Sr. and her nine brothers and sisters in their heavenly home.
Mary Ruth was very active in Tar Wallet Baptist Church and the Cumberland Clothes Closet before her health began to fail. She moved to...
Norma Jean Johnson
Oct 16, 2024
Norma Jean Johnson, age 74, of Prospect, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Originally from Burt, Michigan, she was a loving friend, family member, sister, wife, mother, memaw and grandmother. Being surrounded by her family (both human and canine) and friends were constants throughout Norma’s life.
Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Johnson and her parents,...
Floreine Gilliam Fitzwater
Oct 7, 2024
Floreine Gilliam Fitzwater died October the 7th of complications from Parkinson’s at 94. A native of Farmville, VA and graduate of Farmville High School, she worked most of her life as a clinical laboratory technician. An accomplished mother, wife, cook, nurse, knitter, weaver, and dog whisperer, she will be missed for her wit, wisdom and love. She is preceded by...
Sarah Elaine Rush
Oct 5, 2024
Sarah Elaine Rush, 74 passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home in Andersonville, VA.
Elaine was known for her generosity, loving nature and especially her pound cakes, in which she shared with many people.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Edward Rush, two children; Stephanie Rush Williams (Bob) and Clint Rush and her beautiful grandson...
Dorcas Lucille Pope
Sep 28, 2024
Dorcas Lucille Pope, born on February 18, 1953, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Amelia County, Virginia, at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Smith; her brother, Daniel Smith; and her beloved husband of 36 years, Ernest S. Pope, Sr. Dorcas dedicated over 30 years of her professional life to the...
Ryland Barry Dowdy
Sep 26, 2024
Ryland Barry Dowdy, age 77 of Farmville, VA went to his eternal home of September 26, 2024.
He was born on January 28, 1947, to the late Ryland & Katherleen Dowdy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ryland & Katherleen Dowdy and brothers Benny, Roger & Billy Dowdy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dana Thomas Dowdy....
Earl Abner Crawley
Sep 17, 2024
Earl Abner Crawley (May 26, 1946-September 17, 2024)
Born May 26, 1946 in Rice, Va. He passed away on September 17, 2024 in Richmond, Va at the Central Virginia McGuire VA Hospital in the Hospice unit. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Handy Crawley and Parents Abner Bernard and Mattie Glasgow Crawley. He is survived by his two...
Patricia E. Meade (n'ee Greer)
Sep 7, 2024
Patricia E. Meade (née Greer), age 81, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, with loved ones by her side at her family home at the Flying K Ranch. She was born on February 23, 1943, in Providence, RI.Pat married the love of her life, Kenneth W. Meade, on August 27, 1966. Together, they built a beautiful life and family....
Mary Elizabeth Hardy
Aug 2, 2024
Graveside services will be held on Monday at 11:00 in Trinity memorial Gardens in Rice ,Va.
Bertha Jeneva Langlois
Jul 13, 2024
Bertha “Jitterbug” Langlois went to be with the Lord on the 13 th of July 2024. She was born in Prince George's County Maryland on the 14 th of February 1942 to Thomas Moore and Aurelia (Sweeney) Moore. She was a mother of six (Marie, Arthur, Michael, Christopher, Susan, and Paul) and had many siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild....
Andrew Frank Jamerson Sr
Jun 15, 2024
Andrew Frank Jamerson SR. 66 years old of Dinwiddie, VA passed away June 15, 2024. He is Preceded in death by his mother Katherine Hessler, brothers Alan Jamerson and Bobby Jamerson. He is survived by his father Andrew Woody Jamerson (Dot) children Robin( Money) Davis, Andrew Frank Jamerson Jr, Alisa (dan) Barry, Heather Courter, Jacob (Amie) Jamerson, 12. grandchildren and...
Beth Ann Morris
Apr 19, 2024
Bethann Morris (Peck) 64 years old of Rice, VA passed away on April 19, 2024. She is survived by her father Alfred Peck (Margie); boyfriend Kevin Solomon; four sons Casey Faulkner (Andria), Michael Faulkner (Stephanie), Rusty Faulkner (Becky), Kirk Faulkner (Ashley); sister Susan Cipollone (Jon); stepsiblings Todd Carr, Cathy Rotella (Cookie), Gary Carr Jr. (Donna) and Scott Stettine; stepchildren Bradley...
Eugenia "Jeannie" Covington Barr
Apr 12, 2024
Eugenia "Jeannie" Covington BarrEugenia "Jeannie" Covington Barr departed this earthly existence.to her heavenly home on April 12, 2024. She was preceded indeath by her husband of 28 years, Joe Raymond Barr. Herbrother, Howard Julian Covington. Her father, George AbbittCovington and her mother. Hilda Frances Abbitt Covington.Jeannie was a dedicated, loyal employee of Flowers Bakery for30 plus years. She is survived...
Fred "Ted" Coleman Layne Sr
Apr 4, 2024
Fred Coleman Layne Sr, “Ted” November 13, 1939 – April 4, 2024.
Fred “Ted” Layne, 84 of Farmville, VA went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family and Pastor. He was preceded in death by his parents Spencer Hatcher Layne Sr and Marion Allen Layne. He was the founder and owner of Longwood Well Drilling Company for over 48...
Francis Shafter Bond
Mar 23, 2024
Francis S. Bond, age 95, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Parham Doctors Hospital in Richmond. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, VA. The burial will be in Trinity Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bond, born in Floyd County, VA., lived most of his life in Richmond. He was the son of the...
Claude Newton West
Mar 18, 2024
Claude "Kippy" WestBorn April 12, 1958Passed away March 18, 2024He is survived by his wife Pennie West,and daughter Melissa Churchill (Wayne)sister Gloria Garrison ( Stanley)brother Tommy West ( Penny)sister Fay Pack (Rick)sister Gay Thompson (Martin)sister in-law Betty Davismany adopted children,multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren,several nieces and nephews,and many "special friends"He was proceeded in death by his daughter Misty Yowell,son William "Billy"...
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