Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
James Clark Evans
Feb 12, 2025
James Clark Evans, known affectionately as Jim, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 68, in Rice, Virginia. Born on December 28, 1956, Jim dedicated his life to service, both in his professional and personal endeavors. Jim’s career was marked by a diverse array of roles that showcased his dedication and versatility. He worked extensively at the...
Joseph Kyle Baldwin
Feb 11, 2025
Joseph Kyle Baldwin, 98 of Rice, VA passed away on February 11, 2025. A World War II veteran he served in the US Navy in the China Sea. After the war he returned to Rice where he raised tobacco crop. He rejoined the Navy the next year and retired in 1974 with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer.
Mr Baldwin...
Frances Ryan Overby
Feb 7, 2025
Frances Ryan Overby of Abilene went to be with the Lord and late husband, Frank P. Overby whom she loved dearly, Friday February 7th of 2025. She is the daughter of James and Virginia Elder Ryan who had four children, Ned (Marsha) Ryan, and her two late sisters, Mabel, and Ann (Steven). Frances was the mother of four children, a...
William Lee O'Neil
Jan 23, 2025
William Lee O'Neil, Jr. ** August 23, 1950 – January 23, 2025 Blackstone, VA. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William "Billy" O'Neil, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Billy was born in Detroit, MI to William Lee O'Neil, Sr. and Irma Ann O'Neil. He served in the United States Army in both VietNam and Germany during the...
Sharon Kaye Stevens
Jan 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Sharon Kaye
Stevens, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away on
January 22, 2025 at the age of 66.
Born on May 11, 1958 in Russell County Virginia. Sharon was the daughter of
Sophie Wilson and Billy Sunday Honaker of Honaker Virginia. She dedicated her
life to her family...
Shirley Ann Calhoun Whaley
Jan 19, 2025
Shirley Whaley was born on July 24th, 1935 to the union of Joseph and Louise Calhoun in Cumberland, Virginia.Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful friend of Jesus. She loved to serve the local church and lived a life of integrity and heart for the Lord.Shirley met the love of her life Hayes Whaley in school....
Joe Marvin Bowman
Jan 14, 2025
Joe Marvin Bowman, 88, of Meherrin, VA entered his eternal rest Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born in Lunenburg, VA on April 24, 1936 to the late James H. Bowman and Elizabeth Smith Bowman. Joe was preceded in death by his sister; Mary Ethel Bryant, brothers; Randolph, Cecil, Charlie, and Clyde Bowman; a son Anthony Tyree Bowman. He is...
Edith "Edie" Blanche Anderson
Dec 23, 2024
Edith “Edie” Blanche Anderson, 73, of Farmville, Virginia, went to be with the LORD on December 23rd, 2024. Edie’s sweet, humble, and kind heart touched all who knew her, and her life was a beautiful reflection of her faith and devotion to others. Edie was born on February 18, 1951, in Clinton, South Carolina, to Rev. George Andrew and Mary...
Evelyn Carol Hanna
Dec 18, 2024
Evelyn Carol Hanna was born on March 4th 1946, and passed peacefully from this world on December 18th 2024 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Hanna; and her mother, Roberta Sue St. John Hanna. A graduate of Prince Edward Academy, over the course of her life Evelyn worked an eclectic mix of...
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....
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