Current Obituaries

Oct 21, 2019

Martha Stokes Robertson Gehlhoff, 82, Allen, TX

Martha was born April 27, 1937 and passed away on October 21, 2019 with her

devoted husband by her side at Belterra nursing home in McKinney, TX. Martha was

born to Matthew Robertson, Sr. and Nelle Robertson in Farmville, VA. Martha

Oct 4, 2019

Aline Sadler Ownby , 73, of Cumberland County Virginia passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on October 4,2019. She was born to the late Iva George and Teva Sadler. Aline was preceded by her husband, Jimmy Ownby, this past June. She is survived by her three sons Dennis (Kristin), Jason (Julie), and Michael (Kim) along with her cherished...

Sep 25, 2019

Mrs.Catherine Estes age 93 of Farmville,Va.passed away Wednesday Sept 25,2019.A native of Prince Edward Co.She was born April 8.1926 to the late Hazzle Hyatt and Margie Fore Hyatt.She was a member of Farmville Baptist Church.She is survived by her daughter Janet G, Estes.She was preceded in death by her husband John Mell Estes.

Sep 21, 2019

Mrs. Valeria Wierzbicka Czerkashinow Davenport of Keysville, VA died on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Wilno, Poland on April 4, 1923. She was the daughter of Mathilde Girkowska and Michael Czerkashinow.

Valeria leaves her loving husband, John Crehore Davenport of Keysville, to cherish her memory. John...

Sep 20, 2019

Gladys Elizabeth Scruggs Fulcher, 91, a long-time resident of Prospect, died peacefully at her home on Friday, September 20th, 2019.

Gladys was born in Buckingham County on October 12th, 1927 to the late William Madison and Eula Bergen Scruggs. She was the youngest of 10 siblings.  She married the love of her life, Joseph Hoover Fulcher on...

Sep 19, 2019

Kathleen G. Lewis, born November 22, 1928, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2019. She is the daughter of George and Beda Lettermen of Erwin, Tennessee. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Hobert Lewis, her three sons; Michael Steven Lewis, Mark Lewis, Dwight David Lewis and daughter,...

Aug 26, 2019

James C. Townsend, Sr. went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2019. He was born February 24, 1930. He was the son of the late Sherman Townsend and Cora Townsend Norwood. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Elizabeth Foster Townsend, a son J.C. Townsend, Jr. (Brenda), grandson Scott Townsend (Jennifer)...

Aug 25, 2019

Hedy Meadows Maness, Age 79, formally of Farmville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Kelly Maness, 3 sons: Jerry Downes of Salisbury, Maryland, Russell Downes, of Clearwater, Florida, Timmy Downes of Lynchburg, Virginia. 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, brothers Don Meadows of Monroe,...

Aug 3, 2019

John Harvey Lowe, 91 of Farmville, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Virginia, his parents, John and Leona Lowe, brothers; Joe and Shimmy and two sisters; Ann Southall and Gladys Franklin.

He is...

Jul 31, 2019

ROBERT WESLEY STANLEY of FARMVILLE died suddenly Wed.July 31.He was the son of Joanne and the late Chuck Stanley.He is survived by his son Damion and daughter Dayna.Also his finance Judy Wilson Layne of Farmville,a brother Tom(Janice) of Buffalo Valley,Tenn.,sister Judi (Tim) Gooding of becket,Mass.and pam (George) Pallos of Woodinville,Wa.

Jul 30, 2019

Raymond Lester Hodges 83, passed away on July 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Janie Hodges. He is survived by his wife Nancy, one daughter Gail Harris (Allan) of Pamplin, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He loved hunting, fishing and his beloved dog Gremlin. A funeral service will be on...

Jul 24, 2019

Barbara Sellers went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

She was 74. Her gifts on Earth was loving people. She had five children; Jimmy Elder (Tammy), Terry Elder (Vicky), Brenda McMillion, Tommy Major, Lewis Major (Elizabeth), 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, sisters include Evelyn Moody, Mark Garner...

Jul 4, 2019

The Rev. Dr. William L. Tomlinson, (better known to family and friends as “Bill”) went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2019. He was born on March 9, 1939 in Portsmouth, VA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Jane Carmack Gracey Tomlinson, his parents, Nellie and...

Jun 28, 2019

Charles Terry Armistead age 70 of Greenbay ,Va. passed away on June 28,2019. He is survived by his wife Ruby L.Armistead one son,Christopher Terry Armistead ,stepson Earnest Shaw (Kelly),one brother ,Lewis Armistead (Aletha),also nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.He was the son of the late Lewis and Margaret Armistead.A funeral service will be July 3rd. at 11:00 am in the chapel of...

Jun 28, 2019

Jimmy Loy Ownby, 78, of Cumberland County Virginia passed away at his home on June 28, 2019.  He was born to the late Fred and Della Ownby. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Aline S. Ownby and three sons Dennis (Kristin), Jason (Julie) and Michael (Kim) along with his five beloved grandchildren Morgan,...

Jun 23, 2019

Abigail Dawn McDaniels was born June 22, 2019 and passed away shortly after on June 23, 2019 at Centra Southside Community Hospital. Even though Abby’s time in this world was short, she united people from all over. With her father’s eyes and her mother’s hair, she was a beautiful bundle of pure innocence and will...

Jun 17, 2019

Rachel "Lily" Maxwell Amos, 84  a long time resident of Tuggle Va went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 17th of June 2019.

Rachel was born in Hixburg Va in 1934. She enjoyed cooking and serving others while working at Prince Edward Public Schools and The Hotel Weyanoke. She loved fishing and...

May 26, 2019

Winton Dave Sisson, 55, of Prospect, VA. died of cancer Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born Sept 6, 1963, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Richard Athey and Doris Jeanne Sisson.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Carvie Richard Sisson.

He is survived...

May 23, 2019

Terri Leigh Page 63 of Keysville, Virginia died on May 23, 2019 from cardiac arrest in a Lynchburg, Va. hospital. She was born April 10, 1956 in Farmville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Virginia Mae Almond and Clifton Parrish. Also preceded in death by her Grandparents Eleanor Leonard and Annie Atkinson....

May 18, 2019

Earl Claude Gillispie, age 85, died at his home in Prospect,Va. Gone.to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18.2019. Earl was the son of the late Clarence and Goldie Gillispie. He attended school at Worsham and served in the US Army. Earl was employed at the State Theater and the Farmville Drive-in Theater for several years. He also...