Current Obituaries

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...

May 17, 2019

Loretta Janet Free, 83,

of Farmville, Virginia passed away on May 17, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Sherman Free.

Loretta is survived by her sons Curtis D. Nix (Debbie), Mark W. Nix and daughter Debbie L. Shank (Carl).  She is also survived by Nine grandchildren and ten great...

May 16, 2019

Eugene Lewis, 90 passed away on May 16, 2019.

He was born on April 6, 1929 to the late James and Cora Bell Lewis. He was a kind, loving, gentle man. He loved his job at Flowers Bakery.

He was preceded in death...

May 12, 2019

James Edward Moore went home on May 12, 2019. He was 81 years old. He was one of the best floor men in the area. He built his own home with the help of a few good friends. He and his friend Billy built a late model stock car that they raced in Virginia and...

Apr 27, 2019

Charlie Aubry McCormick, 75 of Alexandria, VA passed away on April 27, 2019. He was born in Virginia to the late John T. and Ruth Harris McCormick on

September 8, 1943. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends bowling, going out to eat and Friday Night card games....

Apr 24, 2019

Malcolm Thomas Cash, 88 of Rice, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 with his stepson William by his side and his little dog “Chico” on his lap.

Malcolm was born September 23, 1930, son of the late Charles Elmer Cash and Helen Wilkerson Cash in Lynchburg, VA....

Apr 12, 2019

Thomas Andrew Long, age 69, of Jetersville Va., formerly of Rice Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, April 12, 2019. Born May 8, 1949. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter William Long and Gloria Logan Long. Survived by his wife Grace, daughter, Tracey L. Vaughn (Shannon), sons, Thomas Ray Long...

Apr 2, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Van-Schaik. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 24, 2019

Willie “Billy” Carlton Roach, 86 passed away on March 24, 2019 at The Woodland in Farmville, VA. He was born on June 29, 1932 at Madisonville, VA in Charlotte County. He is preceded in death by his parents Willie Anderson Roach and Clara Davis Roach and an infant sister Betty Roach.

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Mar 23, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Carrie Easter (Easter) Moore. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 22, 2019

Raymond Sinclair Scruggs, 97 of Rice passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Melva Lee Scruggs. Raymond was a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church. He was a farmer and loved the land. He is survived by his family and friends and many nieces and nephews.

Feb 14, 2019

Raymond Ottenmiller age 78 of Farmville passed away on Feburary 14,2019.He is survived by his wife Sandra.

Feb 14, 2019

Russell William Jones (Rusty) of Hampton Virginia peacefully reunited with his adored Mother and Father, C.W. and Lucy Jones at 4:20 PM on February 14, 2019. Rusty is survived by his children Joshua Jones of Hampton, and Mehgan Jones Southall (Brian) of Prospect, Grandsons Jayden Jones, Jace Jones, and Jared Jones all of Rice, Granddaughter Julianna Southall of Prospect, wife...

Jan 26, 2019

Paul Edward Smelcer, 78 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Hal and Myrtle Smelcer. He is survived by his wife Helen, son Steve (Mary), one sister Sue Amos and two nieces; Lisa Newcomb and Barbara Mcloughlin.

He was...

Dec 22, 2018

Irene Glass Layne, aged 88 of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on December 22, 2018, after a sudden illness, and having been surrounded by generations of her family. Irene was born September 12, 1930 in Halifax, Virginia, one of Harry and Nadie Saunders Glass' five children. She is survived by her sister Josephine Robey, but was...