Current Obituaries

Jan 19, 2016

Curtis Dean Jones,  79 of Farmville, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his wife Betty and his parents, William and Thelma Oaks Jones. He is survived by one son, Michael D. Jones, three daughters, Debra A. Bates, Cathy M. Jamerson (David Ray) and Sandra K. Jones, three brothers,...

Jan 4, 2016

Dorothy Elizabeth Southall Womack age 91 of Pamplin, VA passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born on January 24, 1924 to the late Lawrence and Lena Southall.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George H. Womack.

She is survived by two sons; Henry E. Womack (Sheila) George...

Dec 24, 2015

Mildred Iola Kellum, 62, of Green Bay, went to be

with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born

December 9, 1953 in Norfolk, she was the daughter

of Juanita Withrow and the late Howard Flora Sr.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Don-

ald B....

Dec 15, 2015

Tony Lee Baldwin Sr. age 41 of Rice,Va. passed away on Tuesday,December 15,2015.He is survived by his father,Charles E.Baldwin Jr.,his step-mother Wendy Baldwin,his mother Kathy Floyd (Tony) ,two sons;Tony and Ryan Baldwin,two sisters:Ashlie Mercedes Baldwin and Brittany Nicole Baldwin,a niece and nephew ;Izayah Charles Baldwin and Brenden James Glover.He was preceded in dealth by Christine Leatherwood,and Charles E. Baldwin  .                                                  Shorter...

Dec 12, 2015

Thomas Massey Senger Jr.age 77 of Farmville,Va. passed away Saturday December 12,2015.  He was preceded in death by his wife, and parents,Thomas and Mary Senger. Also his niece Patricia Manis .He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews ,three special aunts and two sisters ;Elizebeth Manis (TM) and Sue Wooten(late husband Melvin).

Dec 11, 2015

Linda Lee Vanover Griffin,age 74 of Keysville,Va. passed away on Friday December 11,2015 .She was preceded in death by her mother and father John and Edna Vanover.She is survived by a sister, Hettie V.Smith and her husband Alton,a brother John H.Vanover Jr.,three nephews ;John ,William and Christopher Smith,a niece Edna Smith.She is also survived by a adopted son,Triston Smith,two...

Dec 7, 2015

Lola Hopper ,age 83 of Farmville,Va. passed away on December 07,2015 in Farmville,Va.She was the daughter of

Henry and Maggie Grindstaff.She was preceded in death by a son,Jay hopper,a daughter-in-law Patricia Lynn Hopper and a brother,Lawson Grindstaff.She is survived by two sons,Lionel(Bonnie)and Jack Hopper,both of Powhatan;Marie Hopper of Farmville;and many grand-children and a great-grand-children

Dec 5, 2015

Eddie Lee Nelson Sr.,age 83 of Greenbay,Va. passed away on December 5,2015 in Farmville,Va. He is survived by his children;Patricia Nelson Hawkins(Clarence) of Dinwiddie,Helen Nelson  Earnshaw (Andrew) of Greenbay and Eddie Lee Nelson Jr.(Betty) of Dinwiddie, nine grandchildren,fourteen great grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren,numerous nieces and nephews.He was  the last of eight siblings.He was preceded in death...

Nov 16, 2015

Lucy Alice Thompson age 85 of Rice passed away Monday,November 16,2015 at her home.She is survived by her husband Samuel Lee Thompson,also Riley David Sr. and Blondell Bowman,Florence and Tommy Miles.She is preceded in death by her parents,Harvey and Mary Boyd,son ,Samuel Lee Jr.,James Walter Bowman,Columbus Bowman,Lillian and Mormon Duncan, Ralph Bowman,Josie and John Berry,Della and John Murray,Corbett Bowman...

Nov 11, 2015

Pamela Duga Hensley,born January 26,1948 passed away November 11,2015.She is survived by her husband of 49 years,James Russell Hensley III .children;James R.Hensley IV,(Kim) ,Stephenie H.Cox,Jason Curtis Hensley(Kelly),grandchildren;Ashley,James,Matthew Hensley,Tyler Cox,Noah Hensley and Chase.She is also survived by her sisters;LaRue Sprouse of Mechanicville,Judy Robinson of Texas and Deborah Duga of Montpelier,Va.She was preceded in death by her parents;Harold David and Jyme...

Nov 5, 2015

Mary Kidd Senger , 99 passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home in Buckingham County, VA. She was born on November 29, 1915 to the late William Jurdon and Annie Ballowe Kidd. She was the widow of the late Massey Senger.

She is survived by her daughters; Elizabeth Manis and her husband,...

Oct 30, 2015

Mamie Davis Womack, age 94 of Meherrin died on Friday, October 30,2015 in Farmville.She is survived by one son;Roy Marshall WomackJr.,three daughters;Anne Newman,Mary Nay,and Judy Vogt.One brother,Robert Earl Davis.A funeral service will be Monday, November 2nd. at 02:30 pm in Shorter Funeral Home .The family will recieve friends from 2 oclock til 2:30 prior to service. Interment will be...

Oct 13, 2015

Lee Merritt Copeland Age 73 of Keysville, VA  passed away on Wednesday, Oct 13, 2015.

He is survived by his wife; Betty, one son; Thomas, two daughters; Laurie Victa and Madelyn Copeland.

He was the pastor of Faith Bible Fellowship Church.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2915 at...

Oct 12, 2015

Robert Newton Brisentine Jr. age 48 of Prospect, VA passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Farmville.

Robert was a carpenter and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

He is survived by his mother; Peggy L. Brisentine, two sisters; Cindy Fulk, Vicky Sisson (Winton), an uncle; Charlie Brisentine (Brenda), and Barbara Couch, numerous nieces,...

Oct 11, 2015

George Allen Davis Sr. age 90 of Farmville,Va. passed away Sunday October11,2015 in Farmville,Va.He leaves his wife,Elsie Mae Davis,a daughter Deborah Copeland and a grandson,Chad Davis.A graveside service will be Wednesday October !4th. at 11:00 am at Pisgah Baptist Church in Rice,Va.

Oct 9, 2015

Sandy Gibbs King age 51 of Farmville died Friday October 9th.She is survived by David wagner,two daughters:Amber Ford,Ashley Cole,two brothers :Randy Gibbs,David Gibbs,a sister Bonnie Allen,five grand-children.A memorial service wil be held this evening October 12th.2015 at 6;00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Farmville,Va.

Oct 3, 2015

On October 3, 2015, at the remarkable age of 101, Maude Beckham Foster died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Vienna.

Maude was preceded in death by her parents; Maude Hamner Beckham and Dr. Paul Warriner Beckham, as well as her siblings; Evelyn, Royall and Tommy. She is survived by a son; John Beckham Foster...

Sep 25, 2015

Hubert Lee Marion age 78 of Charlotte CH, VA passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was born in Virginia to the late William and Minnie Ayers Marion on September 14, 1937. He worked as a truck driver with Great Coastal Trucking Co.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Marion and a brother; Hughie Franklin...

Sep 12, 2015

Lindy Lynn Hamlett age 88 of Hampden Sydney passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1927 in Prince Edward County to the late Coleman O. and Mary Hixon Hamlett.

He was married to Wanda Chernault Hamlett and spent his life farming and working in his community. He is well known as...

Sep 11, 2015

Kenneth S. Free was born on February 26,1935 in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away on September 11,2015 in Farmville, Va. at the age of 80. He was preceded by his parents, Phillip and Minnie Free and sister Norma Free Blight. Mr. Free is survived by his wife Loretta of 41 years. Sisters, Patsy and Cathy Free; 6 children ( Sherry Lynn Free...