Current Obituaries

Jan 19, 2015

Marthabell Elaine Seaman,age 83 of pamplin passed away at her home January 19,2015.She was born in Alva,Oaklahoma on April 29,1931 as Marthabell Elaine Maughlin.She was preceded in death by her husband Alexander Seaman.Memorial services will be held Saturday 31st.January at Salem Methodist Church in Dillwyn,Va.at 2;00 p.m. A fellowship potluck lunch will follow the memorial service.Shorter Funeral Home is...

Jan 15, 2015

Herman "Tommy"Farrar 67 of Farmville ,Va went to be with the Lord on January 15,2015.He was born on June 6,1947.He leaves behind his wife,Virginia of 48years.and two sons;John and Daryl,two granddaughters;and a special companion,Zsa Zsa.

Jan 4, 2015

The Lord called Evelyn Bailey Fox home on January 4,2015.She was born in Darlington Heights,the daughter of the late Samuel  P. and Bernice  M.Bailey on  December 10,1920.                                                                                                          She was World  War 11 veteran,having enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and served her country for four years. It was here that she met and  married her husband of 62 years,Charles E.Fox ,who preceded her in death in 2008 . They resided...

Jan 1, 2015

James "Bobby" Anderson Wilkerson,age 92,of Farmville passed away January 1st.2015.He was a parts manager for Newmans,Mullins,and Haley car dealerships.He was a  member of the Commonwealth Coral,a deacon and elder of the Farmville Presbyterian Church and Supertendant of sunday school there.He was preceded in death by his wife ;Ivey "Tootsie" Vaughan,his parents James  Walker and Eliza P.Wilkerson,sisters; Betty W, King,Eliza "Dolly"W.King,Margaret W.Miller,three...

Dec 24, 2014

Helen Moren Phaup, 93 of Dillwyn passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014.  She was predeceased by 6 siblings and her husband, Crosby S. Phaup.

She is survived by her brother, Donald T. Moren of King William, VA and many nephews, nieces, family and friends.  She retired from retail...

Dec 14, 2014

George Edward Hager Jr. age 70,also known as (Poppop) died Sunday,December 14th. at his home in Charlotte Courthhouse.Va.He was born October 11,1944 in Wilmington,Delaware to George and Reba Reed Hager Sr.                            He is survived by his wife Florence E.Hager ,his sons;George E. Hager III and his wife Maryann,and David C.Hager and partner Jeannine Carrubba.Also Christopher B.Brinkman and Sonja L.Letourneau.His...

Dec 6, 2014

Ruby Holland Cogdill, 89 of Farmville, VA passed away on December 6, 2014. She was born to the late Josh and Julie Holland on December 26, 1924 in TN.

She was retired from Craddock Terry Shoe Factory where she worked for 32 years.

She was a loving, kind and cheerful person who loved to play...

Dec 1, 2014

Julian Lee Hodges Sr., age 83, of Crewe Virginia, departed this life here on earth to be reunited with the Lord on Monday December 1, 2014, following a long battle with illness.

Mr. Hodges, or to those of us who loved him best, Morris, leaves behind his beautiful and devoted wife of 64 years, Bessie...

Nov 30, 2014

Gerald Whaley age 88 of Cumberland, VA passed away Sunday, November 30 ,2014 in Farmville, with family at his bedside.

He was a retired farmer and served his country in the United States Army.

He was born may 23 rd, 1926 to the late James and Sally Whaley. He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 19, 2014

Laura Bonada Harris, 79 of Farmville passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014.  As per her wishes she was able to pass away at home with her family beside her.  She was born February 15, 1935 to the late Cleophas Bishop and Robbie Lee Fox Bishop.  She worked as a seamstress at Courtland Manufacturing.

She...

Nov 10, 2014

MAE HARVEY BLANK,91.DIED MONDAY EVENING,NOVEMBER10,2014 AFTER A EXTENDED ILLNESS.SHE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 3,1923 IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY TO CHAPMAN IRBY AND MATTIE BAKER HARVEY.A CHILD OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION,SHE WAS RAISED IN A CLOSE LOVING FAMILY WITH HER FIVE SIBLINGS WITH NEARBY AUNTS,UNCLES AND COUSINS.SHE GRADUATED FROM DARLINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL AND SMITHDEAL MASSEY BUSINESS SCHOOL..                                                                                                                                                                      DURING WORLD WAR 11...

Oct 29, 2014

Estelle Jacobs Womack , 90, of Farmville, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dennis and Judy Thorne. She was well known as a waitress at Cedar Brook Restaurant and in later years, with her husband, Jack, purchased and ran  The Steer Restaurant.Mrs. Womack is...

Oct 21, 2014

CARRINGTON LUTHER DOSS AGE 87 OF PROSPECT,VA. PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY,OCTOBER 21,2014 .HE WAS BORN ON AUGUST 29,1927 TO THE LATE CARRINGTON H. AND EDNA MIDKIFF DOSS.                                                 HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SISTERS ;IRIS AUSTIN,SHIRLEY BUCKMAN BOTH OF PROSPECT,AND BETTY ROSSER OF HAMPTON,VA. ALSO NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS.                                                                                                   A GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY,OCTOBER 24TH.2014 AT...

Oct 6, 2014

Margaret Pendergraph Jordan died peacefully at The Woodland in Farmville on October 6, 2014. She was born on April 29, 1922 in Swepsonville, NC to the late Curtis Paul and Penie Elizabeth Pendergraph. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Gilmer”NG” Jordan Jr. of Farmville. She is survived by daughters, Brenda Jordan (Gilbert) Mattox of Omaha, NE...

Oct 4, 2014

Gladys Orange Fulcher age 88 of Prospect, VA passed away on October 4, 2014 in Farmville after a brief illness. She was born October 14, 1925 in Appomattox County. The daughter of the late Ernest Robert Orange and Bessie Goin Orange. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James A., Fulcher, a sister; Frances...

Sep 11, 2014

CHRISTINE ELPE HAMLETT OLIVER ,AGE 87,OF FARMVILLE PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY IN FARMVILLE,VA. SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF RUSS OLIVER AND THE TWIN TO LINDY HAMLETT OF FARMVILLE.THE FAMILY REQUEST THAT DONATIONS BE MADE TO THE COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OR THE ALTIVISTA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE SHORTER FUNERAL HOME IS SERVING THE FAMILY.

Sep 9, 2014

We lost Dora Elizabeth Crute Chaffin on September 9, 2014, after a valiant struggle against liver failure.  She was 70 years old.  She and her husband, Wilkie, had a perfect love and a wonderful marriage of nearly 51 years.  The support that Dora and Wilkie received from her family, friends, and sometimes complete strangers during her recent...

Sep 8, 2014

George Walter Metcalf died Monday evening, September 8, 2014. He was the youngest of 14 children born August 9, 1927 to Bergie Allmond and Frank Metcalf of Charlotte County, Virginia.

Mr. Metcalf was a rural route mail carrier for 27 years for Pamplin and Cullen residents.  He served in...

Aug 30, 2014

Charles Edward Baldwin, 78, loving husband of Betty Lou Baldwin, passed away peacefully at his home in Cumberland County, Virginia, August 30, 2014. He was the son of the late Wallace and Hallie Baldwin of Rice, Virginia and was preceded in death by his brothers, Pete, Wallace, and Billy Baldwin.

Charles drove a truck for the NEHI...

Aug 29, 2014

CHARLES WILLIAM MILLIGAN JR. 66 OF FARMVILLE,VA. PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY,AUGUST 29TH.2014.HE WAS BORN ON FEBURARY 21ST.1948 IN PATTERSON N.J. TO THE LATE CHARLES W.AND CARRIE HAMLIN MILLIGAN.HE COMPLETED TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE ,THEN HE SERVED IN THE SPECIAL FORCES AND LATER WORKED AS A WELDER FOR ARENA TRUCKING CO.                                                                                                                                      HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE;ANABELLE MILLIGAN,A SON ;JOSHUA...