Current Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Mamie Rachel Bishop, 83 of Farmville, VA died at Centra Southside Hospital on February 19, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elvan Leonard and Luvania Leonard and her brothers; Carlton Leonard, Dewey Leonard, Alvin Leonard, Stanley Leonard, sisters; Minnie Ruth Leonard, Nancy Ann Philps. She is survived by her children; David Michael Baker, Edwin...

Feb 5, 2023

Thelma Adams Evans age 84 of Meherrin, VA passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard Evans, her son Tilden, a sister and her parents Arnold and Mattie Kinser Adams. She is survived by her four sons; Mitch, Mike, Ken and Brian Evans, ten brothers, six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

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Feb 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for James Randolph Heatly. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 8, 2023

Joyce Ann Benson (née Hedgepeth) passed away in the early morning of Sunday, January 8, 2023.

As an animal lover, she could always be found feeding and adopting stray cats. She took special joy in spending time with her family and friends. She rode horses, loved yard sales, indulged her sweet tooth, laughed as often as she...

Jan 5, 2023

Mary Attard Dowdy, 88 of Prospect, VA passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born in New York to the late Charles and Concetta Attard. Her brother Harry Attard preceded her in death.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Dowdy, her son Vincent Delaney and her daughter Kathleen Kyroglon.

She...

Jan 3, 2023

Madeline Albi (Prasch) gained her wings to fly high joining her late husband Howard & daughter Laura. Leaving behind her remaining 3 daughters; Elizabeth (Donald), Florence, & Margaret. As well as her siblings Margaret (Bob), Delores, Butch, Grace, & Rose. She had an abundance of grandkids, great grandkids, & even blessed with great great kids that all adored her. Madeline...

Dec 30, 2022

Frank Monroe Watson passed away at his home on December 30.  He was 82 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou, as well parents Elmer and Mattie Watson. He is survived by his children Dee, Cindy and Tracy, his grandchildren Dylan, Elizabeth and Lexie, and his great grandchildren Brantley, Beau, and Cayson. He was...

Dec 22, 2022

Shirley Cumpston Lane

August 22, 1946- December 22, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Lane of Richmond, VA passed away on December 22, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Lucy Cumpston; her nephew, Grant Clark; and her son-in-law, Bill Plowden. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Dana;...

Dec 7, 2022

No services at this time

Dec 3, 2022

Melissa Cress passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2022. She grew up in Berlin NJ and moved to Keysville VA in 2020. Melissa was adventurous and outgoing. She made friends wherever she went and she always brought people together. Melissa loved being outdoors: gardening, hiking, tubing, camping, and exploring with her kids. She was a huge fan of professional...

Dec 3, 2022

Parents are Gerald and Alice Heath.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Thompson family cemetery, Rt 45 and Thompson Rd. Cumberland, VA

Nov 23, 2022

Janet Farley, Lawson, age 62of Burkeville Virginia passed away on November 23, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her daughter, Kristen Melton fiance, Patrick Postle and granddaughter, Lindsey Postle. Sister Julia Cooper/Neal Cooper and brother Jimmy Farley/ Michelle Farley and a special friend Edward Trunko. Memorial service to be held at a...

Nov 20, 2022

John Lenzie Stidham, 82 passed away. He was born on July 2, 1940 and was married to the late Mary Jane Stidham.

He is survived by his two daughters; Cathy Bato, Dawn Mills and a brother John Lawhorne. He served his country in the US Army.

A memorial service will be announced at a later...

Nov 8, 2022

Deborah Ann Ogden, age 63, went to be with the Lord November 8th, 2022. She was born March 12th, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents George F. Ballew and Louise A. Ballew. She is survived by her brother Dale Ballew (Alice) and sister Robyn Dalton. She is also survived by her three children; Amanda Rotz, Michael...

Oct 11, 2022

Marvin Lee Meadows was born in Farmville, Virginia on November 22,1957 to Fred and India meadows. Marvin was a tremendous athlete. He played baseball from the age 7. In high school he lettered in football and baseball. He also discovered his passion for golf with the help of Mac Main, Sr. At the Longwood Golf course. He was “recruited”...

Sep 19, 2022

Samuel Lee Thompson of Rice, VA passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 91.

“Sammy” as everyone called him was a retired mechanic. He was well known for fixing tractors, lawn mowers and pretty much anything that needed working on.

Sammy was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church in Rice, VA....

Sep 1, 2022

Linda Joy Rofe of Farmville Virginia passed from this earth on September 1, 2022.

Linda was born December 5, 1951 in Silver Springs, Md.  Linda was predeceased by her parents William and Meta Green.

Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years Warren Rofe; daughter Dr Amorettte (Aaron) Barber and their daughter Aurelia;...

Aug 17, 2022

Betty Jo Glenn, age 54 of Prospect, VA passed away on August 17, 2022.  She was a hard-working and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis Jackson Hammonds Sr. and Reva Mae Hammonds, siblings Oscar and Joyce Hammonds and Angela Kidd, and step-grandson Kenny Townsend.  She is survived by her husband Danny Glenn, children Tracey...

Aug 12, 2022

August 12, 2022–Mary Jane Stidham of Cumberland, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her husband, John Stidham, two daughters, Cathy Bato of Texas and Dawn Mills of West Virginia, five grandchildren & four great grandchildren, a brother, John W. Lawhorne (Jack) of Cartersville, and many nieces & nephews. Jane grew up in...

Jun 1, 2022

William Paul Greene, age 70 husband of Patricia Ann Greene, passed away peacefully on June 1st. He was born July 4th, 1951 in Prince Edward County. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Greene and Lucille Finchum Greene. He retired from Virginia Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded...