Current Obituaries

Aug 7, 2023

 

Donald Hughes Turman 87 of Farmville, VA passed away on August 7, 2023. He grew up in Farmville, VA born to the late Virgil C. and Rita Webb Turman. He went to Worsham School where he made life long friends. Don had multiple careers working as a truck driver, a crain operator at Farmville woodyard and later as the...

Jul 31, 2023

Shona Renee Griffin, age 53, also known as "Ladybug" or "Nena" was made whole again and was granted eternal rest on July 31, 2023. She is survived by her brother Raymond E. Mustian Jr., her husband Jeffrey A. Griffin Sr., her children Jeffrey A. Griffin Jr., Joshua A. Griffin, and Katelyn M. Griffin, and her five beautiful grandbabies Brooklyn, Chase, Carter,...

Jul 8, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Whaley, 72 of Cumberland, VA went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 8, 2023. Ernie was born to Gerald and Ada Whaley on September 19, 1950. He left behind his beloved wife, Margaret Shepherd Whaley of 33 years. His step children, Hayden Smith (Denise), Mechelle McKay (Charlie), and Chris Smith (Jessie). He is survived by his...

Jul 8, 2023

 

Shirley Anderson Moore, 85 of Farmville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday July 7 2023.

Raised in Green Bay VA, she was the daughter of the late John William and Hester Sterling Anderson. She spent 22 years working as a seamstress at Amelia Dress Company, Shoe Factory, Food Services with the Prince Edward School system...

Jun 30, 2023

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Christ Evangelical Congregational Church/ Blue church In Pennsylvania.

Jun 10, 2023

 

Chere Jean (Story) Hill, (October 2, 1949), departed this world June 10, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of Fred Hill, Jr. with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.  They met in the 4th grade in Westville, Illinois.  Their first “date” was a trip to Westville City Park where they ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while sitting...

Jun 6, 2023

Darlene Poindexter Owenby passed away on June 6, 2023.

She was born on September 14, 1955 to the late John and Delores Faxon Poindexter.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 1:00PM - 2:00PM at Shorter Funeral Home.

A funeral service will start at 2:00PM with interment to follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

Jun 1, 2023

David Keeter Pope of Meherrin, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home June 1,2023. He was 47 years old. David was born in Columbia, SC on April 15, 1976. Hegrew up traveling the globe with his military family before settling in Virginia where hegraduated from Prince Edward County High School in 1995. He was a kind and caringman who worked hard...

May 1, 2023

Sarah Marie Shatina age 27 of Keysville, VA passed away on May 1, 2023.

She is the daughter of Dennis and Deborah Gardner Shetina.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday May 4, 2023 at 11:00AM in New Life Assembly of God Church.

Apr 29, 2023

Robert “Bob”  L. Lane, Sr. of Richmond, VA passed away in his home on April 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley; his parents, Chester and Polly; his brother, Dennis; his son-in-law, Bill Plowden, and his nephew, Grant Clark. He is survived by his daughter, Dana; son, Robert (Jana); and his grandchildren,...

Apr 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for William Kermit Bradby. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 6, 2023

Sue Ellen Case, 80, of Gallipolis, and formerly of Farmville, Virginia, passed away, at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born January 19, 1943, in Martins Ferry, Ohio she was the daughter of the late James L. and Juanita I. Anderson Pasco. She was a homemaker and a member of the Loyal...

Mar 23, 2023

Mrs. Delma Baker Barron, R.N., born July 2, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, shook off her mortal coils, leaving this life on Thursday March 23, 2023 at Hickory Hill Retirement Community in Burkeville, VA. Long-time resident of Buckingham County, Delma is the daughter of William R and Edith M Baker of Camp Springs, MD, who proceeded her in death along with...

Mar 23, 2023

Spouse Elizabeth Popecki

A memorial service will be held at a later date

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...