Current Obituaries

Sandra Green

Sep 28, 2021

Sandra Lee Warren Green, 70 of  Cumberland, VA passed away on Sept 28, 2021.

She was born on Dec 26,1950 the daughter of William (Mickey)  and Bernice Warren She is survived by her husband Dennis Green of Cumberland, daughter Wendy K (Brenda) Ownby of Cumberland, sons Pete (Ratchel ) Green of Victoria, Kevin Green (Connie) of Victoria,. sister...

Joyce Shelton

Sep 26, 2021

Joyce Leatherwood Shelton 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, September 26, 2021

Joyce was born March 11, 1949. She was the daughter of Pauline Leatherwood McKay and Herman Coolidge Leatherwood. Joyce was raised in Prince Edward County, where she later raised her 3 children, Jody Hobgood (Gus) of Meherrin, Jay...

Leland Gifford Jr.

Sep 26, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Leland Thell Gifford Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Pauleen Mckay

Sep 23, 2021

Pauline Flossie (Marker) Leatherwood McKay was born October 21, 1929 in Lunenburg County, Virginia.  She went to her heavenly home on September 23, 2021.  Pauline was one of five children by Benjamin Franklin Marker and Margie Delana Caudill.  She is the mother of Joyce L. Shelton and has two step children by later marriage, Tammy Miller and Sandra...

Betty Shanks

Sep 14, 2021

Betty Sandoval Shanks, 55 of Farmville, Virginia entered her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Born May 28, 1966 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the only child of the late Barbara Sandoval. Betty was raised by the kind, gentle man she called Dad, Charles Huffman.

Betty was fondly called “Boop” by her...

John Campbell Jr

Sep 11, 2021

John Allen Campbell Jr., 72, departed this life, September 11, 2021. His family and friends called him “Johnny.” He was the son of John Allen (Jack) and Billie Jo Campbell, of Prospect, VA. Johnny was born May 7,...

Mae Renshaw

Sep 6, 2021

Mae Johnson Renshaw, 76 of Farmville, VA passed away on September 6, 2021 in Farmville. She was a secretary at Temple University. She was a loving mother, grandmother and faithful friend throughout her life.

She is survived by her daughter Nicole Sangillo and grandchildren and her brother Curtis Johnson.

A memorial service will be held...

Anne Newman

Sep 1, 2021

Anne Womack Christian Newman’s Obituary

On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Anne Womack Christian Newman, loving mother of four children passed away at the age of eighty-two.

Anne was born on June 16, 1939, in Farmville, Virginia, to Roy Marshall Womack and Mamie Davis Womack (both deceased). She was married to John E. Christian...

Hobert Lewis

Aug 27, 2021

Hobert Lewis,born August 9,1925,passed away on Friday,August 27,2021.He was the son of Joe Lewis and Mary Tolly Lewis of Darlington Heights,Va.Hobert was a  WW11 Navy Veteran who fought in battles from Tarawa to Iwo Jima.After the war was over he served as a government employee for the US Navy in  California,Guam,Cuba and the Philippines. Eventually he retired in 1981...

Talmadge Price

Aug 25, 2021

Talmadge Price, 81 of Cumberland, VA passed away on August 25, 2021. He was born in Lee County on July 30, 1940. He retired from Virginia Department of Corrections. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther Talmadge Price and Ruby Childress Price of Lee County, VA. He is survived by his wife Sue of 56 years. His...

Mary Martin

Aug 9, 2021

Mary Lillian Worley Martin, 90 of Farmville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior during her time at The Woodland. Mary was born to Ida Hicks Worley and James Cleveland Worley in Alpha (Buckingham), VA on April 5, 1931. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy (B.R.) Martin, sister Shirley W. Christian, brothers Rudolph Worley,...

Steven Helton

Jul 12, 2021

Steven Russell Helton 64 of Cumberland Va. went to be with the Lord on July 12,2021.He leaves behind his wife Brenda,3 daughters Jennifer,Stacy,and Melanie all of Cumberland,his grandson Charles Barden whom he considered his son,his grandchildren Harley,Steven,Cameron,Hailey,Ethan,and Braylan,his great niece and nephew whom he considered his grandchildren Dawn Helton and Corey Frye.He was predeceased by his Mother and Father...

Thomas Avent

Jun 29, 2021

Thomas Edward Avent 2/12/34 – 6/29/21

Tom was born and raised in Rocky Mount, NC. His parents were Thomas and Ernistine Avent. One sister, Katherine Avent Adams. Tom received an associate degree from Campbell College, he then attended UNC-Chapel Hill  and earned his bachelors degree. While at...

Walter Eason Jr

May 19, 2021

Walter Robert Eason, Jr. (Bob) died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Judith (Judy) Culhan Eason and his parents, Anna Belle and Walter Robert (Bob) Eason of Orange, VA.  He is survived by his sisters, Susan Eason Anthony (Larry) of Richlands, VA and Sarah Belle Eason Parrott (John) of...

Thomas Hup

Apr 20, 2021

Mr.Thomas R.Hup age 80 of Charlotte Court House,Virginia passed away Tuesday,April 20,2021 at his residence.                     After retiring from his landscaping business many years ago he enjoyed hunting,fishing,and raising livestock.He also enjoyed helping people with various repairs.                             ...

Larry Arrington

Apr 17, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for LARRY RAY ARRINGTON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gretchen Noble

Apr 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Gretchen m Noble. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert Baldwin

Mar 27, 2021

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

Juan Tovar

Mar 25, 2021

Juan Jose Tovar  age 61 of Farmville,Va.passed away at his home on Thursday March 25,2021.He was the husband of Joyce Lavender Tovar..Funeral services will be announced later by Shorter Funeral Home.

John Johnson

Mar 16, 2021

John William ‘Billy’ Johnson

John William “Billy” Johnson, of Prospect, husband of the late Dolores Hunter Johnson, departed this life March 16 in Farmville.

Born Feb. 11, 1933 in Prospect, he was the son of the late John Archer and Minnie Fitzpatrick Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Farmville High School and then served a distinguished...