Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Nancy Barden Combs
May 21, 2021
Nancy Barden Combs, 79, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021. As she would say, she was Nancy Lou, with eyes of blue, born in 1942. She was the daughter of the late Richard Archer Barden and Mildred Lee Barden of Jetersville, Virginia. She was the seventh of nine children. She was very proud...
Kaleb Isaiah-Ray Turpin
May 18, 2021
Our beloved son Kaleb Isaiah-Ray Turpin, 24, of Burkeville, Virginia untimely departed this life on May 18, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1997 in Wichita Falls, Texas the son of Shannon Turpin Mueller and Allen Wireman Jr. In his life he attended schools in Texas, Germany, New Mexico, and Virginia. He graduated Brookeville High school in 2016. He...
Violet R. Martin
May 16, 2021
Violet R Martin, 91, of Farmville, passed away peacefully in her home on May16th, surrounded by her family. Violet “Dair” was born in Flat Top, WV to Isaac Reed and Nancy J. McBride Reed on June 13th 1930. She retired from the Postal Service where she worked for the air mail division at Dulles International and Reagan National Airports. Violet...
Mary Alice Linkins Senger
May 15, 2021
MARY ALICE LINKINS SENGER of Farmville passed away on May 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years and father of her children, Daniel Martin Senger, Jr., her parents Frances Jerome and Ola McCaughan Linkins, her brother Robert Earl Linkins, sister Anna Nell Linkins and husband Charles F. Bartlett. She is survived by her five...
Ressie Adcock Davis
May 13, 2021
Ressie Adcock Davis, 82, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Farmville, Virginia, surrounded by her family. Ressie was born to William W. and Eva L. Adcock October 19, 1938, in Buckingham County. She grew up at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Glenmore, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde J. Davis, sister Maude A. Shepard, grandson Brandon Davis,...
James "Jim" Stuart Murray, Jr.
May 12, 2021
James “Jim” Murray, Jr., 64, passed away on May 12, 2021. He was born in Long Island, New York on April 9, 1957 to the late Harry and Mary Ann Klenn Brunet. He spent 24 happy years with Dayan Murray. He was the Chief Engineer for both the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn in Farmville, VA, and in his down...
Christine Roberts Yeatts
May 12, 2021
Christine Roberts Yeatts of Burkeville, Virginia departed this life on May 12. She was born July 30, 1937 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Lucille Roberts of Charlotte Court House, Virginia. Christine was a graduate of Randolph Henry High School and retired from Nottoway School system after 33 years of service. She was a...
Leroy J. Miller
May 11, 2021
Leroy J. Miller, 84, of Farmville, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at home. Leroy was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio, to Amish parents JB and Ida Miller, and moved with the family to Hampton Roads in the early 1940s. There he met the love of his life, Sarah, when he was just eight years old....
John Francis Reynolds Jr
May 10, 2021
John Francis Reynolds, Jr, 78 of Prospect, VA died on May 10, 2021. He was born in Everett, Massachusetts on October 23, 1942 to the late John F. Reynolds, Sr and Margaret Eileen Leary Reynolds. He was an educator, writer, traveler, and dear friend to many. He could see potential in his acquaintances and students and was always willing to...
Carroll Conway Gathright Iii
May 6, 2021
Carroll Conway Gathright III, 74, of Buckingham County, VA passed away on May 6, 2021. He was a standout high school athlete, a 2019 Lee-Davis High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, US Army Vietnam Veteran, and past Commander of VFW Post 8446 in Buckingham. After a distinguished career with AT&T/Lucent Technologies he retired to his beloved Mountain View Farm....
Melvin Wren Jenkins Jr.
May 3, 2021
Melvin “Wren” Jenkins, Jr., 70 of Burkeville, VA, passed away on May 3, 2021. He was born on May 12, 1950 to the late Melvin and Martha Jenkins, Sr. He was married for over 50 years to Edith Daniel Jenkins. He was retired from Luck Stone where he had worked for over 38 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially...
Dr. Louis R Fawcett Jr.
Apr 22, 2021
Dr. L.R. Fawcett, Jr. passed from this life into heavenly glory on April 22, 2021. Born December 25, 1936, he held degrees in science and physics from the University of Richmond, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. Dr. Fawcett taught as a professor at Longwood University for 28 years. He also served as an...
Charles Timothy Garrett Jr
Apr 19, 2021
Charles Timothy “Timmy” Garrett Jr., 39, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2021. Born to Charles Sr. and Connie Garrett on December 5, 1981, Timmy was raised in Cumberland and chose to make it his home upon reaching adulthood. Growing up, Timmy was well-known for his success in both football and baseball, earning MVP on...
Sallie Rebecca Benway
Apr 5, 2021
Sallie Rebecca Benway, 73 of Farmville, VA passed away on April 5, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1947 to the late Luther D. and Mildred Seamster Sudesberry in Farmville, VA, She was the only girl with 4 brothers and loved having a large loving family. She is survived by two brothers; Ray Sudesberry of Buckingham, Roger Sudesberry (Teresa)...
Benjamin Robert Morris
Apr 4, 2021
Benjamin Robert Morris, 78 of Burkeville, VA passed away on April 4, 2021. He is the husband of Judith Young Morris. He was born on August 14, 1942 to the late Borum C. and Grace Smith Morris. He grew up in the Burkeville area and joined the military to serve his country. He loved to farm and spent every day...
George Willard Robertson
Apr 4, 2021
GEORGE W. ROBERTSON 1925-2021 George Willard “Bill” Robertson, 95, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on April 4, 2021, in Farmville Virginia. Bill was born in Crewe, VA in 1925 and graduated from Crewe High School. Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war he returned to Crewe and began...
Judith Young Morris
Apr 4, 2021
Judith Young Morris, 78 of Burkeville, VA passed away on April 4, 2021. She is the wife of Benjamin R. Morris. She was born on July 18, 1942 to the late Raymond Young Sr. and Esther R. Barrett Young. She was the wife of Benjamin R. Morris and lived most of her life in the Burkeville area. She love flowers...
Jhr. Johan Karl Louis Hesselt Van Dinter
Apr 2, 2021
Johan Hesselt van Dinter died April 2 at his home in Dillwyn, Virginia. He was born June 26, 1924, in Rotterdam, The Netherland. He was part of the Dutch Underground during World War II. After the War he served in the Dutch Colonial Army in Indonesia. He returned to The Netherlands and eventually immigrated to the United States. In the...
John Ellis Burger
Mar 27, 2021
John Ellis Burger, 09-28-1968 – 03-27-2021 Born in Jackson, N.J., lived in Meherrin, VA. John Burger also known as “Uncle Dirt” has passed away unexpectedly at his home. He loved life, Coors Light, chainsaws and the great outdoors. He is survived by his wife; Tracy Burger-Meherrin, VA, son; John Jr and his wife Melanie-Victoria, VA, 2 daughters; Shelby and Samantha-Jackson,...
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