Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Avon Covington Masselin
Feb 23, 2019
Avon Covington Masselin, 73 of Charlotte Court House, VA formally of Farmville, VA passed away in the comfort of her home in her husband’s care on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Harold Covington and is survived by her mother Elizabeth Covington of Farmville, husband of 34 years Paul Masselin of Charlotte Court House, stepdaughter...
Richard John Glowinski
Feb 16, 2019
Richard John Glowinski, 72 of Buckingham passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was born in Neustaat/Holstein Germany and raised in Nottoway County at Hyde Park Farm. Richard graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Degree in Agriculture Education and received his Master’s Degree in Administration from Longwood College. He retired as Director of the Amelia/Nottaway...
John Bruce Gould
Feb 15, 2019
John B Gould passed away February 15 2019 after a brief illness with family by his side. John had a long legacy of community service. He retired from the Navy as a “Tin Can Sailor “ after 20 years. He served two tours in Vietnam where he received many awards including the Bronze Star. Then he worked for the Department...
Herman Shield Anderson Jr.
Feb 15, 2019
Herman “Shield” Anderson, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15th, 2019 surrounded by family. Shield was the son of Herman S. Anderson, Sr. and Estelle Vaughn Anderson. Shield was raised in Andersonville, Virginia where he spent his later years farming beef cattle and making hay. Shield began his career as a business man in 1956 when he opened Anderson...
Virginia Ward Bondurant
Feb 14, 2019
Virginia Ward Bondurant 96 of Richmond, VA passed away on February 14, 2019. She had lived much of her life in Farmville but moved to Richmond when she married the late Richard S. Bondurant Jr. She recently moved back to Farmville. She was born in Inez, KY on September 17, 1922 to Jacob W. and Effie L. Ward. She was...
Charles Edwin Flint
Feb 12, 2019
Charles Edwin Flint, 66 of Cumberland, VA passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2019. He was born and grew up in Potsdam, New York to the late Cecil C. and Elizabeth Hilts Flint on June 18, 1952. He served his country in the US Air Force where he was stationed overseas as a Russian translator. He then received an associate’s...
Jan Raczkowski
Feb 11, 2019
A mass will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:00AM in St Theresa's Catholic church.
Mary Dowdy Davis
Feb 6, 2019
Mary Jane was born at home on Feb 8, 1936 to the late Walter B. and Fannie Mae Dowdy. She was the second oldest girl in a family of 8 boys and three girls. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years, Ernest C. “Bud” Davis on Jan 19, 2019. She is survived by three siblings;...
Doris Ann Marrs
Jan 27, 2019
Doris Ann Marrs, of Prospect, Virginia, a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and everybodys Best Friend, passed away in her home on the morning of January 27, 2019. Doris was 63 years old. She was the Daughter of Hazel Juanita Blackburn and Otis Anders. She will be missed by her Family and many Friends. Doris leaves behind her Husband Roger Marrs....
Benton Blake Ward
Jan 27, 2019
Benton Blake Ward, 77 of Prince George, VA passed away on January 27, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1942 to the late Clarence and Gertrude Rife Ward. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965, and was a long-time supervisor of the motor pool at Defense General Supply Center until his retirement in 1997....
John Calvin Cook
Jan 27, 2019
John “Calvin” Cook, 89 of Burkeville passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1929 to the late Adam Lee and Winnie Harper Cook. He was married for 65 years to Betty Dunnavant Cook. Mr. Cook worked all his life as a Tobacco and Cattle Farmer. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School...
Kimberley Wooten Harwood
Jan 25, 2019
Kimberley Wooten Harwood, of Farmville Virginia, passed away on Friday January 25 at the age of 49. Kimberley was born on March 2, 1969 in Farmville Virginia. She graduated from Prince Edward County High School in 1987 and worked in insurance for over 20 years. She was the recipient of many awards and much public recognition. Among them from the...
Joyce Baldwin Garris
Jan 22, 2019
Joyce Knight Baldwin Garris: With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Knight Baldwin Garris on January 22, 2019. She was a loving, devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched. When she loved you, she loved you with all her heart. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was...
Ernest Chestley Davis Jr.
Jan 19, 2019
Ernest Chestley Davis Jr, 89 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 19, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1929 to the late Ernest C. and Alda Brown Davis. He worked all his life at Cavanough in Richmond, VA and retired to Cumberland, VA where he spent many years hunting and fishing with friends and family. He enjoyed bestowing...
Lloyd Weldon Thompson
Jan 17, 2019
Lloyd Weldon Thompson, 89 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 17, 2019. He was born on October 15, 1929 to the late Lloyd W. and Laura Hamlett Thompson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:00AM in Westview Cemetery, Farmville, VA. Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com.
Garland Lee Moody Jr.
Jan 16, 2019
Garland Lee Moody Jr, “Cooky”,74 of Blackstone, VA passed away on January 16, 2019. He was born on October 26, 1944 to the late Garland and Mary Mahew Moody Sr. He was married to Evelyn Browett Moody for 33 years. He served his country in the Vietnam War with the NAVY and worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 30 years....
William Elton Franklin
Jan 9, 2019
William Elton Franklin, 85 of Prospect entered into the arms of Jesus on January 9, 2019. He was surrounded by his family and an abundance of love. He fought a long and courageous battle against Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born & raised on the farm in Prospect. He moved across the field to a home when he married...
Victoria Kozimor Perini
Jan 7, 2019
Victoria Kozimor Perini, 92 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 7, 2019. She was born on July 21, 1926 and raised on a farm in N.J. She met her husband John A. Perini and they were married for 59 years until his death in 2005. Together they ran a dairy farm and in 1973 moved to New Mexico where...
Dorothy Tolley Wells
Jan 1, 2019
Dorothy Mae Tolley Wells. Age 90, died January 1, 2019. Born in Forest, Virginia, daughter of the late Emery A. and Frances M. Tolley. She was a retired Secretary of the Crewe Baptist Church after 28 years of service. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Wells Jr., two sons, Ronald A. Wells Sr. and Keith B....
Jean Carson
Dec 29, 2018
Jean Carson “A faithful life is one that is lived thoughtfully throughout all the seasons.” Jean Carson, 93, of Raleigh, NC passed away at home on December 29, 2018. She was born January 1, 1925 in Elmore City, OK. She was married to her sweetheart of 63 years, Russell Carson, who preceded her in death. They married in 1941 and...
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