Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
William Mccarthy Newman
Jun 6, 2018
William McCarthy Newman, 83 of Cumberland, VA passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is the son of the late Walter C. and Elizabeth Asal Newman and husband of Frieda Sams Newman. He was born on December 12, 1934 in Cumberland County where he lived most of his life. He loved to hunt, fish and play...
Ernestine Long Garrett
May 31, 2018
Margaret Ernestine Long Garrett celebrated her reunion in heaven with her husband of 59 years, Frederick Earl Garrett, Sr., on May 31, 2018. She was born in Halifax County, Virginia, and would have celebrated her 95th birthday on June 11th. Ernestine worked as an administrative assistant for several school systems, insurance agencies and county governments in Halifax, South Boston, and...
James Gray Neale Jr
May 30, 2018
James Gray Neale, Jr, died peacefully at home May 30, 2018. A graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,, he served in the United States Air Force. While at Virginia Tech, he was a member of the Regimental Staff of the Corps of Cadets and the German Club. He was elected to Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society...
Henry Odell Shelton
May 28, 2018
Henry Odell Shelton age 77 of Prospect, VA passed away on May 28, 2018. He was born in North Carolina to the late Homer and Bethel S. Shelton on May 10, 1941. He served his country in the US Army and married his wife of 52 years Evelyn Lynch Shelton. Together they raised 3 daughters, he often said “He was...
Wallace Garland Woodson
May 16, 2018
Wallace Garland Woodson age 78 of Prospect, VA passed away on May 16, 2018. He was born in Farmville, VA on June 20, 1939 to the late Joseph W. and Margie Southall Woodson. He served his country by joining the US Navy and traveled to 15 countries on a navel tanker. He attended Appomattox P.E. Presbyterian Church and was a...
Willie Robert Shelnut Iii
May 16, 2018
On Wednesday May 16th, Will Shelnut died unexpectedly after a long illness. He was pre-deceased by his parents Willie Robert and Frances Jackson Shelnut. Born October 12th, 1958, Will is survived by his wife Rebecca Hoskins Shelnut, his daughter Elisabeth Shelnut Cullen (Thomas) and a grandson of Richmond and his son Nicholas Roland Shelnut of Charlottesville. Will graduated, with distinction,...
William Henderson Johnson Jr.
May 10, 2018
William Henderson Johnson Jr. It is with great sadness that the family of William “Will” Henderson Johnson Jr. announces his passing away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the age of 39 years. He was born on April 30, 1979 in Farmville, VA, the son of William “Billy” Henderson Johnson Sr. and the late Pamela Wilmouth Johnson. Will graduated from...
David Lee Arbitelle
May 9, 2018
Pastor David L. Arbitelle Sr. 67, of Jetersville, VA, graduated to his heavenly home unexpectedly on May 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Trudy Jean Arbitelle; two sons, David Jr and Charles (Sara); daughter, Jeannette Gratz (Richard); nine grandchildren, Triton Gratz, Liberty Gratz, Alexandria Arbitelle, Justice Gratz, Bryson Gratz, Rebecca Arbitelle, Elizabeth Arbitelle, Isabella Arbitelle,...
Shirley Ann Wooten
May 8, 2018
Shirley Ann Wooten, 86 of Farmville passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was born December 12, 1931 to the late Edwin and Mazie Anderson. She was a retired bookkeeper of Suburban Propane. She loved animals, fan of NASCAR and Major League Baseball. She was an avid reader and loved family gatherings. She was preceded in death by two...
Betty Floyd Finch
May 7, 2018
Betty Floyd Finch, 80 of Farmville passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. She was born April 18, 1938 to the late Howard and Celeste Wilkerson Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband Elwood Finch. She is survived by six children; Deborah Burley of Chesterfield, Wanda Jamerson of Farmville, Emily Driver (AV) of Clayton, NC, Libby Lacks (Randy)...
Jesse Jason Lauman
Apr 28, 2018
Jesse Jason Lauman, 24, of Prospect, VA passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 28, 2018. He was born in Pennsylvania on January 27, 1994 where he grew up. He moved to Virginia 2 years ago where he enjoyed playing video games and playing with his nephew. He is survived by his parents, Jason Lauman (Kim) of Prospect, VA, and Shannon...
Walter Cecil Stimpson
Apr 22, 2018
Walter Cecil Stimpson 99 of Farmville, VA passed away on April 22, 2018. He was born in Cumberland County, VA to the late Thomas Gray and Leathie W. Stimpson on August 31, 1918. He grew up in Cumberland and was always popular in school. He excelled at and received honors in softball. He worked on the family farm until he...
Keith William Peterson
Apr 19, 2018
Keith William Peterson 64 of Farmville, VA passed away on April 19, 2018. He was born on July 14, 1953 to the late Thomas William Peterson and Rose Layne Frohman. He was married to his wife and soulmate Devora for 30 years. Keith loved spending time fishing and he treasured spending time with his grandchildren. He worked for Haley Auto...
Ryan Lee Norton
Apr 18, 2018
Ryan Lee Norton, 38, of Drakes Branch, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Ryan is survived by his children Zander, Shae, and Sierra Norton; his mother, Brenda (Bobby) Clark of Farmville; his father, Roger, of Crewe; his sister, Michelle (Gary), of NC; niece, Maryssa Kerns (Dale), great-niece and nephew, Kayleigh and Carter; nephew, Dylan Kerns (Chelyn), all...
James Henry Whitehead
Apr 5, 2018
James Henry Whitehead, 85, of Darlington Heights entered the gates of Heaven on April 5, 2018. He was born in the Darlington Heights Community, at home on August 1, 1932. He was one of two children born to the late Richard and Irene Woodall Whitehead. He was proceeded in death by his dear wife, Martha. James Henry Whitehead married Martha...
Reginald Roy Eggleston
Mar 31, 2018
Reginald Roy Eggleston age 68 of Prospect, VA went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2018. He was born on November 11, 1949 at Southside Community Hospital. He was the son of the late George C. and Annie C. Eggleston. He would brighten the day with his constant smile, either a “Hey Gang” or “Hey Dear” and a...
Jacquilyn Adcock Bush
Mar 29, 2018
Jacquilyne Adcock Bush 76 of Dillwyn, VA passed away on March 29, 2018. She was born in Virginia on July 2, 1941 to the late Roland and Viola Grubb Adcock. She grew up in Virginia working at NASA until she moved to Houston TX where she worked until her son was born. She moved back to Virginia and enjoyed working...
Joanna Michaelina Januszkiewicz
Mar 27, 2018
Joanna Michaelina Januszkiewicz slipped peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was born in Newark N.J. on August 23, 1934. Joanna, the oldest daughter of the late Felix and Caroline Jaworski Szalus was the last surviving member of her Szalus family surviving her younger siblings John Szalus and Felicia Washco. In May 1955, Joanna married...
Leo Francis Clerkin
Mar 25, 2018
Leo Francis Clerkin, 97, of Farmville, VA passed away on March 25, 2018. He was born on February 28, 1921 in Johnsonburg, PA to Parents: Leo Clerkin, Sr. and Florence Ann Holly He died March 25, 2018 in Burkeville, VA. He was Preceded in death by his wife Georgia Mae Jurena, they were married 55 years and his 2nd Wife,...
Lewis Earl Christy
Mar 25, 2018
Lewis Earl Christy 75 of Farmville, VA passed away on March 25, 2018. He was born on February 22, 1943 to the late Clair C. and Alda Heyworth Christy in Strafford, NJ. H grew up in Pine Hill, NJ and joined the US Navy in 1960. When he got out he worked as an electrician for the IBEW Local Union...
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