Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
James "Jimmie" Ralph Eubank, Jr.
Jun 30, 2018
EUBANK, Jr. James “Jimmie” Ralph passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born May 23, 1930 to Ralph and Martha Jenkins “Manks” Eubank. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of sixty-nine years, Elsie “Bunnie”, daughters: Lynn Taylor (Chuck) of Rice, Virginia, Nancy Scruggs (Eddie) of Cullen, Virginia, grandchildren: Nathan Burcham of Alabama, Crystal Shepherd (Brandon), Eric...
Benjamin Charles Johnson
Jun 25, 2018
Benjamin Charles Johnson 52 of Burkeville, VA passed away on June 25, 2018. He was born in Richmond, VA to Charles E and the late Lois Elliott Johnson on January 16, 1966. He grew up in Chesterfield, VA and joined the Virginia National Guard while he was still in High School. He was a proud member until his death. He...
Foster Rudolph Hawkins
Jun 25, 2018
Foster Rudolph Hawkins age 90 of Farmville, VA passed away on June 25, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1928 to the late Foster R. and Audie Campbell Hawkins. He was a charter member of Heritage Baptist Church and served as a deacon and usher. He was a member of the Mason’s and worked diligently serving Meals on Wheels....
Robert "Red" Alfred Harris
Jun 19, 2018
Robert Alfred “Red”Harris Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at home. He is survived by his cherished and beloved wife of 60 years, Carolyn; three children, Robert “Red” Harris Jr. (Yvonne), Susan Harris, and Tammy Smith-Bush (Robin); sisters Sandra Neal, Deborah Simmons, Eugenie, Roslyn Greenauer; Brothers, Michael “Red”, Galen, Kenneth, and Neal; his chose brother Dickie Harris(Elenor); as...
Edward Madison Whitlock Iii
Jun 18, 2018
Edward (Ted) Madison Whitlock, III, passed away on June 15, 2018 of natural causes. He was the son of Ned Whitlock, now deceased, and Jackie Powell. Ted was born on April 25, 1956 at Washington Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in engineering. He worked as an engineer at several companies in Westport...
Ruth Elizabeth Patteson
Jun 13, 2018
Ruth Elizabeth T. Patteson, 99, of Farmville, VA died on June 13, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1919 to the late W.D. and Ruth Ingram Tomlinson. She moved to Farmville after high school and started working at J.J. Newberry Co and later BB&T Bank. She was married to J.G. Patteson for 40 years and was an active member...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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