Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
George Lee Dowdy Jr
Nov 6, 2023
The Lord sent a special gift to Lucille and George Dowdy, Sr. on February 15, 1950. That gift was in the form of George Lee Dowdy, Jr. He honored Christ by giving to his fellow man through friendship and acts of service to others. Most of those acts were only seen by Christ and those who benefited from the...
William Howard Orange Sr
Nov 6, 2023
William Howard Orange, Sr. of Farmville passed away peacefully, Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1942, to the late Lawrence Howard and Ruth Lowe Orange.
William is survived by his loving wife, Judy Foutz Orange, of 42 years; a son William Howard Orange, Jr. (Christy) and daughters, Cindy Orange Toone...
Joyce Brisentine Hicks
Nov 5, 2023
Joyce B. Hicks, departed this earthly realm on November 5, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on May 26, 1935, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert V. Brisentine, of Prospect, Virginia. Joyce's passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Joyce was well known for her vibrant spirit...
Elsie Walker Eubank
Nov 4, 2023
On the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2023, Elsie "Bunnie" Walker Eubank walked through the Gates of Heaven into the arms of the love of her life Jimmie. They were married for sixty-nine years and were the definition of true love. Youngest daughter of Luther and Emma Kate Walker, sister of Adele Hubbard, Vera Isaacs, Shirley Millican, Ruby Toone,...
Barbara Bradley Brandon
Nov 3, 2023
Barbara Bradley Brandon died November 3, 2023.She was born March 18, 1942 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the first-born child of Harold andJane Bradley. Her beloved family includes husband, Herbert F. Brandon III; children, KateBrandon and spouse, Heath Wagner of Colorado; Megan Brandon Angle and husband,Geoffrey; grandchildren, North Angle (Taylor), Marin Angle, Parrish Angle, Caper Angle,Archer Angle, Osage Angle and Maple...
Frances Thomas Pairet
Oct 21, 2023
Frances Thomas Pairet passed away quietly on October 21, 2023. Franceswas born on February 18, 1930, in Roanoke, Virginia to William ClevelandThomas and Lucy Ethelyn Thomas. She was preceded in death by herparents and older brother Bob Thomas. She is survived by her brotherDoug Thomas, of Winchester, son, Tom Pairet (Penny) of Farmville, anddaughter, Betsy Somerville (George) of Richmond, 4...
Kent Michael McMillan
Oct 16, 2023
Kent Michael McMillan was born on July 8, 1958 and passed away on October 16th, 2023, in Prospect , VA. He was predeceased by his parents, William L. McMillan and Pallie Berry McMillan. Kent is survived by his devoted wife, Claudia Garris McMillan, his brother, Lee McMillan, his loving daughter, Sarah McMillan King, son-in-law, Andrew King, and his two...
Robert Jett Driver Jr
Oct 15, 2023
Lt. Col. Robert J Driver, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023, after along, grueling war with cancer.He was born in Staunton, Virginia on October 28, 1933, to Emily Swope Driver and Robert Jett Driver.He is survived by the love of his life, Edna Mae Guyer Driver, his brother, William H Driver and wife Bev,his...
Edward Andrew Vaughan
Oct 11, 2023
Edward Andrew Vaughan “Dickie” 84 of Farmville, VA died October 11, 2023. He was born August 2, 1939 in Cumberland County, VA to the late Edward “Dick” Vaughan and Della McCully Vaughan. He graduated from Cumberland High School and served with the Virginia National Guard for 9 years. Dickie worked at Harris-Cook Ford Co in Farmville for many years...
Dorothy Ann McMillian
Oct 2, 2023
Dorothy Ann “Dot Mack” McMillian passed away peacefully at her home in Meherrin, Virginia, on October 2, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1956 in Illinois, to Frederick and Dorothy Fischer. She married early in life to Charles McMillian, them having three children together before divorcing. Having left school to begin motherhood, Dorothy earned her G.E.D., and continued...
Ronald Gale Stutler
Sep 28, 2023
Ronald Gale Stutler from Cumberland, Virginia passed away in Gloucester, Virginia on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1935 to the late Wilber and Louise Stutler of West Virginia. He was married for 57 years to Esther E. Stutler of Cumberland, Virginia. He loved his family and was dedicated to the church. He is survived...
Dr Andrew Stephen Anderson PHD, MD
Sep 27, 2023
Andrew Stephen Anderson, PhD, MD
March 27, 1944 to September 27, 2023. Saved by Grace
Andrew Anderson is the son of Mary Katharine Ballard and George Andrew Anderson, who was serving in Europe in WW2 at the time. His early life was in Farmville, Virginia, and he was baptized at Cumberland Church. He was a teacher, scientist, physician, and...
Katharine Hale Thompson
Sep 25, 2023
Katharine Hale Thompson, " Kathy " , 75, of Farmville, Va, left us on Monday, September, 25, 2023, at her home in Farmville.
Kathy was known for her artistic, beautiful cakes at Terry's Bakery, in Farmville, where she was co-owner with her husband Terry Thompson.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Terry; her sister, Phyllis Trevey;...
ALBERT E PERRY
Sep 23, 2023
Albert Eli Perry Jr was born in Plattsburgh, New York on Valentine’s Day in 1934. He spent much of his youth in the forests and loved nature, hunting, and living off the land. He left high school to join the Army during the Korean War and served on the front lines there until the end of the war. He married...
Alice Jordan Campbell
Sep 23, 2023
Alice Jordan Campbell, 95, of Prospect, VA passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1928 to the late Wheeler and Lucy Gilliam Jordan. She grew up in Charlotte County on her parent’s family farm. After graduating from Longwood College, she married Frank and moved to Prospect. She and Frank built their house, at Rock...
Frank Stephen DERRENBACKER
Sep 22, 2023
Frank Stephen Derrenbacker age 76 of Farmville, VA passed away on September 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Nettie Staton Derrenbacker Jr, his wife Laura Zimmerman Derrenbacker and two brothers Larry and Freddy Derrenbacker.
He is survived by his brother Ellis (Carolyn), Lori, Lynn and many neices and nephews.
A graveside service...
Bobby Lee Riddle Sr
Sep 17, 2023
Bobby Lee Riddle Sr, 82, of Hickory NC, formerly of Cumberland Va, died onSeptember 17, 2023, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Hickorywhere he resided with family. He was born June 19, 1941, in Asheville NC. He wasa member of Tar Wallet Baptist Church, Cumberland. Preceded in death by hiswife of 59 years Martha. Survived by his 5...
Thomas Luther Perkins
Sep 15, 2023
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Luther Perkins, USA, Retired, age 68, of Farmville, died peacefullysurrounded by family on Friday, September 15, 2023. Tommy, as he was known amongst hisfriends, was a model citizen, a devoted husband and father, and a caring and thoughtful friend.He was a gentleman, a man’s man, a genuine leader, and someone who would laugh, talk, andshare stories with...
Hans Heinrich Martens
Sep 8, 2023
The Martens family is saddened by the loss of Hans Heinrich Martens, husband to Marlene Martens and father of his two sons Peter and Edward. A long-time resident of Cumberland County, Virginia, Hans moved his family there from the Bronx, New York in 1975. Born in Einfield, Germany near the city of Neumunster, Hans immigrated into America in 1954...
James Herbert Amick Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
James H. Amick, Jr. departed this life on Sept. 4, 2023. He was born August 26, 1937 to the late James H. Amick, Sr. and Lula Walkup Amick. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katie M. Amick and a grandson, Joshua D. Pierce, sisters, Josephine Spaur and Maryanne Massey. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl...
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