Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
John H. Barnett Iii
Jan 2, 2013
JOHN H. (Barney or “Pop”) BARNETT III John H. Barnett III, 67, went home to his Lord on January 2, 2013 as he departed his home in Farmville, VA with his family by his side. At his request, no viewing service will be held. Instead the family will hold a Celebration of Life service on Tuesday January 8, 2013 at...
Daphne Lynn Agee
Jan 2, 2013
Daphne Lynn Hawkins Agee age 50 of Prospect passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. She is the wife of John Taylor Agee. She was born in Farmville on July 25 1962 to Rudolph and Bernice Stiles Hawkins. She graduated from Prince Edward County School and furthered her education at Danville Community College, where she became a...
Gracie Franklin Giles
Dec 22, 2012
Mrs. Gracie Franklin Giles, 86 of Rice passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1926 in Tennessee to the late Eschol and Villard Gentry Franklin. Gracie was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She loved her church and tending to her flower gardens. She is survived by her husband, Edward...
Joshua Logan Helmuth
Dec 20, 2012
Joshua Logan Helmuth, beloved son, brother, grandson and friend of many, departed this life on December 20, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Todd and Kristina Sickmiller; a brother, Jason Sickmiller; a sister, Mindy Sickmiller; Grandparents, Helen Christian, of Florida, James Vose,of Florida, and Carrol Lee and MarySue Sickmiller of Ohio. He is also survived by many cousins, aunts...
Berlie Franklin Cobb
Dec 20, 2012
Berlie Franklin Cobb age 92 of Cullen VA passed away at his home, Thursday, December 20, 2012.He was born on April 27, 1920 in Prince Edward to the late John B. and Virginia Berkley Cobb. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. After the War, Berlie came home to the...
Irene Covington Spurlock
Dec 16, 2012
Irene Covington Spurlock, age 92 of Brookview Lodge in Farmville, VA. Passed away on Sunday December 16, 2012. She was born on April 26, 1920 in Virginia, to the late Eunice Phillips Covington and Herbert Whitt Covington. She was married to the late C. Lewis Spurlock Jr. She was a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church, a life member...
Edward 'Red' Irby
Dec 13, 2012
Edward “Red” Irby passed away on December 13, 2012. He was born in Prince Edward County to the late Anna Mae Thornhill Irby and Joseph Irby. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Boettjer Irby, two daughters; Tammy Irby Irvin of Appomattox and Melissa Bauer Chavous (Clayton) of Trenton, FL Four Granddaughters; Kari, Morgan, Taylor and Kristen Irvin and numerous...
Jack R. Alloway
Dec 11, 2012
Jack R. Alloway, age 90, left us to be with his savior on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in Meherrin, VA. He was born on August 9, 1922 to the late Harry and Irene Raughley Alloway in Blackwood, NJ. Jack served his country in WWII as a navigator of a B17 in the US Army Air Corp. He loved playing golf...
Robin Paul Dickson
Dec 7, 2012
Robin Paul Dickson, age 56, died suddenly on Friday December 7, 2012 in Farmville. A graduate of Cox High School, Virginia Beach, he joined the Navy where he was photographer and film instructor for ten years stationed primarily in Pensacola. Since leaving the Navy he worked at CBN as a feature editor for the 700 Club, as a video production...
Charles Hugh Carneal
Dec 7, 2012
Mr. Charles Hugh Carneal, 69 of Cumberland passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 in Richmond. He was born October 29, 1943 in Caroline County, VA to the late Allie Edwin and Elton Roseville Carter Carneal. Charles served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the...
Nellie Owensbey Mallory
Dec 3, 2012
Nellie Owensbey Mallory age 88 of Farmville, VA passed away in Chesterfield, VA on December 3, 2012. She was born in Serieville, TN on October 10, 1924 to the late Armbus and Ada Peck Owensbey. She retired from Longwood College housekeeping department. She is survived by her sons; Garnett Mallory and wife Renee, John Mallory and wife Gail, both of...
Janie Kesler Glass
Nov 30, 2012
Janie Kesler Glass, 91 of Farmville passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 in Farmville. She was born June 23, 1921 in Halifax, VA. She was the daughter of the late George Henry and Alice Newton Kesler. Janie grew up in Buckingham County. She was the widow of William Bruce Glass. She was a long time member of the Ruth Adams...
Josephine G. Helms
Nov 30, 2012
Josephine G. “JoJo” Helms, of Farmville, VA passed away on November 30, 2012. She lived to the ripe old age of 87. JoJo truly loved her grandkids, Brooks and James, and would take them to the pool when they were young and pick up turtles on the way and bring them home. JoJo loved to eat lunch at Merk’s and...
Michael Grayson Farnsworth, Jr.
Nov 29, 2012
Michael Grayson Farnsworth Jr. age 39 of Farmville, VA passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012. He was born in Farmville VA on June 13, 1973. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and cooking, his favorite pastime was spending time with his loving family. He was a member of the NWTF and the NRA. He is survived by...
Avis K. Addleman
Nov 17, 2012
Avis K. Addleman, 85, passed away at her daughter's home in Athens, Ohio on November 17, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She will be forever remembered for her style, grace, intelligence, talent, and humor. Avis was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 31, 1927 to John and Elsie Kolanda. Avis was the adored wife of the late...
Betty Crenshaw Watson
Nov 16, 2012
Betty Crenshaw Watson, age 68 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2012. Born in Farmville, VA on February 3, 1944 to the late William H. Crenshaw and Margie G. Crenshaw. She graduated from Prince Edward Academy. Betty worked for many years as an insurance agent for Hartford and Hubbard-Lash in Farmville. Betty enjoyed gardening, decorating, laughing and spending time...
Terry Leander Lusk
Nov 16, 2012
Terry Leander Lusk, 52 of Farmville passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 in Farmville. He was born October 22, 1960 in Pineville, West Virginia to the late Loren and Juanita Wickline Lusk. Terry is survived by his daughter, Leandra M. Lusk and fiancé Scott Johnson of Lynchburg, VA, a son, Gage Blake of Iowa, grandson, Cameron Johnson, his three brothers,...
Carolyn Rowsey Dickerson
Nov 15, 2012
Carolyn Rowsey Dickerson age 65 passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 15, 2012. She is the wife of Charles Dickerson. She was born in Farmville, VA on May 19, 1947 to the late A.C. and Bernice Rogers Rowsey. She went to Cumberland County School and in 1968 married the love of her life....
Melvin L. Kestner, Sr.
Nov 8, 2012
After a long illness and being cared for by his loving family, Melvin L. Kestner, Sr., 72 left Farmville, VA to go to heaven and be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 8, 2012. He was born August 17, 1940 in Washington County, VA to the late Hasque “Hack” and Mary Kestner. Melvin grew up in Portsmouth, VA....
Taylor Danielle Reeves
Oct 29, 2012
Taylor Danielle Reeves of Dillwyn, VA died on Monday, October 29th. She was 22 years old. Taylor had a beautiful smile and personality that could light up an entire room. She enjoyed playing softball, riding horses, and spending time with her friends and family. Even in her short time, Taylor always lived life to the fullest. She was a graduate...
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