Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Wallace Wootten Wright
Apr 23, 2025
On Wednesday April 23rd, Wallace Wootten Wright of Keysville - loving husband, father, and grandfather - peacefully passed away at the age of 71. Wallace was affectionately known as “Wally,” “WW,” and his most cherished title, “Grands.” He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rachelle; son, Christopher (Anne Tyler Anderson); grandchildren,...
Wanda Saunders Drew
Apr 20, 2025
It is with both sorrow and rejoicing that we announce the passing of our beloved Nana, Wanda Saunders Drew, 74 of Crewe, Va., on April 20, 2025. Wanda was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, as well as a friend of many who remember her with joy.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents Edward Saunders, Sr. and Virginia Barton...
Michael Anthony Robinson
Apr 20, 2025
Michael “Mike” Anthony Robinson, age 47, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2025 in Farmville, VA. Mike was born in Pensacola, FL to the late Keith D. Heuer, SR and Lorene Prows Richardson. He was adopted by Samuel D. Robinson in 1989. Michael graduated Valedictorian in 1996 from Kempsville High School, in Virginia Beach, VA. He also played in the...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wesley Arrington
Apr 9, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Wesley Arrington, 77 of Charlotte Court House, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025 with his children by his side. He was born on the family farm in Charlotte County on January 12, 1948 to parents Carson Wesley and Mabel Gibson Arrington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Nason (Jean) Arrington, sister Barbara Cawthorne, Audrey (John)...
Richard Allen Nichols II
Apr 3, 2025
Richard Allen Nichols II, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 52 in Farmville, Virginia. Born on September 3, 1972, in Statesboro, Georgia, son of the late Richard Allen and Joann Nichols; and grandson of the late Elizabeth and Raleigh Nichols of Rice, Va, where he was raised.
Ricky was a devoted and adoring...
Mary Garnet Dodd Mason
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Dodd Mason, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt W. and Mary H. Dodd; her two infant daughters, Amy Elizabeth and Ellen Paige Mason; and her brother Harold E. Dodd. Following her graduation from Randolph Henry High School in Charlotte County, VA, Mary received a...
Juanita Mae Wood
Apr 1, 2025
Juanita Mae Sarver Wood, born November 23, 1935, passed peacefully with loved ones by her side while the sun was rising April 1, 2025.
Before becoming a devoted wife to William Elbert Wood, Juanita was a nurturing presence in the lives of his six children and steadfast sister to her siblings. Following William’s passing, she remained a dedicated homemaker, raising their...
Daniel Franklin Gaines
Mar 23, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Franklin Gaines, 70 of Farmville, VA passed away on March 23, 2025. He was born in Farmville to the late Elwood and Nellie Padgett Gaines on May 5, 1954.
He is survived by his life partner Shirley Lawrence, his children; Tamara Lynn Gaines of Vacaville, CA., Samuel Elwood Gaines of Prospect, VA, sister Dale G. Hicks (Richard), of Farmville,...
Virginia Kathleen Gentry
Mar 17, 2025
Virginia Kathleen Gentry, 87, of Farmville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a valiant fight against dementia for the last five years. A lifelong Farmville native, she was born on August 11, 1937 to the late S.V. and Evelyn Franklin Gentry. She attended Worsham School and worked many jobs throughout her life...
William Hughes Gates
Mar 10, 2025
William Hughes Gates, 82, of Farmville, VA passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1942 to the late John Aumon and Doris Hughes Gates. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Aumon Gates, Jr. He is survived by his wife Nancy Boss Gates, his children Anne Gates Muccio husband James David...
David Edgar Brown
Mar 10, 2025
David E. Brown, 71, of Prospect, Virginia passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on
May 12th, 1953 and was the son of the late William Howard Brown and Olivia Grace
Wonders Brown.
David retired from the Virginia ABC Board on December 1, 2005 after 32 years of faithful
service. Prior to working for the ABC Board he was employed at the...
John Robert Greer
Mar 6, 2025
John Robert Greer, of Cumberland, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the age of 74.
John was born February 4, 1951 in Tulare, California. After graduating from Cumberland High School, John was drafted by the Army and served his country with dedication. Upon his discharge from the military, he began a career with the...
Trina Varner Reid
Mar 4, 2025
Trina Varner Reid, 67 of Farmville, VA passed away on March 4, 2025. She was born in Farmville, VA to the late Gertrude Mitchell and Willis Varner. Trina was married 48 years to the late Kirk Alexander Reid. Trina was a hair stylist at Classic Cuts in Farmville where she enjoyed all her clients and one special Santa Claus. Trina...
Catherine Gibbs Hamm
Mar 1, 2025
Catherine Gibbs Hamm, 77, of North Chesterfield, Virginia went to be with her Heavenly
Father on the evening of March 1, 2025. She was the third daughter of Clarence
“Jake” Lester Gibbs and Sena Beck Gibbs of Burkeville, VA. At her time of passing, she
was living in the Woodland in Farmville in the Memory Care Unit. Catherine was
preceded in death by her...
Jennifer Lee Stoots Gunter
Feb 23, 2025
Jennifer Lee Stoots Gunter, age 57, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born the daughter of Rev. Gary and Diana Stoots of Prospect, VA. Preceded in death by her father, Gary Lee Stoots, Ex-husband Christopher Garris, She is survived by her mother, Diana Stoots of Prospect, VA. A brother, Gary Lee Stoots II...
Betty Louise Flowers Stevenson
Feb 20, 2025
Betty Louise Flowers Stevenson, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville. She was born on June 28, 1940, in Rice to the late Walter, Sr. and Hattie Pearl Oakes Flowers. For many years, Betty worked as a line fixer at Americal Factory. Outside of her professional life she was a devoted...
Homer Howard Yeatts, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Homer Howard Yeatts, Jr., 93, of Farmville, Virginia, went to be with his
heavenly Father on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born in
Nottoway County, Virginia, to the late Homer Howard Yeatts, Sr. and
Mamie Shelton Yeatts McDaniel.
His daughters, Linda Yeatts Harvey of Richmond and Diane Yeatts
Gressett of Suffolk survive him; three grandchildren, Ben Harvey, Jessica
Harvey, and Nicole Campbell; great-grandchildren Caleb...
Harry Edward Lowry
Feb 20, 2025
Harry Edward Lowry, 95 was born on May 22, 1929 and passed away peacefully at his great grandson’s home in Buckingham, VA on February 20, 2025. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Harry J. and Alice Ann Fowlkes Lowry. They moved to Prince Edward County where he attended Worsham School. After school he enlisted in the Army and was...