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Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Minnie Arlene Eagle
Jun 9, 2025
Minnie Arlene Shoemaker Eagle, “Teen”, 89, of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born to the late George M. Shoemaker and Minnie Ragland Shoemaker on February 24, 1936.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, four brothers, and four sisters.
Teen, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her son, Andy Eagle (Jane); grandchildren,...
Edith Marie B. Vaughan
Jun 8, 2025
E. Marie B. Vaughan, 82 of Farmville, VA Passed away on June 8, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Marie was born on March 19, 1943 in Cumberland, VA to the late Robert and Patsy Berger. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend.
In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her siblings; Barbara Ann Sullivan, Norma Jean Combs,...
Betty Dunnavant Cook
May 28, 2025
Betty Dunnavant Cook went to be with her Lord and family May 28, 2025. Betty was born
March 13, 1934 in Charlotte Court House, Virginia. She attended Longwood College for a year
before meeting John Calvin Cook.
Betty and Calvin were married soon afterwards and started a family on the farm. They were
married for 62 years and had 4 children. Betty entered the...
Phillip Milton Cook Sr
May 27, 2025
Dr. Phillip M. Cook Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, dentist, and master storyteller,
passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at VCU Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 89
years old.
Born in Burkeville, Virginia, to Odell Lewis Cook and Maude Fears Cook, Phil was raised on a
farm where he developed a lifelong love for the land, animals, and the enduring...
Joyce Marie Miller
May 23, 2025
Joyce Marie Miller, 71 of Pamplin, VA, passed away on May 23, 2025, at her home. She was born in Accident, MD on February 17, 1954 to the late Gorman and Elizabeth Yoder Beitzel. She married Joseph Miller on April 10, 1971. Joyce was a retired elementary school teacher in Accident, MD. She enjoyed music and writing songs. She made...
Ann Harris Gussett
May 22, 2025
Ann Harris Gussett, a devoted educator, avid bridge player, enthusiastic traveler, and admirer of the arts, died in Richmond, Virginia, on May 22, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 82 years old.
Ann is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, James Clayton Gussett; her son, Michael Harris Gussett; her daughter, Laura Ann Gussett Kump (Chris); her cherished grandchildren,...
Shirley Ann Oliver Fulcher
May 20, 2025
Shirley Ann Oliver Fulcher, 87 of Prospect passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Shirley was born October 5,1937 in Farmville, VA daughter of the late Richard Baxter Oliver and Emma Pearl Ferguson Oliver. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children; Lynn (MaryAnn) Fulcher, Farmville, Bobby (Sarah) Fulcher, Prospect,...
Donald Colby Hoskinson
Apr 29, 2025
Donald C. Hoskinson Sr. born February 11, 1940, passed away peacefully at the age of 85, at home surrounded by family on April 29,2025.
He could always be found in the garden, hunting, fishing, or in the workshop! He retired from the US Navy after 21 years of service as a CW02.
He was preceded in death by his wife Wilda “Lyn”...
Sidney Allen Stafford
Apr 28, 2025
Sidney Allen Stafford, 84, of Farmville, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday
evening, April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 26, 1940, in Asheboro, NC, Sidney was the son of the late Richmond and
Dorothy Stafford. After graduating from Asheboro High School, he proudly enlisted in the
United States Navy, beginning a distinguished military career.
While serving, Sidney met...
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...
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