Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Bob Alford
Dec 4, 2023
On December 4, 2023, Bob Alford left this world peacefully at the age of 93 after having lived a full life. Bob came into this world a pioneer on March 8, 1930. At the age of 15 he joined the Merchant Marines and traveled the world, learning quickly the art of winning cartons of cigarettes by playing cards so...
Paul Charles Seal
Nov 22, 2023
Paul Charles Seal passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 89. Paul Seal was born on August 31, 1934, in Tennessee to the late George and Zanie Seal. He is survived by his wife Shirley Seal; his children Charles (Tamara), Donald, Paul D. (Lisa), and Terry D. (Carol Anne); his 10 grandchildren Heather (Skylar), Lance (Stacey), Patrick...
Margaret Ann Hargrove
Nov 17, 2023
Margaret Ann Heaton Hargrove passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 97.
Margaret Ann was born on March 4, 1926, in Augusta, Georgia to Samuel Arthur Heaton, Sr. and Emma Ruby Shiflet Heaton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her older brother, Sam; her husband, Dr. Roy B. Hargrove, Jr.; two sons-in-law, Stuart...
Frankie "Butch" Eugene Crutchfield
Nov 16, 2023
On Thursday night, November 16, 2023, Frankie “Butch” Eugene Crutchfield left this life to join his first born daughter, Casey Nicole Crutchfield Hopkins, in Paradise. Frank was a strong and hard- working man of few words. He was a self-taught mechanic and started his own business, Crutchfield's Repair. Frank enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, boating, scuba diving and spending...
David Wayne Cooke
Nov 10, 2023
David Wayne Cooke, 53 of Prospect, VA passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on September 17, 1970 to Donna Gilford and J. Douglas Cooke. He was the superintendent of The Wedgwood Club, an excellent golfer and avid hunter.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer Fahey Cooke, a son Christopher Cooke, and his mother...
Thomas Zachary Trent
Nov 7, 2023
Thomas Zachary Trent, 48 of Rice, VA passed away on November 7, 2023. He loved boating, fishing and the outdoors.
He is survived by his mother Jackie Smith, father Thomas "Bill" Trent a son Michael Trent and a sister Tanya Trent.
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...
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