Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Dr James Blanton Wilson
Jun 28, 2022
James Blanton Wilson went to join the Lord and reunite with his beloved wife and son June 28th, 2022. He passed on surrounded by family in his home in Rice, Virginia. He was known affectionately as “Doc” and served in the United States Army towards the end of World War II. Doc received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and...
Edward Lenvel Pack
Jun 28, 2022
Edward Lenvel Pack, “Len”, of Cumberland, VA was called to his Heavenly home, June 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Edward Pack and Virginia Florence Pack and brother, Vernon Craig Pack. Len loved his family, community, Country, animals, hunting, fishing, and farming. Throughout his lifetime he mentored many youth and adults with his vast knowledge...
Robert Floyd Wise Sr
Jun 27, 2022
Robert Floyd Wise, Sr., 87 of Cumberland, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was born on March 21, 1935 to the late Lawrence E. Wise and Katherine Duke (Rainey) Wise. He was married 50 years to his loving wife, Mary Kathleen (Dize) Wise who predeceased him. Robert spent all of his life doing what he loved, digging...
Jack Elvin Feathers
Jun 10, 2022
Jack E. Feathers, 88, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Fork Union, VA, died on Friday, June 10, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 25, 1934 in Altoona, PA, the son of Chester and Hazel (Ritchey) Feathers. Jack was a graduate of The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Media, PA and received graduate degrees from...
Patricia "Marlene" Garrett Allen
Jun 7, 2022
Patricia “Marlene” Garrett Allen went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Johnathan “Jack” Allen, Jr., her parents, Ruth and Clyde Garrett. She is survived by her children, Connie Hensley (David), Wanda Elinsky (Charles), Tena Felts (Pete), Michael Allen. Five Grandchildren, Christina McAllister, Candice Humphrey (Nathan),...
Pietro "Peter" Aldi
Jun 7, 2022
Pietro (Pete) Aldi, 74, of Prospect, VA, passed away into God's loving embrace on June 7, 2022. Pietro is preceeded by his parents, Salvatore and Filomena (Genzano) Aldi and his eldest son, Angelo. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy Edith (Hill) and their children and spouses: Gina Aldi, Catarina (Aldi) and Michael Miller, Maria (Aldi)...
Linda Layne Taylor
May 30, 2022
Linda Joyce Layne Taylor, age 74, of Farmville, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022, in her home with family by her side. Linda was born February 21, 1948 to the late James Layne and Lillie Hailey Layne of Farmville. Linda has fond memories of her time as a secretary at Prince Edward Academy and working for Prince...
Lewis "Skeeter" Lee Fore
May 24, 2022
Lewis “Skeeter” Lee Fore 79, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2022 in Farmville, VA. He was born in Farmville, VA November 14, 1942 to late Jack and Beulah Fore. He is also proceeded in death by his wife, Nona (Beth) Fore, his sister, Jaqueline Fore Southall, and his brother, Earl (Hester) Fore. He is survived by his two basset hounds...
Joanne Phillips Stanley
May 24, 2022
Mrs. Joanne P. Stanley, 88, of Cumberland, Virginia, died peacefully on May 24, 2022, with loved ones by her side. Joanne was born April 15, 1934, to George and Margaret Phillips in Morgantown, W.Va. After graduating from Morgantown High School, Joanne met Wilbur Charles Stanley (Chuck) in 1951 at West Virginia University, where he was a student and she worked...
Verdie Leonard Roop
May 21, 2022
Verdie Leonard Roop, 92, of Crewe, VA went home peacefully on May 21, 2022. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, a Sunday School teacher, a Nottoway County bus driver and food service worker, baby sitter, food service worker at Camp Pickett, Fort Lee, Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, and Powhatan Correctional Center. She was a quilter, bird watcher, a literacy project...
Robert "Bobby" Morris Jones
May 15, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Morris Jones, 63, of Rice, passed away in an automobile accident on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Born in Farmville, VA on May 5, 1959, he was the son of the late Virginia Morris Jones and Charlie L. Jones, Jr. of Rice. Bobby grew up on Poor House Dairy Farm in Rice and was a graduate of Prince Edward...
Sandra Bagby Anderson
May 9, 2022
Sandra Jean Bagby Anderson, 74 of Amelia, VA passed away on May 9, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1947 to the late Charles Eugene and Virginia Towsend Bagby of Keysville Va. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years John H. Anderson Jr and is survived by her brother Charles R. Bagby of Powhatan, Daughters...
Gregory Shelton Wright
May 9, 2022
Gregory Shelton Wright, age 56, went to his Heavenly Home peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2022. He was the son of Patricia Whirley Wright and the late Louis Shelton Wright. He has one sister, Robin Wright Vincent (David) of Raleigh, 3 nieces and 2 sons Jason and Christopher Wright. Greg was a talented painter and landscaper. He spent...
Jane Danby Crute
May 8, 2022
Sarah Jane Danby Eddins Crute, born May 23, 1925, in Cumberland County, died peacefully at home on May 8, 2022. Mrs. Crute was the daughter of Lyle B. and Fannie T. Danby, one of five children. Mrs. Crute was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph William Eddins; her son Joseph William Eddins, Jr; and her second husband, Joseph David Crute....
Jessica Ann Baldwin
May 3, 2022
Jessica Ann Baldwin, 36 of Cumberland, VA passed away on May 3, 2022. She was born on September 13, 1985 to the late John M. Baldwin and Donna Wright Barger. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved being outdoors, taking pictures, and especially loved her children. She is survived by her mother Donna (Larry), Grandmother Ruth...
George Byron Mccracken
Apr 29, 2022
George Byron McCracken, age 88, of Richmond, Virginia entered eternal rest on April 29, 2022. Byron graduated from Benedictine College Preparatory School and honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. After serving his Country he worked for over thirty-five years with Jones Motor Car Company in Richmond selling Cadillac’s. He loved his job in sales and valued...
James Albert Giessel
Apr 22, 2022
James “Jim” Giessel, 75 of Burkeville, Va passed away on April 22, 2022. He was born on September 12, 1946 to the late Arlie and Ruby Giessel. Jim grew up in Wisconsin and joined the Armed Forces of the Untied States and served in Vietnam. He later worked as a Quality Control Manager for Nestle Company in Freehold, New Jersey....
Jesse Ross
Apr 22, 2022
Jesse Ross, 84, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home in Prospect, Virginia. Jesse, son of the late Morse and Rosa Ross, was born on November 6, 1937 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. At an early age, Jesse joined Peaks Baptist Church in Prospect, Virginia. He also enjoyed watching devotional services weekly on TV. He...
James Calvin Davis
Apr 20, 2022
After a long battle, James Calvin Davis, 73, of Burkeville went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 20th 2022. James loved fishing, playing cards and spending time with family and his beloved companion, “Lilly Girl”. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Becky Davis; son, David...
Charlean Owen Fowlkes
Apr 19, 2022
Charlean Owen Fowlkes, age 94, of Burkeville, VA passed away on April 19, 2022. She was born February 5, 1928 at Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, one of the first babies born in that facility. She was predeceased by her parents Damron & Bertha Owen, her three brothers Damron Jr., Edsel, & Kermit, and three sisters Shirley Henley, Marilyn Simboli,...
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