Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Otis Clyde Calhoun
Sep 19, 2021
On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Otis ‘Clyde’ Calhoun left his family to be with the Lord at the age of 94. Clyde was born on 9/6/1927 to Joseph and Louise (Palmer) Calhoun of Cumberland. After graduating high school, he joined the Army during the last years of WWII. After an honorable discharge, he was employed by Gordon Trucking, the United...
Betty Frances Walker
Sep 17, 2021
Betty Frances Jones Walker, 79 of Burkeville, VA went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2021. Betty was born on May 3, 1942 to the late John and Ora Jones of Prince Edward. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Howard Ronald Walker, sisters Margaret Jones, Blanche Jones Pope and brothers Jim Dick Jones, Warren Lee Jones,...
William Ponsford Berry
Sep 13, 2021
On Monday, September 13th, 2021, William Ponsford “Bill” Berry, loving husband, father, and grandfather peacefully passed away at the age of 94 with his family by his side. Bill was born on September 5th, 1927, at Fort Hill Plantation to Ding & Martha Butcher Berry. Bill married Anne Stanley Berry on August 16th, 1950. Together they raised two children, William...
William Eugene Waddell Sr
Sep 12, 2021
William Eugene Waddell Sr, 68, of Keysville, VA (formerly of Abilene) passed peacefully on September 12. With a passion for the road, Gene spent the majority of his life driving trucks. When not on the road, he loved fishing - especially with his kids at Abilene Pond, watching the Walton’s, and enjoying biscuits and gravy. He was always loved by...
Ronald Reece Wilson
Sep 8, 2021
Ronald Reece Wilson, 84 of Cumberland, VA passed away on September 8, 2021. He was born in Tennessee to the late Robert C and Gertrude Smith Wilson on August 17, 1937. He loved to hunt and fish and had many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Rhonda Hodges, brother Robert Coy “Prime” Wilson Jr. and...
Mildred Frances Bolt
Sep 6, 2021
Mildred Frances Bolt, 84 of Rice, left her earthly home on September 6, 2021. She was born to Allie Alfred and Daisy Tatum Bates on September 17, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Bolt and a sister Christine Faye Banton. To cherish her memory she leaves behind three children; Linda and husband Steve Coats of...
George "Buddy" Berlie Pigg Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
George B “Buddy” Pigg, Jr., 79 of Burkeville passed away on September 4, 2021. Born to George B. Pigg, Sr and Emma L. Pigg on June 19,1942. Buddy made his home on the family farm in Burkeville, VA. Leaving to cherish his memory are his children Michael W. Pigg (Cheryl), and Pamela P. Ostrander (Dan Martin), grandchildren Hannah and Emma...
James Baxter Carter
Sep 2, 2021
James Baxter Carter, age 79, passed away peacefully at home in Farmville, Virginia on September 2, 2021. Baxter is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Taylor Carter and their son, James Baxter Carter, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia. Baxter was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda, in 1992 and is survived by their son and daughter, Robert P. Carter and...
Michael Trent Tatum
Sep 1, 2021
Michael Trent Tatum, 63 of Burkeville, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2021. He was born January 31, 1958 to Joseph and Peggy Tatum of Meherrin. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Joseph T. Tatum and son Joseph Trent Tatum. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Katherine N. Tatum, sons, Andrew...
Peggy Leigh Turner
Aug 30, 2021
Peggy Leigh Turner went to be with her best friend and Savior, Jesus on Monday August 30, 2021. She was a wife, mom, grandma, friend, writer, artist, antique dealer, and advocate for the poor in spirit. Peggy was born on December 24, 1942, to Everette and Elizabeth Tucker, who predecease her. She is survived by her devoted husband-Morgan (Bert) Turner...
Tammy Jane Adkins
Aug 30, 2021
On Sunday, August 30, 2021, Tammy Jane Cox Adkins, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at 47. Tammy was born on February 5, 1974, in Farmville, Virginia. She spent most of her adolescent life in Richmond, Virginia with her mother, Betty and brother, Kenneth. In 1988 Tammy moved to Pineville, West Virginia. On June 17, 2008, Tammy...
Jeffrey Wayne Howard
Aug 29, 2021
Jeffrey Wayne Howard passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. "Jeff" was born in Queens, New York on May 18, 1945. He attended St. Francis Preparatory School where he discovered his passion for football and track & field. After graduating from Chowan College, Jeff became a member of the Virginia State Police in...
Katherleene Elizabeth Dowdy
Aug 29, 2021
Katherleen Fulcher Dowdy was born November 18, 1921 to the late Robert Lee Fulcher and Sarah Eliza Franklin Fulcher. She died on August 29, 2021 at her home in Farmville as she wished. She was the widow of Ryland Thomas Dowdy and was preceded in death by her sons Benny Ray Dowdy, William Edward Dowdy and Roger Lee Dowdy. She...
Mary Lee Atkins
Aug 23, 2021
Mary Lee Atkins, 79, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2021. Mary Lee was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 10, 1942 to Floyd and Mary Wilkerson. Mary Lee loved spending time with her husband of 33 years, Jackie Atkins, and they could very often be found working alongside each other on their beloved farm. She...
Michael Allen Smith
Aug 23, 2021
Michael Allen Smith, 65, of Hampden Sydney, died on August 23rd, 2021, in the comfort of his home. He was born on October 26, 1955, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and was the son of the late Shofner and Ruth Ann Allen Smith. After a long career in finance and accounting in the oil and gas industry, Mike became the Controller at...
Charles Cavan Bryant
Aug 21, 2021
Charles Cavan Bryant, 26, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1994 to Charles (Chuck) Hugh Bryant and Lorena Jane Cavan. Cavan’s passion was basketball, and his favorite place to be was on the court. He enjoyed sharing his passion with his family and friends and dreamed of...
James Boyd "J.B." Garris
Aug 20, 2021
James Boyd “J.B.” Garris 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021 with his daughters by his side, Loretta and Janet. He was born on April, 3, 1932 to the late Larkin B. Garris and Rosa P. Garris. At the age of 10, he accompanied his Uncle Arthur “Nat” Poulston on jobs. Uncle Nat was a...
Charlotte Frances Huskey
Aug 11, 2021
Charlotte Frances Turner Huskey, 86 of Farmville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2021. Born September 27, 1934 in Bedford County, VA to the late Raymond Turner and Lena Burnette Turner Forrester. Preceded in death by her husband Robert B. Huskey, and a brother Steven (Anne) Turner. Survived by a brother, Charles (Barbara) Turner of Mobile...
Carol Anne Carter
Aug 9, 2021
Carol Anne Neal Carter, 82, passed away on August 9, 2021, in Farmville, VA. Carol was born in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Helen Ward and Asa Neal on June 6, 1939. Her brother relayed that she was the only one of her siblings to be born in a hospital. Carol attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and was a...
Robert "Bob" Elmer Watson
Aug 7, 2021
Robert E. (Bob) Watson January 18, 1939 – August 7, 2021 Bob died Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born on January 18, 1939, and was the son of Elmer and Mattie Watson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Georgia Wilkerson and Carolyn Yeatts. Bob was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and...
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