Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Justin "Country" Paul Goad
Jul 23, 2022
Justin Paul Goad born July 21, 1980, passed away on July 23, 2022. The son of David Goad and the late Cathryn Hornbarger. Justin was raised in Tazewell, VA, He settled in Farmville, VA with his wife Angela Clark Goad, her two daughters, Daphne and Danielle Orbe, four grandchildren; Nolan Hall, Madilyn Atkins, Espen Bower, Taylor-Rae Atkins, Angel Bower. Justin...
Roberts "Buddy" Samuel Martin Jr.
Jul 21, 2022
Roberts Samuel Martin, Jr. (Buddy) passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022 at age 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobs and Lucy Martin, brother John, brother-in-law Dean Agee and his beloved daughter Jackie Martin Jenkins. He is survived by his wife Nancy Martin, sister Sunny Agee, brother Chip Martin, nephews Peery Agee(Yvonne), Martin Agee(Sally), John Agee...
Charles "Chuck" Matthew Rintamaki
Jul 20, 2022
Charles Matthew Rintamaki “Chuck”, died on July 20, 2022. He was 69 years old. He was born on July 1, 1953 in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan to Amy and George Rintamaki of Newberry, Michigan. Chuck graduated from Newberry High School in 1971 then joined the navy to see the world. He was stationed aboard the USS Chehalis PG-94 out of...
David Lee Ownby
Jul 14, 2022
David Lee Ownby, 87 of Cumberland, Virginia, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He is the son of the late Pinkney Lee and Lela Chance Ownby. David was born on June 20, 1935 in Sevier County, Tennessee. Soon after, his family moved to Buckingham, Virginia, where he grew up. He honorably...
Landon Anthony Raber
Jul 11, 2022
Landon Anthony Raber, affectionately known as "Waldy", took the outstretched hand of Jesus and went home on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Landon was born on October 16, 2015 to Cynthia (Lapp) and Jason Raber. From birth, Landon was the recipient of many nicknames including Waldy, Pork, Pork-A-Fizer, Master Wootie, Schnipps, Schnivelry, and Handsome Man to name a few. These nicknames...
William "Billy" H Flippin
Jul 4, 2022
William “Billy” H. Flippin of Farmville, VA went to his Heavenly home on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born in Amelia, VA on July 4, 1932 to the late Ardice and Elsie Handy Flippin. He was preceded in death by his brother Danny Flippin and sisters Rachel McMillian and Doris McMillian all of Amelia County and a step grandson...
Christine Armstrong Warren
Jul 2, 2022
Christine (Chris) Armstrong Warren, 95 years young, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022, in Farmville, Virginia, surrounded by her children. Chris was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on December 17, 1926. Among her many talents and interests were gardening, bird watching, playing bridge, traveling, and bargain hunting. She loved to entertain and was a warm and welcoming hostess. Chris...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...