Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Carl Henry Kelsey
Feb 7, 2022
Carl Henry Kelsey, 90, died on February 7, 2022 at VCU/MCV. Special thanks to all the nurses and doctors there for the care provided. Born October 21, 1931, Carl was preceded in death by his parents Philander and Ruby Baldwin Kelsey; his brothers Philander, Jr., Milton, Franklin, and Raymond Kelsey; and his sisters Libby Welchlin, Lucille Gee, Jean Palmer, Rachel...
Steven Gaither Atkinson
Feb 6, 2022
Healed and whole and ready to worship our Savior with his Daddy, Grandpa At, and Grandma Ingle, Steven Gaither Atkinson, 61 of Appomattox shed his tired, sick body on Sunday, February 6, 2022 and stepped into eternity. Steve was born on October 11, 1960 to Margaret Ingle Atkinson and the late Harmon Gaither Atkinson. Steve is survived by his wife...
David Edward Hackney
Feb 5, 2022
David Edward Hackney of Farmville, Va. passed away on January 5, 2022. He was born in Farmville, Va. on July 13, 1951 to the late John Thomas Hackney and Lula Hackney Lewis. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life Donna G. Hackney and sister Elsie Hackney. David was full of life and loved his family...
Carolyn Hollandsworth Werner
Feb 4, 2022
Carolyn “Red” Hollandsworth Werner was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on February 4, 2022 at age 73. She was born to Hurshel and Eulala Hollandsworth on December 24, 1948 in Indian Valley, Virginia. After high school, Carolyn met her husband, Bobby Joe Werner. Together, they had 3 children: Karen, Cindy, and Bobbie. Carolyn...
Eddie Joanne Knick
Jan 31, 2022
Eddie Joanne Knicks, 78 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 31, 2022 at home with her sister Lavera Daye Lowe by her side. She was born on February 14, 1944. Eddie was formerly of Covington, VA. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years at Bath County Community Hospital. She was a loving person who cared for many...
Roy Cameron Baker
Jan 30, 2022
On April 21, 1937, a beautiful child was born to Russell Sr. and Annie Allen Baker. They called him Roy C. Baker. Roy passed away in the presence of family on January 30, 2022. Roy started plumbing in 1955 where he went on to mentor many young men in the trade. He later began building cabins and became a master...
Sue Wood Wilkerson
Jan 28, 2022
Sue Wood Wilkerson passed away at The Woodland on Friday, January 28th. She was born on March 11th, 1924, the eldest child of Mr and Mrs. William Henry Wood, Jr. of Farmville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Russell Wilkerson. Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by one daughter, Barbara W. Huskey of Farmville, two granddaughters, Tina Robertson of...
Sue Wood Wilkerson
Jan 28, 2022
Sue Wood Wilkerson passed away at The Woodland on Friday, January 28th. She was born on March 11th, 1924, the eldest child of Mr and Mrs. William Henry Wood, Jr. of Farmville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Russell Wilkerson. Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by one daughter, Barbara W. Huskey of Farmville, two granddaughters, Tina Robertson of...
Nancy Joyce Elder
Jan 21, 2022
Nancy Joyce Bradley Elder (Joyce), of Brookneal, VA peacefully passed from this life into eternity with Jesus, her LORD and Savior, on January 21, 2022, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on June 3, 1938 in Hopewell, VA to the late Atlas Lamar and Bridie Daniel Bradley. She was also preceded in death by her brother,...
John Moses Brown
Jan 20, 2022
John Moses Brown of Farmville V.A., also known as “Uncle Johnny”, “Big John”, and “J.Y.D” to many. He was born April 9th, 1946. He was born to the late Arthur and Fannie Woodson Brown in Buckingham V.A. He departed this life January 20th, 2022 at S.C.H at the age of 75. John was preceded in death by his siblings: Mattie...
Betty Sue Davidson Lotterer
Jan 15, 2022
Betty Sue Davidson Lotterer, age 97 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 15, 2022. She was born in Bluefield, WV to the late George Washington Davidson and Elizabeth Brinkley Davidson on May 12, 1924. Betty married the love of her life, Victor Gottlieb Lotterer, on July 4, 1946. They were married for 70 years. Together, they enjoyed spending time...
Curtis Maynard Wilkins
Jan 10, 2022
Curtis M. Wilkins known to his friends as"Shorty" passed away peacefully on Jan. 10th 2022. Curtis retired from CenturyLink/Sprint telephone company after 43 years of service. It was a job he loved. He is survived by his wife June of 58 years, two daughters, Linda W. Johnston(Paul) and Lori Wilkins, as well as two grandchildren he adored, Madaline and Christopher...
Eric Arron Wood
Jan 10, 2022
Eric A Wood of Farmville, VA passed away on January 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marion Wood. He is survived by his wife Ellen Wallace Wood, daughter Katherine Wood of New York City, son Andrew Wood of Portsmouth, VA, brothers Alan Wood and Jon Wood of Green Bay, VA, 3 sisters Laura Garrand,...
John Thomas Atkinson
Jan 8, 2022
Obituary for John Thomas Atkinson January 8, 1926-January 8, 2022 With heavy hearts, the family of John Thomas Atkinson Sr., of Crewe announce his passing January 8th 2022 on the day of his 96th birthday. John was born in Nottoway County, January 8, 1926 to Samuel and Rosalie Owen Atkinson. He was one of fifteen children raised on a tobacco...
Elizabeth Stimpson Ragland
Jan 4, 2022
Elizabeth S. Ragland, age 86 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 4, 2022. She was born on October 29, 1935, the daughter of the late Paul M. Stimpson Sr and Elizabeth L. Stimpson. She was a graduate of Farmville High School and the PanAmerican School of Business in Richmond, VA. After graduating, she began her career in banking as...
Wilson Fredrick Cook
Dec 31, 2021
Wilson Fredrick Cook Sr., 83 years old, of Burkeville, VA went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2021. Wilson was born in Burkeville, VA to the late William Thomas Cook and Ethel Fears Cook on July 6, 1938. He was married to the love of his life, Virginia Bernice Sheldon for 61 years. Wilson worked as a...
Donald Edwin Bishop
Dec 31, 2021
Donald Edwin Bishop 89, of Cumberland Virginia went to be with the Lord the morning of December 31, 2021. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to his parents Furman Baxter Bishop and his mother Ruth “Roselle” McCraw Bishop. Donald is survived by: his Wife, for 68 years, Lena “Jean” Ballenger Bishop and two sisters Betty Jo Ballenger of Greenville...
Ray Roscoe Routt
Dec 27, 2021
Ray Roscoe Routt age 91 of Cullen, VA passed away on December 26, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1930 to the late Roscoe H. and Jewel Grabele Routt. He was born, raised and died on the farm that he loved. He served his country in the United States Army during Korean War. He came home to marry the...
Bentley Larry Hodges
Dec 22, 2021
Bentley Larry Hodges, 81 years old, of New Canton, VA passed away on December 22, 2021. Larry was born in Franklin County, VA to the late Bentley T. Hodges and Elsie Greer Hodges Moore on January 20, 1940. He was married to the love of his life, Judy Brown Hodges for 55 years. He loved to golf and play with...