Oct 22, 2025

Frieda Sams Newman, 88 of Cumberland, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Fred and Martha Sams, and was born on October 6, 1937 in Unicoi County, Tennessee. She loved to knit and crochet, read, watch hummingbirds at the feeder, and spend time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...

Oct 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alphadine Genette McCormick Smith Thrift on 2025-10-20 in Burkeville VA. Alphadine Genette McCormick Smith Thrift was born on 1928-06-01 in Rockbridge VA. She worked for the GBC Art department and enjoyed Antiques, sewing, crocheting, and cooking. She had impeccable taste and was talented beyond measure in anything she pursued....

Oct 15, 2025

Mary A. Huth, 96, of Farmville, Virginia, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, with her children at her side. Mary was born on August 15, 1929, the youngest child of the late Harvey G. and Alta S. Agrue of Chillicothe, Illinois. Her husband of 68 years, Ralph Huth, and brothers Harvey L. and Edgar (Wanda)...

Oct 9, 2025

Angela Carol Barden/Moore, age 53, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at

home in Burkeville, VA. She was born on July 17, 1972, at Farmville Hospital. She had

been battling cancer for the past three years. Angela was such a strong and fierce

woman who faced every challenge with grace and courage.

She will be deeply missed by her partner, Antonio Perez, her...

Oct 6, 2025

John W. Stevenson, 91, of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania passed away

peacefully on October 6th, 2025 in Farmville, Virginia, following a prolonged

illness.

John proudly served in the United Stated Airforce and was honorably discharged

in 1962. He went on to attend Pennsylvania State and graduated from San Jose

State University where he was the first of his family to earn a Bachelor’s Degree

in business. John...

Oct 4, 2025

Betty Hash Sumner, 95, of Farmville, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025.

Betty was born on June 27, 1930, in Fox Creek, VA, to Albert Hobson and Notra Graybeal Hash.

Betty attended Kentucky Christian College in Grayson, KY. She became a dental assistant in Independence, VA and this is where she met the love of her life, Kyle. They were married...

Oct 2, 2025

Obituary for Karen Johnson Johnston

August 20, 1943 – October 2, 2025

Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Karen Johnson Johnston entered into

the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 4:33 a.m., passing

peacefully in her sleep at 82 years of age.

Born on August 20, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, Karen was the daughter of the late John Hilbert

(“Hib”)...

Sep 30, 2025

Dorothy June Howerton Huskey, age 85, passed away on September 30, 2025. She was the daughter of Clyde and Junie Purkey Howerton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dewey L. Huskey. She is survived by her brother, Jay Howerton of Rogersville TN. 

June is Lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses, Charlie and Amy Huskey,...

Sep 30, 2025

John Alan Jamieson

August 2, 1939 – September 30, 2025

John Alan Jamieson, 86, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. A devoted husband,

proud veteran, and dedicated public servant, John lived a life marked by integrity, service, and

deep love for his family.

Born on August 2, 1939, John was the beloved son of John Alan Jamieson Sr. and Helen

Jamieson. He was preceded in...

Sep 29, 2025

Johnny Wayne Martin “Jay”, 48 of Buckingham, VA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 29, 2025.

He was born on December 5, 1976 to the late June Rachel Martin.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lutisha McFalls Martin, his three daughters; Samantha Martin-Morris (Logan), Haley Grace Martin (Jeremy) and Makayla June Martin. He is also survived by his parents, Billy...

Sep 28, 2025

Sep 24, 2025

It is with profound sorrow we share Nan Bowman, 69, of Prospect, Virginia, passed away on September 24, 2025. Nan was born on May 16, 1956, to Nancy Bowman and the late James Bowman. She was married to George Bowman II for 32 years. There are no words adequate to describe Nan; she was a loving wife, mother, sister, and...

Sep 21, 2025

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Sep 20, 2025

Dr. Edward I. Gordon, 80, of Farmville, Virginia, died at his home on September 20, 2025 with his wife, Pam, by his side. Edward Gordon was born and raised in Millburn, New Jersey, the son of the late Buddie Gordon and Lee Gordon. At the age of 7, he was stricken with Polio and suffered severe muscle paralysis. He survived...

Sep 19, 2025

Patricia Ann (Serrett) Dolgos of Farmville VA, affectionately known as “Patty Ann,” 83, of

Geneva, New York, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of

her family. Born May 21, 1942, in Geneva NY, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary

“Bumby” Serrett.

Patricia married the love of her life, Kalman Dolgos, with whom she shared a...

Sep 18, 2025

Dominique Nicole Saunders, 39 of Chapel Hill, NC passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. She was born December 23,1985 to Constant E. Constantine and John Saunders Sr.  She was a graduate of Buckingham County High School.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Constant B. and Anthony Constantine and her grandmother Brenda...

Sep 9, 2025

Cecilia Jo Dunkley, 80, of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Cecilia, known as Celia to most, was born on July 19, 1945 to the late Billie Jo and Cecil Baker.

She was married to the late Archer Dunkley Jr. for 50 years.

Celia enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time with her family, and watching her birds. She

welcomed all into her home...

Aug 30, 2025

Fay Florence Newman, 71, of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on August 30, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Clement and Blake.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement E Newman Sr. who died in 2010.

Funeral services are provided by Puckett Funeral Home.

Aug 19, 2025

Darrell Raymond Hines

June 22, 1946 – August 19, 2025

Darrell Raymond Hines, age 79, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of

his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 19, 2025.

Born on June 22, 1946, in Gordon, Nebraska, Darrell was the beloved son of Raymond

Hines and Pauline Brooks Hines. He proudly served his country in the United States

Navy from...

Aug 16, 2025

Ruby Bell Routt Johnson, age 84 of Burkeville, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was the widow of Leonard Curtis Johnson, Sr. and the daughter of the late Roscoe H. Routt and Jewell Maxwell Routt.

Born September 21, 1940, she was preceded in death by a son Leonard Curtis Johnson Jr. sister, Reba Routt Warren, two brothers, Ray...