Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Leola Allen White
Aug 11, 2020
Leola Allen White went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2020; surrounded by her loving family. Leola was born on May 28, 1943 to the late Archie B. and Minnie W. Allen Sr. of Cumberland Virginia. She attended Luther P. Jackson High School in Cumberland, Virginia. Leola later attended Southside Community College in Keysville, Virginia studying Special...
Ralph Frederick Huth
Aug 4, 2020
Ralph Frederick Huth, 90, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2020 surrounded by his family. Ralph was born November 5, 1929, the only child of the late Forrest & Auguena Huth of Seymour, Wisconsin. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Mary, his children Mark Huth of Glendale,...
Bobby Joe Varner
Aug 2, 2020
VARNER, Bobby Joe, “Bob”, departed this life on August 2, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Bob was the proud son of a coal miner born on Christmas Day 1934 in Dunham, Kentucky to Luther and Drusilla Varner. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Don Varner and Bill Varner. He is survived by his...
Roger Lee Dowdy Sr
Jul 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Lee Dowdy Sr, 75, announces his passing on July 29, 2020. Roger is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Susan M. Dowdy, his children and grandchildren Angie D. Kellett, Avery and Grayson Kellett, Lee Dowdy, Jessica D. Bonner(Peyton), Emma, Ava Bonner, Kimberly A. Paige, Carter Shaulis, Sheena M....
Susan Michael Harwood
Jul 20, 2020
Susan Michael Harwood, 76, of Farmville, Virginia, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Susan was born on June 29, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, where she was also raised. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1966, with a degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management. She was the first woman to enter the Management Training Program at United Virginia...
Darlene Odom
Jul 10, 2020
Darlene Odom, 69 of Prospect, VA passed away on July 10, 2020. She was born in New Jersey to the late Mathieu and Sarah Mincy. She is survived by her daughter Alicia Odom (Shelton Lewis), two sons Willie Odom Jr (Audrey), David Odom (Valatina Edwards), 6 grandchildren,1 great grandchild and one sister Thelma Stevens (Bob).
Mary Vaughan Barnes
Jul 4, 2020
Mary Francis Vaughan Morgan Barnes, age 86 of Farmville, VA passed away on July 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in LaCrosse, VA on April 15, 1934. She worked as a seamstress with Amelia Dress Factory, and her hobbies included tending to her many flowers and plants, as well as quilting and sewing. Mary...
Nelson Gray Layne
Jul 3, 2020
Nelson Grey Layne, 75 of Hickory Hill Retirement Home went to be the Lord on Friday, July 3rd 2020. Nelson is the youngest son of the late Spencer H. and Marian A. Layne. He is survived by his son Timothy Dale Layne (Karen), Grandaughter Abigail Layne, step son Robert Long (Ashley), three brothers; Billy (Victoria), Ted (Georgia) and Norman (Ida),...
Harold Johnson Word
Jul 3, 2020
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior starting at 1:00PM in the funeral home. Harold Johnson Word Sr. 87 of Farmville, VA departed this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2020. He leaves behind his loving...
Linda Carol Lowe
Jun 28, 2020
Linda C. Lowe, age 70, flew into the arms of Jesus on June 28th, 2020. She was born December 2, 1949 in Oxford NC. She is survived by her husband William H. Lowe, daughters Dana ( Stephen ) Amburgey, Crystal Howell, Mother Estelle Morris, sister Joyce ( Ronnie ) Green, grandsons Daniel Taylor and Levi Abernathy, stepdaughters Lori Capers and...
Benjamin Franklin Trail Jr
Jun 24, 2020
Benjamin Franklin Trail Jr age 52 of Burkeville, VA passed away at home on June 24, 2020. He is the husband of Tammy Giles Trail. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11:00AM in Pisgah Baptist Church Rice, VA. Reverend Earl Wallace is officiating.
Mary Selleck Morton Giles
Jun 21, 2020
Mary Selleck Morton Giles, age 76 of Burkeville, passed away early Sunday morning on June 21, 2020 from complications of Covid 19. The only child of Gladys Van Valkenburgh Morton and Richard Page Morton of Charlotte Court House, Mary Giles loved the color orange, and pigs, and frogs, and elephants. When she was little, she had a dog named “Honey”...
Luther Pratt (Lp) Gilliam
Jun 19, 2020
Luther Pratt (LP) Gilliam Jr., 80 of Dillwyn went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 14, 1939 to the late Luther P. Gilliam and Susie S. Gilliam. LP is survived by his wife, Mattie B. Gilliam; his son, L. Cameron Gilliam and his loving wife Lelia and three grandchildren...
Thomas Montgomery Hicks
Jun 16, 2020
Thomas Montgomery Hicks lost his life Tuesday, June 16th 2020, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident. Thomas was born November 2nd, 1939, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Thomas served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps - including two tours in Viet Nam as a Combat Sniper. He retired with honor in 1983 after serving his country...
James Garfield Bryant Sr.
Jun 15, 2020
James Garfield Bryant Sr., age 96 of Cumberland Co. passed away on June 15, 2020. He was born in Cumberland County and worked as a farmer and a butcher. He was a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Stella Bryant. He is survived by his daughter Alma Anderson (Harold) ,and a...
Thomas Ray Witt Sr
Jun 1, 2020
Thomas Ray Witt, 69, passed peacefully Monday, June 1st, 2020 at his residence with family by his side. He was born March 18,1951 to the late Leonard P. and Lena I. Witt. He married Cheryl Mcmillian and together they raised 2 children, 3 grandchildren and various other family members. He enjoyed traveling to the beach, mountains, lake, and golf course...
Anita Campbell Bollinger
Jun 1, 2020
Anita C Bollinger, 74, passed away peacefully Monday, June 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 3, 1946 in Farmville, VA to the late Henry C Campbell and Annie L Campbell. She was the wife of John D Bollinger for 34 years. Anita loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildern, she lived her life to the fullest and...
Bonnie Speas Clabo
May 31, 2020
Ms. Bonnie Speas Clabo passed away on May 31, 2020 at her home in Cumberland, VA. Born on May 30, 1953, Ms. Clabo was the daughter of the late Arlie Speas and Betty Speas Horn. Ms. Clabo retired from the Virginia Department of Social Services, was a hair stylist, classroom assistant and bus driver for Cumberland County Schools. She was...
Pamela Shores Hubbard
May 29, 2020
Pamela Ray Shores Hubbard, 67 of Farmville passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1952 in Farmville, VA to the late Marion Ray and Della Lee Shores. She was the wife of Tommy Eugene Hubbard for nearly 51 years. Pamela loved spending time at the Chesapeake Bay and gardening. She was preceded in...