Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
John Edward Christensen
May 29, 2020
On Friday, May 29, 2020, John Edward Christensen passed away at the age of 91 at the Woodland in Farmville, VA. John was born on November 13, 1928 in Waterville, Kansas to the late Chris and Mabel Christensen. He grew up on a farm and graduated from the Waterville Kansas High school in 1943 and then worked for a local...
Carolyn Joyce Spillman
May 28, 2020
Carolyn Joyce Spillman, Carolyn was beamed up to be with our Lord on May 28th, 2020. Besides being a devoted Star Trek fan, she was an elder and Sunday school teacher at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. She loved children and her 6 nephews and nieces and 8 great-nephews and great-nieces thought she was a “cool aunt.” She was an avid...
Beverley Anne Patteson Klein
May 26, 2020
Beverley Anne Patteson Klein, 65, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 in her beloved home on Patteson Farm in Buckingham County, VA. Beverley Anne was the youngest daughter of Dr. Samuel Cecil Patteson and Emma Lee Price Patteson. Born on May 19, 1955, she was proud to be a lifelong resident of Farmville, VA. BA was a graduate of...
Alma Willie Schmidt Lewis
May 23, 2020
Lewis, Alma Willie Schmidt, “Meme” of Farmville, VA, age 98, passed away peacefully May 23, 2020. Alma was predeceased by her parents, George and Annie Schmidt; her husband, George W. Lewis, Jr. and four brothers, Aubrey Schmidt, Clarence Schmidt, Alvin Schmidt and Clyde Schmidt. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joyce L. Davis, husband Jim of Farmville and...
Asher Alexander Pleasants
May 22, 2020
Our precious little angel, Asher Alexander Pleasants, beloved infant son of Hugh and Cheryl Pleasants, of Buckingham went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020. During his brief visit here on earth, he enjoyed cuddling with his bear, finding his fingers, and being held close by his parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members. He was loved...
John David Gager
May 17, 2020
On Sunday May 17th, 2020, John D. Gager, 92 passed away at his home in Buckingham County. John was born on December 20, 1927 in Henderson, Kentucky to the late Urban and Addie Mae Gager. After high school, John served in the US Air Force. In 1959 he and his wife moved to their farm in Buckingham County where they...
Mark Dayton Dillon
May 13, 2020
Mark Dayton Dillon, 62 of Cullen, VA passed away on May 13, 2020. He was born on July 17. 1957. Mark was married to his “Baby Doll” Debby T. Dillon for 23 years and sharing their lives for 35 years. He was a devoted and extremely protective husband and father. He and Debby lived a life so intertwined that they...
Chase Billy Lee Cadd
May 11, 2020
Chase B.L. Cadd, 21 of Cumberland passed away 5-11-2020. He is preceded in death by his father Joseph Cadd. He leaves behind to cherish his sweet memory his sister Cheyenne Cadd (John), niece Madisyn Carter, his Grams Margie Davis, uncle Joshua Niday, mother Brandy Booth, many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. His infectious laugh and beautiful smile could bring...
Marigold Alice Barker Moore
May 8, 2020
Marigold Barker Moore, 83 of Farmville, VA passed away on May 8, 2020. She was born on February 16, 1937 in Colchester Essex, UK to the late Albert and Joan Barker. She worked as a nanny for many years and was loved by many children. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Melvin G. Moore and they spent many happy times...
Donna Faye Hatfield
May 7, 2020
Donna Faye Hatfield, 60 of Farmville, VA passed away on May 7, 2020. She is the wonderful wife and best friend to husband Dennis G. Hatfield for 40 years. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Dennis, her children; Dennis Burl Hatfield (Dawn) from Midlothian VA, Krystal H. Maino (David) also from...
Gladys Chappell Lott
Apr 23, 2020
Gladys Chappell Lott, 94 of Farmville, VA passed away on April 23, 2020. She was born on August 14, 1925 to the late Coleman and Lolo Winn Lott. She was married to a husband who adored her J.C. Lott. They lived in Louisiana where she work as a homemaker and part time secretary. She loved to work in her yard...
David Woolston Quarrier
Apr 6, 2020
David Woolston Quarrier, of Charlotte Court House, VA died peacefully on April 6, 2020, in the care of Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut, and was the son of Dr. Sidney Sayre Quarrier and Eliza Atlee Woolston Quarrier. David grew up in West Hartford where he was Senior Prefect at Kingswood Oxford School...
Stuart Ray Smith
Mar 29, 2020
Smith, Stuart Ray (Ray), 53, of Madisonville, VA., peacefully passed away at home on March 29th, 2020. Mr. Smith was born in Mecklenburg County, Va. on May 29th, 1966. He was preceded in death by his great-nephew, Lucas Brown of Dallas, Texas. He was a graduate of Dinwiddie County High School. He is survived by his wife of 30 years,...
Shirley Baldwin Shores
Mar 28, 2020
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, heaven gained a beautiful angel, Shirley Baldwin Shores, 73 of Cartersville, VA. Shirley was born on July 31, 1946, to the late Charlie J. Baldwin Jr and Minnie Marion Baldwin. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Shirley cared for many children in her home daily, providing a loving place for children...
Clyde Trent Deaton
Mar 27, 2020
Clyde Trent Deaton, 97 of Farmville, VA passed away on March 27, 2020. He was born on October 30, 1922 to the late Orville and Annie Huddleston Deaton. He met the love of his life and wife of 62 years Virginia Estelle, while at a dance. They fell in love and were together until he took his last breath. He...
Estelle E Deaton
Mar 27, 2020
Virginia Estelle Deaton, 98 of Farmville, VA passed away on March 27, 2020. She was born on August 30, 1921 to the late Joseph and Laura Echols. She was married to her husband of 62 years Clyde T. Deaton. She worked at Cradock Terry for 20 years and the Stackpole for 15 years. She was a member of the Farmville...
Louise Baker Harper
Mar 22, 2020
Louise Baker Harper, 94, of Farmville died March 22, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1925 to the late Ralph K. and Louise Bass Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Wayne Harper and her son David Wayne Harper. She was a member of Farmville Presbyterian Church as well as Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lou was a...
Robert Alfred Harris Jr
Mar 20, 2020
Robert A “Red” Harris Jr, 60, of Buckingham, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020. Red was preceded in death by his father Robert Sr. Left to cherish his memory is his mother Carolyn Harris, devoted wife Yvonne Harris, sisters, Susan Harris, Tammy Smith (Robin Bush); nephews, Phillip Boggs, (Jesse) Patric Boggs, Christopher Boggs; nieces,...
Evelyn Shirley Lynch
Mar 17, 2020
A graveside service will be held next week at Fort Indian Town Gap Military Cemetery, PA.
Kirk S Grimsley
Mar 15, 2020
Kirk S. Grimsley, 66, went to be with our Lord from his home in Keysville, VA on March 15, 2020. Kirk is survived by his best ever friend Freddie Lusk, wife Debbie Grimsley, daughters Nicole Bauer (Doug), Casey Grimsley, two grandsons, two granddaughters, one great grandson, three sisters, one brother- in- law, six nephews, four nieces, five great nephews, four...