Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
William Danny Andrews
Jul 17, 2019
William Danny Andrews, 69, of Farmville passed away at home on July 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy; his daughters Annie Minix, Liz, Lauren McCarty (Matt), and Meghan Orr (Rob); Lee Minix; his grandsons James and Sam Minix and Carter McCarty; his brother, Andy (Diane); his sister-in-law, Betsy Cochran; his brother-in-law, Monty Hargrove (Ashley);...
John Conrad Skelly Sr.
Jul 12, 2019
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John C. Skelly. John Conrad Skelly age 78 of Farmville, VA departed this life on Friday July 12, 2019. He was born in NY in 1941 to the late James A. and Florence Plunkett Skelly. He was a retired NYC Fireman and a proud Marine. He was active...
Vera Ellen Allen
Jul 10, 2019
Vera Ellen Allen 66 of Prospect, VA passed away on July 10, 2019. She was born on August 30, 1952 to the late Addison O. Allen Jr and Mary Jordan Allen. She is survived by her brother Larry (Connie) Allen, 1 nephew Charles (Ellen) Allen and great niece and nephew; Avery and Charles "Charlie" Allen Jr. A graveside service will...
Philip Gerard Ouellette
Jul 8, 2019
Philip Gerard Ouellette, age 62 of Pamplin, VA went home to be with our Lord on July 8, 2019. He was born October 8, 1956 to the late Oscar Gerard and Yvette (Theriault) Ouellette of Salem, MA. Philip earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Merrimac College in Andover, MA, then, became a successful entrepreneur in the building trades. Virginia...
Jean Nelson Graham
Jun 27, 2019
Jean Nelson Graham (lovingly referred to by our family as Gigi), née Jean Crawford Nelson, was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia the daughter of the late Arta Lellen Nelson and Mary Gertrude Crawford on December 24, 1921. Growing up, Jean enjoyed annual vacations with her family to Atlantic City, NJ. As hobbies, Jean rode horses and practiced riflery. She graduated...
Raymond Emil Carlson
Jun 27, 2019
Raymond Emil Carlson III, 62, of Farmville, VA passed away on June 27, 2019. He was born in Union City, PA on January 5, 1957 to Raymond E. Carlson Jr and the late Betsy Lenox Carlson. A graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse, PA, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Mansfield University. He...
Mary Frances Overton
Jun 13, 2019
Mary Frances Overton, age 85, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 with her family and dedicated companions Cindy VanDyke and Cassandra Johnson beside her. Mary was a dedicated employee for Dr. James A. McClellan, Optometrist in Farmville, VA for over 40 years before retiring in 2010. She enjoyed her work and loved interacting with the patients who would only come to...
Glen Stamper
Jun 11, 2019
Glen Stamper 81 died Tuesday June 11 2019 at his home in Cumberland County. Born and raised in Kentucky the son of Fred Stamper and Hazel Rizner. He leaves behind his daughter Mitzie Stamper, Sheila Stamper Huff, son Dan Hicks and Tristan Marshal aka “Bubby” that he loved and cared for as his own. Grandchildren; Amanda Wagner (Benny), Dakota (Ashley)...
Janet Louise Weddington
Jun 10, 2019
Janet Louise Weddington, 81 of Farmville, VA passed away on June 10, 2019. She was born in Michigan on January 8, 1938 to the late George E. and Zora Rockwell Maynard. She was married to the love of her life Russell D. Weddington for almost 62 years. Being in the military they traveled extensively but she always made each place...
Roberta Robertson Stables
Jun 10, 2019
Roberta Robertson Stables (“Bobbie"), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019. She was born on December 2, 1928 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia to Robert Jeffries and Lucille Clay Robertson. After graduating from Longwood College, she began her outstanding career teaching elementary students. She married her high school sweetheart, David Clinton Stables, Jr. and enjoyed sixty-three years of...
Morgan Reese Wilmouth Jr.
Jun 8, 2019
Morgan Reese Wilmouth Jr, age 79 of Midlothian, VA passed away on June 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son Mark Anthony Wilmouth. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Phyliss, a dear friend Carlton Duckworth and other family and friends. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 1:00PM in...
Earlma "Rosie" Riegle Blessing
Jun 7, 2019
Blessing, Earlma Rosemary, of Farmville, VA departed this life on June 7, 2019. She was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana on March 31, 1929 to the late Donald Earl Riegle and Lucille Redman Riegle. Rosie, as she was affectionately known by all, is survived by Carl Blessing Jr, her husband of 64 years and Donald C. Blessing, her son and...
Micheline Assunta Sworobuk
Jun 5, 2019
Micheline Assunta Sworobuk, 89 of Rice, VA passed away on June 5, 2019. She was born on May 7, 1930 to the late Michael and Elena Catelli Baroni. She is a first generation Italian immigrant who married a Foreign Service Officer James C. Sworobuk. Together they began their lives in Buffalo, NY, lived overseas for several years and settled in...
Alice Marie Chitwood
Jun 2, 2019
Alice Marie Chitwood, (nee Norland), 92 of Burkeville, Virginia, was born to Hjalmar Norland and Jennie Askelin on January 20, 1927, in Minneapolis MN. She was the youngest of four children, which also included sisters Elsie (Nurmi), Lucille (Nick), and brother Suante Norlund. She arrived in this world two months after her father succumbed to a farming accident. Alice spent...
Russell Allen Butler
May 26, 2019
BUTLER, Russell “Rex”, 66, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at his home, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Butler, two daughters, Annette Jones and Theresa Butler; two step sons, Robert Fisher and Frankie Fisher (Frog), his grandchildren, Heather, Justin, Kaytlyn, Gracie, Andrew, Samantha, Ashleigh; four...
Alta "Ruth" Asal Southall
May 25, 2019
Alta Ruth Asal Southall, 100 of Cumberland County., passed away on May 25, 2019. At the time of her death she resided at The Woodland in Farmville, VA. She was born on March 18, 1919 to Wiley and Lola Horton in Carroll County, VA. She is survived by 5 children, Otis, Ruth Wright (Virgil), Johnny, Wilbur (Sandra), Carolyn Lester and...
Jesse William Grant
May 22, 2019
Jesse William Grant, 60 passed away at his home last week. He was born November 21, 1958. His love, friendship, generosity, and hard work will live on beyond his physical presence. As a co-owner of Grant’s Glass and a master craftsman, Jesse took pride in his work, and was always intrigued by a challenge. A loyal friend, Jesse never met...
Naomia Scruggs West
May 20, 2019
Naomia Scruggs West, 89 “NanNan” of Pamplin died Monday, May 20, 2019 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Born in Charlotte County on June 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Alice Scruggs of Cullen. She was the wife of the late Arvel West of Pamplin. She worked for Craddock...
Janice Dunnavant Burkhart
May 16, 2019
Janice Dunnavant Burkhart, age 64, of Burkeville, VA. ascended into Heaven on Thursday, May 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 11, 1954. She is proceeded in death by her parents Morgan Andrew and Ola Mae Cook Dunnavant. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 30 years, Wayne Verna Burkhart. She is also...
Howard Julian Covington
May 16, 2019
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 3:00PM in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, 81 Olive Branch Rd, Prospect, VA. A brief reception will follow the service in the church. Howard Julian Covington of Prospect passed away at his home on May 16, 2019, at the age of 75. He was born on May 9,...
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