Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Charles Hugh Carneal
Dec 7, 2012
Mr. Charles Hugh Carneal, 69 of Cumberland passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 in Richmond. He was born October 29, 1943 in Caroline County, VA to the late Allie Edwin and Elton Roseville Carter Carneal. Charles served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the...
Robin Paul Dickson
Dec 7, 2012
Robin Paul Dickson, age 56, died suddenly on Friday December 7, 2012 in Farmville. A graduate of Cox High School, Virginia Beach, he joined the Navy where he was photographer and film instructor for ten years stationed primarily in Pensacola. Since leaving the Navy he worked at CBN as a feature editor for the 700 Club, as a video production...
Nellie Owensbey Mallory
Dec 3, 2012
Nellie Owensbey Mallory age 88 of Farmville, VA passed away in Chesterfield, VA on December 3, 2012. She was born in Serieville, TN on October 10, 1924 to the late Armbus and Ada Peck Owensbey. She retired from Longwood College housekeeping department. She is survived by her sons; Garnett Mallory and wife Renee, John Mallory and wife Gail, both of...

Josephine G. Helms
Nov 30, 2012
Josephine G. “JoJo” Helms, of Farmville, VA passed away on November 30, 2012. She lived to the ripe old age of 87. JoJo truly loved her grandkids, Brooks and James, and would take them to the pool when they were young and pick up turtles on the way and bring them home. JoJo loved to eat lunch at Merk’s and...

Janie Kesler Glass
Nov 30, 2012
Janie Kesler Glass, 91 of Farmville passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 in Farmville. She was born June 23, 1921 in Halifax, VA. She was the daughter of the late George Henry and Alice Newton Kesler. Janie grew up in Buckingham County. She was the widow of William Bruce Glass. She was a long time member of the Ruth Adams...
Michael Grayson Farnsworth, Jr.
Nov 29, 2012
Michael Grayson Farnsworth Jr. age 39 of Farmville, VA passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012. He was born in Farmville VA on June 13, 1973. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and cooking, his favorite pastime was spending time with his loving family. He was a member of the NWTF and the NRA. He is survived by...
Avis K. Addleman
Nov 17, 2012
Avis K. Addleman, 85, passed away at her daughter's home in Athens, Ohio on November 17, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She will be forever remembered for her style, grace, intelligence, talent, and humor. Avis was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 31, 1927 to John and Elsie Kolanda. Avis was the adored wife of the late...
Terry Leander Lusk
Nov 16, 2012
Terry Leander Lusk, 52 of Farmville passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 in Farmville. He was born October 22, 1960 in Pineville, West Virginia to the late Loren and Juanita Wickline Lusk. Terry is survived by his daughter, Leandra M. Lusk and fiancé Scott Johnson of Lynchburg, VA, a son, Gage Blake of Iowa, grandson, Cameron Johnson, his three brothers,...
Betty Crenshaw Watson
Nov 16, 2012
Betty Crenshaw Watson, age 68 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2012. Born in Farmville, VA on February 3, 1944 to the late William H. Crenshaw and Margie G. Crenshaw. She graduated from Prince Edward Academy. Betty worked for many years as an insurance agent for Hartford and Hubbard-Lash in Farmville. Betty enjoyed gardening, decorating, laughing and spending time...
Carolyn Rowsey Dickerson
Nov 15, 2012
Carolyn Rowsey Dickerson age 65 passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 15, 2012. She is the wife of Charles Dickerson. She was born in Farmville, VA on May 19, 1947 to the late A.C. and Bernice Rogers Rowsey. She went to Cumberland County School and in 1968 married the love of her life....
Melvin L. Kestner, Sr.
Nov 8, 2012
After a long illness and being cared for by his loving family, Melvin L. Kestner, Sr., 72 left Farmville, VA to go to heaven and be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 8, 2012. He was born August 17, 1940 in Washington County, VA to the late Hasque “Hack” and Mary Kestner. Melvin grew up in Portsmouth, VA....

Taylor Danielle Reeves
Oct 29, 2012
Taylor Danielle Reeves of Dillwyn, VA died on Monday, October 29th. She was 22 years old. Taylor had a beautiful smile and personality that could light up an entire room. She enjoyed playing softball, riding horses, and spending time with her friends and family. Even in her short time, Taylor always lived life to the fullest. She was a graduate...
Evelyn Maude Moore Coleman
Oct 28, 2012
Evelyn Maude Moore Coleman of Prospect died in Farmville on October 28, 2012. She was born in Prospect, Virginia June 1, 1927, daughter of the late Henry Latimer Moore and Elsie Paulette Moore. She married Anderson Davis Coleman on October 1, 1949 and was a devoted wife until his death on September 28, 1992. Mrs. Coleman was a member of...
Nicole Antoinette Woodford
Oct 27, 2012
Cemetery: Interment will be held at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Thessalonia Baptist Church in Fork Union, VA.
Frank George Hoffman
Oct 18, 2012
Frank George Hoffman, 92 of Pamplin, VA passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was born November 5, 1919 and was the husband of the late Florence Walrod Hoffman. He is survived by his daughters; Bobbie Osborne and husband, Charlie of Appomattox, Kelly Elder and husband, David, of Brookneal; seven grandchildren; Tracy...
Donald Ray Ferguson
Oct 15, 2012
Donald Ray Ferguson joined our heavenly Father on Monday, October 15, 2012 after a chivalrous battle with cancer. He was born on May 19, 1953, the son of Sam and Mary Jane Ferguson of Prospect. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Brenda Walton Ferguson, for 40 loving years. Together they raised two wonderful children, Randall Scott Ferguson and...
Dollie Ranson Noble
Oct 13, 2012
Dollie Ranson Noble, born on 9/26/1926 to the late Laura and Robert Ranson, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles I. Noble, Jr., three sisters (Helen Bull, Dot Ranson and Gladys Parsons) and four brothers (Russell, Dick, Emmitt and Billy). She is survived by a daughter Sandra and her husband Wilbur Asal, their...
Elias Harold Jones
Oct 13, 2012
Elias Harold Jones, age 17 of Pamplin, VA passed away in Charlottesville on Saturday October 13, 2012. He was the son of Dennis Harold and Patricia Frances Jones. Elias was a senior at Prince Edward County High School and a student at Southside Community College. He was very active at his school; a member of the cross country team, indoor...
Mary Elizabeth Yeatts
Oct 10, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Yeatts, 93, of Rice, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 in Farmville. Born July 29, 1919 in Lunenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Humphrey and Virgie Moore. She loved flowers and enjoyed her time gardening. She also spent time challenging herself with crossword puzzles, as well as continuing to be an active member of...

John Henry Grunert
Oct 9, 2012
John Henry Grunert,83, of Prospect passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Lynchburg. He was the husband of the late Barbara Gandini Grunert and son of the late John and Sadie Brett Grunert. John Henry was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict and was retired as a salesman with Nabisco. He is survived by his son John A.Grunert...