Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for Farmville, VA and surrounding areas
Albert Harding Page Jr
Dec 29, 2023
Albert Harding Page Jr.,68, of Farmville, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home. He was born January 12, 1955, in Farmville, VA, the only child of the late Albert Harding Page, Sr. and Katherine Wilkerson Page. Following in his father's footsteps, Bert was a second generation building contractor. He could easily recount details of the countless projects...
Marie Burnette Powers
Dec 28, 2023
Marie Burnette Powers was born March 21, 1927, in Bedford, Virginia, the only child ofSexton Crawford Burnette, known to all as “Red,” and Ruth Bandy Burnette.Marie was a product of the Bedford County Public Schools, graduating fromBedford High School, where early on she demonstrated her leadership potential aspresident of the Torch-Y Girls Club, a civic-minded organization, during her freshmanyear.Unlike...
Robert Lee Keen Sr
Dec 21, 2023
On Thursday, December 21, 2023, Robert Lee Keen, Sr., 71, passed away at his home in Ford, VA. Robert was preceded in death by his faithful best buddy, Tippy, parents William and Millie (Worley) Keen, sisters, Louise Henshaw, June Morgan and brother, Bill Keen and a brother-in-law, Bill Morgan. Robert was born on August 17, 1952 in Saltville, VA, he...
Ouida Carolyn Wells
Dec 18, 2023
Ouida Carolyn WellsJuly 23, 1933 - December 18, 2023
Ouida Carolyn Wells, the youngest child of the late Dr. Jere Asmond and Ouida CoxWells, was born on July 23, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was educated at Agnes Scott Collegein Atlanta and continued to earn both a Masters Degree and PhD in Biology at EmoryUniversity. She then received a...
Arthur Jennings Walker
Dec 13, 2023
Arthur Jennings "A.J." Walker, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, December 13, at the age of 92.
A.J. was born on March 17,1931 in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Arthur Jennings Walker, Sr. and Effie Anderson Brandon Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paulett Bradner Walker. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Sharron Carmichael Brown
Dec 10, 2023
Sharron Brown, 81, of Farmville passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Sophie Carmichael and daughter Edwina Emerson. She lived most of her life in Port Lavaca, Texas before moving to Virginia to be closer to her daughter.
She is survived by her son, Wallace Edwin Emerson, Jr. of...
Bob Alford
Dec 4, 2023
On December 4, 2023, Bob Alford left this world peacefully at the age of 93 after having lived a full life. Bob came into this world a pioneer on March 8, 1930. At the age of 15 he joined the Merchant Marines and traveled the world, learning quickly the art of winning cartons of cigarettes by playing cards so...
Paul Charles Seal
Nov 22, 2023
Paul Charles Seal passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 89. Paul Seal was born on August 31, 1934, in Tennessee to the late George and Zanie Seal. He is survived by his wife Shirley Seal; his children Charles (Tamara), Donald, Paul D. (Lisa), and Terry D. (Carol Anne); his 10 grandchildren Heather (Skylar), Lance (Stacey), Patrick...
Margaret Ann Hargrove
Nov 17, 2023
Margaret Ann Heaton Hargrove passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 97.
Margaret Ann was born on March 4, 1926, in Augusta, Georgia to Samuel Arthur Heaton, Sr. and Emma Ruby Shiflet Heaton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her older brother, Sam; her husband, Dr. Roy B. Hargrove, Jr.; two sons-in-law, Stuart...
Frankie "Butch" Eugene Crutchfield
Nov 16, 2023
On Thursday night, November 16, 2023, Frankie “Butch” Eugene Crutchfield left this life to join his first born daughter, Casey Nicole Crutchfield Hopkins, in Paradise. Frank was a strong and hard- working man of few words. He was a self-taught mechanic and started his own business, Crutchfield's Repair. Frank enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, boating, scuba diving and spending...
David Wayne Cooke
Nov 10, 2023
David Wayne Cooke, 53 of Prospect, VA passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on September 17, 1970 to Donna Gilford and J. Douglas Cooke. He was the superintendent of The Wedgwood Club, an excellent golfer and avid hunter.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer Fahey Cooke, a son Christopher Cooke, and his mother...
Thomas Zachary Trent
Nov 7, 2023
Thomas Zachary Trent, 48 of Rice, VA passed away on November 7, 2023. He loved boating, fishing and the outdoors.
He is survived by his mother Jackie Smith, father Thomas "Bill" Trent a son Michael Trent and a sister Tanya Trent.
George Lee Dowdy Jr
Nov 6, 2023
The Lord sent a special gift to Lucille and George Dowdy, Sr. on February 15, 1950. That gift was in the form of George Lee Dowdy, Jr. He honored Christ by giving to his fellow man through friendship and acts of service to others. Most of those acts were only seen by Christ and those who benefited from the...
William Howard Orange Sr
Nov 6, 2023
William Howard Orange, Sr. of Farmville passed away peacefully, Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1942, to the late Lawrence Howard and Ruth Lowe Orange.
William is survived by his loving wife, Judy Foutz Orange, of 42 years; a son William Howard Orange, Jr. (Christy) and daughters, Cindy Orange Toone...
Joyce Brisentine Hicks
Nov 5, 2023
Joyce B. Hicks, departed this earthly realm on November 5, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on May 26, 1935, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert V. Brisentine, of Prospect, Virginia. Joyce's passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Joyce was well known for her vibrant spirit...
Elsie Walker Eubank
Nov 4, 2023
On the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2023, Elsie "Bunnie" Walker Eubank walked through the Gates of Heaven into the arms of the love of her life Jimmie. They were married for sixty-nine years and were the definition of true love. Youngest daughter of Luther and Emma Kate Walker, sister of Adele Hubbard, Vera Isaacs, Shirley Millican, Ruby Toone,...
Barbara Bradley Brandon
Nov 3, 2023
Barbara Bradley Brandon died November 3, 2023.She was born March 18, 1942 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the first-born child of Harold andJane Bradley. Her beloved family includes husband, Herbert F. Brandon III; children, KateBrandon and spouse, Heath Wagner of Colorado; Megan Brandon Angle and husband,Geoffrey; grandchildren, North Angle (Taylor), Marin Angle, Parrish Angle, Caper Angle,Archer Angle, Osage Angle and Maple...
Frances Thomas Pairet
Oct 21, 2023
Frances Thomas Pairet passed away quietly on October 21, 2023. Franceswas born on February 18, 1930, in Roanoke, Virginia to William ClevelandThomas and Lucy Ethelyn Thomas. She was preceded in death by herparents and older brother Bob Thomas. She is survived by her brotherDoug Thomas, of Winchester, son, Tom Pairet (Penny) of Farmville, anddaughter, Betsy Somerville (George) of Richmond, 4...
Kent Michael McMillan
Oct 16, 2023
Kent Michael McMillan was born on July 8, 1958 and passed away on October 16th, 2023, in Prospect , VA. He was predeceased by his parents, William L. McMillan and Pallie Berry McMillan. Kent is survived by his devoted wife, Claudia Garris McMillan, his brother, Lee McMillan, his loving daughter, Sarah McMillan King, son-in-law, Andrew King, and his two...
Robert Jett Driver Jr
Oct 15, 2023
Lt. Col. Robert J Driver, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023, after along, grueling war with cancer.He was born in Staunton, Virginia on October 28, 1933, to Emily Swope Driver and Robert Jett Driver.He is survived by the love of his life, Edna Mae Guyer Driver, his brother, William H Driver and wife Bev,his...
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