Obituary Listing

Dec 27, 2025

Margarett Wilkerson, 84, of Hampden Sydney went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1941. She grew up on her family's farm in Cumberland County. She attended John Randolph School and later continued her education receiving her Associates Degree from SVCC. She retired from Prince Edward County Public Schools, where she was...

Dec 26, 2025

Larry David Rose passed peacefully on December 26, 2025. Larry was an employee of Recyc Systems, Inc. since 2008 until he retired a couple years ago. Larry was born April 26, 1954 in Tazewell, Virginia to Jack Rose and Lorraine. He was raised by his grandparents, Robert Edward and Mary Ellen Rose. He also worked for Velvet Textiles previously. He...

Dec 23, 2025

Nov 28, 2025

Carolyn Cason Davis, 82, of Appomattox passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born in Farmville, on March 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Cason and Mabel S. W. Cason. She worked at Thomasville Furniture for 37 years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Ferrum College. Her passion was gardening and...

Nov 28, 2025

Lloyd “Buck” McKay, Age 91, of Farmville, VA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1934, in Prince Edward County, VA, the son of Stanley Baxter McKay and Sue Allen McKay, growing up in Worsham on Springfield Farm.

Buck is survived by his wife of 62 years, Myrna Jordan McKay, two sons, Lloyd Brian McKay...

Nov 22, 2025

RACHEL MARIE BAKER, daughter of Norman Ford and Mary L. Ford, was born on January 25, 1937, in Prospect, Virginia. She was called home on November 22, 2025.

She completed her early education in the Prince Edward County School System, where she developed a strong foundation rooted in discipline, hard work, and family values.

In the mid-1950s, Rachel moved to Baltimore, Maryland,...

Nov 21, 2025

Jasmine Nicole Gullixon, 22, of Prospect, VA, passed away on November 21, 2025. Born on April 10, 2003, in Farmville, VA, Jasmine brought light, kindness, and creativity into the lives of everyone who knew her.

A senior at Longwood University, Jasmine was pursuing her passions in art and photography. Her talent, imagination, and dedication were evident in every project she touched....

Nov 21, 2025

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Major R. Thompson of Farmville, VA on Nov 21, 2026. His smile and kind, outgoing spirit touched countless lives.

Major was born on Jan 13, 1934 in Floyd County, VA to the late Trigg and Lala Thompson. He was the 5 th of 10 brothers and sisters. As a...

Nov 13, 2025

Rachel Roosevelt Lanham, 92, of Rice, VA, passed away on November 13, 2025 at Holly Manor Rehab and Nursing after a series of illnesses.

Rachel was born on April 29, 1933 in Five Forks, VA to the late Roscoe H. Routt and Jewel Maxwell Routt. She was married to, later divorced the late Richard 'Dick' Gray. They...

Nov 9, 2025

Emroy Boose heard the trumpet sound and answered the call to take his eternal rest on Sunday, November 9, 2025. His soul now resides in Heaven. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter, and devotion that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew him.

Emroy's greatest joy was his family. A devoted...

Nov 7, 2025

Cindy Gayle Adams, 59, passed away at her home in Keysville, VA on November 7, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1966 to the late John Taylor Adams Sr. and Rosa Lee Taylor Adams at Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA.

Cindy attended Patrick Henry Academy in Charlotte Court House, VA through 7th grade and went...

Oct 26, 2025

Flora Woodson Bolt, age 95, born September 18, 1930, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 26, 2025. She was the daughter of Joseph Wallace Woodson and Margie Mable Southall Woodson Manis. She was the wife of Hasten Ray Bolt. She was preceded in death by her son, Dale Lee Bolt. She is survived...

Oct 22, 2025

Frieda Sams Newman, 88 of Cumberland, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Fred and Martha Sams, and was born on October 6, 1937 in Unicoi County, Tennessee. She loved to knit and crochet, read, watch hummingbirds at the feeder, and spend time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Oct 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alphadine Genette McCormick Smith Thrift on 2025-10-20 in Burkeville VA. Alphadine Genette McCormick Smith Thrift was born on 1928-06-01 in Rockbridge VA. She worked for the GBC Art department and enjoyed Antiques, sewing, crocheting, and cooking. She had impeccable taste and was talented beyond measure in anything she...

Sep 29, 2025

Alton Smith, 79 of Abilene, VA passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.

His passing is the loss of a caring, strong and gentle man. Alton was born on June 3, 1946 to Arvel and Lola Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Bertis and Curtis Smith.

Alton is survived...

Sep 26, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Walter Junior Stokes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 22, 2025

Lula Mae Pope Earley, 93, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Harold Earley.

Born in Amelia County on May 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Omry Pope and Lucinda Loomis Pope. Lula worked at the Courtland Garment Factory, operated His...

Aug 23, 2025

Larry Dean Mottley, 63, of Pamplin, Va, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Carolyn Staton Mottley.

Born in Farmville, Va, on September 9, 1961, he was the son of the late Gladys Layne Mottley and the late Joseph Ray Mottley, Sr.  Larry loved to hunt and...

Jul 26, 2025

James T. Shanks Jr. died on Saturday, July 26, 2025 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born on February 16, 1948. He celebrated the 38th anniversary of his 39th birthday this year. He was born to James Thurman Shanks and Mary Hatcher Billbrough.

He was predeceased by his parents and special daughter-in-law...

Jul 15, 2025

Michael "Mike" David Allen, age 57, of Crewe, Virginia, went to be with the lord on July

15th, 2025. He is proceeded in death by his parents Johnathan "Jack" and Patricia

"Marlene" Allen and his ex-wife Barbara Link Allen. He is survived by his three sisters

Connie Hensley (David), Wanda Elinsky (Chuck), and...