Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Cameron Dickerson

Cameron Dickerson

Nov 10, 2021

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

Mary Elizabeth (Shorter)  Lee

Mary Elizabeth (Shorter) Lee

Nov 2, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Shorter Lee, 91, of Farmville, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Brookneal.  She was the loving wife of the late James Elwood "Jim" Lee, Sr.

Born in Madisonville, March 25, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Ella Mae DeFord and Charles R. Shorter, Sr.  Mary was formerly part owner of Trinity Memorial Gardens,...

Jonathan Coleman Allen

Jonathan Coleman Allen

Nov 1, 2021

Johnathan Coleman Allen, Jr., 86, "Jack" of Crewe, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Mamie Sue Allen and his sister, Reabel Morris. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patricia Marlene Garrett Allen; four children, Connie Hensley (David), Wanda Elinsky (Charles), Tena...

Edward H Robinson, Iii

Edward H Robinson, Iii

Oct 26, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Edward H Robinson, III. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

William H. "Billy" Mills

William H. "Billy" Mills

Oct 18, 2021

William H. "Billy" Mills, 86, of Farmville, VA went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2021. Billy was born on July 16, 1935 to the late James and Nannie Chappell Mills. He was the youngest of nine children. He sold life insurance for Home Beneficial for over 30 years, but his passion was farming and working on...

Eugene Williams

Eugene Williams

Oct 8, 2021

Eugene "Pop" Williams, age 87, of Blackstone, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce "Gracie" Williams. He is survived by his son, Conway Eugene Williams; daughter, Loretta Joyce Williams-Hanks; stepdaughter, Carolyn Lynch of Baskerville; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Williams of Tennessee, Charles Williams of Crewe, Ralph Williams of Burkeville,...

Carol Frances (Yeatts)  Prescott

Carol Frances (Yeatts) Prescott

Sep 30, 2021

Carol Frances Prescott, 78 of Farmville, VA passed away on September 30, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Henry Prescott, one son Barry Prescott and sister Lucy Jones, parents Russell and Evelyn Yeatts.

She is survived by a sister Betty Shepard, two grandchildren Candice Prescott, Christopher Prescott, two great grandchildren Peyton,...

Joyce (Leatherwood)  Shelton

Joyce (Leatherwood) Shelton

Sep 26, 2021

Joyce Leatherwood Shelton 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, September 26, 2021

Joyce was born March 11, 1949. She was the daughter of Pauline Leatherwood McKay and Herman Coolidge Leatherwood. Joyce was raised in Prince Edward County, where she later raised her 3 children, Jody Hobgood (Gus) of Meherrin, Jay Shelton (Nancy)...

Viola Lee (Giles)  Grindstaff

Viola Lee (Giles) Grindstaff

Sep 23, 2021

Viola Lee Giles Grindstaff, age 83, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1938 in Nottoway, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel S. Grindstaff, her parents, Merlin and Claudia Booth, and brothers, Lewis Giles, Raymond Giles, and Hubert C. Manning.

Viola loved to cook,...

Pauline L Mckay

Pauline L Mckay

Sep 23, 2021

Pauline Flossie (Marker) Leatherwood McKay was born October 21, 1929 in Lunenburg County, Virginia.  She went to her heavenly home on September 23, 2021.  Pauline was one of five children by Benjamin Franklin Marker and Margie Delana Caudill.  She is the mother of Joyce L. Shelton and has two step children by later marriage, Tammy Miller and Sandra Covington. ...

Leroy Alfred Long

Leroy Alfred Long

Sep 20, 2021

L. Alfred Long, 94, of Farmville, VA, passed away on September 20, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1927 to the late Norman and Lillian Harsch Long and grew up in East Aurora, NY. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. After his military service, Al attended Rochester University. Later, he became a branch...

Otis Clyde Calhoun

Otis Clyde Calhoun

Sep 19, 2021

On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Otis 'Clyde' Calhoun left his family to be with the Lord at the age of 94. Clyde was born on 9/6/1927 to Joseph and Louise (Palmer) Calhoun of Cumberland. After graduating high school, he joined the Army during the last years of WWII. After an honorable discharge, he was employed by Gordon Trucking, the...

Betty Sandoval Shanks

Betty Sandoval Shanks

Sep 14, 2021

Betty Sandoval Shanks, 55 of Farmville, Virginia entered her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Born May 28, 1966 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the only child of the late Barbara Sandoval. Betty was raised by the kind, gentle man she called Dad, Charles Huffman.

Betty was fondly called "Boop" by her...

Mildred Frances Bolt

Mildred Frances Bolt

Sep 6, 2021

Mildred Frances Bolt, 84 of Rice, left her earthly home on September 6, 2021. She was born to Allie Alfred and Daisy Tatum Bates on September 17, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Bolt and a sister Christine Faye Banton. To cherish her memory she leaves behind three children; Linda and husband Steve Coats...

Roy Roger Miller

Roy Roger Miller

Aug 24, 2021

On August 24, 2021 we were saddened by the sudden transition of our beloved husband Deacon Roy Roger Miller of Rice, VA, he was the 3rd child of John Edd and Sophonia Miller. Roy received his education through the Prince Edward Country School system. Roy was baptized at an early age and joined the High Bridge Baptist Church, under...

Lofton Leon Durham

Lofton Leon Durham

Aug 24, 2021

Lofton Leon Durham, Jr., 77, of Wake Forest, NC and formerly of Colonial Beach, VA died on August 24, 2021. He was born January 21, 1944 in Alexandria, VA son of the late Lofton Leon Durham, Sr. and Annie Lucas Smith Durham. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nellie June Dunnavant Durham and his three children...

Jean Cary Farrar

Jean Cary Farrar

Aug 17, 2021

Jean Cary Farrar, age 79, of Crewe, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband,  her parents, and a sister Doris Bryant.

She is survived by her son, Clint Farrar and wife Jennifer, stepchildren Dawn Farrar (Gordi), Dusty Farrar, Melody Newland (Paul), grandchildren  Jessica and Jacob Farrar,...

Rosalie Crowder Long

Rosalie Crowder Long

Aug 10, 2021

Rosalie Crowder Long, 78, of Crewe, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Long; her parents, Woodrow Crowder and Mildred Daniels; a son, Johnny "Bubba" Long, Sr., and two brothers, Charles and Wayne. She is survived by a son, Mark Long (Sarah) of Crewe, two daughters, Gloria Long, of...

Pietro Buzzetta

Pietro Buzzetta

Aug 6, 2021

Pietro Buzzetta, 68 of Vero Beach, FL passed away on August 6, 2021. He was born on November 22, 1952 to the late Antonio Buzzetta and Maria Lafata Buzzetta in Carini, Italy. He moved with his family to America in 1972 to New York where he met the love of his life "Bella". They were married in 1976 in...

Betty I Shumaker

Betty I Shumaker

Aug 3, 2021

Betty Irene Shumaker went to her home in heaven on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021. Betty was born on July 29th, 1942 in Marion, North Carolina to Wesley and Eva Shirlen. On December 23, 1956 she married the love of her life, William Arthur Shumaker. They relocated to Farmville, VA and had a life full of love and happiness. Betty...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.