Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 5, 2025

Jerry Carlin Heifner was born in Cleveland, Ohio and died July 5, 2025 at Centra Southside Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Lewis Heifner; his mother, Ivy Beebe Heifner, and his sister, Sheila Heifner.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 61...

Jun 19, 2025

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

Jun 19, 2025

After a long and fulfilling life, Grege N. Early left his earthly home on June 19th. He fought a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with the support of his devoted family. He enjoyed his last day surrounded by his children, nieces and grand nieces. He crossed over to his heavenly home with his wife and daughters beside him,...

Jun 13, 2025

Mother and "Nana", Marie Schroeder, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 13th, 2025. A passionate soul, free-spirited traveler, and lifelong artist, Marie touched the lives of students and fellow creatives during her adventures around the world, and she notably cherished her years of teaching art in Egypt.

Charming, stylish, and never afraid to speak her...

Jun 9, 2025

Minnie Arlene Shoemaker Eagle, "Teen", 89, of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born to the late George M. Shoemaker and Minnie Ragland Shoemaker on February 24, 1936.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, four brothers, and four sisters.

Teen, as she was affectionately known, is survived...

May 23, 2025

Pauline Crawley Frank of Rice departed this world on May 23, 2025. Born on December 8, 1927, to James Clifford and Mary Flood Crawley, Pauline was a lifelong resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Edward Frank. She is survived by sons,Robert Frank of Farmville and Steven (Susan)...

May 18, 2025

Doris May Hollomon, age 97, of Crewe, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Doris Bienvenu; and her husband, Joseph Dunford Hollomon. She is survived by her sons, Ed Hollomon of Crewe, Virginia, Joseph Hollomon (Jane) of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and Barry Hollomon (Marlene) of Irmo, South Carolina;...

Apr 28, 2025

Sidney Allen Stafford, 84, of Farmville, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday

evening, April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 26, 1940, in Asheboro, NC, Sidney was the son of the late Richmond and

Dorothy Stafford. After graduating from Asheboro High School, he proudly enlisted in the...

Apr 21, 2025

Alma Marie Green Fitzgerald passed away comfortably in her home on April 21, 2025 in Nottoway, Virginia. She was born in Crewe, Virginia to the late Robert Henry and Sarah Love Green on September 14, 1929.

Alma attended Nottoway Training School in Blackstone, Virginia, and she then received her GED from the Department of Education on April...

Apr 16, 2025

Cathy Lynn Olson (Short), passed away on April 16th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Shirley Short of Powhatan, and her sister Lisa Lafoon of Powhatan. She is survived by her husband, Randy Olson, and granddaughter, Abby of West Virginia, her son, Timothy Hamilton, her sister Peggy Stroud (Kevin) of Cumberland, her brother Frankie...

Apr 1, 2025

Mary Dodd Mason, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt W. and Mary H. Dodd; her two infant daughters, Amy Elizabeth and Ellen Paige Mason; and her brother Harold E. Dodd. Following her graduation from Randolph Henry High School in Charlotte County, VA, Mary received...