Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 17, 2025

Virginia Kathleen Gentry, 87, of Farmville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a valiant fight against dementia for the last five years. A lifelong Farmville native, she was born on August 11, 1937 to the late S.V. and Evelyn Franklin Gentry. She attended Worsham School and worked many jobs throughout her...

Mar 1, 2025

Catherine Gibbs Hamm, 77, of North Chesterfield, Virginia went to be with her Heavenly

Father on the evening of March 1, 2025. She was the third daughter of Clarence

"Jake" Lester Gibbs and Sena Beck Gibbs of Burkeville, VA. At her time of passing, she

was living in the Woodland in Farmville in...

Feb 20, 2025

Betty Louise Flowers Stevenson, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville.

She was born on June 28, 1940, in Rice to the late Walter, Sr. and Hattie Pearl Oakes Flowers.

For many years, Betty worked as a line fixer at Americal Factory.

Outside of...

Feb 20, 2025

Harry Edward Lowry, 95 was born on May 22, 1929 and passed away peacefully at his great grandson's home in Buckingham, VA on February 20, 2025. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Harry J. and Alice Ann Fowlkes Lowry. They moved to Prince Edward County where he attended Worsham School. After school he enlisted in the Army and...

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Ann Crabb Matthews, 79, of Appomattox, passed away February 7, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the loving wife of Donald Ray Matthews for 59 years.

Born in Monroe, North Carolina, on September 2, 1945, she was the daughter of Inez Presley Crabb and Leonard Milton Crabb. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church....

Jan 21, 2025

Anita Oliver Johnson, (56) was born in Crewe, Virginia on October 20, 1968, to the late Douglas Lee Oliver, Jr and Betty Sue Oliver. She passed from this life into eternal life on January 6, 2025.

Anita graduated from Nottoway High School in 1987 and married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Theodore Johnson...