Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2024

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

Aug 2, 2024

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

Jul 28, 2024

The world lost a model of humanity and kindness on July 28, 2024 when Allan Foster Foote passed away. He was not only a loving husband, father and grandfather, but he was a friend to everyone he met.

Allan was born in 1945 and raised in the small town of Crewe, Virginia, the son of Blanchard and...

Jul 24, 2024

Dolores (Murray) Phelps, (aka Lois and/or Lo) was born to the late Daniel and Marie Murray on June 8, 1936, and was the second eldest to her 10 siblings. Lois was educated in the NYC Public School System and graduated from Textile Alternative High School.

Lois married Ray Phelps, the love of her life, on April 29,...

Jul 24, 2024

Betty Jean (Mull) Massey, 91, of Farmville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 24, with loved ones by her side.

Born May 12, 1933 in Natural Bridge, Virginia, Betty will be remembered as a kind and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. During her youth, Betty's family moved from Natural Bridge to Farmville and later to Bryson...

Jul 23, 2024

Oscar William Smith, age 73 was born in Farmville, Virginia on February 17, 1951 to Frances and "Winkie" Smith, and died on July 23, 2024.

Oscar was currently residing in Las Vegas. Oscar was a talented musician, proficient in playing the woodwind instruments, especially the saxophone, clarinet, flute, and piccolo. He was a graduate of East Carolina...

Jul 23, 2024

Gail Calderwood Thompson, 86 of Farmville, VA passed away peacefully on 7/23/24. Gail was born and raised in Washington DC to Frank and Edna Calderwood. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics from Virginia Tech in 1960 and a Master's of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in 1966. She worked as a Home Economist in Nelson,...

Jul 13, 2024

Bertha "Jitterbug" Langlois went to be with the Lord on the 13 th of July 2024. She was born in Prince George's County Maryland on the 14 th of February 1942 to Thomas Moore and Aurelia (Sweeney) Moore. She was a mother of six (Marie, Arthur, Michael, Christopher, Susan, and Paul) and had many siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a...

May 24, 2024

Sandra Lockhart, 80, passed away on May 24, 2024. She was born to the late Fred Irving Palmer and Carye Moorefield Hines in Lynchburg, VA. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Don Lockhart; and her grandson, Mason Lockhart. She was a devoted member of Calvary's Love Ministries in Hopewell, VA, where she taught Sunday School and...

May 15, 2024

Nancy Sue Franklin, (86) (MAW MAW) also known as Naneo and Big Red left us with broken hearts on May 15, 2024. She was born in Logan County, West Virginia to the late Okey Hensley and Polly Belcher. Waiting in Heaven for her arrival are her Husband, Ronald Keith Franklin, her sons, David Keith Franklin (wife, Vickie), Eddie Michael...

Apr 20, 2024

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

Apr 12, 2024

Eugenia "Jeannie" Covington Barr departed this earthly existence. to her heavenly home on April 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Joe Raymond Barr. Her brother, Howard Julian Covington. Her father, George Abbitt Covington and her mother. Hilda Frances Abbitt Covington. Jeannie was a dedicated, loyal employee of Flowers Bakery for 30 plus...

Mar 23, 2024

Francis S. Bond, age 95, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Parham Doctors Hospital in Richmond. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, VA. The burial will be in Trinity Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bond, born in Floyd County, VA., lived most of his life in Richmond. He was the son of...

Feb 21, 2024

Ann Clay Irons, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her home in Farmville.

Mrs. Irons received her undergraduate degree at Marshall University where she met her lifelong love, Eddie. She continued her education with advanced degrees earned in Florida, then taught for 38 years at elementary schools in Kentucky, Florida, and Virginia. After...

Feb 16, 2024

Helen Wilmer Loveday, 62, of Pamplin, Virginia went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024. She was born in Crewe, Virginia in 1961 to Raymond T. "Sonny" and Isabelle Wilmer. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Raymond T. "Sonny" and Isabelle Wilmer, Brother Raymond Keith Wilmer, Nephew Justin Wilmer, Niece Samantha Morris, and Brother-In-Law Hurt...

Feb 11, 2024

Phyllis Ballowe Justus, 80, of Farmville passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  She was born Marcy 22, 1943 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Duncan Ballowe.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard M. "Buddy" Justus.  Phyllis retired as a lieutenant for the Virginia Department...

Feb 5, 2024

Millard Lee Bates Jr., 86, departed this life on February 5, 2024, in Keysville, Virginia. Born on March 17, 1937, in the serene town of Farmville, Virginia, Millard, affectionately known to many as Odaboe, lived a life marked by the love and respect of those who knew him. Millard had two daughters; Angie and Kathy Jo. Two sons; Ricky...

Jan 25, 2024

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

Jan 6, 2024

Ricky Allen Looney, 65, of Burkeville, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.  He was a retired truck driver, builder of his own log home, who enjoyed travelling, fishing, hunting and playing his guitar and having a good time.  Ricky loved his family, was an avid gardener and loved...

Jan 2, 2024

Our dear mother, June Lindsey Bailey, age 83, of Farmville, VA, sadly passed away on January 2, 2024, and gained her wings.  Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.  She was a wonderful mother, who was always there when we needed her.

June was preceded in death by her parents, E. H. "Ham" and...