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Norma Jean Johnson

Norma Jean Johnson

Oct 16, 2024

Norma Jean Johnson, age 74, of Prospect, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Originally from Burt, Michigan, she was a loving friend, family member, sister, wife, mother, memaw and grandmother. Being surrounded by her family (both human and canine) and friends were constants throughout Norma's life.

Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas...

Jimmy Lee Wilmouth

Jimmy Lee Wilmouth

Oct 13, 2024

WILMOUTH, Jimmy Lee- 79 of Chesterfield VA, gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Wilmouth; granddaughter, Ashley Huddleston; his parents, Morgan and Pearl Wilmouth, Sr.; and 7 siblings, Raymond, Morgan, Jr., Dorothy, Mildred, Frances, Erma, and Agnes. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Brenda...

Lewis M Gauldin

Lewis M Gauldin

Oct 4, 2024

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

Martha Sue (Allison)  Shapiro

Martha Sue (Allison) Shapiro

Oct 3, 2024

Martha Sue "Marsue" Allison Shapiro, 85 of Apple Blossom Rd Farmville, died at home October 3, 2024 with her son, Paul Arthur Shapiro by her side. In addition to Paul, she is survived by her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Mary Joan Hollowell, Betty Lou Armstrong and numerous nieces and nephews.  As the older twin born on May 9,1939...

Dorcas Lucille (Smith)  Pope

Dorcas Lucille (Smith) Pope

Sep 28, 2024

Dorcas Lucille Pope, born on February 18, 1953, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Amelia County, Virginia, at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Smith; her brother, Daniel Smith; and her beloved husband of 36 years, Ernest S. Pope, Sr. Dorcas dedicated over 30 years of her professional life to...

Norma Lee (Haley)  Wilburn

Norma Lee (Haley) Wilburn

Sep 27, 2024

Norma Lee Wilburn passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. She was born in Your County, Pennsylvania, and her parents were Harvey and Ruth Haley.

Norma was an excellent worker. Some of her jobs were those of nurses' assistant, Walmart Associate, and Census Taker for our Federal Government.

She is survived by a sister: Ruby...

Ryland Barry Dowdy

Ryland Barry Dowdy

Sep 26, 2024

Ryland Barry Dowdy, age 77 of Farmville, VA went to his eternal home of September 26, 2024.

He was born on January 28, 1947, to the late Ryland & Katherleen Dowdy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ryland & Katherleen Dowdy and brothers Benny, Roger & Billy Dowdy.

He is survived...

Derwood F Guthrie

Derwood F Guthrie

Sep 3, 2024

Derwood Franklin Guthrie of Farmville, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2024. Born on October 24, 1932 in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Atha and Cellie Guthrie. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Guthrie. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jane Pennington Guthrie; his children...

Kelly Wayne Gowin

Kelly Wayne Gowin

Aug 24, 2024

K. Wayne Gowin, age 73, of Burkeville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marian Ward Gowin; three sons, Christopher Gowin (Janie), Eric Gowin (Carrie) and Matthew Gowin (Erin); eight grandchildren, Rebekah, Elisha, Caleb (Grace), Jared, Isaiah, Abigail, Katharina, Jacob; a brother, Donald Gowin (Jean). ...

Robert S Shanaberger

Robert S Shanaberger

Aug 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" Sherman Shanaberger of Farmville VA passed peacefully on August 24, 2024. Son of the late Frank W. Shanaberger Sr. and Irene White Shanaberger, Bob was born September 23rd, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1946, he relocated to Amelia VA, where two years later, he met the love of his life, Carolyn Ann Brandt Shanaberger. They married in...

Erna Clements (White)  Daye

Erna Clements (White) Daye

Aug 12, 2024

Erna Clements Daye, 92 of Rice, VA passed away peacefully on her birthday, August 12, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1932 to the late Clyde and Flora Franklin White.

Her favorite things were gardening, growing flowers, scrapbooking, crafting and bird watching. She enjoyed the outdoors and being in nature.

She was preceded in...

Mary Jane (Poteat)  Scott

Mary Jane (Poteat) Scott

Aug 10, 2024

Mary Jane Scott, age  90 of Cullen, passed away on August 5, 2024 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Willie James Poteat and Ethel Queen White Poteat.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Ethel Poteat; her loving husband, Bishop Frank Scott; her two brothers, Robert & Willie Poteat; and...

Catherine C White

Catherine C White

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.

Mary Elizabeth Hardy

Mary Elizabeth Hardy

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.

Allan F Foote

Allan F Foote

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...

Dolores (Murray)  Phelps

Dolores (Murray) Phelps

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,...

Betty (Mull)  Massey

Betty (Mull) Massey

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...

Oscar William Smith

Oscar William Smith

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...

Elda Gail (Calderwood)  Thompson

Elda Gail (Calderwood) Thompson

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,...

Bertha Jeneva Langlois

Bertha Jeneva Langlois

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...

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