Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 1, 2024

Stanley Ammons was born on May 31, 1928, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Bessie Hoyle and Jacob Allen Ammons. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1946 and shortly afterwards was part of US Army Occupation Force stationed in Yokohama, Japan where he oversaw the motor pool. Back in Hickory Stan met and married Peggy Kale on October 3,...

Dec 30, 2023

Carlton O. Elder, born June 28, 1939, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of almost 64 years, Mary Newman Elder, his three children, Pamela Pietrzak (John) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, James Elder (Darrell), of Powhatan, Virginia and Michele Morris, also of Powhatan,...

Dec 17, 2023

Patricia Isner Souhrada passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was part of the original staff of RA Wilmoth Bookkeeping and Tax Service for over 20 years and helped numerous people with their business and personal needs. She was always willing to help someone in need and will be missed for her generous...

Dec 2, 2023

Carole Anne Rothe Lilly,66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1957, in Hackensack, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Clarence Hilliard Rothe and Louise Brinkerhoff Rothe.

Carole held many positions over the years, ranging from being a loving mother, a nurse, and a minister....

Nov 17, 2023

Dr. LeRoy "Lee" Philip Roesti, Jr., 80, joined the heavenly choir on Friday, November 17

surrounded by music, prayers, and loving family.

LeRoy "Lee" was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota to LeRoy Sr. and Margaret Kirn Roesti. From an

early age, Lee was a prodigy with piano and composition. Raised as a preacher's...

Nov 12, 2023

Marcus Morton Case Jr, 46 of Keysville, VA passed away on November 12, 2023. He is the son of the late Joan Zimmermann and Marcus Case. He was married 23 years to Rachel Hess Case and has two sons; Tyler and Jacob Case.

He loved baseball, hunting, fishing and wood working. He helped coach baseball and football...

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas Jackson Huddleston, born May 8, 1936, to Frank Lee Huddleston and Eva Maude Wright Huddleston, both deceased.  87-year-old died, October 16, 2023, in Farmville, Virginia.  He is preceded in death by wife, Rosalyn Kendrick Huddleston; granddaughter, Corrine Lee Huddleston; son, Christopher "Chris" Thomas Huddleston; brothers Frank Edward Huddleston and Harold "Dukie" Lloyd Huddleston. He is survived by son,...

Oct 13, 2023

Odell P. Killebrew was born on November 13th, 1955, in New York City to parents Vivian Anna Willis Killebrew and Robert Barrett. Odell known by all as

"POP" was raised in Harlem, NY where he graduated from George Washington

HS and continued his education at the Computer School of NY. Pop's favorite pass time was...