Obituary Listing

May 29, 2023

Nettie June Llewellyn Smith, 97, of Crewe, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, James William Llewellyn; mother, Nettie Samuel Llewellyn; brother, James William Llewellyn, Jr.; husband, Claude Alexander Smith; son, Roger Claude Smith; and granddaughter, Christie Lynn Pace.

She is survived by two daughters, Charlene Smith Pace...

May 25, 2023

Manuel Adams, 77, of Crewe, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, May 26, 2023.  He is of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe of King William, VA. and attended Sharon Indian School.  Manuel retired from Philip Morris Tobacco Co. after 31 years of service.  He loved hunting, fishing, cutting grass, and spending time with family and...

May 10, 2023

Before the close of day on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, our hearts were saddened when God dispatched a Death Angel to visit our daughter, mother, and sister, Sherby Jean Eppes Lee.

A Time to be Born Sherby was born July 8, 1962, to William and Mamie Simmons Eppes, in Burkeville, Virginia. At an early age, she joined...

May 2, 2023

Brenda Elliott Johns departed this life on May 2, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born in Farmville, VA July 10th, 1953. She retired in November, 2015 from the Social Security Administration as District Manager after 45 1/2 years of federal government service. Brenda was predeceased by her parents Caroll and Margaret Elliott and her sister Daphne...

Apr 29, 2023

Robert "Bob"  L. Lane, Sr. of Richmond, VA passed away in his home on April 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley; his parents, Chester and Polly; his brother, Dennis; his son-in-law, Bill Plowden, and his nephew, Grant Clark. He is survived by his daughter, Dana; son, Robert (Jana); and his grandchildren,...

Apr 26, 2023

Gillie Victoria Flournoy Armstead departed this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, to be with the Lord in her home. Gillie was born on December 7, 1942, in Farmville, Virginia. She was the youngest of two children born from the union of the late Solomon and Lillian Flournoy. Gillie grew up in Farmville, Virginia. She was a graduate of...

Apr 24, 2023

Gloria "Christy" Marshall, passed on her eternal reward on April 24, 2023. Gloria was born on August 29, 1942 to William McCalvin and Carrie Thomas in Brooklyn, New York. Gloria spent most of her life in Brooklyn, New York and relocated to Prince Edward County in 1999. While in New York, she worked as a housekeeper, office worker and...

Mar 26, 2023

Coy W. Leatherwood departed this life on April 26, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on April 22, 1937, near Worsham, Virginia to Clifford and Zelma Lewis Leatherwood. Coy grew up in Prince Edward County and attended school there until joining the United States Air Force at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he married Anna...

Feb 23, 2023

Frances W. Hazelwood, 79, of North Chesterfield went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Walthall and Ella Rose Henretta Walthall. Frances is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Robert M. Hazelwood and a sister, Alice Crews. She is survived by her daughter,...

Feb 19, 2023

Mamie Rachel Bishop, 83 of Farmville, VA died at Centra Southside Hospital on February 19, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elvan Leonard and Luvania Leonard and her brothers; Carlton Leonard, Dewey Leonard, Alvin Leonard, Stanley Leonard, sisters; Minnie Ruth Leonard, Nancy Ann Philps. She is survived by her children; David Michael Baker, Edwin...

Feb 8, 2023

Virginia "Jenny" Smith Ballou passed away on February 8, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born in Farmville, VA on Oct. 5, 1936 to the late Ottway and Virginia Brisentine Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband Hiram Ballou and her granddaughter Brittany Rollins.

Jenny is survived by her son, David...

Jan 29, 2023

James Arness Foster, son of the late Brenda Lee Foster was born on March 21, 1976 in Albemarle, County. He attended Cumberland County Public Schools in Cumberland, VA. James was affectionately known for his witty personality and his big contagious smile. He loved people and they loved him as well. He was a gentle kind heart- ed person. He...

Jan 29, 2023

James Cooper Bell, "Jimmy," (45), of Appomattox, Virginia passed peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Jimmy grew up in Manassas, Virginia. Jimmy was a local attorney in Farmville, Virginia and served the community practicing mainly criminal defense and family law. Jimmy graduated from Longwood College in 1999 with high honors and serving as the president of his fraternity TKE,...

Jan 27, 2023

Darin Eugene Justus, 56, of Cumberland passed January 27, 2023.  He was born February 1, 1966, a son of Phyllis Ballowe Justus and the late Richard M. "Buddy" Justus.

Darin had a heart for helping others, no matter what someone needed he was there for them.  Darin was a faithful member of St. Andrews Baptist Church in...

Jan 17, 2023

Rochette Alma Webb Allen, 86 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 17, 2023.

She was born in Pamplin, VA to the late John R. and Rebecca "Jennie" Glenn Webb. She grew up in Farmville and graduated from Farmville High School where she met and fell in love with the man of her dreams, William James Allen....

Jan 16, 2023

Walter Neil Shapiro Sr, 85 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 16, 2023.

Son of the late Norman and Louise Shapiro. Born in New Jersey, "Walt" and his family immigrated to Chesapeake, VA. It is there he met and married his beloved wife (1954), Martha Sue (surviving). Together they raised 5 children; Deborah Sue (died 1958),...

Jan 12, 2023

Minnie Dunnavant Pridgen  94, had the joy of going to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born and raised in Charlotte Court House, Va into a loving family of 5 Girls and 2 boys. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Lydia Grace Elder in 1999 and her loving husband Harper...

Jan 9, 2023

Michael K. Schmidt, 67, of Farmville, Va. passed on January 09, 2023 at the Woodland. He is predeceased by his parents Al and Mary Francis Schmidt and wife Rita Baldwin Schmidt. He is survived by his sisters Kathy Schmidt-Redd (Werner) and Lisa Schmidt (Robert).

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 1:00PM –...

Jan 9, 2023

Robert Moses Glenn Jr, 81 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 9, 2023.

He was born on August 7, 1941 to the late Robert Glenn and Dora Foster Delano.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Billie Dawn Crenshaw Glenn, a brother John Ashby Glenn, 2 sisters Dora Angie Slaybaugh and Mary...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert A. Yeatts Jr., 95, of Richmond, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Fannie Yeatts; and his beloved spouse Louise Yeatts. He is survived by his three sons, Bobby Yeatts, Bruce Yeatts (Mollie), Dale Yeatts (Pam); granddaughter, Peyton Yeatts; and grandson, Christopher Moschler....