Shorter Funeral Home Obituaries · Farmville, VA
Find recent obituaries published by Shorter Funeral Home in Farmville, VA. Browse the notices below or search by name to view an obituary, read the service details, and share condolences.
Shorter Funeral Home Obituaries
Latest obituary detected on March 27, 2026.
Virginia Baker Welch (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
Herbert Glenn Johnson (opens in a new tab)
· Farmville, Virginia
Tina Marie Fox (opens in a new tab)
· Farmville, Virginia
Barbara Jean Brown (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
Matilda Eleanor Anderson (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
Clarence D Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
· Farmville, Virginia
Suzanne Zidziunas Davis (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
June Odelia Warriner (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
Sharon Elizabeth Dedmond Steinke (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
Ruth Anderson (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
Patricia Ann Delaney (opens in a new tab)
Farmville, Virginia
Doris Ann Evans (opens in a new tab)
· Farmville, Virginia
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About Shorter Funeral Home
Shorter Funeral Home was established March 15, 1968 by Charles Russell Shorter Jr., a 1965 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. The funeral home has operated from the same location on South Main Street in Farmville since a dedication service was held there on April 21, 1968.
Manager Bernard Garrett, a Vietnam War veteran, has been affiliated with the funeral home for over 30 years. Staff member Thomas Borum, a Deacon at Pisgah Baptist Church in Rice, has worked with Shorter Funeral Home for over 40 years. Both licensed funeral directors work with families throughout Prince Edward County and surrounding areas.
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What is the phone number for Shorter Funeral Home?
You can reach Shorter Funeral Home by calling (434) 392-6070.
Where is Shorter Funeral Home located?
Shorter Funeral Home is located at 1905 South Main Street Farmville, VA 23901.
How do I view obituaries from Shorter Funeral Home?
You can view recent obituaries from Shorter Funeral Home at the top of this page, in the Shorter Funeral Home Obituaries section. You can also visit their official website for more information.
Where are Shorter Funeral Home obituaries published?
Obituaries handled by Shorter Funeral Home in Farmville, VA are listed on this page. Use the search box in the obituaries section to find a specific name.
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Can I send flowers to Shorter Funeral Home?
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