Longtime Farmville Resident Houston G. Hatcher Dies at 94

Hatcher was a devoted community member and active in local sports and organizations

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Houston G. Hatcher, a longtime resident of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on February 2 at the age of 94. Hatcher was known for his dedication to the Farmville community, having worked as a printer at The Farmville Herald and Longwood College, as well as his involvement in local sports, the Exchange Club, and Heritage Baptist Church.

Why it matters

Hatcher's passing marks the end of an era for Farmville, as he was a pillar of the community for decades. His commitment to local organizations, youth sports, and his church highlight the importance of community-minded individuals in small towns.

The details

Hatcher was born in Amherst, Virginia in 1932 and served in the National Guard from 1949-1957. He worked as a printer at The Farmville Herald for 17 years and then at Longwood College for 23 years before retiring in 1993. Hatcher was an avid runner and softball player, and coached minor and pony league baseball teams in Farmville. He was a charter member of the Exchange Club and Heritage Baptist Church, where he was a devoted member for 49 years.

  • Hatcher was born on January 29, 1932.
  • He served in the National Guard from 1949 to 1957.
  • Hatcher worked at The Farmville Herald as a printer for 17 years.
  • He then worked at Longwood College for 23 years before retiring in 1993.
  • Hatcher passed away on February 2, 2026 at the age of 94.

The players

Houston G. Hatcher

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted member of the Farmville community who passed away at the age of 94.

Doris Wilkerson Hatcher

Houston Hatcher's wife of 73 years.

The Farmville Herald

The local newspaper where Hatcher worked as a printer for 17 years.

Longwood College

The college where Hatcher worked as a printer for 23 years before retiring in 1993.

Heritage Baptist Church

The church in Farmville where Hatcher was a charter and active member for 49 years.

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What’s next

Memorial Service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church in Farmville on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m., followed by Graveside at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice. Family will receive friends at Heritage Baptist Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the graveside where lunch will be provided.

The takeaway

Houston Hatcher's life exemplified the importance of community involvement and service. His decades-long dedication to local organizations, youth sports, and his church left a lasting impact on Farmville, and his passing marks the end of an era for the town.