Tia Walker Recognized as November Employee for the Month

Published on November 14, 2025

Walker is a Valued Member of Courts Security Team

FARMVILLE, Va. (November 14, 2025) – The Board of Supervisors recently had the pleasure of recognizing the County’s November Employee of the Month, Courtroom Deputy Tia Walker.  Deputy Walker has been with the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office for a little less than a year, but quickly become a valued member of the team.

“I’m incredibly proud to see Deputy Walker recognized as Employee of the Month,” said Sheriff L.A. “Tony” Epps.  “Her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to serving our courts exemplify the high standards of the Sheriff’s Office.”

To be considered for Employee of the Month, an employee must demonstrate at least one of the County’s core values:  Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation Initiative, Attitude Displayed, and Positive Action.  If a Prince Edward County citizen wishes to nominate a county employee for Employee of the Month recognition, please contact Crystal Baker at 434-392-8837.

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Photo Identification:

Front Row:  Sheriff Tony Epps; Deputy Tia Walker, Employee of the Month; Harrison Jones, Board Vice Chair; Doug Stanley, County Administrator.

2nd Row: Supervisors David Emert, Jerry Townsend, Pattie Cooper-Jones and Odessa Pride, Ed.D., Cannon Watson and Llew Gilliam.

About Prince Edward County:

In 1754,  Prince Edward County was founded in southern Virginia. Today, it stands as the crossroads of the closing days of the American Civil War and the birthplace of America’s fight for civil rights in education. Home to 22,000 citizens, the County offers a rural, progressive lifestyle, two institutions of higher education, a vibrant arts and cultural community, a flourishing downtown shopping district, and a rich abundance of college athletics and outdoor recreational offerings. Find out more: visit the Prince Edward County website or follow Prince Edward County on Facebook @PrinceEdwardCo and on YouTube.