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March 25, 2008                                                                                         
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Farmers Bank Hires Two Mortgage Officers

Ellis Wills and Paul T. Branch join bank mortgage division

SUFFOLK, Va. (March 25, 2008) - Farmers Bank announces the addition of Ellis F. Wills and Paul T. Branch as officers in their mortgage division. 

Ellis F. Wills has been appointed vice president and manager of the Farmers Bank Mortgage Division.   With more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, his previous experience includes work for such national and local companies as Irwin Mortgage and CTX Mortgage.  At Farmers Bank, Wills will be responsible for daily mortgage operations and production.  Wills resides in Smithfield with his wife and three daughters.

Paul T. Branch brings seven years of experience in the mortgage industry to Farmers Bank.  He will serve as a mortgage loan officer for the Farmers Bank Mortgage Division.  He currently lives in Windsor with his wife and three children. 

Farmers Bank Mortgage Division offers customers a full range of services including 30-year fixed mortgages and interest-only loans on primary residencies, second homes and investment properties at very competitive market rates.