Shareholders Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Beginning Balance, Amount	$ 42,229	$ 39,002
Net Income - F & M Bank Corp	3,255	2,627
Net Income - Noncontrolling interest	40	57
Minority Interest Contributed Capital (Distributions)	(31)	(27)
Prepaid pension adjustment	(52)	0
Net change in unrealized appreciation on securities available for sale, net of taxes	(611)	220
Total comprehensive income	2,601	2,877
Issuance of Common Stock, Amount	2,454	175
Dividends declared	(1,093)	(690)
Ending Balance, Amount	$ 46,191	$ 41,364