Obituaries

Gary Lee Sherwood

Gary Lee Sherwood

Mar 13, 2024

Gary Lee Sherwood, 77, of Shipman passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on November 18, 1946, in Lebanon, Ohio, and he was the son of the late Roger Wadsworth Sherwood and Mary Alice Compton Sherwood.

Gary was a United States Army Veteran. He retired as Vice President of Operations for Aquasource.

He is survived by his...

Timothy Bryan Allen

Timothy Bryan Allen

Mar 8, 2024

Timothy Bryan Allen,66, of Arrington, Virginia, passed away on March 8th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tim was born in Henrico County, Virginia on September 26, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Edward Allen, mother, Ruthie Pearl Bell, and brother, Thomas Edward Allen Jr.

He is survived by his lifelong friends and his adopted family, The...

Karen Lynn Selby

Karen Lynn Selby

Feb 29, 2024

Karen Lynn Selby, 74, of Reston passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Anthology of Charlottesville.

She was born on January 9, 1950 in the District of Columbia, the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Selby and Shirley Mae Glascock Selby.

Karen was an Executive Administrative Assistant.

She is survived by her brother, Scott Selby and his wife, Celeste of Palmyra.

A graveside service...

Benjamin Franklin Woody

Benjamin Franklin Woody

Feb 15, 2024

Benjamin Franklin Woody, 76, of Afton passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on December 24, 1947 a son of the late William Irvin Woody and Jessie Lee Truslow Woody.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Harris and Helen Scott.

He is survived by his wife, Della Morris Woody of...

B. Marie Taylor Sowers

B. Marie Taylor Sowers

Feb 11, 2024

B. Marie Sowers, 91, a lifelong resident of Martinsburg, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born November 6, 1932, in Martinsburg, and was the daughter of the late Charles Harvey and Pearl Elizabeth Taylor.

She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of America, serving on the Ways and Means committee...

Sam Edward Morse

Sam Edward Morse

Feb 7, 2024

Trustee Sam Edward Morse, 91, of Wingina was called home on February 7, 2024.

Sam was born July 7, 1932 to the late Samuel and Frances Allen Morse.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Floyd Jackson.

Sam was the owner and operator of Sam E. Morse trucking for over 50 years.   He hauled gravel for...

Warren "Burkes" Fortune

Warren "Burkes" Fortune

Feb 5, 2024

Warren “Burkes” Fortune (87), of Oak Ridge Virginia, was called home on February 5, 2024. 

 

Burkes was known throughout the community both professionally and through different civic activities during his active life. In addition to a long tenure at Central Virginia Electric Cooperative where he worked in Management Information Systems, he also worked for Joe Lee McClellan as a technician for...

Luther Stanley "Stan" Hardy

Luther Stanley "Stan" Hardy

Feb 2, 2024

Luther Stanley Hardy, 75, of Nellysford passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 1, 1948 in North Carolina a son of the late Elbert Hardy and Inez Short Hardy.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hurst Hardy; a son, Darrick Hardy and his wife, Sherry of West End, NC; a daughter, Marsha Rea and...

Doris Ann Vest

Doris Ann Vest

Jan 20, 2024

Doris Ann Vest, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 20, 2024, at the University of Virginia Hospital.  

She was born in Nelson County, Virginia on August 4, 1960, the daughter of the late Rasped and Gertrude Vest. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Rasped Vest Jr.; James Vest and four sisters, Linda Vest Johnson, Laura Napier, Vivian...

James Franklin Napier

James Franklin Napier

Jan 17, 2024

 

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of James Franklin Napier, also known as “PaPa Frank” or “Big Foot” on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at his home. Born on April 27, 1933 to the late Sir Cashus Napier and Lillie Puckett Napier.

Frank was the most loving husband, devoted father, papa, and a cherished friend there was. He lived...

Garland Keith Martin

Garland Keith Martin

Jan 15, 2024

 

Garland Keith Martin, 93, of the Tye River Community, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Keith was born September 3, 1930, in Appomattox, VA to the late Robert Marshall Martin and Ethel Tatum Martin.

Keith proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Upon his return to the United...

Kyle Clinton Mann

Kyle Clinton Mann

Jan 15, 2024

 

Kyle Clinton Mann, 97, passed away on January 15, 2024 at Summit Square in Waynesboro, Virginia.

He was born July 13, 1926 in Shipman, Virginia; a son of the late Harry F. and Susie Ponton Mann.

In addition to his parents, Kyle was preceded in death by three sisters; Audrey Dodd, Hilda Martin, and Mildred Hubbard.  He was also...

Dennis Edward Truslow

Dennis Edward Truslow

Jan 13, 2024

On January 13, 2024 our beloved husband, father and grandfather was called home to the arms of our eternal Lord.

He passed at the age of 83 after living a long and productive life.

Denny was preceded in death by his sons, Michael and Robb and granddaughter, Lauren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Paullette (nee Rowe).  Denny and Paullette would have...

Gillies Prosper Rodgers

Gillies Prosper Rodgers

Jan 11, 2024

Gillies Prosper Rodgers, 70 of Shipman passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

He was born August 11, 1953 in Albemarle County, Virginia at the University of Virginia Hospital, the son of the late James Marcus Rodgers and Margaret Elizabeth Brockenbrough Rodgers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Marcus “Mark” Rodgers.

Gillies...

Rita Faye Hammer

Rita Faye Hammer

Jan 10, 2024

 

Rita Faye Hammer, 66, of Nellysford passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Rivers Edge in Waynesboro.

She was born on November 23, 1957 a daughter of the late James Tucker Woodson and Bertha Elizabeth Hughes Woodson.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David Hammer; her son, Carlton Patterson and two brothers, Mike Fitzgerald and...

Robert Loyd Small

Robert Loyd Small

Jan 9, 2024

 

Robert Loyd “Bobby” Small, 64, of Amherst died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 10, 1959 in Waynesboro a son of the late Harman Sedgwick Small and Mary Lillian Spencer Small.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Rebecca Lynn Small and Sandra Gail Small.

Bobby was a devoted...

Richard Jennings "Ricky" "Beep" Evans

Richard Jennings "Ricky" "Beep" Evans

Jan 8, 2024

It is with a broken heart to tell you all that my wonderful, amazing, loving, handsome husband has gone to be with our Lord and Savior.

Richard Jennings “Ricky” “Beep” Evans, 64, of Schuyler died Monday, January 8, 2024 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.

He was born on August 24, 1959 a son of the late Howard Jennings Evans...

Mittie Louverne Smith Mott

Mittie Louverne Smith Mott

Jan 6, 2024

Mittie Louverne Smith Mott, 83 of Staunton Virginia, gained her beautiful butterfly wings on January 6, 2024 in the care of Kings Daughter's in Staunton Virginia.

She was born on March 11, 1940 to the late Elwood Gordon Goolsby and Edna Virginia Bragg Goolsby.

  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Elwood Gordon...

James Calvin Maxey, Sr.

James Calvin Maxey, Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

 

James Calvin Maxey, Sr., 84, of Amherst died Friday, January 5, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on June 1, 1939 in Rustburg, a son of the late Robert C. Maxey and Annie Mae Litchford Maxey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by  two sons, Calvin Lee Maxey and James C. Maxey, Jr.; two...

Barbara Jane Brogan

Barbara Jane Brogan

Dec 31, 2023

 

Barbara Jane Brogan, 78, of Faber passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

She was born on November 27, 1945 in Charlottesville, Virginia a daughter of the late Thomas Edward Brogan and Edith Christine White Brogan.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jean Claude...

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