Obituaries
Francis B. "Buddy" Wray
Jun 9, 2025
Francis B. Wray “Buddy”, 78, of Schuyler VA passed peacefully to live eternally with his Savior on June 9, 2025. He was a loving Husband, Daddy, Grandaddy, Brother, Uncle and friend. He will always be remembered for his infectious laughter and giving spirit.
He was born on December 23, 1946 in Warrenton VA. A son of the late LaGouri Garthwright and...
Gordon Ray Martin
May 27, 2025
Gordon Ray Martin, age 68 of Lovingston, VA passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his residence in Lovingston, VA from a battle with cancer.
He was born May 5, 1957 in Great Falls, VA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Yorke; his parents, Leslie (Bill) and Annie Louise Martin; his step-mother, Linda Martin; grandparents, Fletcher and Birdie Martin...
Lawrence "Larry" Edward Oliver
May 24, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Edward Oliver
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lawrence "Larry" Edward Oliver, who departed this life peacefully at 63 years old. He passed away at UVA Medical Center after a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer on May 24, 2025. His final days were spent surrounded by his family.
He was born April 30, 1962 in...
Bertha Aleene Tomlin Woodson
May 24, 2025
Bertha Aleene Tomlin Woodson was born at home in Batesville, VA on May 30, 1934, to Marshall Field Tomlin and Alma Virginia Tomlin. Mom was the third of five children and spent her early years growing up near Miller School Orchard. As the daughter of an orchardist, she loved to recount stories of riding with her dad to deliver peaches...
Douglas "Loneeagle" Arthur Nantz
May 18, 2025
Douglas "Loneeagle" Arthur Nantz, 72, passed away May 18, 2025, in Lynchburg, Va.
He was born in Miami, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas R. Nantz, and mother, Joan M. Nantz.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Nantz and son, John-Ryan Nantz, and stepson, Justin Robertson (Stormie) of Wingina, Va; his sister, Kim Proctor (Ted) of Guirnee,...
Raymond Gene Blizard
May 18, 2025
Raymond Gene Blizard, 82, was called to heaven this past Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 10:10 am, surrounded by family and the loving staff at YAMA Services in Mechanicsville, VA.
Gene was born August 9, 1942, in Charleston, SC, to Annie Geneva Whitley Blizard VanEmburgh and Thomas Benjamin Blizard Sr.
Gene served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1959-1967 and...
Garland Keith Mayo
May 15, 2025
Garland Keith Mayo, our beloved patriarch, passed away on May 15, 2025. Born on September 25, 1958, in Washington, D.C., Keith was the son of Jerome Mayo and Merniece Mayo.
In 1977, Keith met the love of his life, Nellie Rebecca Rose. They were married in 1980 and shared a devoted and loving union for 44 years. Together, they raised six...
Chestine Roosevelt Henderson
May 12, 2025
Mr. Chestine Roosevelt Henderson also known as Birmingham and Mr. Gibson slipped in eternal rest at 6:40 pm on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Summit Health and Rehab in Lynchburg, Va.
He was born on June 30, 1945 in Nelson County, VA. He was the son of the late Willis Henderson Sr. and Minnie Bell Randolph Henderson.
In addition to his...
Caldwell Michael Beasley
May 7, 2025
Caldwell Michael Beasley of Schuyler Va passed away at home surrounded by family Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Mike was born March 14, 1942 to the late Caldwell W. Beasley and Pauline Wilkerson Beasley.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by special in-laws, James and Nannie Moyer.
Mike was well known in the community for his hard work and unwavering...
Clayton Franklin Harvey
May 5, 2025
Clayton Franklin Harvey (Franklin), 86, of Lovingston, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025.
He was born on September 29, 1938 to the late John Clayton and Nora Williams Harvey.
In addition to his parents, Franklin was preceded in death by a son, Clayton F. Harvey, Jr., a daughter Beverley Harvey Wood, two brothers Thornton Wayne “Nubby” Harvey, Richard William Harvey, and...
Carolyn Tamatha Meade
May 3, 2025
Carolyn Tamatha Meade of Roseland, VA passed away on Saturday May 3rd, 2025.
She was born June 13th 1966 to Carolyn Pendleton her mother and Father Leroy Martin.
She is survived by her ex-husband of 25 years, Donald Meade; 2 daughters, Lydia Megginson (Jarred) and Kyra Vest (Raymond) and step- son, Kevin Smith (Kathleen); 4 siblings, Keith Pendleton, Michael Martin, Daniel Martin,...
Richard William Harvey, Sr.
May 3, 2025
Richard William Harvey Sr., 85, of Arrington, passed away on Saturday May 3, 2025.
He was born October 28, 1939 to the late John Clayton and Nora Williams Harvey.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Thornton Wayne “Nubby” Harvey and sister-in-law, April Harvey.
Richard was a lifelong cattle farmer. He worked for Morton Frozen Foods for...
Zavin Eric Herder
Apr 29, 2025
Zavin Eric Herder, 58, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland passed away April 29, 2025.
Born July 2, 1966 he was the son of the late Claude Calvin Herder and Ellen Marie Turner Herder.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Turner Family Cemetery in Lovingston, Virginia.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, VA (434-263-4097).
William Terrence Trainer
Apr 26, 2025
William Terrence Trainer, 93, of Nellysford, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born in Bangor, Maine on November 12, 1931, the son of Carl F. Trainer and Mary Patricia McGuire Trainer. He was a graduate of John Bapst High School in Bangor and the University of Maine in Orono.
After completing his service in the United...
Robert L. Cabbell, III
Apr 21, 2025
Robert L. Cabbell, III, affectionately known as “Dr. Bob” or “Bobby”, succumbed to his battle with cancer on April 21, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on December 22, 1948, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Bobby was preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert and Majorette Cabbell.
Bobby gave his life to Christ at an early age and lived a life of...
Jordan Winston
Apr 19, 2025
Jordan Winston, 81, of Afton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 19, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born August 20, 1943 in Virginia, the son of the late Willie Andrew Winston and Francis Marie Fitch Winston.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Josephine Stewart Winston; two brothers, Willie Winston and...
Nannie Mae Moyer
Apr 17, 2025
Nannie Mae Moyer passed away April 17, 2025 surrounded by her daughters and their families.
She was born July 7, 1926 in Buckingham, VA to Willie and Annie Branch.
She is survived by her six daughters, Emma Ragland, Helen Beasley (Michael), Pat Wright (Dan), Linda Viar (Boonie), Renee Arnold (Bill) and Hope Hite. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren...
William Henry Rose
Apr 14, 2025
William Henry Rose was born May 29, 1935, to Mayo and Jurean Rose in Wingina, Virginia. He was the fourth of seven children.
William left home at the age of 16 to start a life in Washington, DC where in May 1955 he entered and started a 30-year career in the United States Navy.
In 1957 he married his wife, Mary Estelle...
Jesse Willard Smith
Apr 13, 2025
Jesse Willard Smith, 62, of Amherst, Virginia the mystical mythical man, our modern day cowboy was called home April 13, 2025 in Arrington, Virginia.
He was born November 13, 1962 to the late Granville Willard Smith, Jr. and Mittie Louverne Goolsby Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eldest sister, Claudine Smith Wood.
Jesse is survived by his...
Donna Leigh Simpson
Apr 13, 2025
On April 13, 2025, Donna Leigh Simpson left this world for her next adventure, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be cherished.
Born on August 8, 1959, in Charlottesville, VA Donna lived a life as spirited as her beloved Camaro and those old country songs she loved.
You never saw her in anything but jeans and a...
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