Obituaries
Virginia Louise Foster
Apr 7, 2024
Ms. Virginia Louise Foster, 84 of Shipman, Virginia departed this life with family by her side on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Virginia was born on November 20, 1939, to the late Abraham Gray Sr. and Rachel Baker Gray.
Besides her parents and several aunts and uncles, Virginia was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Barber and Rachel Gray (Bet), her nephew,...
Mary Pauline Gaines Martin
Apr 1, 2024
First let’s start by saying “Happy insert the day here !” If you knew her you know she’d greet you with a smile and say whatever day of the week it was. It is with great sorrow that we announce the unfortunate passing of our Queen Mary Pauline Martin.
Pauline was born November 30th, 1951 to her loving parents Rev. Edward Gaines and...
Jimmy Wayne Taylor
Mar 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Wayne Taylor of Schuyler, Virginia on Friday March 29th 2024 at the University of Virginia Hospital.
He was born on September 23rd, 1948 to the late Earl Taylor Sr. and Lilah Taylor. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by brothers, Earl Taylor, Gene...
Emma Wright Goodwin
Mar 21, 2024
Emma Wright Goodwin, born to John Walton and Zoe Reese Wright on July 13, 1935 in Nelson County, VA, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family, on March 21, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Robert Nelson Goodwin. They were married on June 5, 1953 at Bethlehem United Methodist...
Henry William Washington, Jr.
Mar 20, 2024
Henry William Washington, Jr., 59, of Shipman, Virginia departed this life on March 20, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on December 9, 1964 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Henry William Washington, Sr. and Marion Turner Washington of Shipman.
Henry was a hard worker as well as a free spirit. To know him was to love him.
In addition to his...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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