Obituaries
Donna Jean Raines
Aug 6, 2026
Donna Jean Raines, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the age of 50.
Donna is preceded in death by her loving Grandma, Lola Faye Raines, whom she loved like her mother, and her partner’s parents, Robert and Doloris Kennison; brother-in-law, Mike Kennison and a host of Aunts and Uncles.
Donna is survived by her loyal partner of...
Ronald Dale Collins, Sr.
Jul 31, 2026
Ronald Dale Collins, Sr. 77 Passed away on July 31, 2026 in his sleep after a long illness. He is at peace now with the Lord.
He was born on November 1, 1948 in Arlington, Virginia the son of the late Geneiveve Collins Hoover and stepdad, Herbert Hoover.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Williamson, and...
Vicki Barnes Vestal
Jul 30, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Vicki Barnes Vestal on July 30, 2026 from a brief battle with cancer.
Vicki was born in Charlottesville, VA on April 29, 1953 a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Vestal and Mary Elizabeth Bryant Vestal.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Vestal Beckman...
David Ray Snead
Jul 30, 2026
David Ray Snead, 66 of Esmont passed away on July 30,2026 at his residence. David was the son of the late Henry Miller Snead, Sr. and Martha Jane Snead of Faber. David is preceded in death by his brother William Snead.
David was a farmer and logger. He loved everything outdoors such as hunting, trapping and fishing. He always said he...
Nannie Mae Harris
Jul 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nannie Mae Harris
With deep love and heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived in faithful service to Jehovah, we celebrate the life of a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and servant of God.
Born to Alfred Giles, Sr.(deceased) and Maggie Loving Giles (deceased), she grew to become a woman whose life was defined by her unwavering faith...
Hal Ware Stinnett
Jul 27, 2026
Hal Ware Stinnett, 87 of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on July 27, 2026, at Fairmont Crossing.
He was born on March 12, 1939, in Amherst, Virginia, the son of Clinton and Gracie Campbell Stinnett.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ann Morris Stinnett, five brothers and two sisters, Carson Stinnett (Delores), Beverly Stinnett (Pat), Roger Stinnett (Barbara...
Angela Gail Carter Irvine
Jul 20, 2026
Angela Gail Carter Irvine, 72, of Nellysford passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on May 6, 1954 a daughter of the late Walter Norwood Carter and Marie Gay Thompson Carter.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sterl Ralph Irvine.
She will be remembered for the deep love she had...
Natalie Vestal Harvey
Jul 16, 2026
Natalie V. Harvey went to be with her Lord on July 16, 2026, at the Augusta Health Hospital in Fishersville, Va. after a lengthy fight to remain a little longer with her family and friends.
Natalie was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on December 13, 1949 a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Vestal and Mary Elizabeth Bryant Vestal. Besides her parents,...
Ella Mae Gibson Johnson
Jul 11, 2026
Ella Mae Gibson Johnson, 85, of Nellysford passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior.
She was born on May 13, 1941 a daughter of the late William Austin Gibson and Ella Mae Woodson Gibson Johnson and her step-father, Thomas Elmoe Johnson, Sr.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Edward Napolean Cash
Jul 10, 2026
Edward Napolean Cash of Amherst, Virginia, age 84, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 10, 2026 at the home of his daughter.
He was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, papa, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness, wit, and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Born on June 7, 1942, in Amherst, he lived a life centered...
Samuel Otis "Sammy" Mawyer, II
Jul 9, 2026
Sammy Mawyer
Heaven just got a little louder and a lot funnier. Samuel Otis “Sammy” Mawyer II, of Lovingston, VA, passed away on July 9, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Nelson County, he was born July 29, 1957, to the late Samuel O. and Susie Hughes Mawyer.
Sammy enjoyed fixing things and helping others. He had a love for all things fast and...
Charles Edward Morris, Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Charles Edward Morris Jr. known as little Junior of Buckingham Virginia passed away on July 8, 2026.
He was born August 8,1953 the son of the late Elsie Morris and Charles Edward Morris. In addition to his patents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Shannon Marie Morris; his grandson, Shane Edward Evans; his aunt, Pearl McCleary; his brothers,...
Dorothy Jean Cottrell Carter
Jul 2, 2026
Dorothy Jean Cottrell Carter, affectionately known by the family as “Dee Dot”, was born in Wingina, Va. in 1950, the second of 12 children born to the late Frank and Georgianna Cottrell—Ernestine Tucker (d. 1995), Stanley (d. 2022, Annette), Garnet Nickens, Alvin (d. 2020), Bernard (d. 2019, Lucille), Hilton, Jerome (Sandie), Frank Jr. (Glenda, d. 2015), Eugenia, Reginald, and Anthony...
Margaret Jean Smith
Jun 26, 2026
Margaret Jean Smith (Jean) passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, just days before her 82nd birthday. She was born on June 30, 1944, in Champaign, Illinois.
Jean spent part of her early childhood on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for the beauty of the coast. She earned her undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Ball...
Homer Gowan Ponton
Jun 26, 2026
Homer Gowan Ponton passed away Friday, June 26,2026 at his home in Lovingston.
Born in Roseland, July 30, 1936 he was a son of the late Stephen Withers Ponton and Ruby Gowan Ponton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Mildred Hubbard and five brothers, Leslie “Buck”, Albert “Bunky”, Lawrence, Julian and Miller Ponton.
Homer was...
Irene Fontana Clater
Jun 25, 2026
Irene Fontana Clater, born September 8, 1958, passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 67.
Irene grew up in Fairfax and Manassas, Virginia, and later made her home in Winter Springs, Florida, where she lived for over 30 years. A few years ago, she returned to her beloved home state of Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her...
Lewis Wayne Snead
Jun 19, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lewis Wayne Snead on June 19, 2026.
He was born to Herman and Linda Drumheller Snead on May 7, 1969.
Wayne is preceded in death his father, Herman "Bill" Snead; a brother, Billy Ray Snead; grandparents, Herman & Rosie Snead and Lewis Guy & Loraine Drumheller.
He was a lifelong resident...
Donald Rea Bibb
Jun 16, 2026
Donald Rea Bibb, 89, peacefully joined his heavenly home, early on the morning of June 16, 2026.
Don was born on May 6, 1937, in Charlottesville Va to the late Stewart Macon Bibb and Edith Lois (Harlowe) Bibb.
He attended various academic pursuits at Randolph Military Academy, University of Cincinnati, and Mars Hill College in which he majored in sports education, actively...
Willard Carlton Mattox
Jun 11, 2026
Willard Carlton Mattox went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
Carlton was born on August 20, 1935, in Piney River, Virginia, to Julian and Easter Mattox.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Carolyn Mattox, who passed away only a short time before him....
Harry Edward "Ed" Spencer
Jun 6, 2026
Harry Edward Spencer (Ed) of Charlottesville passed away June 6, 2026
Ed was born in Faber, Va, February 2,1942, he was the youngest son of the late Robert Lloyd Spencer Sr and Emory Lillian Phillips Spencer of Nelson County, VA.
Ed had a love of cars from his younger days drag racing at New London Dragway near Lynchburg, Va to restoring a...
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