Obituaries
Rhonda Micklem Simpson
Jan 6, 2026
Rhonda Micklem Simpson, 65, of Madison Heights, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born on July 14, 1960 to the late Willis Patrick Micklem and Eunice Virginia Mays Micklem Griffin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Earl Griffin and a niece, Tammy Micklem.
Rhonda always enjoyed working with her...
Gloria Jean Thompson Ashley
Jan 4, 2026
Gloria Jean Thompson Ashley, 77, passed peacefully at her home on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born on May 2, 1948, in Danville, Illinois, to Frank Floyd Thompson and Mary Hughes Thompson. Her father was a proud World War II Navy veteran, and due to his service, Gloria spent much of her childhood moving with her...
Mildred Gorham Adcock Houchens
Dec 31, 2025
Mildred Gorham Adcock Houchens, 87, of Schuyler, VA passed away peacefully, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family on December 31, 2025.
Born July 2, 1938, in Franconia, VA, she was the oldest of four children of the late Thomas Gorham and Estelle Beavers Gorham.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Charles “Roy” Gorham...
Annie Martin Roach
Dec 30, 2025
Annie Christian Martin Roach, 96, of Lovingston, VA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Fairmont Crossing in Amherst. She was born on May 5,1929, in Pamplin,VA, to Samuel Hubert Martin and Mary Ranson Martin. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by William Rodney Roach, her loving husband of 71 years...
Timothy Garland Wooten
Dec 29, 2025
Timothy Garland Wooten, 63, of Arrington passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the University of Virginia Hospital.
Born on October 4, 1962 in Lynchburg, Virginia, oldest son of the late Joseph Garland & Joyce Gowen Wooten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph Albert & Mattie Browning Wooten and Harry Gowen.
Timmy was...
Alice Lee Perry
Dec 28, 2025
Alice Lee Perry, 85, of Faber passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at The English Meadows Crozet Campus in Crozet.
She was born on November 22, 1940 in Maryland, a daughter of the late Alonzo E. Terry and Lorrine Bunch Smith Terry.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Daniel (L.D.) Perry, Jr.; six...
Joan Peggy Clayton
Dec 25, 2025
Joan Clayton was a woman defined by devotion: to her family, to her community, and to the quiet, steadfast values she lived by every day of her long and meaningful life. She passed peacefully on December 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy rooted in service, loyalty, and love.
Born on December 17, 1930, in Trenton, New Jersey,...
Christine Lillian Spencer Snead
Dec 17, 2025
Christine Lillian Spencer Snead departed to her Heavenly home peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 while surrounded by her loving family. She was in the care of the Hospice House in Charlottesville, VA., following a brief stay at UVA Medical Center.
Christine (Chris) was born in Nelson County on February 17, 1930. She was the daughter of Hattie and Dora Spencer....
Betty Lou Bryant
Dec 17, 2025
Betty Lou Bryant, 66, of Shipman, VA passed away on December 17, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Betty Lou was born on December 6, 1959 to the late Harry Joe and Wartadford (Taddy Lou) Browning Bryant.
Betty Lou graduated from Nelson County High School and continued a career she dearly loved for 45 years as the library assistant and computer lab...
Jesse Seay Jones, Jr.
Dec 14, 2025
Jesse Seay Jones Jr., a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, son, cousin, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 12:31 a.m., at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA, surrounded by his loved ones. He met every challenge with courage, ran his race with unwavering faith and strength, and has...
Virginia Bryant Newberry
Dec 12, 2025
Virginia Bryant Newberry of Denton, MD passed away December 12, 2025 at The Residence at Eden Green with her loving daughter's by her side. She was 92.
Born on July 29, 1933 in Rockfish, VA, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Bertha Bryant.
Virginia married Arthur Raymond Newberry, Jr. on December 28, 1951 and were together 72 years until...
Patricia "Trish" Ann Pond
Dec 9, 2025
Patricia Ann Pond, 77, better known as Trish, of Nellysford passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on December 27, 1947 in Plainfield, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Charles Schulek and Ann Runyon Schulek.
She was an avid master gardener with a special fondness for peonies. She also...
Robert Fox
Dec 9, 2025
Robert Fox, 77, of Faber passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his residence.
He was born August 23, 1948 in Baltimore Maryland the son of the late Merral Albert Fox and Marian Marmer Fox.
Robert was an employee of Walmart in Charlottesville.
He is survived by his sister, Maxine Fox Lorence of Faber.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m....
Bobby Lee Williams
Dec 6, 2025
Bobby Lee Williams age 82 of Shipman, VA passed away on December 6, 2025.
He was born on May 12, 1943 the son of the late Gilbert Williams and Bertie Louise Williams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Williams and James Williams, his sisters, Jane Fitzgerald and Joyce Ann Williams.
He was a life-long member...
Ruth Elizabeth Simpson White
Dec 3, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth “Simpson” White
Sunrise- March 22, 1933- Sunset- December 3, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth White was born in Huntington, NY on March 22, 1933, to the late James J. Simpson and Ruth A. Carll Simpson.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert E. White Sr., daughter, Rose Marie “Nelson” Pollard, son, William N. Howard III, grandson, Jamel “Dinkie”...
Matthew Lindell White, Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
Matthew Lindell White, Jr., 60 of Waynesboro, VA departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, VA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew L. White, Sr.; his mother, the Reverend Mildred White; one brother, Robert Kennedy White; one son, Sean Jones.
He is survived by three sons; Brandon White, Matthew...
Thelma Frances Simpson
Nov 21, 2025
On November 21, 2025, high on a mountain surrounded by family and friends, Thelma Frances Simpson departed for her heavenly walk with Jesus Christ.
Frances was born in Smoot, West Virginia, on September 30, 1936 to the late Claude and Elanore DeCatur. She is also predeceased by her husband of over 70 years, Silas “Billy” Simpson, and by two children, Jerry...
Doris Marie Smith
Nov 19, 2025
Doris Marie Smith, born April 22, 1939, in Washington DC, passed from this earth to her eternal reward on November 19, 2025, at her home in Newmarket, VA surrounded by her family.
Doris loved God, loved others, and loved her family. Everyone who knew Doris, knew they were cared about and loved by her. Doris grew up in Alexandria, VA and...
David Lee Miller
Nov 7, 2025
David Lee Miller, 80, died peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, in his home.
He was born on October 17, 1945, a son of the late John H and Anna E Miller of Schuyler, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Mark A. Miller.
Surviving are his siblings: John and wife, Mary Lynn of Copley OH;...
David Alan Taylor
Nov 7, 2025
David Alan Taylor, 64, a dutiful Marine Veteran and longtime resident of Afton, VA, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64 on November 7, 2025.
Born on January 25, 1961, David proudly served nearly two decades in the United States Marine Corps, retiring with honor. His service included a prestigious assignment with HMX-1, the presidential helicopter squadron. Following his military...
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