Obituaries
Andrew Gantt
Feb 12, 2026
Andrew Gantt of Wingina passed away peacefully at his home, Rock Cliff, in the early morning hours of February 12; he was just shy of his 90th birthday, having been born on March 11, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Dr. Horsley Gantt and Mary Richardson Gantt.
After graduating from the Gilman School in Baltimore, he got his degree in Agricultural Economics...
Glenn Roy Clayton, Sr.
Feb 12, 2026
Glenn Roy Clayton, Sr. affectionately known to many as "The Bee Man," passed away after a long life marked by service, dedication, and deep ties to family and community.
Glenn was born on January 21, 1933, in Toms River, New Jersey, to John and Mildred
Clayton, and grew up in Manasquan, New Jersey. In 1953, he enlisted in the United States Marine...
Richard "Dickie" William Folsom
Feb 12, 2026
Richard “Dickie” William Folsom, born August 19, 1942, in Nellysford, Virginia, was the son of the late Josiah Franklin Folsom and Ina Isabelle Folsom.
He devoted 34 years of his life to a career in law enforcement, answering a calling to protect and serve his community with quiet strength and unwavering dedication.
He proudly served with the Charlottesville Police Department before continuing...
Bernard Junior Franklin
Feb 10, 2026
Bernard Junior Franklin of Amherst, Virginia passed away February 10, 2026 at the age of 81.
He was born on July 16, 1944 a son of the late John Walter Franklin and Martha Franklin.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John Henry Franklin and Allen Franklin and his sister, Connie Cash.
He is survived by his children, Ronnie Franklin (Mary), Cindy...
Alfred Lyndell Berry
Feb 10, 2026
Alfred Lyndell Berry, 88 years, departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born in Charlottesville March 15, 1937, he was the son of Ernest Thomas and Virgie Ellen Dinges Berry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Elaine Belle Berry Dillehunt, and his beloved wife of 53 years, Joyce May Ward Berry.
He leaves to...
Shirley Ruth Mawyer Fitzgerald
Feb 10, 2026
Shirley Ruth Mawyer Fitzgerald, 88, of Lovingston, went home to be with her Savior on February 10, 2026, passing away at the home that meant so much to her. Ruth, as most knew and loved her, was born on May 15, 1937, to Goodman Mawyer and Blanche Poe Mawyer. She was welcomed into heaven by her parents, her husband Mark...
Kermit Micklem (Mickey) Quick, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Kermit Micklem (Mickey) Quick, Jr. passed away on February 9, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville after a brief illness.
Mickey was born on November 4, 1944, a son of the late Kermit M. Quick, Sr. and Virginia Adelaide Wright Quick.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lee Campbell Quick on June...
Harold Clarry Proctor
Feb 5, 2026
Harold Clarry Proctor, 69, of Staunton passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born on July 2, 1956 in Norfolk, Virginia a son of the late Marvin Proctor and Sandra Mae Proctor.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Pastor Clyde Mawyer, Jr. officiating.
Interment...
Karen Denise Campbell
Feb 4, 2026
Karen Denise Campbell, age 68, of Piney River, Virginia, passed away peacefully at UVA Hospital on Feb 4, 2026 surrounded by her family.
She was the wife of Glenn Wayne Campbell.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Johnny Thomas Brogan.
Born on May 14, 1957, in Waynesboro VA, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth M. Fisher Robertson and...
Erma Sue Duncan Harris
Feb 2, 2026
Erma Sue Duncan Harris slipped peacefully into Heavenly Eternal Life on 02 Feb 2026. She was surrounded by her family as she would have it no other way.
Erma Sue was born on 18 June 1952 to the late Virgil Thomas Duncan and the late Virginia Johnson Duncan. Her arrival was eagerly greeted by her older Sister, the late Ms. Ann...
Barbara Drumheller Stinnett
Jan 31, 2026
Barbara Drumheller Stinnett, 78, of Amherst County, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 12, 1947, Barbara was a proud graduate of Nelson County High School. She loved doing things with Family. She was well known throughout the community for her friendly spirit and her love of working with and meeting people. Over...
Charles Elwood "Chuck" Clayton
Jan 29, 2026
Charles Elwood "Chuck" Clayton was born on December 28, 1968, in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and moved with his family to Shipman, Virginia, in 1983. He graduated from Nelson County High School in 1987 and began building a strong work ethic at an early age while working at Food Lion during and after high school. During this time, Chuck also...
James Underwood Goolsby
Jan 27, 2026
James Underwood Goolsby of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at the age of 86.
He was born August 29, 1939 in Nelson County. James was preceded in death by his parents, Grant U. Goolsby and Nettie J. Brogan; four sisters, Delma J. Hughes, Ruby L. Martin, Fannie Williams, and Joyce Truslow and one brother, Sidney M....
Mandrid Danny Lawhorne
Jan 25, 2026
Mandrid "Danny" Lawhorne died peacefully on January 25, 2026.
Born on Dec. 10, 1963 to the late Mandrid and Rachael Lawhorne. They devoted their lives to Danny's care until their death.
He leaves behind his sisters, Kathy Lawhorne and Kaye (Harley) Burnley. His nephews, Michael (Samantha) Burnley, Timothy (Madeline) Burnley and niece Destiny Burnley. (Taylor Love).
Danny's favorite pass time was spending time...
Shirley Romaine Lee
Jan 21, 2026
Shirley Romaine Lee entered eternal rest peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born on June 8, 1956, in Nelson County, Virginia, to the late Laura Lee and Charles Gray. She was lovingly raised in Shipman, Virginia, by Hilton and Lillie Vernell Ross. From her earliest years, Shirley embodied quiet strength, a generous spirit, and...
Leon Avery, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Leon Avery, Jr., of Fort Washington, MD, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 19, 2026.
He was born on May 27, 1944 in Widen, West Virginia, a son of the late Mr. Leon A. Avery, Sr. and Mrs. Mattie Lou Ella Brown Avery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ms. Patricia A. Conyers, paternal...
Leo Norman Kidd
Jan 11, 2026
Leo Norman "Sonny" Kidd of Sharps, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on February 28, 1939, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents Frank A. Kidd and Frances L. Brooks Kidd and sons Norman Lee Kidd and Roger Griffith Kidd.
Sonny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Malcolm Pettit "Mack" Parrish
Jan 11, 2026
Malcolm Pettit Parrish “Mack” - 95 years old - was finally reunited with the love of his life on January 11, 2026. Mack was born July 19, 1930, on Oak Ridge Plantation to Walter Pettit Parrish and Cora Belle Witt. He grew up tending the fields at Oak Ridge together with his siblings Junie, Sis, Bill, Anne, George, Mildred, &...
Dolores Brothers Truesdale
Jan 9, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Dolores Brothers Truesdale, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 9, 2026, surrounded by family and love.
Dolores was born on April 25, 1936, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clarence Ulysses Brothers and Beatrice Penn Brothers. From the very beginning, she...
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...
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