Obituaries
Shirley Jatholee Shafer Harvey
Jul 29, 2025
SHIRLEY JATHOLEE SHAFER HARVEY–NELSON COUNTY, VA.
Born March 26, 1923, died July 29, 2025. Shirley was born in West Virginia to Raymond Brown Shafer, who died when she was three, and Helen Hill Shafer. Shirley spent many of her early years in the homes of relatives in Buena Vista, Virginia. It wasn’t easy and the grit earned from that upbringing during...
William (Billy) H. Smith
Jul 28, 2025
William (Billy) H. Smith July 8, 1936 – July 28, 2025
William "Billy" H. Smith of Shipman, Virginia, entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025, following a long illness. He was lovingly cared for by Hospice of the Piedmont, his devoted wife Dean, his daughter Sherry and the family’s dog, Lakota.
Born on...
Gary Ray Taylor
Jul 26, 2025
Gary Ray Taylor of Arrington, VA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 26, 2025.
Gary was born on March 4, 1954 in Lynchburg Virginia, to the late James Edward Taylor and late Dorothy Gray Cash Taylor Davis.
Gary graduated from Amherst County High School in 1973 and from CVCC in 1975. He worked as a machinist at the...
Margaret Ellen Wilson Hufstedler
Jul 24, 2025
Margaret Ellen Wilson Hufstedler, of the Little Piney River area of Virginia, died Thursday, July 24, 2025 at home at the age of 93 after a short battle with kidney disease.
Born in Spur, Texas April 13, 1932 to Walter Douglas Wilson and Haseltine Hickman Wilson, Margaret, an excellent student and talented musician, was the youngest sibling of seven. Her father...
Ruby Leona Ledford
Jul 22, 2025
Ruby Leona Ledford, 89, of Afton passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro.
She was born July 3, 1936 in Bedford County a daughter of the late Melvin Junior Mays and Nellie Allen Mays.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Deelis Ledford; a son, Cleveland Fitzgerald; one...
William Bruce Rutherford
Jul 21, 2025
William Bruce “Pop” Rutherford, a man who lived a life filled with curiosity, grit, and a deep devotion to family, country, and land, passed away peacefully at the age of 89.
Born and raised in Cape May, New Jersey, Bruce was the son of Harry Rutherford, a gifted sign painter and artist, and Margaret Tyler Rutherford, a hardworking waitress who sold...
Sadie Caul Hunt
Jul 16, 2025
Sadie Caul Hunt, 89 of Covesville passed away on July 16, 2025 in Hospice Care.
Sadie was born on July 4, 1936 a daughter of the late Emma Swader Caul and Thomas E. Caul.
She was a member of Rock Spring United Methodist Church.
Sadie was the last of 12 children.
Sadie married the love of her life, Hugh Hunt on April 4, 1953.
Sadie...
Leon Murphy
Jul 15, 2025
On July 15, 2025, Leon Murphy took his final ride on this side of life. Leon was born on August 6, 1952, to the late Thomas Grant and Edith Knight Murphy.
Early in life, Leon developed a passion for hot rods both working on and racing them. He was and always will be the self-proclaimed “Master Driver” in his mind no...
Virginia Bunch Peverill Camden Case
Jul 15, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Bunch Peverill Camden Case born March 12, 1930, peacefully passed away at home July 15, 2025. She was 95.
Virginia was the daughter of the late Leonard and Oleta Bunch. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years George B. Peverill Jr. (Poppie); her second husband William “Jack” Camden; and her third husband Robert “Bob”...
Mark Joseph Stevens
Jul 13, 2025
Mark Joseph Stevens, 67 of Roseland passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by loved ones on July 13th, 2025.
He was born August 6, 1957 in Nelson County, the son of the late Harry J. Stevens and Lorna Davis Stevens McDaniel.
In addition to his parents, his brothers, Patrick, Ted, Jim, and Chuck Stevens preceded him in death.
Mark worked for Haley,...
Timothy Louis Goolsby
Jul 12, 2025
Timothy Louis Goolsby, 59, of Wingina passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his residence.
Born January 28, 1966 he was a son of the late Ernest B. Goolsby, Sr. and Joyce Ann Williams.
He is survived by three brothers, Gilbert Goolsby (Linda), Ernest B. Goolsby, Jr. (Laura) and John Goolsby; two sisters, Christina Goolsby Mays (Ken) and Tammy Goolsby; four nieces,...
Mary Lee Embrey
Jul 9, 2025
Mary Lee Golladay Embrey, age 100, a much beloved wife, mother, “Granny”, great granny, and friend to all quietly left her earthly home for heaven on July 9th, 2025.
Mary Lee grew up in the Shenandoah Valley in Quicksburg, VA and graduated from New Market High School. Upon graduation, she learned Morse Code at the Quicksburg train depot and then went...
Leroy Kiser
Jul 9, 2025
Leroy Kiser departed this life on July 9, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born on July 31, 1963, Leroy was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and strength to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Kiser Sr., mother, Mamie Stewart Turner, and brothers Charles Kiser...
Linda Faye Carter
Jul 3, 2025
On Thursday, July 3, 2025 heaven gained another angel. Linda Faye Carter was 75 years old when she went to be with the Lord.
Born on March 12, 1950 to Maxine Carter in Charlottesville, Virginia. She graduated from Lane High School in 1968. She spent many years working at Centel before going to The Curry School of Education at UVA. Linda...
Leonard R. "Lenny" Loving
Jul 3, 2025
Leonard R. Loving, Sr., affectionately known as “Lenny,” 75, of Shipman, departed this life on July 3, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Massie Loving, Sr. and Mamie Powell Loving. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-nine years, Marilyn Loving; his sisters Caroline Jones, Corine White,...
Sherman Leon Hopkins
Jul 1, 2025
Sherman Leon Hopkins passed away peacefully surround by love ones on Tuesday July 1, 2025.
Born and raised in Collinsville, VA, he was the son of James Russell and Myrle Ray Hopkins, who both preceded him in death.
Leon was a proud US Army Veteran and an ASE Master Technician. He spent his life working on cars, riding Harleys, playing golf and...
Robert Eugene Tinnell
Jun 11, 2025
Robert Eugene Tinnell was the only son of Eugene and Mildred Tinnell. As a young man, Bob Tinnell was always known as "Bobby Gene". Being the youngest sibling by 11 years and the only boy, his sister, Cora, remembers that Bobby Gene was spoiled rotten and he always got whatever he wanted.
Morris, Mildred, and Bobby Gene went with Cora, and...
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...
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