Obituaries
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...
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...
Henrietta (Penny) Alvina Geelan
Oct 25, 2025
Henrietta (Penny) Alvina Geelan, 86, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Charlottesville, VA. Penny was born October 6th, 1939, the youngest daughter of four children of Henry and Irma Brettmann, in Nyack, NY. Penny was proceeded in death by her husband Timothy, her sisters Eleanor, Gloria, her brother Fredrick, and her grandson Sean.
Penny was a wife, mother, grandmother,...
Cynthia Renee Hill
Sep 27, 2025
Cynthia Renee Hill, 54, of Nellysford, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 surrounded by love.
Cindy was born on October 9, 1970 and married to William Hill on November 25, 1994.
Cindy was more than a wife, mother, sister, and friend. To know her was to feel joy, be comforted, and laugh until your sides hurt. She loved unconditionally. When...
Henry Alexander Hughes
Sep 16, 2025
Henry A. Hughes, 95, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Faber, Virginia. Born on March 19, 1930, in Virginia, Henry lived a long and meaningful life marked by service, dedication, and a deep connection to his community.
Henry proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Missouri during the Korean War, contributing to the defense of his...
Patsy Virginia Phillips Higginbotham
Sep 15, 2025
Patsy Virginia Phillips Higginbotham, 99, of Afton passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at River Edge Rehab and Nursing Home in Waynesboro, following a short illness.
She was born March 7, 1926 the youngest of the 11 children of John Bailey and Sallie Rittenhouse Phillips of Glenthorne in Nellysford.
In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her...
Rexford Dale Roberts, Sr.
Sep 14, 2025
Rexford Dale Roberts, Sr., 90, of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on January 13, 1935 in Virginia, a son of the late Spurgeon M. Roberts and Christine Viola Johnson Roberts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Imogene Pugh Roberts, four brothers, Paul Roberts, Gene...
Andrew Harold Stillman
Sep 9, 2025
Andrew Harold Stillman, 66, of Shipman passed away on September 9, 2025.
He was born on July 3, 1959 in New York City, a son of the late Herbert R. Stillman and Judith Sadowsky Stillman.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Lynn Stillman; his daughter, Casey Stillman (Levi Hipp); his step-daughter, Ananda Kablack; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of his...
Timothy "Timmy" Ray Oliver
Sep 6, 2025
Timothy "Timmy" Ray Oliver
Timothy "Timmy" Ray Oliver, 60, of Shipman passed away on September 6, 2025. Timmy had experienced several health issues in the last few years including a leg amputation. Most recently he had a short battle with cancer.
Born August 1, 1965 in Fairfax, Va. He was the third child of the late Winston Roosevelt Oliver and Joy Ann...
Doris Mae Truslow Drumheller
Sep 5, 2025
Doris Mae Truslow Drumheller, 85, of Drumheller Orchard Lane, Lovingston passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Born October 17, 1939, in Nelson County, she was the only daughter of the late Maury J. and Louise Thompson Truslow of Nellysford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell whom she was married to for 67 years and...
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