Obituaries

Frances Harris Witt

Frances Harris Witt

May 27, 2022

Frances Harris Witt, 95, of Faber passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Rosewood Village in Charlottesville.

She was born on February 1, 1927 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Jesse Lee Harris and Fannie Hill Harris.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore (Teddy) E. Witt; her daughter, Donna...

Patricia (Patty) Elaine Martin Coins

Patricia (Patty) Elaine Martin Coins

May 27, 2022

Patricia (Patty) Elaine Martin Coins of Afton, Virginia slipped from this life and entered her heavenly home on Friday May 27th. 

Patty was born and raised in Grayson County, Virginia. 

In heaven she joins her loved ones:  Mother, Wilma Combs Martin; Father, Charlie Wayne Martin; second Mother, Anne Purcell Martin; Brother, Billy Wayne Martin; and Son Melvin Lee Dooley, Jr.

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James  Kevin "Hoon" Goin

James Kevin "Hoon" Goin

May 26, 2022

James Kevin (Hoon) Goin, 57 of Wingina died Thursday May 26, 2022 at his residence.

Hoon as most knew him was born on February 22, 1965 a son of the late James Elmo Goin and Nancy Ragland Grant (Douglas) of Schuyler.

Besides his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Anne Patterson Goin on April 1,2022; his...

Richard Lawrence Hickey

Richard Lawrence Hickey

May 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Richard L. Hickey, 55, on May 26, 2022, beloved husband of Maya Proulx.  Rich was Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue's Grounds and Facilities Supervisor and was a driving force in the creation of Castle Rock Farm, the Rescue’s home. Not only did he take care of the grounds, vehicles and...

Katherine Imogene Roberts

Katherine Imogene Roberts

May 20, 2022

Katherine Imogene Roberts, 85 of Alexandria and formally of Nelson County died Friday May 20, 2022 at her residence.  Katherine was born February 11, 1937 in Nelson County (Rockfish Depot community) a daughter of the late Eugene and Katherine Phillips Pugh.

She was a graduate of Nelson County High School and was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted...

Frances Tinnell Price

Frances Tinnell Price

May 19, 2022

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother Frances Tinnell Price crossed over peacefully at the age of 89, after a battle with dementia on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Frances was born on July 27, 1932 and raised in Nelson County until she married the late James Raymond Price in 1951.

Besides her husband, Frances was preceded in death by...

Thelma  Lucille Sale Fortune

Thelma Lucille Sale Fortune

May 18, 2022

Thelma Lucille Sale Fortune, 86, of Arrington passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her residence.

Born April 13, 1936 in Hanover County, Virginia she was a daughter of the late James Irving Sale and Minnie Southall Powers Sale.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ryan Fortune, Sr.

Thelma was...

Charles Alexander Woodson

Charles Alexander Woodson

May 13, 2022

    Charles Alexander Woodson, 84 of Wingina departed this life on Friday May 13, 2022 at Charlottesville. 

Charles was born on Sunday May 16, 1937 at 4:00 p.m. at his grandfather’s home in Wingina and was named after his father who was Coleman and his grandfather who was Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Virginia Pauline Atkin...

Travis Lee Tyree

Travis Lee Tyree

May 13, 2022

Travis Lee Tyree was reunited in peace with his mother, Teresa Tyree; father, Michael Shelton; and sister, Jamacia Tyree on Friday, May 13th.  

 

Born on July 11, 1989, Travis spent 32 years being a loyal son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He loved his family and friends, was constantly behind a good prank with laughs, usually the center of attention, and...

Michael Alvin Thomas

Michael Alvin Thomas

May 10, 2022

Michael Alvin Thomas, 67 formerly of Afton, peacefully passed away at his residence in Amherst on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 with Patricia and Westley Shaver by his side. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Geraldine Bourne and brother Jeffrey Scott Bourne. He is survived by a daughter and granddaughter, a sister, Linda Thomas Crist of Palmyra, brother Gary...

Jeffery Ryan Harris

Jeffery Ryan Harris

May 5, 2022

Jeffery Ryan Harris, 42, of Arrington Virginia, met Jesus face to face with his wife by his side on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

 

 Jeffery loved to hunt and fish and pretty much anything outdoors from a very young age. He also loved playing basketball and running the bases during a softball game.

 

For the past 5 years...

Cecil Mae Turner

Cecil Mae Turner

May 3, 2022

Cecil Mae Turner, 85, of Lovingston departed this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab Center in Staunton.

Born March 27, 1937 in Virginia she was the daughter of the late Sidney Moss and Lottie Turner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Bill Turner.

She is survived by three sons, Roger...

James  Keith Wilkerson

James Keith Wilkerson

May 2, 2022

James Keith Wilkerson, 72, of Schuyler passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at his residence.

Born December 15, 1949 he was the son of the late James John Wilkerson and Catherine Verdelle Crickenberger Wilkerson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Wilkerson; his brother, Marion Wilkerson; and his grandson, Devin Wilkerson.

He...

Tammy Jean Frazier

Tammy Jean Frazier

Apr 26, 2022

Tammy Jean Frazier, 50 of Waynesboro died Tuesday April 26, 2022 in Augusta County.

Tammy was born May 4, 1971 at Staunton, Virginia a daughter of the late Clarence Layton Conner and Peggy Jean Buchanan Conner.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Deborah K. (Debbie) Massie and a brother, Michael Conner.

She is survived by...

Willis Aron Henderson, Jr.

Willis Aron Henderson, Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

Willis Aron Henderson, Jr. , 82, of Arrington departed his life on April 24, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a long struggle with dementia. 

Know to some as Pops, he was born on March 3, 1940 a son of the late Willis Aron Henderson, Sr. and Minnie B. Randolph Henderson.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death...

Ora "Peggy" Clark

Ora "Peggy" Clark

Apr 20, 2022

Ora “Peggy” Clark, 84 of Schuyler passed Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the University of Virginia Medical Center from a recent illness.

Ora was born on April 20, 1938, in Buckingham County to Charlie and Gertrude Stinson.  She was the only daughter of 5 children.  She is preceded in death by her husband Albert A. Clark, parents and brothers Melvin...

Wardell Morton Williams

Wardell Morton Williams

Apr 15, 2022

Wardell Morton Williams, 87, of Arrington passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at The Laurels of Charlottesville.

He was born on June 4, 1934 in Amherst County, a son of the late William Walter Williams and Dorothy Williams.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Williams and John Rucker and three sisters,...

Warren  Thomas Wells

Warren Thomas Wells

Apr 15, 2022

 

Warren Thomas Wells, 90, of Schuyler, VA died peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Cedars Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, VA., surrounded by his family.

He was born in Shipman, VA on April 15, 1932 and was the son of George Walker Wells and Sadie Goolsby.  He was a heavy equipment engineer and worked for Martin...

Timothy Dale Truslow

Timothy Dale Truslow

Apr 14, 2022

Timothy Dale Truslow of Amherst, Va. passed peacefully on April 14, 2022 at the age of 55 at his home.

Tim was born on August 16, 1966 in Charlottesville, Va.  He was the son of the late Charles Joseph (Jack) Truslow, Sr. and Minnie Hughes Truslow.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie Joseph (Junior)...

MaryEllen Wood "Woody" Lynch

MaryEllen Wood "Woody" Lynch

Apr 12, 2022

MaryEllen Wood "Woody" Lynch, 77, of Lovingston passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA surrounded by her loving family.

Woody was born February 17, 1945 in New York.  Her life’s journey lead her to many different roles including daughter, sister, wife, mother, professional, and volunteer.   She fulfilled her call to service...

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