Obituaries
Raymond Gordon Powell
Dec 1, 2023
Raymond Gordon Powell, 90 of Lynchburg departed this life December 1, 2023 at his residence.
He was a son of the late Vernon Edward Powell, Sr. and Thelma Dawson Powell. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Annie Lee Perry Powell.
A committal service will take place Monday, December 11, 2023 at 1pm at the...
Lillian Boyce Wray
Dec 1, 2023
Lillian Boyce Wray, 83, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on December 1, 2023. She was the beloved wife to her late husband Major William E. Hathaway.
Lillian was born in Charlottesville, VA, attended college at UMBC and became a book editor. She went on to marry Bill and they moved to Amherst, VA where she volunteered at...
Evelyn Bernell Campbell Sheffield
Dec 1, 2023
Evelyn Bernell Sheffield, 88, of Afton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Piedmont, UVa.
She was born April 21, 1935 in Nelson County, daughter of the late Daniel George and Nellie Duncan Campbell. Preceding her in death are her Sisters, Beth Slosson and Katherine Trent of Afton. Son-in-law, Jimmy Fretwell of Crozet. Nephew James “Chip” Slosson of Afton.
She...
Wesley Dale Thompson
Nov 18, 2023
Wesley Dale Thompson, 65, of Crimora passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Fishersville.
He was born on December 12, 1957 in Charlottesville, Virginia he was the son of the late William Robert Thompson and Mary Jane (Pugh) Thompson.
Wesley worked as a mechanic prior to becoming disabled. He enjoyed going to auctions and reselling.
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Wanda Jane Powers
Nov 13, 2023
Wanda Jane Powers was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She left this world peacefully on November 13, 2023 at the age of 59.
She was born to James and Jane Alley on March 18, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. After leaving the big city behind, she chased her dreams to the countryside of Virginia where she married the...
Owen Walter Howe
Nov 11, 2023
Owen Walter Howe, 26, of Afton left this world to begin his next journey on November 11th. He was born in Charlottesville and brought great joy to his family. Owen grew up in Nelson County, attending North Branch School, Rockfish Elementary, St. Anne’s-Belfield School and graduated with honors from Nelson County High School. After high school he pursued his...
Barbara Ann Barber
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara Ann Barber (85) of Brooklyn, New York, departed this life on November 9, 2023, at Brooklyn Hospital.
She was born on January 11, 1938 in Nelson County, Virginia. Barbara was the eldest daughter of the late Abraham Gray Sr. and Rachel Baker Gray. Besides her parents, several aunts and uncles, Barbara was preceded in death by...
Tonya Marie DeBilzan Fitzgerald
Nov 7, 2023
Tonya Marie DeBilzan Fitzgerald, 50, of Arrington, Virginia left this Earth and became an Angel on November 7, 2023.
She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 8, 1973.
She is preceded in death by her father, Verne DeBilzan, Sr.; her grandparents, John and Elenora Odrlin; and her beloved cousin, Anthony Paul Magliochetti.
She is survived by her mother,...
Denny Wyrick
Nov 3, 2023
Denny Wyrick, 96, passed away in Nelson County, Virginia on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1927 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John Wyrick and Eva Marcum Wyrick. He had lived in North Georgia for many years prior to moving to Virginia a few years ago.He attended the Corinth Baptist Church in Lafayette and was...
Ellen Marie Herder
Nov 1, 2023
Ellen Marie Turner Herder was born on Monday, April 25, 1932, to the loving care of Thomas and Gladys Turner, joining siblings Mary, Laura, Herman, Robert, Linwood, and Chestine. Her siblings have all preceded her in death.
Ellen attended school in Lovingston, Virginia. She was baptized at an early age at Poplar Flat Baptist Church in Lovingston, Virginia, and served...
Joseph G. Beery
Oct 30, 2023
Joseph G. Beery, 99, of Dayton, Virginia passed away at his home in Dayton on Monday, October 30, 2023.
Joe as most called him was a country gentleman and was known throughout Nelson County for his leadership and service to the area during Hurricane Camille in August of 1969.
He along with a host of his fellow Mennonite members...
Mary Estelle Rose
Oct 22, 2023
Mary Estelle Gordon Rose was born on August 25,1938 to the late Phyllis Jefferson Gordon and Joe Smith Gordon. She departed this life on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the 3rd of 10 children.
In February 1957 she was united in Holy Matrimony to William H. Rose. To that...
Susan "Sue" Marie Scheidel Mangus
Oct 22, 2023
Susan (Sue) Marie Scheidel Mangus, 70, of Arrington went to dance with the angels October 22, 2023 at UVA Hospital with family by her side.
She was born in Marrero, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Audrey Mae Scheidel, as well as her siblings, Eugene Scheidel, Carolyn Viverito, Arnold Scheidel...
Deborah Baber Handy
Oct 22, 2023
Deborah Baber Handy, 60, of Fishersville, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Charlottesville.
She was born October 31, 1962, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Raymond William Baber and Anna Hunt Baber.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Russell Handy.
Deborah was a Medical Secretary for The University...
Robert Allen Cason
Oct 21, 2023
Robert Allen Cason, 56, of Schuyler, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his residence.
He was born October 28, 1966 in Staunton, a son of the late Thomas Allen Cason and Gladys Glick Cason.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m....
George Montgomery Allen
Oct 16, 2023
George Montgomery Allen, 75, of Shipman passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born December 14, 1947 in Washington, DC a son of the late Walter Morris Allen and Lena Nora Rose Allen.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Allen...
Mary Regina Scott
Oct 15, 2023
Mary Regina Scott, beloved Aunt, passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born on January 18, 1936, in Washington DC where her father was working as an Engineer for the Government. She was the third child of Anna Cecil Irving Scott of St. Louis, Missouri, and James Powell Scott of Howardsville, Virginia.
When...
Sr. Deacon Doswell Diggs, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
The Life of Sr. Deacon Doswell Diggs, Jr.
Sr. Deacon Doswell Diggs, Jr. was born in Nellysford, Va on September 26, 1936. He was the son of the late Doswell Diggs, Sr. and Ella L. Fitch Diggs.
He passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his residence at the age of 87 surrounded by his loved ones.
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Mary Ellen Lawhorne
Oct 10, 2023
Mary E. Lawhorne, 89, of Shipman went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
She is the wife of the late Buford O. Lawhorne.
Mary is survived by her children, Thomas Lawhorne (Roxanne) of Pottstown, PA, Joyce Cheatham (Stuart) of Schuyler and Melissa Maynard (John) of Cape Charles; four brothers, Jerry Hudson (Meredith), Scott Hudson (Roberta),...
Harry Delmas Campbell
Oct 6, 2023
Harry Delmas Campbell, 86, of North Garden went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2023.
Delmas was born on July 7, 1937, to the late Plum and Viney Campbell in Nelson County, Va.
In addition to his parents Delmas was preceded in death by five brothers, Harvey Campbell, John Campbell, Tinsley Campbell,...
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