Obituaries

Delia "Dee" Armstrong Davis-Wells

Delia "Dee" Armstrong Davis-Wells

Mar 23, 2023

 

Delia "Dee" Armstrong Davis-Wells, 87 of Schuyler, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her residence.

She was born September 25, 1935 in Warrenton to the late Samuel Armstrong and Tacy Reno Campbell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren T. Wells, her step-father, Floyd M. Campbell; and two daughters, Leah Stockton...

Shirley Snead Krohn

Shirley Snead Krohn

Mar 21, 2023

 

The family of Shirley Snead Krohn are deeply saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday,

March 21, 2023 at Hospice House in Charlottesville.

 

Shirley was born in Nelson County on February 3, 1936 to Edward Lawson Snead and Nettie

Louise Ragland Snead. She grew up in Schuyler, later making her home in Faber.

 

Shirley worked as a...

Jeffrey Davis Stevens

Jeffrey Davis Stevens

Mar 21, 2023

 

Jeffrey Davis Stevens, 63, of Howardsville, departed this life on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at the Dogwood Village of Orange.

 

He was born on February 23, 1960, the son of the late Emmett Henry (Dickie) and Shirley Davis Stevens.

 

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Michael D. Stevens, Randall H. Stevens, Gerald (Jerry) D. Stevens,...

Jerry Wayne Harlow

Jerry Wayne Harlow

Mar 14, 2023

Jerry Wayne Harlow, 75 of Greenville, VA passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, VA. 

Born October 23, 1947 in Richmond he was a son of the late William and Helen Moyer Harlow.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Mae Harlow.

Jerry is survived by his...

Lillian Harris Ramsey

Lillian Harris Ramsey

Mar 3, 2023

 

Lillian Harris Ramsey passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1942 in Nelson County, VA to Lucy E. Phillips and Eldridge H. Harris.

She grew up in Lovingston, VA. She completed school at Nelson County High School. In the years following, she devoted much of her time to taking care of her family. Lillian...

James Douglas (Jim)  Kidd

James Douglas (Jim) Kidd

Feb 21, 2023

 

James Douglas (Jim) Kidd, 86, of Shipman, Virginia, passed away after a medical event and car accident on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, across the road from his home on Laurel Road.

 

Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Jim was brought up by his father Hammy, and Minnie, his stepmother. All his life, when he said ‘Mom’, she was always the...

Carleton Dale Ward

Carleton Dale Ward

Feb 21, 2023

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Carleton Dale Ward, loving husband and father passed away at age 76. 

 

Dale was born on May 10, 1946 in Waynesboro, Virginia. 

 

He retired from Dupont after 39 years of service.  He served in the United States Army from 1966-1967.  He received the Rifle Sharpshooter recognition and the National Defense Service Medal. 

 

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Dorothy Jane Schwartz

Dorothy Jane Schwartz

Feb 18, 2023

Dorothy Jane Schwartz ("Jane") left this world on Saturday, February 18, 2023 to join the love of her life, her husband, Henry Schwartz ("Hank"). They were married in 1950 and, although he passed away in 2016, they remained married. Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair.  

Jane leaves her greatest joy, her family: her son and his wife, Steven and Anne...

Richard Sherman "Dick" Wallace

Richard Sherman "Dick" Wallace

Feb 16, 2023

 

The family of Richard Sherman “Dick” Wallace would like to announce that a date for his Celebration of Life has been set.

For more information please contact his daughter Tiffany for further details.  She can be reached at (702) 604-6523.

Richard Sherman Wallace

Richard Sherman Wallace

Feb 16, 2023

 

Richard Sherman Wallace, 75, of Roseland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 16, 2023.  Dick was predeceased in death by his parents, Theodore McBee Wallace and Dorothy Elizabeth Wallace (née Mulloy), and his brother to David.

 

He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Chapman (Bill), his wife Janice, and his four children Tiffany (Rick),...

Wayne Lee Winegard

Wayne Lee Winegard

Feb 15, 2023

Wayne Lee Winegard, 74, of Afton passed away on February 15, 2023 in Fishersville.

He was born April 16, 1948 in Washington, DC.       

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Cox Winegard.

Wayne is survived by his son, Joshua Winegard and wife Whitney of Afton.

He is a Vietnam Veteran and...

Cynthia Gayle Harris

Cynthia Gayle Harris

Feb 1, 2023

 

 

 

Cynthia Gayle Harris of Hardy, Virginia, passed from this earth on February 1, 2023, at the young age of 62 after a brief, but ferocious fight with pancreatic cancer.

 

She was preceded in death by her father-Eugene Painter; Grandmothers-Lelia Faris & Mary Aistrop;  Grandfathers-Clarence Faris & Berry Bowling; Parents in law-Minor Lee & Phyllis Harris; Sister in...

Timothy Michael Geelan

Timothy Michael Geelan

Feb 1, 2023

Timothy Michael Geelan, age 87 of Shipman VA passed away on February 1, 2023.

He was born May 4, 1935 in Tappan, New York a son of the late Edward Geelan and Rose Fleming Geelan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Sean Mara.

He is survived by his wife, Henrietta (Penny);...

William Morris Foster

William Morris Foster

Jan 21, 2023

William Morris Foster, 82, of Afton passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born December 26, 1940 in Monroe, WV, the son of the late George Luther Foster and Alma Dixon Foster.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Shawn Foster, a granddaughter Rileigh Virginia Stone,...

Charles George Bergold

Charles George Bergold

Jan 15, 2023

 

Charlie Bergold, 67 of Lovingston, formerly of East of Long Island, sadly has left us on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

He was born November 20,1955 in Bayshore, Long Island to the late Charles Gustav and Mary Agnes Carr Bergold.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Jennifer Jens; a daughter Allie Bergold of LI; two sisters, Carla Taylor of VA...

Randi Charlene Brown

Randi Charlene Brown

Jan 15, 2023

Randi Charlene Brown, age 39, of Shipman, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by her family and closest friends. Her love for her family and God sustained her through her six year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born on February 10, 1983, she was the oldest daughter of Bill and Sherry Brown. 

 

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Harry S. "Steven" Allen

Harry S. "Steven" Allen

Jan 13, 2023

Harry S. “Steven” Allen, 53 departed this life Friday, January 13, 2023 in a tragic accident in Charlottesville.

He was born March 27, 1969 a son of Joyce Elaine Allen Vest of Faber and the late Earl Durrette.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by four sisters, Jacqueline Allen of Faber, Peaches Allen of Stuarts Draft, Marion Allen...

Hilda Mae Smith Ashley

Hilda Mae Smith Ashley

Jan 13, 2023

Hilda Mae Smith Ashley, 85, of Afton passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.

She was born May 5, 1937 to the late Russell Faulconer Smith and Hilda Alice Witt Smith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Ashley,  her son , Ronald Ashley, and daughter -in-law, Karen Abshire

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Stuart Ashby Miller

Stuart Ashby Miller

Jan 9, 2023

Stuart Ashby Miller, 65 of Faber died Monday, January 9, 2023 of natural causes. He is a son of the late Earl Beverley Miller and Sabra Zilpha Baker Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, Ambrose Paul Miller and Earl Aleksander Miller. 

 

Stuart loved his mountains, trees, and Nelson County.  He...

Buren Edsel Drumheller

Buren Edsel Drumheller

Jan 5, 2023

 

Buren Edsel Drumheller, 84, of Lovingston passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Anthology Senior Living in Charlottesville.

He was born August 25, 1938 in Nelson County, a son of the late Everette “E.O.” Drumheller and Eva Harris Drumheller.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Memory Adela Drumheller and four brothers, Lebron,...