Obituaries

Chas Ramon Jones

Chas Ramon Jones

Jul 9, 2023

Chas Ramon Jones, a devoted father, brother, cousin, son, and friend, passed away at his home in Charlottesville, VA on Sunday, July 09, 2023 at 2:22pm.

He was born on October 27, 1987, to Jesse Seay Jones Jr. and Joanne Denise Jones of Charlottesville, VA. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carol Lee Jones and Jesse Seay...

Randy Kent Tinnell

Randy Kent Tinnell

Jul 5, 2023

 

Randy Kent Tinnell, 64, of Lovingston, Virginia passed away peacefully at the Lynchburg General Hospital on July 5, 2023.

Randy was born on February 12, 1959 to the late George Harvey and Peggy Carroll Tinnell.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Wayne “Pete” Tinnell and David Timothy Tinnell.

He is survived...

Ena Lucille Damron Woody

Ena Lucille Damron Woody

Jul 5, 2023

Ena Lucille Damron Woody was born on April 30, 1931, in Faber, Virginia and died on July 5, 2023, at the home she loved so much in Shipman, Virginia.

 

Ena is survived by her daughters, Deborah Garrison and husband Chris, Rebecca Thurston and husband Kenny, Karen Crickenberger and husband Blain, granddaughters Colby Lawson and Leslie Carter and husband Brett,...

William Edgar Turner, Jr.

William Edgar Turner, Jr.

Jun 30, 2023

William Edgar Turner, Jr. 83, of Wingina, VA passed peacefully at home surrounded by family to be with his Heavenly Father on June 30, 2023.  William (Bill, Durock) was born January 5, 1940 in Richmond, VA.  He is preceded in death by his parents William Edgar Turner, Sr. and Mildred Mathews Turner.  He spent the first 24 years of his...

Linda Campbell Quick

Linda Campbell Quick

Jun 26, 2023

 

Linda Campbell Quick 75, of Lovingston, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. 

 Linda was predeceased by her father Hugh W. Campbell, mother Dorothy G. Campbell, and brother Hugh W. Campbell, Jr. 

Linda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kermit (Mickey) Quick, Jr., son Ronald Quick, daughter-in-law Angie and her beloved cat “Nickie”.

Linda was a...

David Francis Smith

David Francis Smith

Jun 20, 2023

 

On June 20, 2023 David F. Smith (Dave) a 27 year Veteran Naval Aviator took off one last time....climbing into the clear blue sky...never to log another landing.

Born and raised in Audubon, New Jersey, Dave joined the Navy Reserve while a senior in high school, beginning a 30 year career of active and reserve service.  In 1957 he...

Rose Lee Heflin

Rose Lee Heflin

Jun 19, 2023

Rose Lee Carroll Heflin, 69 of Lovingston passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 in Charlottesville.

She was born August 18, 1953 in Alexandria, VA, the daughter of the late Allen Cameron Carroll and Susie Gentry Carroll.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Jean Carroll and a brother David Allen Carroll.

Rose is...

Berksie Branson Ballowe Adams

Berksie Branson Ballowe Adams

Jun 15, 2023

Berksie Ballowe Adams went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 15, 2023.

 

Born in Nelson County on October 31, 1936 to Willis Elmer Ballowe and Gabe Johnston Ballowe.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert Nelson Adams, Sr. 

 

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded...

John Percy Martin, III

John Percy Martin, III

Jun 10, 2023

 

John Percy Martin III, age 75, of Shipman, Virginia entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was our hero, a father figure in our community, a devout fan of all sports, and a family man.

John was born on June 23, 1947 in Shipman, Virginia, by way of midwife to the late Bernice and Percy Martin. In addition...

John Aubrey Roberts, Jr.

John Aubrey Roberts, Jr.

Jun 6, 2023

John Aubrey “Johnny” Roberts, Jr, 83, of Hickory Creek in Faber, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.

 

Johnny was born in Schuyler on March 16, 1940 at the home of his beloved maternal grandparents, Cassius Lee and Nora Simpson. He was the son of the late Beryl Jeanette and John Aubrey Roberts, Sr. of Faber.

 

Johnny graduated...

David Wayne Robertson

David Wayne Robertson

Jun 1, 2023

 

 

 

David Wayne Robertson, 62 of Wingina passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Bon Secours Hospice in Mechanicsville after an almost three year battle with lung cancer.

 

Born in Hampton Virginia on August 3, 1960, he was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Leslie Robertson, Jr. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved...

Deborah Kay Fields

Deborah Kay Fields

May 27, 2023

Deborah Kay Fields, age 72 passed away Saturday May 27, 2023 at her home in Afton, VA.  

Born February 3, 1951 she was a daughter of the late Robert S. Fields and Helen Arlene Witt Fields.

Deborah was a homemaker and a member of the Rockfish Valley Baptist Church in Nellysford.

She leaves to cherish her memory, four brothers;...

Elizabeth Lockhart Kennedy Saunders

Elizabeth Lockhart Kennedy Saunders

May 25, 2023

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Lockhart Kennedy Saunders, 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Fredericksburg on Thursday, May, 25th 2023.

Betty was born April 28th, 1928, the daughter of Dr. Carroll Prince and Eula Greene Kennedy. A lifelong resident of Fredericksburg, she was a graduate of Mount Vernon College.  She met the love of...

Milton Timothy Kidd

Milton Timothy Kidd

May 20, 2023

Milton Timothy Kidd, born June 5, 1956 in Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 20th, 2023.

 

He was the beloved son of Ruby Kidd of Wingina, Virginia and the late Lawrence Kidd. Besides his father he is also preceded in death by his sister Rachel Ballowe.

 

 Milton was a highly skilled body...

Jesse Dylan Campbell

Jesse Dylan Campbell

May 19, 2023

Jesse Dylan Campbell, 19, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA surrounded by his loving and devoted mother, grandparents and relatives.

Jesse was born on January 30, 2004, in Lynchburg, Virginia as a preemie at only 1 pound and 9 ounces. Over the years he has overcome many obstacles, but always...

Robert Bruce Chewning, Jr.

Robert Bruce Chewning, Jr.

May 17, 2023

Heaven gained another faithful servant May 17, 2023 when Robert Bruce Chewning Jr. passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

 

Born September 7, 1928 he was a son of the late Robert Bruce Chewning, Sr. and Bertha Parrish Chewning. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, and beloved Uncle, Eugene Chewning.

 

Robert was...

Marion Irene Kemp

Marion Irene Kemp

May 13, 2023

 

Marion Irene Kemp, 77, of Temple Hills, Maryland departed this life on May 13, 2023.

Born March 11, 1946 in Arrington she was a daughter of the late Ernest Sheffield Kemp and Martha Harris Kemp.

She was a United States Navy Veteran having served in Desert Storm and a member of New Mount Baptist Church in Arrington.

Marion is...

Jon Allen Marston

Jon Allen Marston

Apr 30, 2023

Jon Allen Marston, age 59 of North Garden passed away late Sunday April 30, 2023 in Stanardsville. 

He was a son of the late Charles Edward Marston, Sr. and Catherine Marie Dudley Marston.  Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Charles “Chick” Edward Marston, Jr. and two sisters, Jodi Marston Blankenbaker and Margaret “Meg” Sprouse.

Jon...

Mary Frances Brown Stratton

Mary Frances Brown Stratton

Apr 29, 2023

Proverbs 31:28-29 says, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” It is because of one amazing woman that many generations will come and continue to offer her heartfelt praises. 

On July 29, 1933, God gifted Peter C. and Eva Beatrice Brown (both...

Martha Josephine Stewart Winston

Martha Josephine Stewart Winston

Apr 21, 2023

 

Martha Josephine Stewart Winston, 82, of Afton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born October 31, 1940 in Wintergreen, Virginia, the daughter of the late Reverend James Edward Stewart and Viola Turner Stewart Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mamie...