Obituaries

Elmer "Bo" Raymond Evans

Elmer "Bo" Raymond Evans

Sep 15, 2022

 

Elmer (Bo) Raymond Evans, 64, passed away on September 15th, 2022 at University of Virginia Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

 

He was born on October 26, 1957 to his beloved parents Carl Raymond Evans and Rosie Kathleen Evans, who he now joins in heaven after his long battle against rheumatoid arthritis in his lungs.

 

Bo is...

James Thomas "Jimmy" Lawhorne

James Thomas "Jimmy" Lawhorne

Aug 25, 2022

James Thomas Lawhorne, 78 of Arrington VA passed away peacefully at UVA Medical Center on Thursday, August 25, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

 

 Jimmy was born in Charlottesville, VA on January 13, 1944 to the late Preston & Ruby (Wright) Lawhorne.

 

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by brothers, Ronnie, Gene & Greg...

Eddie Estes Thompson

Eddie Estes Thompson

Aug 23, 2022

Eddie Estes Thompson, 83, of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his son’s residence in Monrovia, Maryland.

He was born September 9, 1938 in Nelson County, a son of the late Alex Myers Thompson and Fannie Lee Spencer Thompson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Louise VanLear Thompson...

Rachel Elizabeth "Bet" Gray

Rachel Elizabeth "Bet" Gray

Aug 22, 2022

Miss Rachel Elizabeth (“Bet”) Gray, 80 of Shipman, Virginia departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2022 at her residence.  Rachel was born on September 12, 1941 in Nelson County.  She was the daughter of the late Abraham Gray, Sr. and Rachel Baker Gray. Besides her parents and several aunts and uncles, Rachel was preceded in death by her nephew...

Shirley Davis Stevens

Shirley Davis Stevens

Aug 14, 2022

Shirley Davis Stevens, 86 of Faber departed this life Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the University of Virginia Hospital.

She was born June 15, 1936, the daughter of the late Joseph Oscar Davis and Edith J. Kidd Stevens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett (Dickie) H. Stevens in 2005; one brother, Ronald H. Stevens; one sister, Lorna...

Joan  Elga Martin

Joan Elga Martin

Aug 13, 2022

Early in the morning of August 13, 2022, Joan Elga Hughes Martin joined her beloved mother, father, and baby brother in the Great Beyond. Born May 17, 1955, Joan spent her childhood at her parents’ home on a curve in the Rockfish River with her brother, Ivan Hughes. Their days were spent playing with their cousins who lived next door:...

Ruth Ann  Moore

Ruth Ann Moore

Aug 10, 2022

Ruth Ann Moore, 87, of Arrington passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at The Laurels of Charlottesville.

She was born August 23, 1934, a daughter of the late Fredrick Thomas Amiss and Ruth Ann Bryles Amiss.

Ruth was a Real Estate Agent and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Arrington.

She is survived by her son, Robert Fredrick (Fred)...

Evon "Bish"  Bishop

Evon "Bish" Bishop

Aug 10, 2022

Evon “Bish” Bishop, 86, of Shipman, Virginia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.   He was born to Wiley and Claudia Bishop on November 3, 1936, in Magee, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Edward, Wayne, and Earl Bishop; one sister, Wilma Sullivan; and his son, Dennis Bishop.

Bish is survived...

Dorothy  Karen  Coleman

Dorothy Karen Coleman

Aug 9, 2022

 

Dorothy Karen Coleman, 66 of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

 

Born in Charlottesville, Va on November 10, 1955, Karen was the daughter of the late Franklin and Madeline Staples of Amherst.

 

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Coleman.

 

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Franklin Howard Shaver

Franklin Howard Shaver

Aug 6, 2022

Franklin Howard Shaver, 64, of Arrington passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his residence.

He was born September 18, 1957, a son of the late Homer Howard Shaver and Ruth May Morris Shaver.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Penny A. Shaver; his second wife, Phyllis A. Shaver; son, Jeffrey...

Robert  Matthew  Bell, Jr.

Robert Matthew Bell, Jr.

Aug 4, 2022

Robert Matthew Bell, Jr. 57, of Shipman, Virginia was called to final rest unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2022.  Robert was born at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, on October26, 1964 to the late Deacon Robert M. Bell, Sr. and Rev. Elizabeth C. Bell of Shipman, Virginia.

Robert is preceded in death by his father, Deacon Robert M....

Gladys Garnette Wheeler

Gladys Garnette Wheeler

Jul 27, 2022

Gladys Garnette Wheeler

January 15, 1951-July 27, 2022

 

     Gladys Garnette Wheeler, 71, of Amherst passed away peacefully at Fairmont Crossing on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 after a long, hard fight with renal disease.

     She was born on January 15, 1951, in Lynchburg, to the late Susie Anna Stevens of Nelson.

     Garnette was a...

Karen Bailey

Karen Bailey

Jul 24, 2022

 

Karen Bailey was born in 1942 in Marlinton West Virginia. She grew up on a farm near Meadville PA..

After graduating from Townsville High School, she and her best friend Nancy Matthews (Merrit) moved to Washington DC to work for the Federal Aviation Agency.

Later in the mid-seventies she and her family relocated to Nelson County. Karen...

Dorcas Bragg Caul

Dorcas Bragg Caul

Jul 13, 2022

Dorcas Bragg Caul of Faber, VA died July 13, 2022 at the age of 96. 

She was the wife of Fred E. Caul who preceded her in death January, 1990.  Her son Fred Caul, Jr. (Chuck) also preceded her in death April, 2020 as well as three sisters and one brother.

Dorcas was born July 19, 1925 in Shipman,...

David Daniel  Drumheller

David Daniel Drumheller

Jul 12, 2022

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, and father, David Daniel Drumheller, 29, originally from Fork Union, Virginia suddenly passed away at home on July 12, 2022.

He was born on June 18, 1993 and loved his family more than anything.

He is survived by his daughter, Kodi; mother, Shirley Rice Drumheller; father, William Danny Drumheller; brothers, Micheal Rice (Amber White) and...

Gary Wayne Tinnell

Gary Wayne Tinnell

Jun 24, 2022

Gary Wayne Tinnell, 69, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, June 24, 2022 at his residence.

Gary was born October 15, 1952 in Arlington, Virginia a son of the late James and Alice Tinnell.

Besides his parents, Gary was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Gregory Tinnell and one sister, Linda Martin.

Gary is survived by three sons, Christopher...

Karen  Kay Abshire

Karen Kay Abshire

Jun 23, 2022

Karen Kay Abshire was born November 27, 1969. She passed away on June 23rd, 2022 at the age of 52, finally winning her battle against multiple sclerosis. 

 

Karen was preceded in death by her mother Vickie Adams.

 

 Karen is survived by her daughter, Jessie Napier, her husband Billy Ashley, son Jacob Ashley, brother Shaun Abshire, her sister Lucy...

Jerry  Oren Jordan, Sr.

Jerry Oren Jordan, Sr.

Jun 19, 2022

Jerry Oren Jordan Sr. passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his beloved home in Schulyer, VA. His journey was brightened by the song of a beautiful little bird that braved the early morning darkness to sit on the porch rail at his door to sing the joy of his homecoming and comfort those left behind.

 Born June 22,...

Marlene Petry

Marlene Petry

Jun 14, 2022

On June 14, 2022, Marlene Petry passed away peacefully holding her husband Jerry’s hand. She was 84 years old.

 

Marlene was born May 26, 1938 in Wayne, Michigan to William and Mary Jahnke. She graduated from Berkley High School in Berkley, Michigan in 1956. Marlene worked as a secretary at Bendix Corporation where she received a NASA Recognition of...

Barbara  Sue  Snead

Barbara Sue Snead

Jun 10, 2022

Barbara Sue Snead, 67 of Schuyler passed away Friday June 10, 2022 at her residence.

Barbara was born March 30, 1955 in Charlottesville a daughter of Billy and Frances Simpson of Faber.   

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Johnny Lee Snead, Sr. in 2018 and her younger brother, Jerry Wayne Simpson.

Besides her...