Obituaries

Don Christian Meier

Don Christian Meier

Jun 7, 2022

Don Christian Meier, 78 of Tyro, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Fairmont Crossing in Amherst, VA.

He was born February 23, 1944 in Erie, PA, the son of the late Donald Raymond Meier and Harriet Rasmussen Meier.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Howenstein.

Don came to Nelson...

Emma  Jean Hall Falls

Emma Jean Hall Falls

Jun 5, 2022

Emma Jean Hall Falls, 81 of Arrington, VA , previously of Hampton, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Lynchburg, VA.

She was born July 17, 1940 in Buena Vista, VA to the late William Madison Hall and Emma Ruth Camper Hall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Olen "Bill"...

Cody  Allen Pugh

Cody Allen Pugh

Jun 4, 2022

Cody Allen Pugh was born on August 24, 1999 and departed this earth to rest in paradise with the Lord on Saturday June 4, 2022.

Cody enjoyed the simple things in life and never forgot to let you know how much he loved you. He was kind; always putting others before himself. His laugh was contagious and his smile could...

Arvin  Milton Dorman, Sr.

Arvin Milton Dorman, Sr.

May 31, 2022

 

Arvin Milton Dorman, Sr., 44, of Alberene gained his heavenly wings on May 31, 2022.

He was born on April 19, 1978, son of the late Olion I. Dorman Sr. and the late Paula Dorman. In addition to his biological parents, he is preceded in death by a brother John W. Dorman, Grandparents Frank S. and June Dorman and...

Margaret Guill Zirkle

Margaret Guill Zirkle

May 28, 2022

Margaret Guill Zirkle affectionately known as “Tootsie”, 84, of Shipman passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

She was born March 9, 1938 a daughter of the late Robert Lewis Wyland and Inez Cobbs Wyland Campbell.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Wilson Zirkle; her son, Norman Wilson Zirkle;...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...