Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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