Obituaries
Margaret Ann Matthews
Mar 6, 2025
Margaret Ann Matthews, 81, of Bedford and formally of Lovingston passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her residence.
Born November 28, 1943 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late George Roberts and Edna Beverly Roberts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Von Matthews; her sister, Jeanette R. Massie and her...
Donald James "Pot-Hooks" Napier
Mar 2, 2025
Donald James “Pot-hooks” Napier, 73, of Esmont passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his residence.
Born August 24, 1951 in Virginia he was a son of the late Alfred Napier and Ruby Jane Evans Napier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Michael Craig; his brothers, Jerry Michael Napier, Tracey Allen “Booboo” Napier, and...
Janice Kidd Matthews
Feb 26, 2025
Janice Kidd Matthews, 89, of Lovingston, VA passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, February 26th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 14, 1935 and was the daughter of William Jefferson Kidd and Julia Huffman Kidd.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 57 years, Samuel Curtis Matthews and three brothers, Wilson, Marshall and Roger...
Norma Lee Wood Knight
Feb 26, 2025
Norma Lee Wood Knight of Faber, VA passed away on February 26, 2025, at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, VA.
Born January 9, 1934, in Charlottesville she was the daughter of the late James Benjamin Wood and Elizabeth Urban Wood.
In additional to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Franklin Knight; her son, Stephen Jeffery...
Lucille Virginia Powell Johnson
Feb 25, 2025
Lucille Virginia Powell Johnson, 94, of Faber passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her residence.
Born October 21, 1930 in Davis Creek (Nelson County), she was a daughter of the late Frank Powell and Lillie Perry Powell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Johnson, Jr.
She retired as a production worker with...
Peoples Jackson "Jackie" Spencer
Feb 20, 2025
Peoples Jackson “Jackie” Spencer, 81 of Faber, VA, died peacefully at his home on February 20, 2025.
He was born on February 7, 1944, son of the late Andrew Jackson “Jack” Spencer and Virginia Pauline (Harris) Spencer.
He was a graduate of Nelson County High School, Class of 1963. He worked at Virginia Metal Crafters, Acme and University of Virginia where he...
Edna Lee Reed Giles
Feb 15, 2025
Edna Lee Reed Giles passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her children and the caring staff at Waynesboro Manor on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Born on September 4, 1925 in Jonesboro, Louisiana, she graced this earth for nearly a century.
She is preceded in death by her Husband: Bradish "Horsley" Giles, Parents: Alice Fitzpatrick & Joel Y. Reed, Siblings: Walton,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Moyer
Feb 14, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Moyer passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2025.
He was born on February 13th, 1951, to Herbert & Estelle Moyer.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Julie (son-in-law Caleb); son, Jared; and grandson, Kai Alexander. He is also survived by his brother, Bobby Ray (wife Linda) of Mount Pleasant, SC and sister, Carolyn (husband Buddy) of Raphine, VA.
He...
William A. Murden, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Murden, Jr, who peacefully left us on February 12, 2025, at the age of 78.
Predeceased by his parents, William A. Murden and Louise Murden, Bill was a beloved husband to Helen “Bootsie” Murden for 56 years, a devoted father to Angela Whitlock and Christian Murden (Stephanie), and...
Chapin Wilson
Feb 9, 2025
January 9, 1943 – February 9, 2025
A bright star faded when Chapin Wilson, of Shipman, Virginia, passed away on February 9, 2025. He had a special way of lighting up a room and bringing smiles to many with his joyful spirit. He leaves a legacy that he “never met a stranger.”
Chapin was born in Norfolk, Virginia, where he spent his...
Charlotte Ann Morris
Feb 4, 2025
Charlotte Ann Morris, 84, of Shipman VA, died peacefully on February 4, 2025. Born on July 1, 1940, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. Drumheller and Margaret V. Snead Drumheller.
Charlotte was a devoted wife of the late Warren T. Morris. She was also a loving mother to Tammy Branch Ponton (Ronnie) and Kimberly Morris Reyna...
Wesley Donell Harris
Feb 3, 2025
Wesley Donell Harris was born on May 29, 1948 to the late Lacy H. and Mary L. Harris of Shipman, Virginia.
He departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall G. Harris and Lacy H. Harris, Jr. and one grandson, Rommel S. Washington.
Wesley joined Ebenezer Baptist Church at an...
James Alexander Miles, Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
James “Sledgehammer” Alexander Miles, Jr., 58, of Shipman, VA entered eternal rest on February 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
James was born January 29, 1967, in Charlottesville, VA to James A. Miles, Sr. and his mother the late Rev. Betty A. Miles.
He attended Nelson County Public Schools from the start through graduation. James, also known as “Sledgehammer”...
Jane Elizabeth Wood Williams
Feb 1, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Wood Williams, 78, of Shipman (Williamstown Community) passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Albemarle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville.
Born November 25, 1946 in Charlottesville, Virginia (UVA) a daughter of the late Herbert C. Wood and Josephine Jones Wood.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter C. Williams;...
Danny Lee Wells
Jan 31, 2025
Danny Lee Wells, 44 of Charlottesville departed this life, Friday, January 31, 2025.
Born September 16, 1980, he was a son of Lloyd Wells, Jr. of Waynesboro and the late Ella Mae Shaver Wells.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his father; Lloyd Wells Jr. of Waynesboro, a brother; Mason Wells of Faber, and two nieces; Peyton Wells and Aliza Wells both...
Joseph Lee Dean McClellan
Jan 29, 2025
Joseph Lee Dean McClellan, a devoted husband, beloved family man, visionary entrepreneur, and steadfast pillar of the Nelson County community, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on February 2, 1931, to Joseph Hicks McClellan and Cevera Lee Davis McClellan, Joe Lee lived a remarkable life filled with love, innovation, and dedication to his...
Mary "Louise" Baber Moore
Jan 28, 2025
Mary “Louise” Baber Moore, 92, of Faber, passed away on January 18th, 2025. Louise, as everyone called her, was raised in Greenwood, VA; born on November 17, 1932 to Marvin and Anne Baber. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Hutchinson, and three sons Bob Moyer, Steven Moyer and Derek Moyer. She has 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and 1...
Harry Wellington Strickler, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Harry Wellington Strickler, Jr., 92, of Amherst Virginia died on Friday, January 24, 2025.
He was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina on January 25, 1932 the son of the late Harry Wellington Strickler, Sr. and Emily Louise Strickler.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna Rutherford and husband, Timothy; granddaughter, Angela Campbell and husband, Ron; grandson, David Rutherford and wife, Nicole; great-grandchildren,...
Edward Lee Watkins
Jan 21, 2025
Edward Lee Watkins, 77 passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Charlottesville, VA. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Catherine Gale (Burnett) of Ashland, VA and his children.
Ed was born and raised in Rustburg, VA and resided in Nelson County, VA with his beloved wife Catherine of 25 years.
He is preceded in passing by father, Otis Lee Watkins Jr.,...
Michael V. Fortune
Jan 17, 2025
Michael V. Fortune passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born in Charlottesville, VA on September 24, 1951 and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
The legacy he left will be felt by all who knew him, and all that didn’t. He was a proud employee of the Central Virginia...
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