Obituaries

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...

William "Bill"  Whitmore Kauffman

William "Bill" Whitmore Kauffman

Apr 4, 2023

 

William "Bill" Whitmore Kauffman, 90, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Charlottesville. Bill was born 31 July 1932 in Page County, Virginia to Paul Edwin Kauffman and Elsie Katherine (Whitmore) Kauffman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Donna Kay (Kauffman) Watson and her husband Steve. Bill is survived...

Thomas Frederick Haney

Thomas Frederick Haney

Mar 29, 2023

 

Thomas Frederick Haney

 

March 24, 1949 - March 29, 2023

 

Tom Haney, 74, of Nelson County, Virginia passed away at home after a short illness, while he was holding hands with his wife Judy and his daughter Cynthia.  Tom accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was 15.  He loved Clifford Baptist Church and...

Candace Rae Crocker McCall Rowe

Candace Rae Crocker McCall Rowe

Mar 26, 2023

 

Candace Rae Crocker McCall Rowe, 76, of Arrington died Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Born September 16, 1946 in New Kensington, PA, she was preceded in death by her father, John A. Crocker, mother, Courtney L. Purvis, brother, John R. Crocker, and daughter, Amanda B. McCall.

She is survived by her son, Jason N. McCall and grandson, Brendan A. McCall.

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Delia "Dee" Armstrong Davis-Wells

Delia "Dee" Armstrong Davis-Wells

Mar 23, 2023

 

Delia "Dee" Armstrong Davis-Wells, 87 of Schuyler, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her residence.

She was born September 25, 1935 in Warrenton to the late Samuel Armstrong and Tacy Reno Campbell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren T. Wells, her step-father, Floyd M. Campbell; and two daughters, Leah Stockton...

Shirley Snead Krohn

Shirley Snead Krohn

Mar 21, 2023

 

The family of Shirley Snead Krohn are deeply saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday,

March 21, 2023 at Hospice House in Charlottesville.

 

Shirley was born in Nelson County on February 3, 1936 to Edward Lawson Snead and Nettie

Louise Ragland Snead. She grew up in Schuyler, later making her home in Faber.

 

Shirley worked as a...

Jeffrey Davis Stevens

Jeffrey Davis Stevens

Mar 21, 2023

 

Jeffrey Davis Stevens, 63, of Howardsville, departed this life on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at the Dogwood Village of Orange.

 

He was born on February 23, 1960, the son of the late Emmett Henry (Dickie) and Shirley Davis Stevens.

 

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Michael D. Stevens, Randall H. Stevens, Gerald (Jerry) D. Stevens,...

Jerry Wayne Harlow

Jerry Wayne Harlow

Mar 14, 2023

Jerry Wayne Harlow, 75 of Greenville, VA passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, VA. 

Born October 23, 1947 in Richmond he was a son of the late William and Helen Moyer Harlow.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Mae Harlow.

Jerry is survived by his...

Lillian Harris Ramsey

Lillian Harris Ramsey

Mar 3, 2023

 

Lillian Harris Ramsey passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1942 in Nelson County, VA to Lucy E. Phillips and Eldridge H. Harris.

She grew up in Lovingston, VA. She completed school at Nelson County High School. In the years following, she devoted much of her time to taking care of her family. Lillian...

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