Obituaries
Mittie Louverne Smith Mott
Jan 6, 2024
Mittie Louverne Smith Mott, 83 of Staunton Virginia, gained her beautiful butterfly wings on January 6, 2024 in the care of Kings Daughter's in Staunton Virginia.
She was born on March 11, 1940 to the late Elwood Gordon Goolsby and Edna Virginia Bragg Goolsby.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Elwood Gordon...
James Calvin Maxey, Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
James Calvin Maxey, Sr., 84, of Amherst died Friday, January 5, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on June 1, 1939 in Rustburg, a son of the late Robert C. Maxey and Annie Mae Litchford Maxey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Calvin Lee Maxey and James C. Maxey, Jr.; two...
Barbara Jane Brogan
Dec 31, 2023
Barbara Jane Brogan, 78, of Faber passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on November 27, 1945 in Charlottesville, Virginia a daughter of the late Thomas Edward Brogan and Edith Christine White Brogan.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jean Claude...
Rufus "Pete" Powell
Dec 30, 2023
Rufus “Pete” Powell, 86, of Shipman, died on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Pete was born May 29,1937 in Nelson County, son of John William & Bessie Mae Powell.
He was a long-time member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He and his wife opened P&D Subs of Lovingston in the 1980s...
Wayne Briggs
Dec 17, 2023
On December 17, 2023, Wayne Briggs entered the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, at home with family. He was 89 years old.
Wayne was born on October 13, 1934, in Arrington, Virginia, and was the son of the late Hattie Rucker Ross and Radford Briggs, Sr. In addition to his parents, preceding his death were his brothers, Nathaniel Briggs and Radford Briggs, Jr.; sister,...
Joseph Carmel Goodwin, Sr.
Dec 6, 2023
Joseph Carmel Goodwin, Sr. (“Carmel”), age 78, of Arrington, Virginia, passed peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born to Mildred and James Warren Goodwin, Sr. on March 3, 1945, he was the youngest of four sons.
A loving and devoted husband to his wife, Melba Dawn Goodwin, Carmel retired from his many roles at Wintergreen Resort after her passing in...
Franklin "Frankie" Ray deHooge, II
Dec 2, 2023
Franklin Ray deHooge, II, 52, of Earlysville, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Frankie enjoyed the outdoors fishing, hunting, boating with his brother Victor A. deHooge and many friends throughout the years.
Frankie’s most precious joy was when his two children, Zane and Jenna deHooge were born.
Frankie was a wonderful son helping his father fixing and repairing...
Raymond Gordon Powell
Dec 1, 2023
Raymond Gordon Powell, 90 of Lynchburg departed this life December 1, 2023 at his residence.
He was a son of the late Vernon Edward Powell, Sr. and Thelma Dawson Powell. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Annie Lee Perry Powell.
A committal service will take place Monday, December 11, 2023 at 1pm at the...
Lillian Boyce Wray
Dec 1, 2023
Lillian Boyce Wray, 83, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on December 1, 2023. She was the beloved wife to her late husband Major William E. Hathaway.
Lillian was born in Charlottesville, VA, attended college at UMBC and became a book editor. She went on to marry Bill and they moved to Amherst, VA where she volunteered at...
Evelyn Bernell Campbell Sheffield
Dec 1, 2023
Evelyn Bernell Sheffield, 88, of Afton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Piedmont, UVa.
She was born April 21, 1935 in Nelson County, daughter of the late Daniel George and Nellie Duncan Campbell. Preceding her in death are her Sisters, Beth Slosson and Katherine Trent of Afton. Son-in-law, Jimmy Fretwell of Crozet. Nephew James “Chip” Slosson of Afton.
She...
Wesley Dale Thompson
Nov 18, 2023
Wesley Dale Thompson, 65, of Crimora passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Fishersville.
He was born on December 12, 1957 in Charlottesville, Virginia he was the son of the late William Robert Thompson and Mary Jane (Pugh) Thompson.
Wesley worked as a mechanic prior to becoming disabled. He enjoyed going to auctions and reselling.
...
Wanda Jane Powers
Nov 13, 2023
Wanda Jane Powers was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She left this world peacefully on November 13, 2023 at the age of 59.
She was born to James and Jane Alley on March 18, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. After leaving the big city behind, she chased her dreams to the countryside of Virginia where she married the...
Owen Walter Howe
Nov 11, 2023
Owen Walter Howe, 26, of Afton left this world to begin his next journey on November 11th. He was born in Charlottesville and brought great joy to his family. Owen grew up in Nelson County, attending North Branch School, Rockfish Elementary, St. Anne’s-Belfield School and graduated with honors from Nelson County High School. After high school he pursued his...
Barbara Ann Barber
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara Ann Barber (85) of Brooklyn, New York, departed this life on November 9, 2023, at Brooklyn Hospital.
She was born on January 11, 1938 in Nelson County, Virginia. Barbara was the eldest daughter of the late Abraham Gray Sr. and Rachel Baker Gray. Besides her parents, several aunts and uncles, Barbara was preceded in death by...
Tonya Marie DeBilzan Fitzgerald
Nov 7, 2023
Tonya Marie DeBilzan Fitzgerald, 50, of Arrington, Virginia left this Earth and became an Angel on November 7, 2023.
She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 8, 1973.
She is preceded in death by her father, Verne DeBilzan, Sr.; her grandparents, John and Elenora Odrlin; and her beloved cousin, Anthony Paul Magliochetti.
She is survived by her mother,...
Denny Wyrick
Nov 3, 2023
Denny Wyrick, 96, passed away in Nelson County, Virginia on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1927 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John Wyrick and Eva Marcum Wyrick. He had lived in North Georgia for many years prior to moving to Virginia a few years ago.He attended the Corinth Baptist Church in Lafayette and was...
Ellen Marie Herder
Nov 1, 2023
Ellen Marie Turner Herder was born on Monday, April 25, 1932, to the loving care of Thomas and Gladys Turner, joining siblings Mary, Laura, Herman, Robert, Linwood, and Chestine. Her siblings have all preceded her in death.
Ellen attended school in Lovingston, Virginia. She was baptized at an early age at Poplar Flat Baptist Church in Lovingston, Virginia, and served...
Joseph G. Beery
Oct 30, 2023
Joseph G. Beery, 99, of Dayton, Virginia passed away at his home in Dayton on Monday, October 30, 2023.
Joe as most called him was a country gentleman and was known throughout Nelson County for his leadership and service to the area during Hurricane Camille in August of 1969.
He along with a host of his fellow Mennonite members...
Mary Estelle Rose
Oct 22, 2023
Mary Estelle Gordon Rose was born on August 25,1938 to the late Phyllis Jefferson Gordon and Joe Smith Gordon. She departed this life on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the 3rd of 10 children.
In February 1957 she was united in Holy Matrimony to William H. Rose. To that...
Susan "Sue" Marie Scheidel Mangus
Oct 22, 2023
Susan (Sue) Marie Scheidel Mangus, 70, of Arrington went to dance with the angels October 22, 2023 at UVA Hospital with family by her side.
She was born in Marrero, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Audrey Mae Scheidel, as well as her siblings, Eugene Scheidel, Carolyn Viverito, Arnold Scheidel...
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