Obituaries
B. Marie Taylor Sowers
Feb 11, 2024
B. Marie Sowers, 91, a lifelong resident of Martinsburg, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born November 6, 1932, in Martinsburg, and was the daughter of the late Charles Harvey and Pearl Elizabeth Taylor.
She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of America, serving on the Ways and Means committee...
Sam Edward Morse
Feb 7, 2024
Trustee Sam Edward Morse, 91, of Wingina was called home on February 7, 2024.
Sam was born July 7, 1932 to the late Samuel and Frances Allen Morse.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Floyd Jackson.
Sam was the owner and operator of Sam E. Morse trucking for over 50 years. He hauled gravel for...
Warren "Burkes" Fortune
Feb 5, 2024
Warren “Burkes” Fortune (87), of Oak Ridge Virginia, was called home on February 5, 2024.
Burkes was known throughout the community both professionally and through different civic activities during his active life. In addition to a long tenure at Central Virginia Electric Cooperative where he worked in Management Information Systems, he also worked for Joe Lee McClellan as a technician for...
Luther Stanley "Stan" Hardy
Feb 2, 2024
Luther Stanley Hardy, 75, of Nellysford passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his residence.
He was born October 1, 1948 in North Carolina a son of the late Elbert Hardy and Inez Short Hardy.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hurst Hardy; a son, Darrick Hardy and his wife, Sherry of West End, NC; a daughter, Marsha Rea and...
Doris Ann Vest
Jan 20, 2024
Doris Ann Vest, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 20, 2024, at the University of Virginia Hospital.
She was born in Nelson County, Virginia on August 4, 1960, the daughter of the late Rasped and Gertrude Vest. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Rasped Vest Jr.; James Vest and four sisters, Linda Vest Johnson, Laura Napier, Vivian...
James Franklin Napier
Jan 17, 2024
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of James Franklin Napier, also known as “PaPa Frank” or “Big Foot” on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at his home. Born on April 27, 1933 to the late Sir Cashus Napier and Lillie Puckett Napier.
Frank was the most loving husband, devoted father, papa, and a cherished friend there was. He lived...
Garland Keith Martin
Jan 15, 2024
Garland Keith Martin, 93, of the Tye River Community, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Keith was born September 3, 1930, in Appomattox, VA to the late Robert Marshall Martin and Ethel Tatum Martin.
Keith proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his return to the United...
Kyle Clinton Mann
Jan 15, 2024
Kyle Clinton Mann, 97, passed away on January 15, 2024 at Summit Square in Waynesboro, Virginia.
He was born July 13, 1926 in Shipman, Virginia; a son of the late Harry F. and Susie Ponton Mann.
In addition to his parents, Kyle was preceded in death by three sisters; Audrey Dodd, Hilda Martin, and Mildred Hubbard. He was also...
Dennis Edward Truslow
Jan 13, 2024
On January 13, 2024 our beloved husband, father and grandfather was called home to the arms of our eternal Lord.
He passed at the age of 83 after living a long and productive life.
Denny was preceded in death by his sons, Michael and Robb and granddaughter, Lauren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Paullette (nee Rowe). Denny and Paullette would have...
Gillies Prosper Rodgers
Jan 11, 2024
Gillies Prosper Rodgers, 70 of Shipman passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
He was born August 11, 1953 in Albemarle County, Virginia at the University of Virginia Hospital, the son of the late James Marcus Rodgers and Margaret Elizabeth Brockenbrough Rodgers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Marcus “Mark” Rodgers.
Gillies...
Rita Faye Hammer
Jan 10, 2024
Rita Faye Hammer, 66, of Nellysford passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Rivers Edge in Waynesboro.
She was born on November 23, 1957 a daughter of the late James Tucker Woodson and Bertha Elizabeth Hughes Woodson.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David Hammer; her son, Carlton Patterson and two brothers, Mike Fitzgerald and...
Robert Loyd Small
Jan 9, 2024
Robert Loyd “Bobby” Small, 64, of Amherst died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.
He was born May 10, 1959 in Waynesboro a son of the late Harman Sedgwick Small and Mary Lillian Spencer Small.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Rebecca Lynn Small and Sandra Gail Small.
Bobby was a devoted...
Richard Jennings "Ricky" "Beep" Evans
Jan 8, 2024
It is with a broken heart to tell you all that my wonderful, amazing, loving, handsome husband has gone to be with our Lord and Savior.
Richard Jennings “Ricky” “Beep” Evans, 64, of Schuyler died Monday, January 8, 2024 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.
He was born on August 24, 1959 a son of the late Howard Jennings Evans...
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...
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