Teresa Burks Wimmer
Mar 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Teresa Burks Wimmer. Teresa passed away on March 19th, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.
Born on December 9th, 1956, the daughter of the late Josiah and Mildred Burks of Charlottesville and sister to the late Kenny Burks of Brownsburg. Teresa grew...
David McCauley
Mar 6, 2025
David Jackson McCauley, 76, of Free Union, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
He was born March 31, 1948, in Charlottesville, VA, the son of the late Solomon David Jackson McCauley and Louise Irene Morris McCauley.
David is survived by his sisters Betty Frazier (Andrew) of Barboursville, VA, and Paula Huckstep (Keith) of...
Mary Sohmer Laird
Feb 28, 2025
Mary Sohmer Laird, originally of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 28th. Mary was born on October 18, 1929, and lived most of her life in Media, Pennsylvania, except for the last five years when she traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, to reside with her daughter, Joan.
Mary had a big personality, was the life of the...
Michael Duncan Macfarlan
Feb 28, 2025
Michael Duncan Macfarlan, of Barboursville, Virginia, was welcomed by the Lord and the saints Feb. 28, following a 3-year journey with colon cancer. He was surrounded by love and held by countless prayers.
Michael was born on Sept. 1, 1985, in Earlysville, Virginia, the third of four children. He spent his childhood wandering the woods, quietly cooking up mischief, and living...
Robert Garfield Fleming, Jr.
Feb 27, 2025
Robert “Robbie” Garfield Fleming, Jr., 34, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on February 27, 2025. Robbie was born on November 21, 1990, to Robert “Rob” Garfield Fleming and Jane Gentry Fleming in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Robbie was a truly radiant soul who brought joy to everyone he met. He was a graduate of Albemarle High School, Piedmont Virginia...
Elizabeth Sue Beachy
Feb 24, 2025
Elizabeth Sue (Barkman) Beachy, age 69, of Free Union, Virginia, died at home on Monday, February 24, 2025, after a 7-month battle with cancer.
Sue was born on August 23, 1955, in Holmes County, OH, to Raymond and Clara (Mullet) Barkman.
Sue will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Roman Merle Beachy; daughter Kim, of Free Union, VA; son...
Henrik A. Schutz
Feb 16, 2025
Henrik A. Schutz (Hank) died peacefully on February 16 from complications at the end of a lengthy battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Deeply loved as husband to Frances, brother to Trudi, father to Allen and Katy, and Opa to Eva, Darius, and Nate. They and many relatives in the US and Europe will miss his loving presence, his wit, his puns,...
Kenneth Randolph Collier, Sr
Feb 16, 2025
Kenneth R. Collier Sr. (73) of Ruckersville passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was born in Charlottesville, VA, on September 19th, 1951, to Catherine A. Collier and Fred R. Collier Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his great-grandson Maeson Roach and his daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Teeny) Collier.
He is survived by...
William Bruce Kyler
Feb 14, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the family of William (Bill) Kyler, of Ruckersville, VA, announces his passing at home on February 14, 2025, with Charlotte, his wife of 41 years, and CoCo, his much-loved poodle, by his side. And yet it is with abundant joy that his transition from this earthly realm to his eternal heavenly home was...
Faye Taylor Lawson
Feb 13, 2025
Faye Taylor Lawson went to join her Lord on February 13, 2025. We know that she was welcomed by her best friend and sister, Francis Hensley. Faye was born on April 29, 1946, in Charlottesville, Va. to the late Brooksey Taylor and the late Gladys Shifflett Taylor. She married the love of her life, Gilmer Lawson, and they together built...
Jennifer Leigh Story
Feb 9, 2025
With deep sadness, her family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Jennifer Leigh (nee Callaghan) Story, 59, on February 9, 2025. Jennifer was a beloved mother, Mimi, sister, aunt, and friend, and her sudden passing has immensely impacted those who loved her. Jennifer was born on August 11, 1965, to Richard Stephen Callaghan Jr. and Violet Anne (nee Maxwell)...
Lucy Patteson Cyrus
Feb 7, 2025
Lucy Patteson Cyrus of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on February 7, 2025. She left this world peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. Lucy was born on November 13, 1933, to her parents, William and Edna Patteson, in Appomattox County.
There, she was raised on a farm where she nurtured her lifelong love of gardening and the outdoors. Being the...
Kristen Lang Hoberg
Jan 31, 2025
It is with an immensely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kristen Lang Hoberg. Born on January 19, 1987, in Alexandria, Virginia, Kristen passed away on January 31, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a sudden, quick battle with a stroke. She spent her final days surrounded by countless loved ones. Kristen was preceded in death by her father,...
Houston O'Fenton Odom
Jan 19, 2025
Houston “Sam” O’Fenton Odom, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 82. Sam was born on January 28, 1942, in Newton County, Mississippi, and was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby E. Jacobs Dykes, his brothers, Robert Jacob Odom and Guy Randall Odom, and his sister, Mary Odom Vick.
He is survived by...
Betty Herring Shifflett
Jan 14, 2025
Betty Herring Shifflett, a beloved resident of Earlysville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by those she loved dearly. She was the cherished wife of the late James "Jimmy" Elijah Shifflett, who preceded her in death on March 31, 2024. After nine months apart, we are comforted to know they are now reunited in heaven.
Betty was a...
George Stephen Kelly, Jr.
Jan 11, 2025
George Stephen Kelly, Jr., 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Stanardsville on January 11, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1970, to George Stephen Kelly, Sr., and the late Lucille Smith Kelly.
In addition to his father (Joann), he leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Amy Sue Glover Kelly, son’s, Benjamin Thomas Kelly and Barek Lee Kelly;...
Mavis Jean Dudley
Jan 10, 2025
Mavis Jean Dudley, 81, of Crozet, VA, unexpectedly went to be with her heavenly Father on January 10, 2025.
Jean was born to the late Johnny and Edith Morris on October 20, 1943, in Albemarle County, VA. She married Franklin L. Dudley of Troy, VA, on December 23, 1972, and resided in Albemarle Co., where she and Frank worked and raised...
Timothy Wayne Collier
Jan 9, 2025
Timothy “Timmy” Wayne Collier (Spanky), 65, of Earlysville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 9, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Timmy was born on October 1, 1959, the son of Stella Stanley Collier and the late Wilbert Erman Collier of Ruckersville.
Timmy is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynn Manuel Collier; sons, Thomas, Blake,...
Theodore Kalman Kasna
Jan 9, 2025
Theodore Kalman Kasna
Ted, as he was known to his friends, was born on December 21, 1934, in the Bronx, NY. The oldest son of Theodore A. Kasna and Josephine Ruzsjak Kasna. His parents and his brother, Robert Kasna, preceded him in death.
Ted was married to his wife, Patty, for almost 40 years and spent most of his adult life in...
Jonathan Lee Lamb
Jan 3, 2025
Jonathan Lee Lamb, born February 24, 1989, departed this earthly life on January 3, 2025, to be with his Heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin J. Lamb; grandmother, Patricia Lamb; and grandfather, Frank Gibson.
He is survived by his parents, Ella and Nelson Gibson; his brother, Nelson Gibson; grandmother, Gloria Gibson; aunts, Denise Thomas (Mark), Juanita...
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