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Kathleen Sullivan Vernon

Kathleen Sullivan Vernon

Nov 17, 2024

Kathleen Marie Sullivan Vernon, 86, of Dyke, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, in Madison, Virginia, with her loved ones by her side. Kathleen was born on September 6, 1938, in Charlottesville, VA. She was the daughter of the late Newman Sullivan and Mary Rene Herring. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford...

Hazel Katherine Collier

Hazel Katherine Collier

Nov 14, 2024

Hazel Katherine Collier, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Allen Shifflett and Lessie Mildred Shifflett; husband, John Franklin Collier Sr.; son, John Franklin Collier Jr; and siblings, George Shifflett, Joseph Shifflett, Fannie Mae Shifflett, Goldie Deane, Doris Deane, and Margaret McCardell. 

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Deborah Townsend;...

Benjamin Davis Earley

Benjamin Davis Earley

Nov 11, 2024

Benjamin Davis Earley, 79, of Stanardsville, Va., suddenly stepped out of his earthly body and entered his eternal rest on November 11, 2024. Born September 26, 1945, to the late Thomas Benjamin Earley and Mattie Bell Brock Earley.

Benjamin was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church and graduated from Jackson P. Burley High School.

Benjamin owned and ran Earley’s garage. Many people knew...

Shannon Dale Dean

Shannon Dale Dean

Nov 4, 2024

Shannon Dale Dean, 52, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away suddenly on November 4th, 2024 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. His loss is completely unexpected and his family is profoundly saddened.

Shannon was born on November 24, 1971 to a loving home in Stanardsville, Virginia. He graduated from William Monroe High School as part of the Class of 1989...

William Kenneth Shifflett

William Kenneth Shifflett

Oct 13, 2024

William Kenneth “Kenny” Shifflett went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

Kenny was born on April 17, 1942, and was the son of the late William C. Shifflett and Reva Morris Shifflett. 

In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Shifflett, and his sister, Doris Snow.

Kenny is survived...

Brenda Louise Adkins

Brenda Louise Adkins

Oct 11, 2024

Brenda Louise (Deane) Adkins, 75, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 18th, 1949, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Thomas Edward Deane and Margaret Louise (Lamb) McDaniel. 

Brenda worked as a custodian at Greene County Public Schools and the University of Virginia. She attended church at Grace Free...

Thomas King "Tommy" Thacker

Thomas King "Tommy" Thacker

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas King "Tommy" Thacker, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born to the late Minnie Conley and Curtis Thacker. Tommy is also preceded in death by his wife, Frances "Marie" Collier Thacker; son, William J. Thacker; daughter by marriage, Grace L. Thacker; and brother, Jerry Thacker. 

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Thomas D. Thacker...

David Wayne Spicer

David Wayne Spicer

Sep 28, 2024

David Wayne Spicer, 62, of Greene/Louisa, passed away in the hospital on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. He was born on February 7, 1962 and was preceded in death by his dad George R. Spicer Sr, his mom Sylvia L. Spicer, his sister Cindy Hughes and his brother George R. Spicer, Jr. 

David is survived by his brother Stephen Spicer(Robyn), his sisters,...

Robert “Bobby” Lee Gooding Jr.

Robert “Bobby” Lee Gooding Jr.

Sep 26, 2024

Robert Lee Gooding Jr., "Bobby," 87, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his daughters on Thursday, September 26. He was born March 4, 1937, in Centreville, Virginia, to the late Robert "Mike" and Cassie Gooding. 

He is survived by his daughters, Donna Blakey (Butch), Suzanne Lawson (Greg), and Tracey Trevillian (John). In addition to his children, he is survived by...

Charlotte Marie Newman

Charlotte Marie Newman

Sep 12, 2024

Charlotte Marie Newman, 94, of Stanardsville, Virginia, was called home on September 12, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1930, the daughter of the late Franklin Willard March and Dorothy Mae Manes. Her life was a testament to resilience and determination, marked by numerous achievements and contributions to her community.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Timothy Lee Proffitt

Timothy Lee Proffitt

Sep 10, 2024

Timothy Lee Proffitt, affectionately known to many of us as “Tim” or “Timmy,” 52, of Ruckersville, Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Born on April 8, 1972, the son of Willie Edgar Proffitt and Lois Faye Shifflett Proffitt. 

Tim was preceded in death by his brother, David Allen Proffitt. 

In addition to his parents,...

Cindy Michelle Shifflett

Cindy Michelle Shifflett

Aug 27, 2024

Cindy Michelle Shifflett, 42, of Ruckersville, Virginia suddenly passed away on August 27, 2024. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Rosie Jane Toombs of Bumpass, Virginia; and one niece, Amanda Michelle Shifflett.

Cindy is survived by her father, Roger Lee Shifflett of Charlottesville; three children, Dana Marie Shifflett, Shane Michael Shifflett and Desiray Nicole Shifflett; one grandson, Jace Cameron Purdue, whom...

Justin Frederick Peck

Justin Frederick Peck

Aug 22, 2024

Justin Frederick Peck, known affectionately as "Boomer," passed away on August 22, 2024, in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the age of 26. Born on May 18, 1998, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Justin's warmth and kindness touched all who knew him.Justin attended Hollymead Elementary and Albemarle High School before pursuing higher education at Hampden Sydney and James Madison University. He later embarked on...

Heather Elizabeth Lively

Heather Elizabeth Lively

Aug 18, 2024

Heather Elizabeth Lively, age 19, of Covesville, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2024, at UVA Health from injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Nelson County. Born on May 3, 2005, Heather was the cherished daughter of Jeffrey Blair Lively (Brandy) and Shannon Elizabeth Fox (Kenny).

In addition to her parents, Heather is survived by her siblings, Matthew...

Samantha Lynn Lively

Samantha Lynn Lively

Aug 17, 2024

Samantha Lynn Lively, age 22, of Covesville, Virginia, tragically passed away on August 17, 2024, in Nelson County due to a motor vehicle accident. Born on August 1, 2002, Samantha was the cherished daughter of Jeffrey Blair Lively (Brandy) and Shannon Elizabeth Fox (Kenny).

In addition to her parents, Samantha is survived by her siblings, Matthew Blair Lively (Stormy), Joshua Allen...

Vera Elizabeth Shifflett

Vera Elizabeth Shifflett

Aug 12, 2024

With Thanks and Loving Memories of our Mom, Vera Elizabeth Shifflett.

Momma was born on April 22, 1926 in Albemarle County, Virgina. She passed on to her home in Heaven on August 12, 2024 at the age of 98. She was the middle daughter of the late Elmer Thomas Shifflett and Anna P. Shifflett.

She was also preceded in death by her...

Allen L. Ingling

Allen L. Ingling

Aug 9, 2024

Allen Lloyd Ingling passed away suddenly, on August 9, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids Michigan to the late Carl Raymond and Madeline Ingling on March 5, 1937. He spent most of his childhood near Walkersville, Maryland where the family had a dairy farm. The family moved to St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania where they established the Rootspread Tree Planting Company,...

Samuel Franklin Morris

Samuel Franklin Morris

Aug 8, 2024

Samuel Franklin "Frank" Morris, 59, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2024. Born on February 9, 1965, Frank was the beloved son of the late John Samuel Morris and Avis Lorene Morris. 

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his sister, Laurie Alma Morris. His memory is cherished by his loving...

Ronald Hollis Morris

Ronald Hollis Morris

Aug 8, 2024

Ronald Hollis Morris, 88, of Stanardsville, died peacefully at Rosewood Village Assisted Living, Charlottesville, VA.

Born on September 24, 1935, he was the beloved first born of George Alex Morris and Ethel Jane Shifflett Morris. Married 67 years to his high school sweetheart, the former Audrey Powell, they became parents of four wonderful children, Yvonne Morris (Maurynne), Jennifer Morris Reed (Nathaniel),...

Rebecca Batten Spencer

Rebecca Batten Spencer

Aug 8, 2024

Rebecca Batten Spencer, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her Ruckersville, Virginia, home on August 8, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on October 7, 1951, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Harold Batten and Mary Beasley Batten.

Rebecca is reunited in eternal rest with her brother-in-law, Neil Rex Spencer, and sister-in-law,...

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