Obituaries

Aug 4, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our mother and friend, Mary Frances Trimpe (Dorritie). Mary was born May 1, 1946, in Queens, New York City.  She died peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 4, from a known heart condition.  

   Mary was the third of four children born to Daniel and Geraldine Dorritie. She is...

Jul 24, 2022

Charles Wayne Shifflett, 74 of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24th, 2022, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, under the loving care of his family and Medi Home Hospice. He was born October 4th, 1947, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Howard and Claris Shifflett, and was preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2022

Chad Allen Goolsby, 36, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

He was born November 16, 1985 in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of Roy M. Goolsby, Jr. and Janice Williams Goolsby.

Chad was preceded in death by his brother, Edward J. Goolsby; paternal grandfather, Roy M. Goolsby, Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Ernest and Hazel Williams.

He is survived...

Jul 19, 2022

Lula Frances Lamb, 95, of Stanardsville, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on January 25, 1927, to the late Lewis Thomas and Vernie Moore Jones in Albemarle County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James W. Lamb,...

Jul 14, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Tharp, 92, formerly of Edinburg, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022.

She was born June 16, 1930 in Woodstock, VA, daughter of the late Charles William Reedy and Fannie Elizabeth Reedy.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, John Lloyd Tharp, who she married on August 7, 1950 and died on...

Jul 9, 2022

Amber Elizabeth Lanter of Barboursville, Virginia was born on July 5, 1974 and died in her sleep on July 9, 2022. She is survived by her cherished son, Jacob Ashby Tomlin, her mother and father, Ilene Robinson and Ronald Robinson, her sister, Nikki Brookman, her nieces and nephew, Maggie, Lilly, and Bennett, cousins, very dear friends, and countless patients and...

Jul 3, 2022

Nancy Lee Shifflett Tate, 76, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 10, 1946 in Greene County, Virginia, daughter of the late Herman Shifflett and Margaret Hailey (Conley) Shifflett.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Donald Tate Sr. and her brother Bill Shifflett.

Nancy...

Jul 2, 2022

Woodrow Wilson Morton, 75, departed from his earthly home early Saturday morning, July 2, 2022, in Richmond, Virginia.

He was born October 30, 1946, in Greene County to the late Benjamin Morton and Lucille Murray.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ennis, Elmer, and Benjamin Morton.

Wilson leaves to cherish his loving memory,...

Jun 23, 2022

Jun 22, 2022

A Memorial Service for Barbara Smith will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Massaponax Ward)

Jun 21, 2022

Bon (Buddy) R. Manning of Stanardsville journeyed to his eternal rest with our Lord on June 21, 2022, at the age of 73, surrounded by family. He was the second born of five in Bethel, NC on May 1st to Thomas F. Manning and Virginia Mills Manning.

As a teenager, Buddy enjoyed working on the family tobacco farm fields. Later,...

Jun 21, 2022

Ramona Dale “Boodie, Boo Boo” Morris, 64, of Earlysville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 21, 1958 in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of the late George E. Morris and Mary Leatrice Morris.

In addition to her parents, Dale was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Morris; sister, Sandra...

Jun 13, 2022

David Lee Hicks, of Scottsville VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 13, 2022 after fighting a long battle with congenital heart disease and kidney failure. 

David was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Sprouse ; his father, Bobby Lawrence Hicks; and Son, David Lee Hicks Jr. 

 

David was the middle child of 5 children, and...

Jun 12, 2022

Thomas Gerald Grada, 81, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home. 

He was born September 6, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Raymond Joseph Grada and Theora (Douglas) Grada. In addition to his parents Thomas was proceeded in death his brother, Raymond Grada and two sisters, Harriet Britton and Linda Grada. 

Thomas is...

Jun 8, 2022

Larry Franklin Shifflett, 69, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born November 23, 1952 in Charlottesville, VA, son of the late Franklin D. Shifflett and Irene M. McDaniel Morris.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sharon Williams Shifflett of Stanardsville, VA; daughter, Kimberly Dawn McCauley (Brent Tucker) of...

Jun 3, 2022

Kevin Scott Croonquist, 23, of Charlottesville, VA, died suddenly on June 3, 2022. Born May 4, 1999, in Hackensack, New Jersey to his parents, Scott Martin Croonquist, and Anne Tronicke Croonquist.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Croonquist and John and Marie Tronicke; his aunt, Debbie Salimbene; and his dog, Butter, who we all know...

Jun 3, 2022

Beverly Jean Johnson Quick, 72, passed away from pancreatic cancer on June 3rd, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Rhoadesville, VA.

Beverly was born in Williamston, NC on June 12, 1949, the oldest child of Arthur Durward Johnson and Emily Thomas Windom. She was later joined by sisters, Myra Lane (Powell) and Sharon Kay (Bartholomew). The Johnson family...

Jun 2, 2022

Floyd Elmer Lamb, 73, of Ruckersville, VA, died at UVA Hospital on June 2, 2022. He was born on February 13, 1949, in Charlottesville to the late James Willis Lamb and his surviving mother, Lula Jones Lamb.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Lamb Morris.

In addition to his mother, he leaves...

Jun 2, 2022

Welman “Buddy” Wesley Roberts, age 92, went home to meet His Lord and Savior on June 2, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia.  He was born on January 29, 1930 in Greene County, Virginia to the late John Wesley Roberts and Nettie Shifflett Roberts.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Copenhaver Roberts, brother, George Curtis...

May 18, 2022

Dolly Ann Frazier McCauley, 86, of Dyke, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her home.

She was born October 25, 1935 in Albemarle County, Virginia, daughter of the late Bluford Frazier and Mandy Collier Frazier.

In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, George W. McCauley, Sr.; daughter, Alice Cressel;...