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Clyde Nelson Taylor

Clyde Nelson Taylor

Jan 21, 2021

Clyde Nelson Taylor, 91, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021.

He was born August 5, 1929, in Greene County, son of the late Carroll Newman Taylor and Mabel Clair Bickers Taylor.

Clyde is survived by two sons, Nelson Taylor (Robyn) of Richmond, VA and Gary S. Taylor of Ruckersville, VA; two grandchildren, Stephen Craig Taylor (Kristi) and...

Lester Randall Norris

Lester Randall Norris

Jan 18, 2021

Lester Randall Norris, 77, of Springfield, Virginia passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Manor Care-Fair Oaks.

He was born March 13, 1943 in Evanston, Illinois, son of the late Lester N. Norris and Myrtle Theresa Larson Norris.

Lester is survived by his loving wife, Sally Ann Knight Norris; stepson, Scott Jones; and many cousins, family members and friends.

Lester...

Roger Wade Staton

Roger Wade Staton

Jan 12, 2021

Roger Wade Staton, 68, of Earlysville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born on July 27, 1952 in Charlottesville, VA, son of the late James Wiley Staton and Irene Morris Staton.

Roger is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Frances Davis Staton; daughters, Tara L. Fortune (Jeremy)...

Franklin Lyle Dudley

Franklin Lyle Dudley

Jan 12, 2021

Franklin Lyle Dudley, 68, of Free Union, Virginia passed away on January 12, 2021, at Martha Jefferson Hospital unexpectedly due to health complications.

He was born in Fluvanna County on January 4, 1953, son of the late James and Evelyn Dudley.

Frank spent the majority of his life working as a farm manager which allowed him to do the things...

Mary Edith Conley

Mary Edith Conley

Jan 11, 2021

Mary Edith Conley, 84, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.

She was born September 6, 1936 in Greene County, VA, daughter of the late Andrew Roach and Carrie Shifflett Roach.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Conley; siblings, Thelma Morris, James Roach, Alton Roach, Glen Roach, Andrew Roach, Doris...

Virginia "Ginny" Frazier Fitzhugh

Virginia "Ginny" Frazier Fitzhugh

Jan 7, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Frazier Fitzhugh, 81 of Orange passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Martha Jefferson House.

She was born August 13, 1939 in Charlottesville, Virginia daughter of the late James Raymond Frazier and Emma McDaniel Frazier.

Virginia is survived by her loving (bossy) daughter Jennifer Fitzhugh Faulconer and her husband John Y. Faulconer; granddaughter Virginia “Jenna” Conway Faulconer; grandson...

Avis Lorene Morris

Avis Lorene Morris

Jan 6, 2021

Avis "Reenie" Lorene Morris, 80, of Charlottesville, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 06, 2021 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on January 20, 1940 in Charlottesville, VA to the late George Wilbert Morris, Sr. and Alma Avis Shifflett Morris.

She is survived by her children, Leisa Morris-Holsapple, Frank Morris (Tammy), Libbie Gibson (fiancé, Ron Harford);...

Nita Pearl Eppard

Nita Pearl Eppard

Jan 6, 2021

Nita Pearl Eppard, 95, of Stanardsville died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June 1, 1925 in Greene County to the late Luther and Minnie Breeden.

She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Morris, Joan McGowan, Otha Eppard, Jr., Wendell Kelly Eppard and his wife, Judy and Mary Jane Peyton and her husband, Buggs.

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Linda Jeanette Campbell

Linda Jeanette Campbell

Jan 5, 2021

Linda Jeanette Cress Campbell, 79, of Hampton, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born on June 3, 1941, in China Grove, North Carolina to the late Bill and Maude Cress.

She is survived by her children, Valerie Campbell-Sapp (Bobby), Melanie Jones (Kevin), and Natalie Wezensky (Robert); grandchildren,...

Thelma Adams Jackson

Thelma Adams Jackson

Dec 29, 2020

Thelma (Auncie) was called home on the morning of December 29th to be with her Beloved husband Fred. She was born on April 27, 1939, to the late Thomas E and Daisy M Johnson. She was educated in the Louisa County School System. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Ruckersville, Virginia. She retired from General Electric after...

Alvin Lee Shifflett

Alvin Lee Shifflett

Dec 28, 2020

Alvin Lee Shifflett, 75, of Free Union, Virginia passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Alvin was born July 13, 1945, in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Claude Wilson Shiflett and Beulah Morris Shiflett.

In addition to his parents, Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Margaret Shifflett; brothers, Claude Hamilton...

Darlene Giselle Murray

Darlene Giselle Murray

Dec 21, 2020

Darlene Giselle Cleage Murray, 64, of Barboursville, Virginia passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.

Darlene was born June 26, 1956, in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late John Samuel Young and Christine Cleage.

She is survived by her sisters, Sharon Young and Barbara Cunningham; brother, John S. Young; uncle, Dennis Young; aunt, Theresa Sanders; niece, Colette Bryant; great-nieces, Jamea Tolson,...

Mattie E. Shifflett

Mattie E. Shifflett

Dec 18, 2020

Mattie Etta Graves Shifflett,90, of Rappahannock Academy, Virginia passed away  Friday, December 18, 2020.

She was born April 12, 1930, daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson Graves and Dulcie Kurdle Fitzgerald Graves.

In addition to her parents, Mattie was deceased in death by her husband, Reese Elmer Shifflett; two sons, Dan Stuart Shifflett and Garry McLean Shifflett; son-in-law, Roy Turner.

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Nancy Jewel Wright Berry

Nancy Jewel Wright Berry

Dec 8, 2020

Nancy “Jewel” Wright Berry, 94, of Stanardsville, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her son’s home surrounded by her family.

Jewel was born September 20, 1926 in Rockingham County, VA, daughter of the late Robert Newton Wright, Sr.  and Nannie Belle Lam Wright.

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

Barbara Wells Branham

Barbara Wells Branham

Dec 8, 2020

Barbara Wells Branham, 81, of Earlysville, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on December 8, 2020.

Barbara was born October 31, 1939, daughter of the late Austin J. Wells and Lula Octavis Nimmons Wells.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by two children, Clarence Frederick Eheart and Michael Jewels Eheart; and two siblings, Danny Dudley...

Horatico Correll Jackson

Horatico Correll Jackson

Dec 7, 2020

Horatico C. Jackson, 61, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away December 7, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 16, 1959 in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Thomas W. Jackson and Doris Maxine Taylor Jackson.

Horatico is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Jackson; children, Shawnita Carey, Shandon D. Arnold and Larissa R. Jackson; grandchildren, Kaedon C. Jones, Kayveri...

Doris   Richards

Doris Richards

Dec 5, 2020

Doris Richards, 94, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Doris was born December 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Elijah and Christina Marshall Shifflett.

Following the death of her mother, Doris and her brother, Orvin Shifflett and sister, Hazel S. Herring, were raised by their great uncle and great aunt, Andrew and Bertie Marshall.

After dating for...

Leroy Melferd Morris

Leroy Melferd Morris

Dec 4, 2020

Leroy Melferd Morris, 86, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Friday, December 4, 2020.

He was born August 9, 1934 in Charlottesville, VA, son of the late Ralph Morris and Lottie Shifflett Morris and the aunt and uncle who raised him, Russell Guy Morris and Zelia Gentry Morris.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Garry McLean Shifflett

Garry McLean Shifflett

Nov 29, 2020

Garry McLean Shifflett, 70, of Rappahannock Academy, Virginia passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.

He was born September 8, 1950, in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of Mattie Etta Graves Shifflett and the late Reese Elmer Shifflett.

In addition to his father, Garry was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Stuart Shifflett; brother-in-law, Roy Turner.

Garry is survived by his mother,...

Floyd Eugene Wilkerson

Floyd Eugene Wilkerson

Nov 21, 2020

Floyd Eugene Wilkerson, 82, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.

He was born June 13, 1938, in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Vernon Lee Wilkerson, Sr. and Birdie Morrison Wilkerson.

In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by a son, Timmy Critzer; brothers, Rudolph “Rudy” Wilkerson, Robert “Bobby” Wilkerson, and Norman Wilkerson; and...

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