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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...

Randolph "Rudy" Francis Henry White

Randolph "Rudy" Francis Henry White

Nov 21, 2020

Randolph “Rudy” Francis Henry White, 30, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Rudy was born November 14, 1990 in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of Raymond Francis White and Tammy Lynn Seale Cornelius.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Warren D. Seale; and paternal grandparents, Raymond and Mary White.

Rudy is survived by his mother, Tammy...

Mary Lou Greenwood

Mary Lou Greenwood

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Lou Greenwood, 88 of Barboursville, VA passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020.

Born June 1, 1932, in Front Royal, VA.  She was the fourth daughter of Kate and George Foster.

Mary graduated from Warren County High School in 1950.  She then moved to Falls Church, VA., and worked for Melpar, Inc. where she operated blueprint reproducing equipment for...

David Conrad Miller

David Conrad Miller

Nov 16, 2020

Services are private. 

Ethel Frances Knight

Ethel Frances Knight

Nov 12, 2020

Ethel “Frances” Knight, 82, of Dyke, Virginia passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her residence.

Frances was born July 8, 1938 in Dyke, VA, daughter of the late Homer Knight and Eva Morris Knight.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorene Shifflett; brothers-in-law, Huey Shifflett and George Dudley; nephew, Mitchell “Mitch” Shifflett;...

James "Jimmy" Louis Riggs, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Louis Riggs, Jr.

Nov 10, 2020

James “Jimmy” Louis Riggs, Jr., 69, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

He was born July 19, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late James Louis Riggs and Hazel Morris Riggs.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kayla Ariana Gainey; and sister, Lilly “Bonnie” Powell.

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George Washington McCauley, Sr.

George Washington McCauley, Sr.

Nov 6, 2020

George Washington McCauley, Sr., 89, of Dyke, Virginia passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 13, 1931 in Free Union, Virginia, son of the late David Ezra McCauley and Sarah Jane Shaver McCauley.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by 10 siblings; daughter, Alice Cressel; son-in-law, Hobert Cressel; and granddaughter,...

Dale Whitten Ball, Jr.

Dale Whitten Ball, Jr.

Oct 29, 2020

Dale Whitten Ball, Jr., 57, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his daughter’s home.

He was born July 4, 1963 in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Dale Whitten Ball, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann McCauley Ball.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his sons, Damien Scott Shifflett and Eric Ball; and...

Eunice Minerva Shifflett

Eunice Minerva Shifflett

Oct 29, 2020

Eunice Minerva Shifflett, 85, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home.

Eunice was born July 22, 1935 in Greene County, Virginia, daughter of the late Lenny Harrison Beasley and Anna Bell Roach Beasley.

In addition to her parents, Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Floyd Shifflett; daughter, Gail Marie Shiffett; sisters, Joanna...

John Martin Fowler

John Martin Fowler

Oct 28, 2020

John Martin Fowler, 67, of Barboursville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Services will be private. 

An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com

Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Richard Lester

Paul Richard Lester

Oct 25, 2020

Paul Richard Lester, 74, of Afton, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 10, 1946 in Buchanan County, Virginia, son of the late Arthur Flemming Lester and America Mounts Lester.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Rose Knipp Lester; brother, Eugene Lester; and...

Marc John Dettmann

Marc John Dettmann

Oct 21, 2020

On the 21st of October 2020, Marc John Dettmann, a loving husband, and father of four children passed away at the age of 69.  Marc was born April 3, 1951, in West Allis, WI to Karl and Beverly Dettmann, the second of five children. 

Marc received his B.A. from Luther College before attending the Wharton School of the University of...

Pamela Sue Allen

Pamela Sue Allen

Oct 21, 2020

Pamela Sue Morris Allen, 65, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Pamela was born August 3, 1955, daughter of the late Leroy Ellis Weakley and Rozelia Morris Weakley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, David Allen; son, Christopher Lewis Allen; grandchildren, Kylie Allen and Camden Allen; half-sister, Sandra L. Bryant (Ken); uncle, Clyde...

Doris Jean Hyatt

Doris Jean Hyatt

Oct 21, 2020

Doris Jean Hyatt went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born July 7, 1942, daughter of the late Ellis Zeb Shifflett and Margaret Shifflett.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her brothers, David Jonathan Shifflett, Earl Ronnie Shifflett, and Sherman Ray...

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