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Lloyd Thomas Taylor, Sr.

Lloyd Thomas Taylor, Sr.

Dec 14, 2024

Lloyd Thomas Taylor Sr., 60, of Madison, VA, gained his wings to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2024. 

Tommy was born June 25, 1964, in Charlottesville, VA, the son of the late Owen Shirley Taylor and Frances Marie Taylor. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn R. Taylor; brothers Bruce A. Taylor,...

Arley Woodrow Gregory, Jr.

Arley Woodrow Gregory, Jr.

Dec 10, 2024

Arley Woodrow “Woody” Gregory, Jr., 81, of Troy, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 10, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1943, the son of the late Arley Woodrow Gregory, Sr., and Dorothy Mae Griffin Gregory. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion, Juanita Hall.

Left to cherish his memory...

Elbert Shifflett

Elbert Shifflett

Dec 9, 2024

Elbert Shifflett, 80, of Stanardsville, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 9, 2024. Elbert was born on February 23, 1944, the son of the late Wilmer Shifflett and Earla Virginia Deane Shifflett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Waylon Shifflett, and two brothers, Thurman Shifflett and Leabert...

David Warren Chiles

David Warren Chiles

Dec 3, 2024

David Warren Chiles of Louisa was fully healed by The Great Physician on December 3, 2024, at the age of 70. He departed this world from the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville with an inspiring testimony of faith, love, and resilience. He was born Dec. 31, 1953.  

David is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Suzanne...

Angelo John Lagana Jr.

Angelo John Lagana Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

Angelo J. Lagana Jr., 85, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born February 6, 1939, in Cranston, RI, to the late Angelo J. Lagana Sr. and Martha Spadaro Lagana.

Angelo enjoyed a 35-year career at the Providence Gas Company, retiring in 1999 as a Tool Crib Operator. A veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves in...

Dewey Lee Collier, Jr.

Dewey Lee Collier, Jr.

Nov 21, 2024

Dewey Lee Collier Jr., 66, of Howardsville, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at UVA Medical Center.

Dewey was born in Albemarle County on May 14, 1958, to the late Dewey Lee Collier Sr. and Frances Jane Shifflett. He was also predeceased by a brother, Kenneth E. Collier.

Survivors include a brother, Dwayne Allen Collier of Luray; sisters, Faye Collier Sprouse...

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...

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