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Lewis Robert Raynor

Lewis Robert Raynor

Mar 6, 2019

Lewis Robert Raynor, 71, of Greene County, VA passed away March 6, 2019.

He was born June 20, 1947, son of late Robert Gaines Raynor and Geneva Mae Dowell Raynor.

Lewis is survived by his wife, Ramona Raynor; son, Lewis David Raynor; daughter, Sherry Raynor; stepson, Walter Deane, Jr.; stepdaughter, Rebecca Surguy; sister, Margaret Knighting; grandchildren, Brandon and Prudence; step-grandchildren,...

Patrick Leonard Mellott

Patrick Leonard Mellott

Mar 2, 2019

Patrick Leonard Mellott of Free Union, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Patrick was born on March 17, 1939 in Fair Oaks, PA to Foster and Edna Mellott. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Howard Mellott and sister, Dorothy (Mellott) Chester.

Patrick is survived by the love of his...

Thomas Franklin Hayes

Thomas Franklin Hayes

Feb 20, 2019

Col. Thomas F. Hayes died February 20, 2019 at the age of 99 at his home in Stanardsville, VA.

He was the son of the late Harold C. Hayes and Lulu Ann Wahl Hayes of Bremen, Indiana. His two brothers preceded him in death.

Col. Hayes was married to the late Betty Katheryn Parker of Champaign, Illinois for 56 years....

Inez Virginia Gatewood

Inez Virginia Gatewood

Feb 14, 2019

Services for Inez Gatewood will be held at a later date. 

Glen   Banks

Glen Banks

Feb 7, 2019

Glen Banks, 56, of Charlottesville, VA passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born November 18, 1962 in Charlottesville, VA, son of the late Mary Lou Banks.

Glen is survived by a daughter, Camilla Shifflett; two brothers, Nelson Lee Banks and Phillip Curtis Banks; one sister, Brenda Blakely; and numerous aunts, uncles,...

Martin Joseph Cavanagh

Martin Joseph Cavanagh

Feb 5, 2019

Martin Joseph Cavanagh, Jr., 80, of Ruckersville, VA passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

He was born February 15, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Martin Joseph Cavanagh, Sr. and Loretta O’Neill Cavanagh.

Martin is survived by three sons, Martin J. Cavanagh IV (Nicola), Frank M. Cavanagh and Matthew J. Cavanagh; one brother, Robert Cavanagh; two sisters, Peggy...

Iris  Beverly Dickerson

Iris Beverly Dickerson

Feb 3, 2019

Iris “Cookie” Beverly Dickerson, 77, of Barboursville, VA passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her home.

She was born November 8, 1941 in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Abe Millison and Tillie Fainman Millison.

Iris is survived by her loving husband, Robert E. Dickerson; and daughter, Terri Dickerson.

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

Marie Rose Sosnowski

Marie Rose Sosnowski

Jan 28, 2019

Services will be private.

Amaya Rose Barnard

Amaya Rose Barnard

Jan 27, 2019

Amaya Rose Barnard, infant daughter of Stephen Barnard and Kathryn Schornberg Barnard, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Aria Barnard; maternal grandparents, Al and Cindy Schornberg and Valerie Schendel; paternal grandparents, Alan and Anet Barnard; aunts and uncles, Kristine Schornberg, Eric and Rachel Schornberg,...

William Curtis Dollins

William Curtis Dollins

Jan 23, 2019

William Curtis “Bill” Dollins, Sr., 79, of Ruckersville, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

He was born December 7, 1939, son of the late Charles T. Dollins and Ethel Owens Dollins of Keswick, VA .

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, JoAnn S. Dollins.

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Gertrude Isabelle Webb

Gertrude Isabelle Webb

Jan 19, 2019

Gertrude Isabelle Webb, 98, of Harrisonburg, VA passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Grace Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born November 26, 1920 in New York, daughter of the late Howard and Myrtle Fischer.

Gertrude is survived by her son, George Drumheller; daughter, Myrtle Click; five grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

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

John Edward Ringle

John Edward Ringle

Jan 18, 2019

On Friday, January 18, 2019, John Edward Ringle, 86, of Ruckersville, Virginia, died as a result of an automobile accident. Son of the late Verlin E. and Ruth A. Ringle, John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Ringle; two brothers, David Ringle (Gloria) of Phoenix, Arizona and Daniel Ringle (Linda) of Torrington, Wyoming; one sister, Judith Miller...

Joyce Ann Lawson

Joyce Ann Lawson

Jan 15, 2019

Joyce Ann Lawson, 82, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

She was born February 6, 1938, in Stanardsville, Virginia, to the late Caney and Guyula Shifflett.

She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ayers, and son, Greg Lawson, as well as his wife Suzanne Lawson. In addition to her children, she is...

Anne-Lise   Norling

Anne-Lise Norling

Jan 15, 2019

All services are private.

Cecil   Duty

Cecil Duty

Jan 13, 2019

Cecil Duty, 81, of Ruckersville, VA passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

He was born June 13, 1937 in Council, VA , son of the late Tilden Morgan Duty and Ollie Compton Duty.

Cecil is survived by his three sons, Terry Duty and his wife, Brenda, Joey Duty and his wife, Patricia and Ronnie Duty; two...

Henry R. Vorthmann

Henry R. Vorthmann

Jan 9, 2019

Services for Mr. Vorthmann are private. 

Delbert Roy Frey

Delbert Roy Frey

Jan 7, 2019

Delbert Roy Frey, 59, of Louisa, VA formerly of Stanardsville, VA passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Louisa Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Delbert was born March 29, 1959, son of the late Delbert Frey and Elaine Marvin Frey.

He is survived by his brother, Randall Frey and his wife, Carolyn; nephew, Chris Frey and his wife, Christie; and great...

John William Sparks, Jr.

John William Sparks, Jr.

Dec 27, 2018

John William Sparks, Jr., 68, of Barboursville, VA passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.

He was born June 4, 1950 in Charlottesville, VA, son of Mary Mildred Richards Sparks and the late John William Sparks, Sr.

John is survived by his loving wife, Linda Sparks; daughter, Lori Fisher and her husband, Josh; grandchildren, Pearson and Ava Fisher; sister, Pat Fairfax...

Tereca "Terry" Lynn Arey

Tereca "Terry" Lynn Arey

Dec 23, 2018

Tereca Lynn “Terry” Arey of Ruckersville, Virginia, died unexpectedly in her sleep on December 23, 2018—a great heart who left behind her cherished son, Shaun Myers of Atlanta, GA, her dear step-grandchildren, Marley Paige and Piper Grace Lawrence, and Matthew and Stephen Shaffer in Tidewater, VA, and countless beloved co-workers and friends in Charlottesville and around the country.

Terry was...

Mary Elizabeth Royster

Mary Elizabeth Royster

Dec 17, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Royster, 87, of Ruckersville, VA formerly of Unionville, VA, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at her daughter’s home.

She was born August 3, 1931 in East Bend, North Carolina, daughter of the late Jesse Coram and Callie Martin Coram.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Royster, Sr; two...

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