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Alvin Earl Johnson

Alvin Earl Johnson

Apr 22, 2019

Alvin Earl Johnson, 75, of Free Union, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer on April 22, 2019.

Earl was born in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Leonard Johnson and Betty Ulrich.

Earl married Carole Johnson the love of his life and he was her “Rock.” The two were married...

Tracy Ann Wood

Tracy Ann Wood

Apr 14, 2019

Tracy Ann Wood, 34, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019.

She was born February 24, 1985 in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of the late James Wood and Lu Lorraine Woodward Wood.

Tracy is survived by husband, Cory Bright; son, Cory Bright, Jr.,; daughters, Tacaryi and Kallista Bright; sisters, Emily, Jamie, Shanika and Jackie; sister-in-law, Jennifer; brothers-in-law, John, Tim...

Ellen Clay Carter

Ellen Clay Carter

Apr 14, 2019

Ellen Marie Clay Carter, 62, of Ruckersville, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday April 14, 2019.

She was born to the late Richard and Shirley Clay on July 4, 1956.

She is survived by her three brothers; Paul and his wife, Debbie of Ruckersville, Doug and his wife, Kelly of Stanardsville, Richard of Ruckersville; one...

Joyce Diane Bodrey

Joyce Diane Bodrey

Apr 12, 2019

Joyce Diane King Bodrey, 74, of Charlottesville, VA passed away April 12, 2019.

She was born October 13, 1944 in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Linwood King and Lillian Kendall King.

Joyce is survived by her children, Joshua Andrew Bodrey (Julie) and Carolyn Jean Bodrey-Ness (Stewart); sister, Ann Gilbert; seven grandchildren, Sarah Wilson, Amber Sherwood, Lisbeth Sheetz, Orlando Ness,...

Gordon Eugene Anderson

Gordon Eugene Anderson

Apr 5, 2019

Gordon Eugene “Gene” Anderson was called away from this Earth on Friday, April 5, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Joseph Anderson, Sr.; mother, Helena Exelda Gonyea Anderson Fowler; brothers, Charles Joseph Anderson, Jr. and Dale W. Anderson, Sr.; and granddaughter, Alyssa Lynn Preston.

Gene is survived by his adult children, Jessica Preston, Victoria Anderson, Allie...

Garry   Weatherford

Garry Weatherford

Apr 2, 2019

Garry Weatherford, 65, of Stanardsville, VA went to meet his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Louisa Health and Rehab.

He was born on September 21, 1953 in Holly Hill, SC to the late Jaydean Weatherford and Sophia Jackson Weatherford.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Cynthia Weatherford; his children, Amanda Almond, Michelle Smith and...

Billy Joe Frazier

Billy Joe Frazier

Mar 20, 2019

Billy Joe Frazier, 66, of Crozet, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

He was born March 2, 1953 in Alexandria, VA, son of the late Moses Frazier and Edna Walton Frazier.

Billy is survived by his children, William Frazier (Kristin) and David Frazier (Carla); siblings, Gary Frazier (Barbara Ann), Larry Frazier, David Frazier (Sharron), Mary Jane Johnson (Duane) and...

David Jonathan Shifflett, Sr.

David Jonathan Shifflett, Sr.

Mar 20, 2019

David Jonathan Shifflett, Sr., 77, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home.

He was born December 11, 1941 in Albemarle County, son of the late Ellis Shifflett and Margaret Shifflett.

David is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sharon Shifflett; children, Tracey Via (Kevin), David Shifflett, Jr., and Amy Shifflett; siblings, Doris Jean...

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...

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