Mary Alice Martin
Sep 4, 2016
Mary Alice Martin, 84, of Dyke, VA passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1932 in Greene County to the late Kenny and Vanetta Morris. She is survived by her children, Butch Robertson and his wife Gracie and Deborah Lawson and her husband, Bill; Grandchildren, Jimmy and Melissa, Randy and Andrea,...

Gail Auer
Sep 1, 2016
Gail Agnes Gallup Auer, 80, of Rochelle passed away September 1, 2016 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Gail was born April 28, 1936 in New York, daughter of the late Robert J. Gallup and Mary Murphy Gallup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James I. Auer. Gail is survived by her sons, James Auer...
Michelle Lynn McDaniel
Aug 17, 2016
Michelle Lynn McDaniel Michelle Lynn McDaniel, 46, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Ellen Shepeard. She is survived by her precious son, Brandon McDaniel of Ruckersville; her father, Roger McDaniel of Xenia, OH; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Mimi McDaniel of Richmond, VA; sister, Anita Palmore...
Ruby Virginia Carver
Aug 17, 2016
Ruby Virginia Carver, 83, of Stanardsville, VA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Grace Health and Rehab. She was born on February 4, 1933 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Manis and Anna Shifflett. She is survived by her 10 children, Phyllis and Winston, Wanda and Fred, Debbie and Steve, Karen and Sam, Barbara, Timmy, Dickie, Elvis...
Jan William Zyderveld
Aug 11, 2016
Jan “John” William Zyderveld passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in his home, with loved ones by his side, after a long battle with cancer. John retired from Giant Food after 30 years of employment and worked at Advance Auto Parts following his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman and always had a quick wit about him. He will be...
Ernest Owen Dabney
Aug 5, 2016
Ernest Owen Dabney, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, 76, of Ruckersville passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Martha Jefferson Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He now joins his late parents Ernest E. and Carrie Dabney; his in-laws, Henry and Arlene Wright; his sister, Minnie Kirby and husband, Raleigh; his brother-in-law, Charles Wright. Ernest is survived...
Jean Douglass Blakey
Aug 3, 2016
Jean Douglass Blakey died Wednesday morning, August 3rd, 2016. Born January 28th, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Grimsley Douglass and Ruby Durrer Douglass. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Zirkle “Booster” Blakey. She is survived by two sisters; Marianne Gross and Betty Drueke. She is also survived by her two sons, Zirkle Blakey III...
Rosa Maria Lopez Caceres
Aug 1, 2016
The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at Ryan Funeral Home. A service will begin at 7 p.m.
Charlotte Sleeper Washington
Aug 1, 2016
Charlotte Sleeper Washington, 99, of Stanardsville passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at Hospice House. She was born June 20, 1917 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, daughter of the late Leon J. Sleeper and Marion Lockwood Sleeper. Charlotte is survived by a son, Anthony Washington and his wife, Zoraya of Hollywood, Florida; lifelong friend and caregiver, Betty Veninger of Stanardsville, Virginia;...
Dorothy Deane Lawson
Jul 30, 2016
Mrs. Lawson, as she was known to generations of William Monroe High School (WMHS) students, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday evening, July 30, 2016. She has now completed her mortal journey and goes to join her husband of 62 years, Thomas; her son, Darrel D. Lawson; her parents Asbury and Ida (Breeden) Deane; her in-laws,...
Virginia (Nita) Wood
Jul 18, 2016
Virginia (Nita) W. Wood, 74, of Ruckersville, VA, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born on December 1, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to the late Kyle and Elizabeth McDaniel Wood. She is survived by her two brothers, Warner Wood and wife, Lucille who took care of her for 25 years and William W. Wood; her sister,...
Mary M Shifflett
Jul 16, 2016
Mary M. Shifflett, 81, of Dyke passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 16, 2016. She was born August 7, 1934 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, daughter of the late Bill and Ethel Lam. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Steve Shifflett of Dyke, Tony Shifflett and his wife, Donna also of Dyke; daughter, Sue Morris...
Elbert Richard Shifflett
Jul 4, 2016
Elbert Richard Shifflett, 83, of Dyke, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1932 in Simmons Gap to the late Charles Luke Shifflett and Bertha Morris Deane. Elbert was a people person who never met a stranger and enjoyed helping in multiple ways. He drove tractor trailers for years...
Harold Sanford Estes
Jul 4, 2016
Harold Sanford “Shorty” Estes, 73, passed away at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 31, 1942 in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Harold H. Estes and Azilee Deane Estes. Sanford is survived by his wife, Edna Daughtry Estes; daughter, Anita McDaniel of Volusia County, Florida; son, Paul Estes...
Maggie Breeden Deane
Jul 2, 2016
Maggie Breeden Deane, 98, of Stanardsville passed away July 2, 2016 at her son’s home. Maggie was born November 10, 1917. She was the last surviving child of the late Leonard W. Breeden and Maggie Wood Breeden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Walker Deane; seven brothers; four sisters. Maggie is survived...
Gary Wayne Robins
Jul 1, 2016
Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 8, 2016 at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968
Maxine Durrer
Jun 30, 2016
After a weary struggle with Alzheimer’s, Maxine Melinda Durrer, 91, of Ruckersville passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Gentry Rector and Minnie Dellinger Rector. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Malcolm N. Durrer. She is survived by her nieces, Doris R....
Doris Mae McCauley
Jun 29, 2016
Doris Mae McCauley, 60, of Barboursville, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born on June 4, 1956 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Solomon D. McCauley and Louise Morris McCauley. She enjoyed word searches, reading, listening to music, and front porch sitting. She was always the first to greet family members and visitors....
Brenda Powell
Jun 28, 2016
Brenda Marshall Powell passed away June 28, 2016 at her home in Ruckersville, Virginia. She was born January 22, 1947 to the late Herbert W. Marshall and Helen Eppard Marshall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Hollis N. Haney; sister, Virginia Marshall Lewis; son, Lawrence Melvin Thompson. She leaves behind the love of...