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Zirkle Blakey

Zirkle Blakey

Mar 19, 2015

Zirkle “Booster” Blakey Zirkle Blakey, known as “Booster” by family and friends, died early Thursday morning, March 19th, 2015. Born December 30th, 1925, he was the son of the late Zirkle and Mary Neal Blakey and was predeceased by his sister Margaret Trimmer and his brother James Edwin Blakey. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Jean;...

Valerie Oakley Williams

Valerie Oakley Williams

Mar 10, 2015

Valerie Oakley Williams Valerie Oakley Williams, 57, of Dyke, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on March 15, 1957 in Atlanta, GA to Leroy and Laura Oakley of Atlanta. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Lynn Powell Harrison; her daughter, Katherine Harrison and her fiance, Jeremy;...

Linda Wydner Shifflett

Linda Wydner Shifflett

Mar 1, 2015

Linda Wydner Shifflett Linda Wydner Shifflett, 67, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1947 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Fred and Stella Wydner. Linda was a member of Bingham United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful seamstress who loved doing upholstery work and being a...

Linda Long Twyman

Linda Long Twyman

Feb 26, 2015

Linda Long Twyman Linda Long Twyman, 66, died peacefully at her home in Ruckersville, Virginia on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was born June 26, 1948 in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of Harold Linwood Long and the late Joyce Watkins Long. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Taylor Twyman, III and two sister-in-laws,...

Fred Arnold Morris, Jr.

Fred Arnold Morris, Jr.

Feb 21, 2015

Fred Arnold Morris, Jr. Fred “Arnold” Morris, Jr., 68, of Ruckersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Arnold was born on March 29, 1946 in Charlottesville, VA, the son of the late Fred A. Morris, Sr., and Reba Gurtler Dotson. He grew up working on the family farm in Greene...

Robert John Wolf

Robert John Wolf

Feb 17, 2015

Robert John Wolf Robert John Wolf, 59, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 24, 1956 in Annapolis, MD to Ilse Wolf Newberger and the late Donald Beatty. Mr. Wolf served our country in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He attended Swift...

Darlene Avis Hoffman

Darlene Avis Hoffman

Feb 15, 2015

Darlene Avis Hoffman Darlene Avis Hoffman, 80, of Ruckersville, departed from this life to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 7, 1934 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Cecil Eugene and Minnie Ola Raines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Francis Gerard Chmely

Francis Gerard Chmely

Feb 15, 2015

Francis Gerard Chmely, Jr. Francis Gerard Chmely, Jr. 76, of Mitchells, VA passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. Fr. Philip Morgan officiating. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Culpeper...

Glace Mallory Deane

Glace Mallory Deane

Feb 11, 2015

Glace Mallory Deane Glace Mallory Deane, 90, of Charlottesville went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2015. Glace was born on November 8, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but she was a lifelong resident of Charlottesville. She was the daughter of the late Russell B. Mallory and Verdie Bradshaw Mallory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Alvin F. Shifflett

Alvin F. Shifflett

Feb 2, 2015

Alvin Fearl Shifflett Alvin Fearl Shifflett, 82, of Orange, VA passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1933 in Virginia to the late Sandy and Rebra Raines Shifflett. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Conley Shifflett; his son, Bruce Shifflett and his wife, Judy of Spotsylvania; and his...

Russell David Wood

Russell David Wood

Feb 2, 2015

Russell David Wood Russell David Wood, 76, of Keswick, VA passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1938 in Boonesville, VA to the late Robert and Annie Lam Wood. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Wood; children, David Wood and his wife, Shelia, Wanda Wood and Gloria Chidester...

Pastor Maipi Wichep

Pastor Maipi Wichep

Feb 2, 2015

Pastor Maipi Wichep Pastor Maipi Wichep, 46, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1968 in Chuuk State, Micronesia to the late Ikinasio Wichep and Maria Begonia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail,...

Mabel Frances Bailey Davis

Mabel Frances Bailey Davis

Jan 31, 2015

Mabel Frances Bailey Davis Mabel F. Davis, 85, of Earlysville, VA entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on October 15, 1929 in Albemarle County to the late James Overton and Anna Frances Via Bailey. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Frances Staton and husband, Roger, Wilda...

Baby Freeland

Baby Freeland

Jan 31, 2015

Arrangements are private.

Margaret Ann Houchens

Margaret Ann Houchens

Jan 25, 2015

Margaret Ann Houchens Margaret Ann Houchens, 66, of Earlysville passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at her home. Margaret was born May 31, 1948 in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Jake Collier and Hazel Dotson Collier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel J. Collier and a daughter-in-law, Candy...

Walter Willard Knight

Walter Willard Knight

Jan 23, 2015

Walter Willard Knight Walter Willard Knight, 86, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Gordon House. He was born in Greene County on February 23, 1928 to the late Walter and Lillian Morris Knight. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and retired after 23 years of service. He is survived by his sons, Greg...

Caleb Yeon-Min Kidd

Caleb Yeon-Min Kidd

Jan 21, 2015

Caleb Yeon-Min Kidd Caleb Yeon-Min Kidd passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015. Caleb was the son of Deborah Chae-Yeon Kidd and Benjamin Wilbur Kidd. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Sangsoo Park; maternal grandmother, Deok-Shoon Park; paternal grandfather, Charles Bryan Kidd; paternal grandmother, Rochelle Donna Weiss Kidd; and many other family members. Caleb’s life...

Catherine Ruby Crawford

Catherine Ruby Crawford

Jan 17, 2015

Catherine “Ruby” Crawford Catherine “Ruby” Crawford, 77, of Ruckersville, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on September 22, 1937 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Abraham and Anna Collier. She is survived by her sons, Harold, Curtis, Jimmy and David Crawford and her daughter, Phyllis Collier; her siblings, Louise, Mattie and Joyce;...

Howard Clint Shifflett, Jr.

Howard Clint Shifflett, Jr.

Jan 17, 2015

Howard Clint Shifflett, Jr. The angels came to take him home to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Revelations (21:4) tells us that God shall wipe away all tears from thy eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed...

Herman Wayne Blankenship

Herman Wayne Blankenship

Jan 16, 2015

Herman Wayne Blankenship Herman Wayne Blankenship, 73, of Earlysville, VA passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2015, with his loving and devoted family by his side. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. We will love him forever and he will always be in our hearts. Herman served his country for 4 years in the United...

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