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Rose Sharon Miller Bunn

Rose Sharon Miller Bunn

Feb 10, 2024

Rose Sharon Miller Bunn, 79, of Barboursville, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, February 10th, 2024.  She was ushered into Heaven surrounded by family. 

Rose was born October 16, 1944, in Logan, WV, to the Late William E. Winters, Sr., and Freida Marie Blake. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, David...

Jeremy Jerel Shifflett

Jeremy Jerel Shifflett

Feb 2, 2024

Jeremy Jerel Shifflett, 34, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on Sunday, June 11, 1989, at Martha Jefferson Hospital to Jeffery Jerome Shifflett, Sr., and Lisa Ann Morris Shifflett.

In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by his stepparents, Tommy Shifflett of Stanardsville and Brenda Shiffett of Scottsville; siblings, Jessica Rogers (Bradley), Jeffery...

Donald Lee Shifflett

Donald Lee Shifflett

Jan 31, 2024

Donald Lee Shifflett, age 67, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2024, at his home. He was born June 26, 1956, to the late Hiram Shifflett and Mary Elizabeth Walker. 

He is preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Eugene Shifflett, and two grandchildren, Angela Marie Thomas and Zachary Lee Thomas. 

Donald was survived by his two daughters, Mary...

Laymon Breeden

Laymon Breeden

Jan 21, 2024

Laymon Breeden of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on January 21, 2024, at 91 years of age after a short Illness.

He was born December 7, 1932, to John and Lessie Breeden. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Pansy Deane Breeden. Laymon outlived two of his children, daughter Gloria Stratton and son Robbie Breeden. He was also...

Enos M Schrock

Enos M Schrock

Jan 12, 2024

Enos M Schrock, 86, of Rochelle, VA, passed away at his home on January 12, 2024, following a long illness with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on August 17, 1973, in Dover, Deleware, to Moses M. and Elizabeth (Amstutz) Schrock. On December 9, 1956, he married Nora Yoder, who survives. 

In 1957, Enos and Nora moved from Stuarts Draft, Virginia, to...

Nancy Kay McHenry

Nancy Kay McHenry

Jan 6, 2024

Nancy Kay McHenry died peacefully at 61 years of age on January 6th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on August 7, 1962, to Donald and Marie Sobin. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her best friend, Sherri Minor. Nancy was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2023. As with any other obstacle and adverse health condition that she encountered throughout her life, she fought her fight with ALS resiliently until the very end. She remained steadfast...

Sandra Gbeblewou

Sandra Gbeblewou

Dec 29, 2023

Akouvi Cherita Sandra Gbeblewou was born on December 17th, 1980, in Togo, West Africa to Mr. Martin Gbeblewou and Antoinette Anatovi as one and only daughter among six siblings.

Sandra received a high school diploma in Togo before moving to Ghana to join her father and siblings in July 2000. In March 2001, Sandra and her family migrated to the...

Charles Stuart Hixon

Charles Stuart Hixon

Dec 29, 2023

Charles Stuart Hixon, 85, of Stanardsville, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Center of Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville. Stuart was born on June 18, 1938, the son of the late Charlie Hixon and Lillie Elliott.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Jean Mason.

Stuart is survived by his...

Grace Patterson Morris

Grace Patterson Morris

Dec 20, 2023

Grace Patterson Morris, 89, of Ruckersville, Virginia, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Earl S. Patterson and Mary Woodson Patterson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Daniel Morris, Jr; five brothers, Stanley Patterson, John D. Patterson, Franklin...

Marvin Lee Knight, Sr.

Marvin Lee Knight, Sr.

Dec 2, 2023

Marvin Lee Knight, Sr., 95, of Stanardsville, Virginia went to join our Lord Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born March 20, 1928, the son of the late Wilbur Haywood Knight and Allie Mae Morris.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Goldie Taylor Knight; and 12 siblings.

Marvin is survived by his...

Jeanie Pearl Thompson

Jeanie Pearl Thompson

Nov 26, 2023

Jeanie Pearl Thompson, 83, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2023. She was born on January 4th, 1940, to the late Luther and Minnie Roach.    She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Orman Carol Thompson, Sr., better known as Tommy, six brothers and three sisters.    She is survived by her...

Lester Earl Bush, Jr.

Lester Earl Bush, Jr.

Nov 23, 2023

Lester Earl Bush, Jr. passed away November 23, 2023, with his wife of 56 years, Yvonne, by his side. Lester was born on November 22, 1942, in Atlanta, GA to Lester Earl Bush Sr. and Edna Karston Bush.

A track athlete and musician, Lester received his medical degree from the University of Virginia and served in the Navy as...

Walter Harold Shifflett, Sr.

Walter Harold Shifflett, Sr.

Nov 10, 2023

Walter Shifflett Sr. (Age 86) of Ruckersville departed this life peacefully on November 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband to the late Irene M. Shifflett. Walter was born in Greene County, VA, on December 8, 1936, to the late Adeline Shifflett and faithfully raised by his aunt Quilly and her husband Robert Morris.

Walter was a kindhearted, caring,...

James Davis Taylor

James Davis Taylor

Nov 6, 2023

James Davis Taylor, better known to us as “Goat”, 82, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on November 6, 2023, at the Center for Acute Hospice Care.

He was born on October 29, 1941, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was the son of the late Dave Snow and Nellie Moore Taylor.

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

Deborah Lynn Morris

Deborah Lynn Morris

Nov 4, 2023

Deborah Lynn Morris, 62, of Stanardsville, Virginia, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the University of Virginia Hospital.

Debbie was born on February 2, 1961, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and was the daughter of the late Russell Dubal Smith and Clarice Ada Lawson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Russell Smith “Buggy”;...

Paul James Morris

Paul James Morris

Nov 4, 2023

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, beginning at 12 noon at Lydia Free Pentecostal Church Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Deane officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Batten Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Virginia.

An online guestbook is available at www.battenfuneral.com.

Gary Daniel Wood

Gary Daniel Wood

Oct 19, 2023

Gary Daniel Wood, age 70, passed away on October 19, 2023, at his home in Greene County.

Gary was born August 22, 1953, the son of the late Whitler Sims Wood Sr. and Agnes Ellen Wood of Albemarle County.

Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving son, Michael Wood; a loving daughter, Amy Morris; and her husband, Tim...

David Timothy Yoder, Jr.

David Timothy Yoder, Jr.

Oct 12, 2023

David Timothy Yoder, Jr., aged 84, of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away at home on Thursday, October 12, 2023. David was born August 17, 1939, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, to David T. and Elsie (Kurtz) Yoder.

David was the third child in a family with five sons and four daughters. As a young adult, David felt the call to serve at Friedensheim in West...

Harold Thomas Wood

Harold Thomas Wood

Oct 10, 2023

Harold Thomas Wood, 81, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away the morning of October 10, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1942, in Stanardsville, Virginia, to the late Robert Norris Wood and Hattie Virginia Courtney.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn Gray (Billy) Wood, Edward Lee Wood, Clayton Leonard (Tootsie) Wood, and James Eddins.

He is survived...

Karen Martha LeFever

Karen Martha LeFever

Sep 28, 2023

September 28, 2023, marked the beginning of eternal rest and joy for Karen Martha LeFever. She spoke of looking forward to heaven with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Born to Raymond H. and Lois M. Hull in Richmond, Virginia, on March 29, 1948, she was the third of 4 siblings: Bobby (deceased), Bill (deceased), and Helen Donohoe. She leaves behind a...

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