Obituaries

Scott Allen Collier

Scott Allen Collier

Jun 16, 2023

Scott Allen Collier, 59, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on June 16, 2023. Scott was born on August 22, 1963, to the late John and Jeanne Collier.

Scott is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Melinda Collier, son Cort Collier, daughter Kacie Brittain and her husband Chris, and brother George Collier and his wife Beverly. He is preceded...

Donna Marie Krynitsky

Donna Marie Krynitsky

Jun 14, 2023

Donna Marie Krynitsky of Barboursville, Virginia passed away on June 14, 2023, at her home. She was 58 years old.

Donna was born on April 15, 1965, in Washington D.C. to Irene Yvonne Wood (née Harris) and Barry Williams. The oldest of 4 children, Donna was fiercely protective of her younger siblings. She was exceedingly compassionate and generous, and loved...

Edward Lee Wood

Edward Lee Wood

Jun 14, 2023

Edward Lee Wood, 84 of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on June 14, 2023 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on March 5, 1939 to the late Norris and Virginia Wood. 

Mr. Wood is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ruth Lamb Wood, a loving daughter Robin Gayle Shores, a precious grandson Hunter Chase Baugher whom he loved...

Kenneth Walter Gerlach, Sr.

Kenneth Walter Gerlach, Sr.

Jun 4, 2023

Kenneth Walter Gerlach Sr. of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away on June 4, 2023 in the presence of his loving wife, Gerda, and children, Kenny, Peter and Susan. Ken and Gerda had recently celebrated together his 90th birthday, her 85th birthday and their 65th wedding anniversary.

Ken was born to Ernest and Elizabeth Gerlach on May 18, 1933 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts....

Connie Elaine Aylor

Connie Elaine Aylor

Jun 2, 2023

Connie Elaine Aylor, 63, of Ruckersville, Va passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1960 to the late Richard Edwin Aylor and Mattie Johnson Aylor of Novum, Va.

Connie worked as a dispatcher for the Virginia State Police and retired from the College of William & Mary. She enjoyed horseback riding...

William "HAP" H. Atkinson

William "HAP" H. Atkinson

May 19, 2023

William H. Atkinson, also known as “HAP,” passed away on May 19, 2023 at his home in Stanardsville, Va. He was born on November 12, 1929 in Falls Church, Va to the late Thomas W. and Dorothy M. Atkinson. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel “Monk” F. Parr and siblings, Thomas “Toby” D. Atkinson, Dorothy “Dingle”...

Roy Allen Bishop

Roy Allen Bishop

May 15, 2023

Roy Allen Bishop, 51, of Ruckersville, Virginia, formerly of Rosedale, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on June 17, 1971 to the late William and Dorthy Bishop. He is preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Mary Walters.

He is survived by his daughter Heaven L. Bishop and fiance William Yates...

Charles Sexton Knapp, Jr

Charles Sexton Knapp, Jr

May 15, 2023

Charles Sexton Knapp, Jr, 81, of Barboursville, Virginia passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1941 in Richmond, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Sexton Knapp, Sr. 

He is survived by his wife, Linda Morris Knapp, daughter, Lynn Ann Johnson and husband Scott, and two grandchildren, Amber Johnson and Alyssa...

Phyllis Laoma Duff

Phyllis Laoma Duff

May 12, 2023

Phyllis Laoma Duff, 82, of Ruckersville, VA went to be with the Lord on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 12, 2023. Born on August 31, 1940, in Dante, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lowell and Eva Blanton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Robert V. Duff Sr, brother Ted Blanton, and...

Marian Ellen Stephens

Marian Ellen Stephens

May 7, 2023

Marian Ellen Stephens, 76, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away at her home on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born on July 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Amarion and Beadrice Holmes. She is preceded in death by her daughter Tabitha J. Nelson. 

Marian is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Jennings B. Stephens. She is also...

Bruce Lion Raddock

Bruce Lion Raddock

May 5, 2023

Bruce Lion Raddock, 75, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1948 to the late Maxwell and Lillian Raddock. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Kay Stewart and his sister Carole Raddock.

He is survived by his son Aaron Raddock and wife Elisa of Vienna, Virginia, two brothers...

Harold Milton Pearcy

Harold Milton Pearcy

Apr 26, 2023

Harold Milton Pearcy of Ruckersville, Virginia, died at home on April 26 surrounded by his wife, Joy, and his two children, Marsha and Andrew. He was 85 years old.

Born on September 28, 1937, to Guy and Nettie Emmaline Spencer Pearcy in Jacksonville, AR, Harold was raised on a farm in Marked Tree, AR, instilling in him early on a...

William Thomas Morris

William Thomas Morris

Apr 20, 2023

William Thomas Morris, fondly known as T, Thomas, or one of the Morris Brothers, 86, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. He was born in Greene County on August 28, 1936 to the late Andrew Jackson Morris and Mary Virginia Bickers Morris. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin Thomas Morris, Wallace Morris, and...

Maggie Madeline Morris

Maggie Madeline Morris

Apr 10, 2023

Maggie Madeline Morris, 78, of Albemarle County, Keswick, Virginia peacefully passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Maggie was born on April 24, 1944, in Greene County. She was the daughter of the late James and Maggie Shifflett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two grandsons, Kenneth...

Christopher Allen Peyton Sr.

Christopher Allen Peyton Sr.

Apr 10, 2023

Christopher Allen Peyton Sr, 48, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away peacefully at his fiancé's home in Waynesboro, Virginia on April 10, 2023. He was born on November 30, 1974. He is preceded in death by his parents Ruben Peyton and Annie Gallihugh and brother Jamie Peyton. 

He worked as a cook most of his life in area restaurants and enjoyed...

Loretta "Rita" Donour

Loretta "Rita" Donour

Apr 1, 2023

Loretta (Rita) G. Donour, 81, of Stanardsville, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Greene Acres Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 5, 1941 in Alabama to the late William Henry and Ethel Synder of Tuscaloosa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Hugh C. Donour, Jr....

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Dorsey

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Dorsey

Mar 29, 2023

Ronald Dorsey, also known as “Ronnie” joined his brothers in the sky on the morning of March 29, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. After many years of battling COPD, he passed away at the age of 63. Ronald was born on January 18, 1959 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late John Elbert Dorsey and Amie Rebecca Higgs. 

He is...

William Henry Shipp Jr.

William Henry Shipp Jr.

Mar 28, 2023

William Henry Shipp Jr., 82, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at The Laurels of Charlottesville. He was born on December 26, 1940 to the late William Henry Shipp Sr. and Ardenia Frances. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Maxine Mundie Shipp and his sister Doris Shipp Gavala.  

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Diane Houchens Jones

Diane Houchens Jones

Mar 27, 2023

Diane Houchens Jones, 75, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at her home. 

She was born on March 31, 1947 in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sarah Houchens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Clarence Houchens and Kenney Houchens. 

Diane was a...

Madeline Raines Kerr

Madeline Raines Kerr

Mar 25, 2023

Madeline Raines Kerr, 87, of Ruckersville passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband John Charles Fisk. Her surviving family include her children Karen Kerr, Wanda McClenahan and husband Kent, and Kevin Kerr. Services will be private and memorial contributions may be made to your local Society for the Prevention...

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