Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Joseph “Papa Joe” Franklin Thompson, 80, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Joe was born on April 20, 1942 and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia “Ginny” Faye Sexton Thompson.

Joe is survived by his children, Troy Thompson of...

Aug 31, 2022

Barbara Carol (Myles/Murphy) Burnight, 64 of Barboursville, VA passed away August 31, 2022 at University of Virginia Hospital from complications of LGL Leukemia.

Barbara was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia on November 05, 1957, daughter of the late Robert and Mauvereen Myles nee Niday (Murphy). Mauvereen was remarried when Barbara was 5 and at age 6 Barbara was adopted...

Aug 26, 2022

 

On August 26, 2022 at 11:50 A.M., Alice “Marie” Weakley Shifflett left her temporary home and went to be with our Father at her eternal home in Heaven.

She was born July 10, 1942.  She enjoyed 80 blessed years with family and friends.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Delma and Mattie Weakley; sister, Eleanor Harlow; brother,...

Aug 23, 2022

Our Sweet Mother Arlene Lanzon passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022. 

She was born one  of twelve children to Walter and Edith Horan in Brooklyn NY on September 3, 1937.

In addition to her  three sisters, Lorraine Trocchio, Linda Horan and Ellen Glover.   She is survived by her son Fred Lanzon and wife Pat, daughter Justine Lanzon; grandchildren, Freddy...

Aug 23, 2022

Constance Mae Wright, 81, of Ruckersville, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Frances; son, Robert; grandson, Lucas; brother, Billy; and sister, Mary.

Connie is survived by her sons, Russell, Richard (his wife Kelly) and nephew who she raised as her son, Scott; brother, Bobby;...

Aug 16, 2022

In loving memory of the wonderful man, George Charles Kokochak.

October 29, 1965 – August 16, 2022 

George Kokochak, 56 of Barboursville, Virginia passed away at his home after battling a lengthy illness, August 16th, 2022. He was born October 29th, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of George Robert Kokochak and Edna Barnhill Kokochak. George was preceded in...

Aug 7, 2022

Lorene Minter drew her last breath on this side of glory on August 7th, 2022. At 7:36 P.M. on Sunday evening she stepped inside the eastern gates of a city she had longed for most of her 91 years. She was born November 6, 1930 to Vollie Kizer and Ethel Pierce in Eden, NC. In addition to her parents she...

Aug 4, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our mother and friend, Mary Frances Trimpe (Dorritie). Mary was born May 1, 1946, in Queens, New York City.  She died peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 4, from a known heart condition.  

   Mary was the third of four children born to Daniel and Geraldine Dorritie. She is...

Jul 24, 2022

Charles Wayne Shifflett, 74 of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24th, 2022, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, under the loving care of his family and Medi Home Hospice. He was born October 4th, 1947, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Howard and Claris Shifflett, and was preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2022

Chad Allen Goolsby, 36, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

He was born November 16, 1985 in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of Roy M. Goolsby, Jr. and Janice Williams Goolsby.

Chad was preceded in death by his brother, Edward J. Goolsby; paternal grandfather, Roy M. Goolsby, Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Ernest and Hazel Williams.

He is survived...

Jul 19, 2022

Lula Frances Lamb, 95, of Stanardsville, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on January 25, 1927, to the late Lewis Thomas and Vernie Moore Jones in Albemarle County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James W. Lamb,...

Jul 14, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Tharp, 92, formerly of Edinburg, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022.

She was born June 16, 1930 in Woodstock, VA, daughter of the late Charles William Reedy and Fannie Elizabeth Reedy.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, John Lloyd Tharp, who she married on August 7, 1950 and died on...

Jul 9, 2022

Amber Elizabeth Lanter of Barboursville, Virginia was born on July 5, 1974 and died in her sleep on July 9, 2022. She is survived by her cherished son, Jacob Ashby Tomlin, her mother and father, Ilene Robinson and Ronald Robinson, her sister, Nikki Brookman, her nieces and nephew, Maggie, Lilly, and Bennett, cousins, very dear friends, and countless patients and...

Jul 3, 2022

Nancy Lee Shifflett Tate, 76, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 10, 1946 in Greene County, Virginia, daughter of the late Herman Shifflett and Margaret Hailey (Conley) Shifflett.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Donald Tate Sr. and her brother Bill Shifflett.

Nancy...

Jul 2, 2022

Woodrow Wilson Morton, 75, departed from his earthly home early Saturday morning, July 2, 2022, in Richmond, Virginia.

He was born October 30, 1946, in Greene County to the late Benjamin Morton and Lucille Murray.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ennis, Elmer, and Benjamin Morton.

Wilson leaves to cherish his loving memory,...

Jun 23, 2022

Jun 22, 2022

A Memorial Service for Barbara Smith will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Massaponax Ward)

Jun 21, 2022

Bon (Buddy) R. Manning of Stanardsville journeyed to his eternal rest with our Lord on June 21, 2022, at the age of 73, surrounded by family. He was the second born of five in Bethel, NC on May 1st to Thomas F. Manning and Virginia Mills Manning.

As a teenager, Buddy enjoyed working on the family tobacco farm fields. Later,...

Jun 21, 2022

Ramona Dale “Boodie, Boo Boo” Morris, 64, of Earlysville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 21, 1958 in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of the late George E. Morris and Mary Leatrice Morris.

In addition to her parents, Dale was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Morris; sister, Sandra...

Jun 13, 2022

David Lee Hicks, of Scottsville VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 13, 2022 after fighting a long battle with congenital heart disease and kidney failure. 

David was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Sprouse ; his father, Bobby Lawrence Hicks; and Son, David Lee Hicks Jr. 

 

David was the middle child of 5 children, and...