Obituaries
Donna Leigh Simpson
Apr 13, 2025
On April 13, 2025, Donna Leigh Simpson left this world for her next adventure, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be cherished.
Born on August 8, 1959, in Charlottesville, VA Donna lived a life as spirited as her beloved Camaro and those old country songs she loved.
You never saw her in anything but jeans and a...
Lester MacArthur Bell
Apr 9, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that our family announce that our beloved husband and father, Lester MacArthur Bell, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday afternoon April 9, 2025, at the age of eighty-two. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Audrey Ellen Dodd Bell of Lynchburg, VA (raised in Nellysford, VA) and his two sons, Mr. Eric...
Aubrey Lee Phillips
Apr 1, 2025
Aubrey Lee Phillips, 77, completed his earthly journey and entered eternal life on April 1, 2025 at Lavender Hills, Orange Campus.
He was born December 27,1947 in Alexandria, VA to the late Aubrey Thomas Phillips and the late Emma Lee Wood Phillips Hitt. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Diane E Phillips.
Aubrey is survived by his...
Robert Nelson Goodwin
Mar 21, 2025
R. Nelson Goodwin
Robert Nelson Goodwin, born to James Warren Goodwin and Mildred Henderson Goodwin on November 1, 1933 in Nelson County, VA, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family, on March 21, 2025.
He is predeceased by his wife of 70 years (by exactly one year), the love of his life, Emma Wright Goodwin. They...
Marciano "Marshall" Henderson
Mar 13, 2025
The same way that he lived life is how beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend Marciano “Marshall” Henderson peacefully slipped away on the morning of March 13, 2025, at the young age of 73.
Marshall did everything in life the way he preferred to drive his hot rods back in the day, at full throttle. Marshall could be found in his...
Margaret Ann Matthews
Mar 6, 2025
Margaret Ann Matthews, 81, of Bedford and formally of Lovingston passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her residence.
Born November 28, 1943 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late George Roberts and Edna Beverly Roberts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Von Matthews; her sister, Jeanette R. Massie and her...
Donald James "Pot-Hooks" Napier
Mar 2, 2025
Donald James “Pot-hooks” Napier, 73, of Esmont passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his residence.
Born August 24, 1951 in Virginia he was a son of the late Alfred Napier and Ruby Jane Evans Napier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Michael Craig; his brothers, Jerry Michael Napier, Tracey Allen “Booboo” Napier, and...
Janice Kidd Matthews
Feb 26, 2025
Janice Kidd Matthews, 89, of Lovingston, VA passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, February 26th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 14, 1935 and was the daughter of William Jefferson Kidd and Julia Huffman Kidd.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 57 years, Samuel Curtis Matthews and three brothers, Wilson, Marshall and Roger...
Norma Lee Wood Knight
Feb 26, 2025
Norma Lee Wood Knight of Faber, VA passed away on February 26, 2025, at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, VA.
Born January 9, 1934, in Charlottesville she was the daughter of the late James Benjamin Wood and Elizabeth Urban Wood.
In additional to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Franklin Knight; her son, Stephen Jeffery...
Lucille Virginia Powell Johnson
Feb 25, 2025
Lucille Virginia Powell Johnson, 94, of Faber passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her residence.
Born October 21, 1930 in Davis Creek (Nelson County), she was a daughter of the late Frank Powell and Lillie Perry Powell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Johnson, Jr.
She retired as a production worker with...
Peoples Jackson "Jackie" Spencer
Feb 20, 2025
Peoples Jackson “Jackie” Spencer, 81 of Faber, VA, died peacefully at his home on February 20, 2025.
He was born on February 7, 1944, son of the late Andrew Jackson “Jack” Spencer and Virginia Pauline (Harris) Spencer.
He was a graduate of Nelson County High School, Class of 1963. He worked at Virginia Metal Crafters, Acme and University of Virginia where he...
Edna Lee Reed Giles
Feb 15, 2025
Edna Lee Reed Giles passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her children and the caring staff at Waynesboro Manor on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Born on September 4, 1925 in Jonesboro, Louisiana, she graced this earth for nearly a century.
She is preceded in death by her Husband: Bradish "Horsley" Giles, Parents: Alice Fitzpatrick & Joel Y. Reed, Siblings: Walton,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Moyer
Feb 14, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Moyer passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2025.
He was born on February 13th, 1951, to Herbert & Estelle Moyer.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Julie (son-in-law Caleb); son, Jared; and grandson, Kai Alexander. He is also survived by his brother, Bobby Ray (wife Linda) of Mount Pleasant, SC and sister, Carolyn (husband Buddy) of Raphine, VA.
He...
William A. Murden, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Murden, Jr, who peacefully left us on February 12, 2025, at the age of 78.
Predeceased by his parents, William A. Murden and Louise Murden, Bill was a beloved husband to Helen “Bootsie” Murden for 56 years, a devoted father to Angela Whitlock and Christian Murden (Stephanie), and...
Chapin Wilson
Feb 9, 2025
January 9, 1943 – February 9, 2025
A bright star faded when Chapin Wilson, of Shipman, Virginia, passed away on February 9, 2025. He had a special way of lighting up a room and bringing smiles to many with his joyful spirit. He leaves a legacy that he “never met a stranger.”
Chapin was born in Norfolk, Virginia, where he spent his...
Charlotte Ann Morris
Feb 4, 2025
Charlotte Ann Morris, 84, of Shipman VA, died peacefully on February 4, 2025. Born on July 1, 1940, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. Drumheller and Margaret V. Snead Drumheller.
Charlotte was a devoted wife of the late Warren T. Morris. She was also a loving mother to Tammy Branch Ponton (Ronnie) and Kimberly Morris Reyna...
Wesley Donell Harris
Feb 3, 2025
Wesley Donell Harris was born on May 29, 1948 to the late Lacy H. and Mary L. Harris of Shipman, Virginia.
He departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall G. Harris and Lacy H. Harris, Jr. and one grandson, Rommel S. Washington.
Wesley joined Ebenezer Baptist Church at an...
James Alexander Miles, Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
James “Sledgehammer” Alexander Miles, Jr., 58, of Shipman, VA entered eternal rest on February 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
James was born January 29, 1967, in Charlottesville, VA to James A. Miles, Sr. and his mother the late Rev. Betty A. Miles.
He attended Nelson County Public Schools from the start through graduation. James, also known as “Sledgehammer”...
Jane Elizabeth Wood Williams
Feb 1, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Wood Williams, 78, of Shipman (Williamstown Community) passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Albemarle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville.
Born November 25, 1946 in Charlottesville, Virginia (UVA) a daughter of the late Herbert C. Wood and Josephine Jones Wood.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter C. Williams;...
Danny Lee Wells
Jan 31, 2025
Danny Lee Wells, 44 of Charlottesville departed this life, Friday, January 31, 2025.
Born September 16, 1980, he was a son of Lloyd Wells, Jr. of Waynesboro and the late Ella Mae Shaver Wells.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his father; Lloyd Wells Jr. of Waynesboro, a brother; Mason Wells of Faber, and two nieces; Peyton Wells and Aliza Wells both...
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