Obituaries
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,...
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...
Joseph Lee Dean McClellan
Jan 29, 2025
Joseph Lee Dean McClellan, a devoted husband, beloved family man, visionary entrepreneur, and steadfast pillar of the Nelson County community, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on February 2, 1931, to Joseph Hicks McClellan and Cevera Lee Davis McClellan, Joe Lee lived a remarkable life filled with love, innovation, and dedication to his...
Mary "Louise" Baber Moore
Jan 28, 2025
Mary “Louise” Baber Moore, 92, of Faber, passed away on January 18th, 2025. Louise, as everyone called her, was raised in Greenwood, VA; born on November 17, 1932 to Marvin and Anne Baber. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Hutchinson, and three sons Bob Moyer, Steven Moyer and Derek Moyer. She has 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and 1...
Harry Wellington Strickler, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Harry Wellington Strickler, Jr., 92, of Amherst Virginia died on Friday, January 24, 2025.
He was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina on January 25, 1932 the son of the late Harry Wellington Strickler, Sr. and Emily Louise Strickler.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna Rutherford and husband, Timothy; granddaughter, Angela Campbell and husband, Ron; grandson, David Rutherford and wife, Nicole; great-grandchildren,...
Edward Lee Watkins
Jan 21, 2025
Edward Lee Watkins, 77 passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Charlottesville, VA. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Catherine Gale (Burnett) of Ashland, VA and his children.
Ed was born and raised in Rustburg, VA and resided in Nelson County, VA with his beloved wife Catherine of 25 years.
He is preceded in passing by father, Otis Lee Watkins Jr.,...
Michael V. Fortune
Jan 17, 2025
Michael V. Fortune passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born in Charlottesville, VA on September 24, 1951 and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
The legacy he left will be felt by all who knew him, and all that didn’t. He was a proud employee of the Central Virginia...
Edward Hampton Dodd, Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Edward Hampton Dodd Sr. of Lovingston, VA peacefully passed away January 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 99 years old.
Edward was born on June 17th, 1925 in Nellysford, VA, son of the late Claude Norrison Dodd and Mary Virginia Mawyer Dodd. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 61 years, Ruby Craig Dodd. Edward is...
David Seay Davidson
Jan 10, 2025
David Seay Davidson, son, father and grandfather has passed away at the age of 80. He passed peacefully at his home on January 10, 2025.
Dave was a UVA Alumni and was passionate about Baseball, Golf and Trivia. He attended spring training for decades with his lifelong friends and was most blessed to have his closest friends Herb Fisher, Thomas Anderson...
Roy Daymond Greene
Jan 10, 2025
Roy Daymond Greene, 95, of Amherst Virginia died Friday, January 10, 2025 peacefully at his residence.
Born December 30, 1929 in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. He was the oldest son born to Cavet and Delphine Greene.
He was a veteran for USAF, serving in the Korean War. After active service he entered the USAF Reserves and was employed by Department of Army...
Gracie Baber Toms
Jan 6, 2025
Gracie Baber Toms, 91, of Faber transitioned into eternal life on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born April 1, 1933 in Charlottesville, VA she was the daughter of the late Hildra Ernest Baber and Effie Mae Canody Baber.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Henry Grayson Toms,...
Charlotte Duncan Faris
Jan 1, 2025
Charlotte Duncan Faris went to her home on high on January 1, 2025. She was born in Waynesboro, VA, on December 15, 1946, to the late Mae Shepherd Duncan and Leslie Burgess Duncan.
Charlotte graduated from Nelson County High School in 1965. She was a dedicated student with a special aptitude for language arts; among many honors, she was a participant...
Frances Huffman White Stevens
Dec 20, 2024
Frances Huffman White Stevens, 102, of Amherst passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Lynchburg.
Born November 27, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Frank Huffman and Lila Minter Huffman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John H. White, Sr., her second...
Leonard Murphy "Lenny" Napier
Dec 20, 2024
Leonard Murphy “Lenny” Napier – It is with a broken heart that Leonard went to his final resting place December 20, 2024.
Leonard was born August 2, 1955, to the late Alfred and Ruby Napier of Schuyler. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter; Stacy Ann Napier, and two brothers; Jerry Napier and Tracy “Boo-Boo” Napier.
He is...
Cyrus James Garfield
Dec 14, 2024
Cyrus James Garfield of Afton (Nelson County) passed away on December 14, 2024.
Born November 2, 2024 in Charlottesville, he was a son of Ethan William Garfield and Autumn Grace Woods.
He was met in heaven by his maternal grandparents, James Albert Woods and Linda Sue Woods and his paternal grandfather, John Lee (Big John) Garfield, Sr.
In addition to his parents, he...
Ernest Lee Henderson
Dec 14, 2024
Ernest Lee Henderson 82 years old of Arrington Virginia, Passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024.
He was born December 26, 1942 in Tye River, Virginia to the Union of Minnie Bell Randolph, and Willis Aaron Henderson, Sr.
He is preceded in death by his parents Minnie B. Henderson and Willis A. Henderson, Sr., and Three sisters, Rosalie Henderson, Annie B. Bowling,...
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