Obituaries
James Alexander Wood, Sr.
Dec 15, 2021
James Alexander Wood Sr., 83, of Wingina, Va., passed away surrounded by his wife and children on December 15, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Wingina on November 26th, 1938, he was the last of seven children of Charles Henry Wood Sr. and Kathleen Morgan Wood. Jimmy graduated from Nelson County High School in 1956 and attended Virginia Tech...
Bernard Lee Bibb, Jr.
Dec 12, 2021
Bernard Lee "Bernie" Bibb, III, 49 of Lovingston passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 12, 2021.
He was born July 20, 1972 in Charlottesville to the late Bernard Lee Bibb, Jr., and Sandra Catherine Dillard. Bernie is survived by his grandmother Grace Thompson Bibb, uncle Jake S. Bibb and wife Donna Faye of Lynchburg, and numerous other...
Lacy Henry Harris, Jr.
Dec 12, 2021
Lacy Henry Harris, Jr., 78, of Shipman, VA, passed away on December 12, 2021 when his heart suddenly stopped.
Lacy, or June as he was affectionately known, was born on November 11, 1943 to Lacy Henry Harris, Sr. and Mary Louise (Johnson) Harris in Shipman, Virginia where he was raised and educated. He later moved to Arlington, Virginia where he...
Ronnie Lee Tucker
Dec 10, 2021
Ronnie L. Tucker, 68 of Arrington, Virginia passed peacefully in his home Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born October 17, 1953 in Tye River, Virginia he was a son of the late Lottie M. Henderson and Charles Tucker Jr. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Tucker and a son, Carlos Rose. Ronnie was a man...
Betty Jane Napier Evans
Dec 8, 2021
Betty Jane Napier Evans, 88 of Schulyer died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Albemarle Health and Rehab in Charlottesville.
Born on October 4, 1933 in Nelson County she was the daughter of the late Elijah Thomas Napier and Mary Elizabeth Ripley Napier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Jennings Evans; three sons,...
Catherine Ann (Cathy) Martin
Dec 5, 2021
Catherine Ann (Cathy) Martin died Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Born on November 27, 1967 she was the daughter of Allie Martin Weik and the late Walter Massie Martin. In addition to her parents Catherine was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Hale and Josephine Hudson. Catherine was a graduate of Nelson County High School and a member of Mineral...
Barbara Jean Morris Harris
Dec 3, 2021
Barbara Morris Harris
God called Barbara Morris Harris home on December 3, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Maryland among her family. Born November 23, 1938 in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James and Lillian Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Jimmy Morris, Anne Goode, and Roger Morris. She...
Willie Roger Taylor, Sr.
Dec 2, 2021
Willie Roger Taylor, Sr. of Afton died Thursday, December 2, 2021. Born on May 2, 1951 he was the son of the late Earl Lee Taylor, Sr. and Lila Mae Taylor.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his adoring wife Brenda June Taylor, his son Willie Roger Taylor, Jr. and two brothers, Earl Lee Taylor, Jr....
Harold Oswald Thomas
Nov 25, 2021
Harold Oswald Thomas, Sr., 92, of Cedar Creek Road, Arrington, died Thursday morning, November 25, 2021 at home. Born June 16, 1929, in New Glasgow, Virginia, the son of the late Emmanuel Thomas and Leila Jane Crawford Thomas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Temple Bell Thomas and great-granddaughter Betty Thomas. He was a graduate of Lovingston...
James Edward (Jimmy) Harris Jr.
Nov 19, 2021
James Edward (Jimmy) Harris Jr. of Faber VA entered into his eternal heavenly home on 19 November 2021.
Jimmy was born on 22 August, 1950 to the late James E. Harris and Anna Ogden Harris.
Jimmy was married for 51 years to the love of his life, Erma Sue Duncan Harris.
Jimmy is survived by Erma Sue and their three children,...
Boddie Ray Williams
Nov 15, 2021
Boddie Ray Williams was Born May 27th, 1988 he lived an amazing life full of love and family.
On the 15th of Nov 2021 the life of Boddie Ray Williams aka “BOO BEAR” was cut short. As, he was taking his kids to school, he tragically lost his life. What you must know is, this man was not just a man...
Ruby Lee "Buddy" Hewitt
Nov 15, 2021
Ruby Lee "Buddy" Hewitt, 81, of Afton died Monday, November 15, 2021 at Augusta Medical Center in Waynesboro.
Born on March 23, 1940 he was the son of the late Russell Hewitt and Dorothy Hewitt.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Russell "Dave" Hewitt and two sisters, Barbara Louise Kelly and Rose White Sell.
Buddy was...
Preston N. Spencer
Nov 14, 2021
Preston N. Spencer, 96, of Arrington, VA died on November 14, 2021. He was the son of the late Harry and Mary Mills Spencer.
After graduating from Lovingston High School in June, 1942, he served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Preston N. Spencer
Nov 14, 2021
Preston N. Spencer, 96, of Arrington, VA died on November 14, 2021.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022 at Nelson United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Edwin Clever officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Nelson United Methodist Church, 5239 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922.
Emmagene McRae McGarry Olah
Nov 13, 2021
Emmagene McRae McGarry Olah, 80 years old, of Nelson County, VA died unexpectedly on November 13th, 2021 near her home in Shipman, Virginia.
Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter and only child of John Calendar McRae and Florence Elizabeth Lightbown McRae. She graduated from George Mason High School, Falls Church, Va and attended Elon College in North Carolina before...
Willie R. Taylor Jr.
Nov 10, 2021
Our sweet, fun loving Willie R. Taylor Jr. (Wee Wee) passed from this life on November 10, 2021 leaving behind those who loved him.
He was born to Willie R. and Brenda June Taylor on August 21, 1977 in Afton, Virginia.He attended Nelson County High School and worked for Burris Logistics in Lyndhurst, Virginia from 1995-2005. He then worked at Ediable...
John “Johnny” W. Ponton
Nov 8, 2021
John “Johnny” W. Ponton, 77, of Lovingston, VA, passed away on November 8, 2021 at UVA Hospital, Charlottesville, VA.
Celebration of life service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston, Virginia with The Reverend Marion Kanour and Reverend John Campbell officiating.
A private burial ceremony will follow at Grace Episcopal Church, Massies Mill.
Johnny...
Jerry Anthony Bradley
Nov 1, 2021
Jerry Anthony Bradley, 75 of Lovingston, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 in Lynchburg.
He was born August 21, 1945 in Albemarle County, the son of the late Andrew Manson Bradley and Dorothy Bryant Bradley.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, June Pannell Bradley and a brother, Andrew Bradley.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Tonya...
Flora Lee Barker Davis
Nov 1, 2021
Flora Lee Barker Davis passed away November 1, 2021 in Nelson County. She was 95.
Born April 9, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia the daughter of the late Clinton Scott Barker and Daisy Jacobs Barker.
One of eleven children, sisters Catherine Arthur of Colman Falls and Janet Reynolds of Gretna survive her.
The wife of the late Giles Thomas Davis and mother to...
Joseph Garland Wooten
Oct 26, 2021
Joseph Garland Wooten, 83, of Shipman, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was the second oldest child of the late Joseph Albert and Mattie Browning Wooten. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Joyce Gowen Wooten.
Born on July 26, 1938 in Shipman, Joe (also known as Josie Garland, Daddy, Granddaddy Wooten, Uncle...
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