Obituaries
Patrick David Parrish
Jun 22, 2024
Patrick David Parrish, 73, of Roseland passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence.
An updated obituary will be posted and services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston (434-263-4097).
Diane Elizabeth Phillips
Jun 20, 2024
Diane Elizabeth Phillips, 72 of Madison Heights passed away June 20, 2024 in Amherst.
Diane was born on July 3, 1951 to the late Aubrey Thomas Phillips and the late Emma Lee Wood Phillips.
She is survived by her brother, Aubrey Lee Phillips and his wife Gloria, two nieces, Cynthia Workman and Crystal Jones and a nephew Daniel Phillips as well as...
Eva Jane Mawyer Maki
Jun 19, 2024
Eva Jane Mawyer Maki, 91, was born in Adial, Virginia which is part of the Faber area.
At age 6 her family moved to Nellysford in the Rockfish Valley District of Nelson County,
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Maki; her parents, Joe and Annie Phillips Mawyer; a beloved grandmother, Eva L. Phillips and a sister, Hazel Rhames.
She...
Wilbur Lee Beverly
Jun 18, 2024
Wilbur Lee (Dick) Beverly
Sunrise: April 16, 1941
Sunset: June 18, 2024
Dick Beverly of Palmyra, Va. passed on to his heavenly home June 18, 2024. He was born April 16, 1941 in Schuyler, Va. to Amos F. and Alice Caul Beverly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Cupie, Tim and Mike; his sisters, Ruth A. Kirby,...
Joyce Ann Williams
Jun 17, 2024
Joyce Ann Williams, 78, of Wingina passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.
She was born June 27, 1945 a daughter of the late Gilbert C. and Birdie Louise Mays Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Fitzgerald; and brothers, James E. “Pete” Williams and Walter C. “Jiggs” Williams.
Joyce was a production worker for...
Rosa Lee Lamm
Jun 11, 2024
Rosa Lee Kurtz Lamm, 67 of Evington, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, June 11th. She was a graduate of Nelson County High School.
She was preceded in death by her father; Tommie E. Kurtz, brother; Sam Kurtz, half-brothers; Allan Kurtz, Bob Kurtz, Danny Kurtz, Jesse Kurtz, and Tommie Kurtz Jr., half-sisters; Betty David, Dorothy Burgess and nephew, Bruce Campbell,...
Thomas Roger Stinnett
Jun 7, 2024
On, Friday June 7, 2024, Thomas Roger Stinnett, 78, of Amherst, VA peacefully went to be with the Lord after many years of fighting Cancer and COPD.
Roger worked at Lynchburg Foundry Lower Basin till it closed, then worked with his brother, Calvin putting in Clean Machine Car Washes until he decided to go back to the Archer Creek Foundry...
Ella Inez Turner
May 27, 2024
Mrs. Ella Inez Turner 93, of Lovington, Virginia departed this life on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.
Ella (known by everyone as Inez) was born November 14, 1930 in Nelson County. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Mary Sue Baker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Charles Elton Murphy
May 26, 2024
Charles Elton Murphy, 79, of Arrington, Virginia, passed from grace to glory on May 26, 2024. In the comfort and solace of his home, Charlie found rest from his long struggle with multiple chronic conditions.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents Myrtle and Elton Murphy, and brother-in-law Robert Tuck.
He is survived by his wife Pettis Bowling; daughter, Kimberly Hedge and her...
John Hopkins Stevens
May 25, 2024
John Hopkins “Jeff” Stevens, 95, of the Stevens Cove Community, Lovingston, Virginia died peacefully at the home he loved on Saturday, May 25, 2024 and was welcomed to his eternal rest by the Lord he served so faithfully.
Jeff was born on August 1, 1928 in Nelson County to the late Robert Hopkins “Hop” Stevens and Lelda May Giles Stevens....
Verlice Lovely Cabell Turner
May 17, 2024
Verlice Lovely Turner, 86 of Adial Road, Faber Virginia, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend departed this life peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.
Born April 30, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Nelly Cabell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John...
Larry Ray Jennings
May 17, 2024
On Friday, May 17, 2024 surrounded by his family that meant everything to him, Larry Ray Jennings, 68, went to the open arms of the Lord in peace and dignity. To his family he was our protector and hero. His physical struggles over the last few years never stopped his continual efforts to make each day the very best. Larry’s...
John Jake Ross
May 16, 2024
On May 16, 2024, in Alexandria Virginia, John Jake Ross departed this life joining his lifelong love, Nena Ross, in eternal rest.
John was born on June 15, 1937, to the late Jacob Ross, Jr., and Nannie Ross, in Arrington, Virginia. He was one of eleven siblings, with three brothers and seven sisters.
John was preceded in death by the love of...
Eric Stratton
May 8, 2024
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) says, Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
On December 2, 1970, God blessed Robert and Mary Brown Stratton (both deceased) and this world with Eric. He was born...
Charles Garnet Goodwin
May 6, 2024
Charles G. Goodwin, 75, departed his life on Monday, May 6, 2024 at W. G. Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Charles was born in Nelson County on January 22, 1949. He was the son of the late Helen Goodwin.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ben Goodwin and Jerome Goodwin;...
Stephen Jeffery "Cotton" Knight
May 6, 2024
Stephen Jeffery “Cotton” Knight, 69, of Schuyler passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 in Charlottesville.
He was born March 15, 1955 a son of Norma Lee Wood Knight of Faber and the late Willard Franklin Knight.
Cotton was an equipment operator and an avid hunter who also loved to fish, but most of all he simply enjoyed spending time with his friends.
In...
Jeffery Allen Garrison
Apr 28, 2024
Jeffery Allen Garrison, 72, of Schuyler passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on July 24, 1951 in Alexandria, Virginia a son of the late Edgar Allen Garrison and Barbara Ramona Oliver Garrison.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, John Garrison..Jeffery was a carpenter for Wade Homes of Charlottesville.
He is survived by...
Ruby Kathleen Kidd
Apr 28, 2024
Ruby Kathleen Kidd, 93 of Wingina departed life on April 28, 2024 at home with her family by her side.
Ruby was born August 26, 1930 to the late Albert and Ethel Kidd.
Besides her parents she is proceeded in death by her husband, Lawrence; a daughter, Rachel Ballowe, and a son Milton Kidd.
Ruby spent the years of her life as a...
Nena Ross
Apr 25, 2024
On April 25, 2024, Nena Ross passed away and went to be with God. Nena was born in Wingina, Virginia on May 11, 1939, to Deacon Mayo and Jurean (Early) Rose. She was one of eight siblings, with four brothers and three sisters. At a young age, Nena dedicated her life to the Lord and was baptized at St. Hebron...
Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Carr Truslow
Apr 24, 2024
Dorothy (Dottie) Jean Carr Truslow, 75, gained her heavenly wings on April 24, 2024 at her residence in Beech Grove.
She was born October 23, 1948 the daughter of James Willie Carr and Lillian Painter Carr.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charlie J. Truslow, Jr. and three brothers, Milton, Kenny and Doug Carr.
Dottie leaves to...
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