Obituaries
Ellen Marie Herder
Nov 1, 2023
Ellen Marie Turner Herder was born on Monday, April 25, 1932, to the loving care of Thomas and Gladys Turner, joining siblings Mary, Laura, Herman, Robert, Linwood, and Chestine. Her siblings have all preceded her in death.
Ellen attended school in Lovingston, Virginia. She was baptized at an early age at Poplar Flat Baptist Church in Lovingston, Virginia, and served...
Joseph G. Beery
Oct 30, 2023
Joseph G. Beery, 99, of Dayton, Virginia passed away at his home in Dayton on Monday, October 30, 2023.
Joe as most called him was a country gentleman and was known throughout Nelson County for his leadership and service to the area during Hurricane Camille in August of 1969.
He along with a host of his fellow Mennonite members...
Mary Estelle Rose
Oct 22, 2023
Mary Estelle Gordon Rose was born on August 25,1938 to the late Phyllis Jefferson Gordon and Joe Smith Gordon. She departed this life on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the 3rd of 10 children.
In February 1957 she was united in Holy Matrimony to William H. Rose. To that...
Susan "Sue" Marie Scheidel Mangus
Oct 22, 2023
Susan (Sue) Marie Scheidel Mangus, 70, of Arrington went to dance with the angels October 22, 2023 at UVA Hospital with family by her side.
She was born in Marrero, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Audrey Mae Scheidel, as well as her siblings, Eugene Scheidel, Carolyn Viverito, Arnold Scheidel...
Deborah Baber Handy
Oct 22, 2023
Deborah Baber Handy, 60, of Fishersville, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Charlottesville.
She was born October 31, 1962, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Raymond William Baber and Anna Hunt Baber.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Russell Handy.
Deborah was a Medical Secretary for The University...
Robert Allen Cason
Oct 21, 2023
Robert Allen Cason, 56, of Schuyler, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his residence.
He was born October 28, 1966 in Staunton, a son of the late Thomas Allen Cason and Gladys Glick Cason.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m....
George Montgomery Allen
Oct 16, 2023
George Montgomery Allen, 75, of Shipman passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born December 14, 1947 in Washington, DC a son of the late Walter Morris Allen and Lena Nora Rose Allen.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Allen...
Mary Regina Scott
Oct 15, 2023
Mary Regina Scott, beloved Aunt, passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born on January 18, 1936, in Washington DC where her father was working as an Engineer for the Government. She was the third child of Anna Cecil Irving Scott of St. Louis, Missouri, and James Powell Scott of Howardsville, Virginia.
When...
Sr. Deacon Doswell Diggs, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
The Life of Sr. Deacon Doswell Diggs, Jr.
Sr. Deacon Doswell Diggs, Jr. was born in Nellysford, Va on September 26, 1936. He was the son of the late Doswell Diggs, Sr. and Ella L. Fitch Diggs.
He passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his residence at the age of 87 surrounded by his loved ones.
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Mary Ellen Lawhorne
Oct 10, 2023
Mary E. Lawhorne, 89, of Shipman went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
She is the wife of the late Buford O. Lawhorne.
Mary is survived by her children, Thomas Lawhorne (Roxanne) of Pottstown, PA, Joyce Cheatham (Stuart) of Schuyler and Melissa Maynard (John) of Cape Charles; four brothers, Jerry Hudson (Meredith), Scott Hudson (Roberta),...
Harry Delmas Campbell
Oct 6, 2023
Harry Delmas Campbell, 86, of North Garden went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2023.
Delmas was born on July 7, 1937, to the late Plum and Viney Campbell in Nelson County, Va.
In addition to his parents Delmas was preceded in death by five brothers, Harvey Campbell, John Campbell, Tinsley Campbell,...
Jennifer Marie Whitlock
Oct 4, 2023
Jennifer (Jenna) Marie Whitlock 38 of Afton Va. passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born in Waynesboro on February 17, 1985. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Whitlock, Jr. brother, Christopher Brian Graves and Uncle, Steven Taylor.
Jenna is survived by her mother Pat Lawhorne (Johnny) of Afton Va. Her nephew and nieces of Titusville...
Melodie Susan Potter
Sep 25, 2023
Melodie Susan Potter, 66, of Lynchburg passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at her residence.
She was born May 29, 1957 in California, a daughter of the late Freeman Gordon Lee and Mildred Potter Lee of Palmyra.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Jean Lee.
Melodie is survived by her...
Virginia "Jenny Mae" Fitzgerald
Sep 21, 2023
Virginia “Jenny Mae” Fitzgerald, 73, of Schuyler, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family, friends, and a ton of love.
Jenny Mae was born on September 5th, 1950 to the late Walter Johnson and Susie Martin Johnson. Besides her parents she is also preceded in death by...
Susie Ann Stratton Jones
Sep 19, 2023
Susie Ann Stratton Jones, 80, died September 19, 2023 at Hospice of Piedmont's Center for Acute Hospice Care.
Susie was born on November 27, 1942 to the late Robert E. and Helen G. Stratton.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband’s, Dec. Harry L. Jones, Sr. and Rev. Roger Vaughan; her...
Kimberly Dawn Martin
Aug 30, 2023
Kimberly “Kim” Dawn Martin, 59, of Shipman departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her residence.
Kim was born August 25, 1964, in Charlottesville, VA. She was the daughter of late Bernice Myrtle (Bell) Martin and late John Percy Martin, Jr. of Shipman, VA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandparents Ender...
Barry Woodville Hitt
Aug 24, 2023
Barry Woodville Hitt, 74, of Arrington passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his residence.
He was born February 28, 1949 a son of the late Charles Woodville Hitt and Helen Elizabeth Horton Hitt.
Barry was a truck driver for American Hardwood Industries.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Delores D. Staton Hitt; his...
Henrietta Marie Dowell
Aug 21, 2023
Henrietta Marie Dowell, 63, of Staunton departed this life early on Monday morning, August 21, 2023 at Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville.
She was born March 19, 1960, a daughter of the late Henry A. Dowell and Hattie M. Walker Dowell.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Virgil Dowell, Alfred Walker, and...
Gary Randolph Helbert, Sr.
Aug 19, 2023
Gary Randolph Helbert, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ella Helbert; brother, Charlie Helbert; and sister, Peggy Hunt.
Born on December 15, 1936, Gary grew up in...
Cecil Eugene Micklem
Aug 14, 2023
Cecil Eugene Micklem, 86, of Shipman passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at his residence.
He was born May 25, 1937 in Nelson County, a son of the late Patrick Micklem and Daisy Martin Micklem.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Willis and Edwin “Ned” Micklem; his sister, Julia Ragland; and...
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