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Vernon Lee Crumpler Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Vernon Lee Crumpler, Jr., 80, of Goochland County, Virginia, passed away on February 18th, 2026.
A visitation will take place Saturday, February 28th between the hours of 4-6pm at Norman Funeral Chapel, 2982 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 3:00pm, Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at Gum Spring United Methodist Church, 191 Cross County Road, Gum Spring,...
Paul Chesson
Feb 13, 2026
Paul Chesson, 71 of Mechanicsville, Virginia passed away on February 13th, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held 11:00am Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at Forest Grove Christian Church, 3881 Hadensville-Fife Road, Goochland, Virginia.
Cecil Kirby
Feb 10, 2026
Cecil Lee (Buster) Kirby, age 83, of Troy, Virginia, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1942, to the late Coleman Carrelton and Effie Haislip Kirby.
Cecil is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Pace Kirby. He leaves behind a daughter, Tamara Kirby Miller, and her husband, George, of Timberville, Virginia. Also mourning his loss are...
Marjorie Adams Bigelow
Feb 8, 2026
Palmyra, Virginia – Marjorie Adams Bigelow (age 69) passed away peacefully on February 8th, surrounded by her beloved husband, Alden, and faithful dog, Elvis.
A Life Well Lived
Born at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland on March 29, 1957, to Eleanor & Paul Adams, Marjorie was known for her amazing intellect, love of sports, and her generous caring spirit for...
Francis Littleford
Feb 8, 2026
Ms. Francis Littleford, 95, of Fork Union, Virginia passed away on February 8th, 2026.
Obituary and service information to follow.
She is in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.
Marvin Townsend Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
Marvin Lavera Townsend, Sr., 79, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Palmyra, VA.He was born November 28, 1946 to the late Thelma T. Townsend Hagen and James Edward Townsend. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Gwendolyn Garnett Townsend and his son, Marvin Lavera Townsend, Jr.
Marvin...
Lawrence Birckhead
Feb 2, 2026
Lawrence Allen Birckhead, born September 28, 1960, in Charlottesville, Virginia, completed his earthly journey on February 2, 2026, at his home in Palmyra. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Betty Bishop. A lifelong Virginian, Lawrence spent most of his years in Fluvanna County, surrounded by the people and places he loved most.
Known affectionately as “Bubba,” Lawrence...
Franklin W. Walton
Feb 1, 2026
Franklin Willis Walton, Sr., 88, of Kents Store, VA went to be with the Lord on February 1st, 2026, from his home. He was born on March 17, 1937.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents - Clinton Willis Hutchinson and Nannie Langhorn Gibson Hutchinson, his parents – Newell "Toots" Frankin Walton and Louellen Ruth Hutchinson Walton, and many other...
Charles Nuckols
Jan 24, 2026
Charles D. “Nuck” Nuckols, 81, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Adalaide Nuckols; his daughter, Barbara Nuckols; and his stepson, Michael Jennings.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Nuckols; his daughter, Anne Nuckols Smith (Patrick); his stepdaughters, Lisa Fair (Bert) and Terry Jennings; his stepson, Ronald Jennings...
Zenaida Silva Flores
Jan 22, 2026
Ms. Zenaida Flores passed away on January 22, 2026.
A visitation will be held Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at Norman Funeral Chapel, 2982 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia between the hours of 4:00-7:00pm. Her funeral service will be held 11:30am, on Friday January 30th, 2026, at Norman Funeral Chapel, 2982 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia.
Fred Buell Lewis
Jan 22, 2026
Fred Buell Lewis, 99, of Palmyra, passed away on January 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 16, 1926, in Ashe County, North Carolina, the son of the late Lawrence Russell and Maude Octavia (Payne) Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Margaret Thompson Lewis; his...
Nancy Bowles
Jan 20, 2026
Nancy Thumma Bowles passed away on January 20, 2026, after 95 years of a life well-lived. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Sara Thumma, and her siblings Jane Benziger, Phyllis Gingrich, William Thumma, and James Thumma.
Nancy lived life to the fullest.
She was an international traveler who forged deep and lasting friendships in...
Phyllis Lawson
Jan 19, 2026
Phyllis Jean Lawson entered the loving arms of our Lord on January 19, 2026. Born on December 13, 1964, on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii, she was the cherished daughter of Wallace Berry and Phyllis Balios. From the very beginning, Phyllis brought warmth and joy to everyone around her. Phyllis was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend....
Donna Mae Jewell
Jan 17, 2026
On January 17, 2026, our sweet mom, Donna (GG), went to be with the Lord. She was an amazing Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Mentor, and Friend. Her heart was to serve others in any way possible. Her love and devotion to her children often found her playing both the Mother and Father roles. Many people considered her “Mom” or...
Daniel Harris
Jan 15, 2026
Daniel Eugene Harris, 82, of Palmyra, VA, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Iris. He is survived by his sisters Peggy Meyer, Barbara Stevens, and Deb Estep; two sons, David (wife Julie) and Larry; and four grandchildren – Matthew, Michael, Katie and Sophie.
After 9 years in...
Dylan Rollins
Jan 11, 2026
Dylan James Rollins, 29, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away in January 2026. Dylan is survived by his brother Cody Rollins: his Cousin, whom he loved as a sister, Dannah Boston (Francois Boston): his mother Susan Vickers and stepfather Matthew Vickers: his father James Rollins and stepmother Cindy Rollins: his paternal grandmother Teresa Elliott: his maternal grandmother Doris Rourke: and a...
Nancy Knight
Jan 11, 2026
Nancy Knight, aged 85, of Troy, Virginia, passed away on January 11, 2026. Born on December 8, 1940, to Dan and Mary Morris, Nancy’s life was filled with love and devotion to her family and friends.
She is survived by her three sons, Greg Palmer, Rickey Palmer, and Wayne Palmer, as well as her brother, Elwood Morris, along with numerous other...
Marielle Campbell
Jan 11, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Marielle Lavoie Campbell on January 11, 2026. Marielle was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born on September 20, 1941, in Petite Rivière St-Francois, to Gerard Lavoie and Marie-Anne Simard of Canada.
On November 26, 1971, Marielle married the love of her life, the late Nelson R. Campbell, and together...
Thomas L. Shepherd
Jan 9, 2026
Mr. Thomas L. Shepherd, 84, of Fork Union, Virginia passed away January 9, 2026.
He is in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held 12:00pm, Thursday, January 22nd, at Fork Union Memorial Cemetery, James Madison Highway, Fork Union, Virginia.
Billy Hess
Jan 7, 2026
Billy Hess, a career United States Army sergeant whose service spanned three wars and more than three decades, passed peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by loving family after a life defined by courage, endurance, and quiet devotion to duty.
Billy first joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1940. In 1941, he and many other CCC members went on to volunteer...
