Obituaries

Hugh Klein Staiger

Hugh Klein (HK) Staiger of Palmyra, VA departed this life peacefully on June 9, 2022. He was born October 8, 1922 in Crafton, PA, the first son of Daniel Staiger and Juliana Flora Klein. Hugh frequently commented that in his younger life, during the Great Depression, he didn’t know that the family was poor since everybody was poor. He attended...

Joann S. Jones

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOANNE S. JONESSEPTEMBER 7, 1936 - JUNE 10, 2022 Joanne S. Jones, 85, of Fork Union, VA, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born September 7, 1936, to Kent Snead and Rosalie Seldon Snead of Fork Union, VA. She was predeceased by her parents, Kent and Rosalie Snead; her husband,...

Damian Kiser

Damian was born in Charlottesville at UVA on Nov 2, 1990 at approximately 2 pm . He came to live with his Grandmother Brenda when he was 6 months old .  He graduated from Louisa County High School in 2009.  Damian thought he wanted to go to college but could never get his mind with his wants....

Catherine Priscilla Cutright Salmon

Catherine Priscilla Cutright Salmon, 92, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born on July 2, 1929. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Pent M. Salmon; son, Morgan P. Salmon; brother, James Arthur Cutright; sisters, Annie and Alice Salmon; granddaughter, Crystal Gee; and great grandson, Watson Gee. She is survived by her children, Mike Salmon (Edie), Debbie “Lula Bell” Nicholas...

Iris Jean Wright Harris

Iris Jean Wright Harris, 78, originally from Norfolk, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dan; sons, David (Julie) and Larry (Christy); brother, Frank; sister, Peggy; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Katie and Sophie. Iris leaves behind a legacy as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and a faithful...

Thomas F. Millway

Thomas F. Millway, Sr., 83, of Troy, VA, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1938 in Troy, VA to the late Henry Millway and Sallie Morris Simms. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Myrtle Millway; his sisters, Rosalie Page and Dorthey Britts; and his brother, James Millway. He...

Michael Dean “Mike” Acton, Sr.

Michael Dean Acton Sr. "Mike", 65, of Sandy Hook, VA, passed away on May 19, 2022.  Mike is survived by two sons, Michael D. Acton Jr., wife Krystal Acton of Bumpass, VA, William M. Acton, wife Jessica Acton, and grandson, Waylon M. Acton of Sandy Hook, VA.  A gathering of friends will be held at Norman Funeral Home 2982 River...

James M. “The Grizz” Powell

James M. Powell (The Grizz), of Palmyra, VA passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. Born February 14, 1957 to the late Lorraine Hughes Powell and Harry Gilman Powell Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonita Powell; daughter Cassie Fox and her husband Scott Fox; grandchildren Destiny Bourne, Faith Bourne, and Christian Bourne; great-grandchildren Lillian...

Rickie Tyler

Rickie Tyler, 65, passed away on April 27, 2022 in Laurel, MD. He was born on March 14, 1957 in Washington, DC to Pearl (Dump) Martin and the late Steve Tyler. Rickie is survived by his mother, Pearl (Dump) Martin of Washington DC; his wife of 11 years, Quanita L. Tyler of Laurel MD; two sons, Damien R. Tyler of...

Kenneth John Gomola

Kenneth John Gomola age 64, a current resident of Palmyra, Virginia was called home by the Lord on May 13th, 2022.  Ken was born on April 22, 1958 in Iselin, New Jersey to Joseph and Margaret (Salko). He is predeceased by his parents, his wife (Anne Gomola) and his sister, Karen Gomola. Ken graduated from Colonia High School in 1976. ...

James L. Cosner

James L. Cosner, 61, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1960 to his late parents, Laurence and Jane Cosner.

James is survived by three sisters, Janet Ratcliffe (Jack) of Voorhees, NJ, Carmen Forsee (Joe) of Chatsworth, GA and Paula Grimes (Harold) of Henrico, VA; his nephew, Scott Grimes of Kill Devil...

James “Temple” Payne

James “Temple” Payne, 82, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 29, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Annie Mae Payne, one son Jeffery Payne, and wife, Edith Payne. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Sandra D. “Bryce” Payne, cousins; Blanche Faudre and Ruth Ann Walls. He is also survived by...

Bernard “Bob Hippe” Jr. Workman

Bernard "Bob Hippe" Workman, Jr., 64, passed away on April 14, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1958 to his late parents, Bernard Jean Workman, Sr. and Demerita Ann Marshall. He is also preceded in death by his nieces, Nichole June Workman and Candy Leigh Herring. He is survived by his three children, Robert Workman, Beth Workman and Chris...

Charles Edward “Eddie” Dolan

Charles Edward “Eddie” Dolan, 65, of Charlottesville, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Charles is proceeded in death by his father Charlie Cecil Dolan, step-father Joseph Hunt and his loving grandmother Nancy Ellen Hartless. Born on February 18, 1957, He was a dedicated and passionate floor installer. Charles is Survived by his mother Stella Hunt of...

Linda Joyce Collins Barker

Linda Joyce Collins Barker

Linda Joyce Collins Barker , 73, departed this life on April 7, 2022 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.

Joyce was born on February 16, 1949 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Carrie Elizabeth Easterling and George Jefferson Collins.

Joyce was proceeded in death...

James A “Jimmy” Hamm, Jr.

James A. Hamm Jr., “Jimmy”, passed away from a brief illness at the age of 68 on April 2 nd at his home in Palmyra, Va. with his wife and family at his side. Jimmy started his career as a truck driver at the age of 19 with Jake Alexander Woodyards, and then many years with IntertransCarrier Company.  Jimmy was well known...

Barbara Ragland Sheppard

Barbara Ragland Sheppard went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2022.  Barbara was born to Thomas and Nell Ragland in 1936.  She was a loving wife and mother, and an adored Gma. Barbara was a member of Ragland Memorial Baptist Church and sang in the choir for many years.  She loved music, flowers, crafts,...

Elizabeth “Kay” Taylor

Elizabeth “Kay” Taylor, 73, of Goochland VA, passed away April 1, 2022. Kay was born September 8, 1948 in Fauquier County and raised in Culpeper.  She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Thomas and Evelyn King, husbands Gene Hitt and Charles Taylor, and fur-baby Max. She is survived by her son, Charles Taylor Jr, daughter Margarite Hitt,...

Maryia Carol Thomas

Maryia Carol Thomas, our beloved daughter and sister, was called to heaven on March 23, 2022. She was born on March 28, 1983. Maryia is survived by her loving mother, Terri Wilkerson; father, Larry Thomas; brother, Wade Butler; sisters, Danielle Dunkum and Ceira Thomas; and nieces, Aamya Burruss and Aaliyah Burruss. A gathering of friends and a celebration of life...

Marvin Gordon Payne

Payne, Marvin Gordon, 93, passed away on March 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Vernelle Hughes Payne; two sisters, Nancy Hodges and Joyce Barden (Ed); five nieces; twelve nephews; eight stepchildren, Juanita Pritchett (Louie), Diane Eversole (Irvin), Roy Payne (Debbie), Karen Payne, Robert Ware (LaVerne), Patricia Hicks (Lloyd), Jeanne Bagby (Leslie)and Mason Ware (Monet), along with a host of step-grandchildren. Marvin was an avid gardener and he loved music, especially the fiddle. He was unfailingly kind, patient and calm. Marvin was a lifetime member of Forest Grove Christian Church in Goochland,...