Obituaries

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 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, 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, 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" 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, 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 , 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...

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,...

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 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,...

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...

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,...

John William Cogswell, Jr., 88, died unexpectedly at his home in Lake Monticello, Palmyra, VA on February 21, 2022. He is survived by his son, John III, his wife, Lisa, and their sons, John IV and Matthew. John is also survived by his daughter, Diane. He was predeceased by his wife, Eileen, who was the love of his life, his brother, Robert,...

Hunter Lee Shifflett June 13, 1995 – March 15, 2022 Our cherished and beloved son, Hunter Lee Shifflett, went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 15, 2022, at the young age of 26.  Hunter is the son of Billy and Mitzi (Lambert) Shifflett and beloved brother to Jordan Alan Shifflett. Hunter is survived...

Charles "Charlie" Manuel Barnes went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Charlie was born on December 1, 1940, a snowy day in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and was called home on a snowy day in Virginia . He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Manuel Barnes, Sr. and Jean Violet Barnes. Charlie is...

Phyllis Waldrop Sikes peacefully passed away at home on March 9th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother and father; Blanche Beatrice Waldrop and Richard Mortimer Waldrop, husband, Charlie Sikes, and brothers; Edward, Carrington, Douglas, and Henry Waldrop. She is survived by her sons; William Eberhardt and Joseph Frink (Brandy), grandchildren; Tyler, Taylor, and Brodie Frink, daughter-in-law, Adrianne...

Joseph “Joe” Allen, 77, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away March 11 th , 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Allen and Bernice Moss Allen, sisters; Edna West, Bernice Berkley, Thelma Allen, and Doris Markovich, and brother, Fred Allen. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clara Allen, son Daniel Allen, daughter-in-law Kathy Allen, sisters,...

Marvin Carl Hill, 85, went home to be with the Lord and his wife of 61 years, Mable Ann Hill, on March 4, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Gary Hill and Chris Hill; twin brother, Calvin Hill; sisters, Josie Sprouse, Dorothy Joyce, Marlene Adams, Joyce Pope and Peggy Henley; grandchildren, Tabitha Hill, Destiny Hill, Logan Hill, Andrew Hill...

William Harris "Bill" Miller, age 87, of Fork Union, Virginia passed away on February 24, 2022, at Morningside of Charlottesville (VA). Bill was born on February 27, 1934, the youngest child and only boy of the late Burton Kindt and Frieda Koch Miller of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, who predeceased him.  He was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law Charles...

Walter Lee Haney, 85, of Palmyra, passed away on March 1, 2022, after a recent illness. Walter Lee was born on April 1, 1936, in Fluvanna County to the late Walter Scott and Virginia Lee Haney. After graduating from Fluvanna High School, Walter Lee entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Korea. He...