Obituaries

Edith Dean Johnson, 86, of Bumpass, Virginia, passed away on February 21, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Bill Johnson, her son, Brian Wertz (Susan), two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A visitation will he held Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 1-3pm at Norman Funeral Home in Goochland, Virginia.

David "Bo Dean" Wayne Branch of Goochland, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022 due to complications from pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter "Johnny" Leslie Branch; sister-in-law, Cindy Branch; and many other relatives and loved ones he held close to his heart. He is survived by his mother, Anne Iseman...

Georgia Carroll Marshall, 85, of Brandon, MS, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2022 in Louisa, VA. She was born on September 11, 1936 to the late Harold Marshall and Elizabeth Salmon (Marshall) Everitt. She is survived by her son, David Everitt (Kerrin); her granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne "Betz" Everitt; and many special friends, including...

Dorothy Louise Perry Shumake, 86, of Bumpass, VA, received her angel wings on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born December 17, 1935 in Louisa County to Wallace and Mary Perry. Dorothy was married to her soul mate and love of her life, Charles Shumake, Sr., for 68 years. A family of two grew into a...

Ronald "Ronnie" H. Perkins, 65, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away on January 23rd, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia "Sharon" Perkins, and his parents, Walter Perkins and Delois “Wright” Perkins. He is survived by his sons, Morgan Perkins (Kelly), Matt Payne (Melissa), seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ronnie was self-employed as a landscaper, and loved to...

Crystal “Nicholas” Gee, 34, of Louisa, Virginia passed away with her unborn son, Watson Tanner Gee, February 7th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her Grandma Annie Jernigan, Grandaddy, Branch Nicholas Jr., and Papa Pent Salmon. She is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Christopher “Chris” Gee, parents, Gary and Debbie Nicholas, parents-in-law, Judson Gee and...

Brittany Marie Brown, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2022.

Brittany was born on June 2, 1990 to Tina Osborne Leftwich and James Richard Brown in Henrico, VA. Brittany went on to study Baking and Pastry Arts at Stratford University.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents,Charlotte Mable Best Osborne and...

On February 2, 2022, Hobert Edward Howard (“Papa” and “Hoba”) of Kents Store, Virginia, 74, peacefully entered his eternal rest at the University of Virginia Medical Center with his wife by his side. Hobert was born on October 10, 1947, to his late parents, John Howard and Cornelia Walls Howard of Cranks Creek, Kentucky. He is also preceded in death by his stepson, Kim L. Bradshaw; stepdaughter, Pamala M. Shelton; sisters, Efella Goodgame, Rosemary Mason, Phylis Ann Davis, Peggy Sue Neal and Emma Jean Howard; brothers, John...

Beckie (Bessie) Parker Sprouse of Fork Union, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born in Amelia County, January 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annie Davis Parker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde N. Sprouse, a brother Alex Parker, and sisters Sallie Edwards and Estelle Holmes. Survivors include her...

Winifred "Winnie" Browning, 88, of Lake Monticello, VA, passed away on February 4, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1933 in Richmond, VA to the late Robert Cleveland Perkins and Gertrude Rosson Perkins of Fork Union, VA. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Coleman Browning; infant son, Cary Perkins Browning;...

John Matt Taylor, Jr., 78, of Palmyra, VA, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. God whispered his name and he left his earthly home. He was born on August 23, 1943 in Palmyra, VA to his parents, the late John Taylor, Sr. and late Sallie Elnora (Taylor) Bland. He was also preceded in death by...

PRYOR, Sophia Holland “Sophie” , 98, of Goochland, VAwent to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning , January 30, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Russell W. Pryor, Sr.; her parents, Hughes and Annie Holland;three brothers, George, Jimmy and Phil Holland; and one sister,Mary Jane Holland Sheridan.

She is survived by her son Russell, Jr....

Myrtle H. Millway, 82, of Troy, VA, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at UVA Hospital. Born November 21, 1939 in Scottsville, VA, she is the daughter of the late Susie Rice Harding and Pleasant Harding. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Marion Harding, Wallace Harding, Raymond Harding and Junior Harding. Myrtle is survived by her...

Archie “Wayne” Marshall, 82, passed away at his home on January 22, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1939 to his late parents, Archie “Webb” Marshall and Della Florence Ferguson Marshall. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Carles Poston Hofmeester Marshall; sister, Ramona Henley Jones; brothers, Charles Lewis Henley, James William Henley and Clarence Everett Henley;...

Donald J. Ringwood went home to be with his Heavenly Father January 4th, 2022. Born in New York, he moved to Fluvanna at an early age. Donald graduated from Fluvanna High School and joined the Navy, serving on the Destroyer USS Manley on the east coast, and the aircraft carrier the USS Oriskany on the west coast. He leaves behind...

James Emmons English, Jr., born October 7, 1974 in Parkersburg, WV, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the age of 47 years old, in Richmond, VA. James was a 1993 high school graduate of Parkersburg Catholic High School. He had worked at Wagner Metro Tire and Kroger before he found a new career working with CSX Railroad as a...

Myrtle Katherine Muire (born Myrtle Katherine Hawk) passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Muire, Sr., and survived by their sons, Linwood Jr. and Alvin. She had 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Myrtle was one of 9 children and grew up in Goochland, but...

Salyer-Thurston, Shelby E., 74, of Goochland, VA passed into eternity on January 19, 2022 surrounded by her children. Shelby was born on January 17, 1948 in Russell County, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wood and Margaret Hall; her husband of 49 years, Billy Salyer, Jr.; and her second husband, Butch Thurston. She leaves to cherish her...

It is with deep regret, and the utmost sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Ashley Michelle Brice on January 8, 2022. She is the daughter of Beverly McGhee Brice, of Louisa, VA, and Richard Brice, also of Louisa, VA. She joined Fosters Creek Baptist Church at an early age and was a member of the Young Adult Choir. Ashley...

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Nelson Jackson, a native of Palmyra, Virginia, departed this world to receive his wings and to be with the Lord. He was a bus driver for Fluvanna County Public Schools for 45 years, and in 1964 he started his own logging business. He maintained both jobs for over 40 years before retiring. Nelson...