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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...
Ruby Dean
Jan 6, 2026
Ruby Dean of Charlottesville Va. went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Ruby Dean was proceeded in death by her mother Maybell(Tyler) Harris, father Cecil Sites, husband Solomon Cohill Dean and brothers Eddie Deane and Jimmy Dean. Ruby was survived by...
Russell A. Johnston
Jan 5, 2026
Russell Alexander Johnston, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Richmond, VA, at the age of ninety-five.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy-three years, Harriet White Johnston, his parents John and Lula Johnston, his brothers Wray and Paul, his sister Ruby, and his great-grandson, Asher Pleasants.
Russell...
Elizabeth Gloria Gibson
Jan 4, 2026
Elizabeth “Gloria” Gibson left her earthly home at age 80, in Goochland County. Gloria was born on May 14, 1945 and raised by her parents James and Callie Houston. Gloria is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, William “Danny” Gibson, and their children, Danny and Brian. Gloria joins their youngest son, Douglas, in Heaven. One of Gloria’s greatest...
Henry Worrell
Jan 1, 2026
Henry Lee Worrell, 85, of Goochland, Virginia ran to meet Jesus on his birthday, January 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hadley and Ocie Worrell, and his brother, Roy Worrell. He is survived by his wife “old lady” of 62 years, Lynda Hanks Worrell, daughters Sharon Swift, Lisa Worrell, Amy Bowles (Thomas), and Lesley Nicholas (Kevin),...
Robert Andrew "Randy" Vasold
Dec 29, 2025
Robert Andrew “Randy” Vasold had a life of many complexities. Born in Lynchburg, VA in 1947, the red-haired, feisty son of Helen “Shirley” Thompson Vasold and Robert Alton “Andy” Vasold, Randy sought to live life differently than many would expect.
After completing high school (George Washington High, Danville, VA), Randy joined the US Navy and proudly served his country. Upon return...
Gregory Scott Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Gregory Scott Smith passed away on December 27, 2025, at his home in Virginia with his wife by his side. He was 70 years old.
Greg was the son of Oney Percy Smith, M.D., and Gloria Tetrault Smith and brother to Tracey Lauren Smith, all of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Regina “Gina” Quigley; his sister Sharron...
Irene Thurston Newton
Dec 22, 2025
Irene T. Newton, born on April 5, 1925, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Troy, Virginia, surrounded by love and cherished memories.
Irene was welcomed into eternity by her loving parents, Walter P. and Laura T. Thurston, her brothers, Walter and Carl Thurston, her devoted husband, Joseph M. Newton, her son, Donald Newton, and her...
Dorothy Christine "Tina" Newton Hilbert
Dec 18, 2025
Tina passed away on her birthday, December 18th, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her parents, Curtis and Eva Newton, sister, Betty Jane Newton Turner, and husband, John William (Bill) Hilbert. She is survived by daughter, Gayle Taylor (Jeff) and son, Hunter Hilbert (Laura); grandchildren Meredith Hodges (John), Kyle Taylor (Bethany), Sean Hilbert, Brett Hilbert (Emily), Jason Hilbert,...
Betty Morrison Richardson
Dec 10, 2025
Betty Morrison Richardson, 81, of Palmyra, Va., died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Charlottesville, Va. She was born in Goochland County, Va. to Bessie and Lee Morrison. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William C. (Billy) Richardson, and a sister, Barbara Pfeiffer of Cumberland, Va., a son, Curtis Lee Richardson, and a daughter, Hope Richardson Jones....
Sylvia Maxine McDaniel
Dec 7, 2025
Sylvia “Maxine” McDaniel, born May 28, 1934, in Piso, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home in Mechanicsville, Virginia on December 7, 2025, at the age of 91, with her children Charles and Lynn by her side. She lived a long and meaningful life, defined by her deep love for her husband of 53 years, her children, grandchildren, and her...
Gail Lee Cawthorne
Dec 6, 2025
Gail Lee Cawthorne, 74, of Palmyra, Virginia passed away peacefully at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital on December 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in District of Columbia on March 16, 1951, to Edward and Belva Lee.
Gail lived in Maryland the first few years of her life before her family settled down in Franconia, Virginia. She graduated from Thomas Edison...
Charlotte Cobb Baker
Dec 4, 2025
Charlotte Cobb Baker, 89, of Fluvanna, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Born June 21, 1936, in Fluvanna County, Charlotte was predeceased by the love of her life Eugene (Gene) J. Baker; her parents Andrew Winn Cobb Sr. and Virginia Herndon Cobb; her brother Andrew Winn Cobb Jr. and his wife Jane; and her nephew Cecil Cobb.
She was...
Carolyn Bess
Nov 30, 2025
Carolyn Bess, aged 83, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born on January 31, 1942, Carolyn was the cherished daughter of Paul Waren Dennis and Nellie Gray Gipson.
She is survived by her devoted sons Thomas Yancey, and his wife Phyllis, Dennis Yancey, Stacy Bess and wife Rachel; her daughter Michelle Clifton; her brother, TC Hall and...
Rose Puffenbarger
Nov 30, 2025
Rose Puffenbarger, aged 78, of Gum Spring, Virginia, passed away on November 30, 2025. Born on December 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Charles Edward Rose and Grace Virginia Phillips.
Rose is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Bruce Puffenbarger; her son Ashby E. Seay and his wife Barbara; her brother, Phillip Rose, and his wife, Betty; her...
Nancy Queen
Nov 28, 2025
Nancy Lee Queen, 79, born April 25, 1946, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Nancy was born in Washington, D.C. to William Parker and Dorothy (Turnbull) Parker Davis, Nancy was also raised by her stepfather, Ralph Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather—Dorothy Davis, William Parker, and Ralph Davis—as well as her siblings Wayne Turnbull, Mary...
