Obituaries

Deacon Samuel L. Martin, Sr., 96, of Palmyra, Virginia departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born May 16, 1923 in Palmyra, Virginia to the late Richard and Martha Martin. He joined Haden Chapel United Methodist Church in Palmyra, Virginia at an early age. When he retired and returned to Virginia, he...

Juanita Antoinette Talbert Ferbish-Scott, age 59, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2019, after a year and a half battle with pancreatic cancer. Juanita was born on February 21, 1960 in Washington D.C., the first of four children to George M. Ferbish and Hortense (nee Talbert) Ferbish. She attended Grimke Elementary School...

David Fred Cottrell, MSG E-8, US Army RET, of North Chesterfield, VA, died on July 9, 2019. He was born in Midland, TX, in 1928. David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margarita "Terry" Cottrell. He is survived by his brother Michael Cottrell (Celeste), sister Patricia Williams (Thomas), daughter Soraya Scheibel (John), son Daniel Cottrell, numerous extended family...

Emory Hall Austin III (Uncle Bo) age 63, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2019. He was born in Queens, New York to Emory and Gertrude Austin. He resided at Lake Monticello overlooking the River he so loved. His parents precede him in death. Emory is survived by his wife Donna Marsh Austin, sons Forrest (Jennifer) and Jake (Evyn) Austin; stepsons...

Carrie P. (Tittot) Brown peacefully went on to her Heavenly Father on April 11, 2019, at her home in Palmyra, Virginia. She was born on January 25, 1932, in Palmyra, Virginia. Her body will lie in repose at Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store, Virginia, from 12 noon until 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019. A funeral service will...

Frank "Archie" Archer Woodson, 72, of Kents Store, Va., died on February 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Jake Woodson. Archie worked at Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store since it was founded by Andrew Sheridan Sr. The Sheridan family would like to thank him and his family for a lifetime of friendship and...

Betty Reese Gray (77) passed away May 23, 2019. Born in Charlottesville, VA on March 1, 1942 to the late Roy Lynn Reese and Hannah Sprouse Reese. She is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth A. Harvey of Waynesboro, VA, Catherine H. Fitzgerald (Steve) of Stanardsville, VA, Connie D. Small of Charlottesville, VA, and Beverly H. Wood of Staunton, VA. She...

Herman Johnson Sr., 85, of Troy, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Herman was born on November 14, 1933, to Pearlie and Bernard Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Walker Johnson; six children, Donna (Jimmy) Loving, Herman Jr. (Kathy), Cindy (Tony) Gibson, Andy (Ellen), Jeffrey (Ginger), and Vanessa Thurston; 23 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren,...

Horace "Ed" Melton Jr., passed away peacefully on February 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Fluvanna County, in August 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace E. Melton Sr. and Lena M. Melton; and a brother, Cecil Ray Melton. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen A. Melton of 54 years; their...

Barbara Ann Martin Johnson departed this Earthly life and entered into eternal rest on June 10, 2019 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was a dedicated mother, compassionate grandmother and great grandmother, and an affectionate person with an amazing spirit. Barbara was a devoted member of The Haden Chapel United Methodist Church. She was loved by all and...

Rose Pickett Jones age 89, of Columbia, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family members. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bruce, her siblings Jim Pickett, Jean Hall, William “Bumpsy” Pickett, and Anna Kelley, and her son Jeffrey Jones. She is survived by her other children Linda Jones, Bruce...

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Noel Anthony Kerwick passed away at the age of 53. Formerly of Littleton, Co Tipperary, Ireland, Noel resided in Palmyra, Virginia. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Noel was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Margaret, his brother James “Jimmy” and his sister Marie McCarthy....

Ms. Arlene Manuel died peacefully at her home in Lake Monticello on July 4th. She was 81 years old. Arlene was born in Calcutta India on August 16, 1937, to Margaret and Eric Manuel. Arlene was a great lover of music. She stepped on to the night club scene in Calcutta India, singing lead, with only a true note, a...

Evelene Mae McCoy, 95, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 7, 2019, surrounded by family at her home in Columbia, Virginia. She was born on May 9, 1923, in Fluvanna County, to the late John P. and Elizabeth Fowler Bland. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter and Charles Lee; and a sister who passed at a younger...

Thomas “Tom” Franklyn Powell, 70, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Preston Powell and Julia Vandermark and one brother Preston “Bubba” Powell Jr. He is survived by his wife Judy Marie Powell, one daughter Stacey Marie Powell, one brother John Wayne Powell and his wife Ann, one...

SWANSON, JEAN CAROL ALLEN passed away on May 9, 2019 at The Laurels in Charlottesville. She was born on February 18, 1942 in Goochland County. She was predeceased by her father, John Allen; baby daughter, Brenda; sister, Mary Jane Soles; and brothers, Steve and Lawrence Allen. Jean is survived by her mother, Eula (Parrish) Allen D'Antoni, of Goochland, as well...

On Wednesday May 29, 2019, Floyd Ray Tanner, loving husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve, his mother, Emma, his father, Joe and ten of his siblings. Ray survived by his wife, Ruby of 62 years, his children Donna Smith (Tommy), Doug Tanner,...

Gerald “Jerry” Douglas Turner, 80, passed away on May 25, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Betty Jane Newton Turner; parents, Ed and Claire Turner; and brother, George Turner. Jerry is survived by his daughter Melissa Turner and her husband Dale Johnson; son Curtis (Bo) Turner and his wife Mary Beth; grandchildren, Mitchell, Brent,...

Corporal Daniel Frank Wagner, 36, of Palmyra, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2019. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during Iraqi Freedom. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ray and Rhoda Wagner. Daniel is survived by his mother, Leslie White Cosner and husband, Dilliard; his father, David Wagner and wife,...

William "W.H." Watkins, 43, of Scottsville, VA., passed away on May 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Christine Watkins. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Sheridan Funeral Home, 4626 Cedar Lane Road, Kents Store, VA 23084. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the...