Obituaries

June Grace Knudson (née Potter), age 96 passed away on November 4, 2019 in Gordonsville, Virginia. June was born on June 18, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, and spent most of her childhood in Fresno, California. June earned a BA in Slavic Languages at the University of California, Berkeley, and an MA in English as a Second Language (ESL) at the...

James (Jim) Sylvester Normile, age 49, of Bremo Bluff, Virginia passed away on October 28, 2019 in his home. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Mildred Bocs and Michael Normile, as well as his sister, Angel Kannard. He is survived by his wife, Tisha Normile, two sons, Cody and Casey Normile, two step daughters Angela Phillips...

Garry ("Lucky") Arthur Weese, Jr., 59, of Palmyra, VA, went to be with the Lord on 12 October 2019. Lucky was preceded in death by his parents Garry Weese, Sr. and Nancy Stiffler Philpott, and his grandparents Julius and Rose Marie (O'Neill) Stiffler. He is survived by his wife Terry Shifflett Weese; one son, Garry Weese III (Elizabeth) of Maryland;...

Gladys Cavanaugh, caring mother, doting grandmother and great-grandmother of many peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2019, following an extended illness at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie M. Cavanaugh-Jackson, Sister Helen Lopez and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Christian Cavanaugh. Gladys was born January 12, 1922 in Fluvanna County...

John Shepherd “Johnny” Bell, 78, of Fluvanna County died September 19, 2019 at UVA Hospital. He was the son of the late James Bell and Lutie Holland Bell. In addition to his parents, brother James Barclay Bell, and sister Cary Harris predeceased him. He was a lifelong farmer, historian, and lover of the land. He is survived by his son,...

Samuel Leake Winston 95, died peacefully at his home in Bremo Bluff VA on Wednesday September 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Holman E. and Julia Payne Winston, two wives Mazie Johnson Winston and Mary Emma Brookman Winston, and daughter Sally L. Winston. He is survived by a son Raymond A. Winston (Kimberly) and a daughter...

In the early morning hours of September 5th, 2019, Myra M. Ryalls was welcomed into the arms of her loving savior, Jesus Christ and her heavenly home after fighting a long and courageous battle of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Myra was born and raised in Weatherly, Pa. She is the daughter of the late Authur and Edna Hensel. She was preceded...

Stuart Lee Richardson of Zion Crossroads, went to meet his Lord on Monday, September 2, 2019, at the age 90. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Cosner Richardson, his parents Warren C. Richardson and Addie Kent Richardson; his brothers Earl, Ray, Temple, and Kent Richardson, and his two sisters Doris Garner and Jean Condrey. He leaves...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...