Obituaries

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...

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...

Nancy Bourne Wiebel 56, of Fluvanna Va Peacefully passed the evening of June 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Wade Bourne and Fay Richardson Bourne, and one brother in law James Spears. She was survived by her husband Rusty Wiebel, one son Randall Wade Wiebel (Maria), one Grandaughter Viviana Skye, two brothers Donald Bourne (Thelma)...

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...

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,...