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Elizabeth B. Miller

Elizabeth B. Miller

Dec 25, 2021

Elizabeth B. Miller, 77, of Madison, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.

She was born September 20, 1944 in Dover, Delaware; daughter of the late Mose M. Schrock and Elizebeth Amstutz Schrock.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Valentine E. Miller; children, Valentine E. Miller, Jr. (Darletta) , Kimberly Fawn Wallace (Michael), Nathaniel Lee Miller all of Madison, Virginia,...

Velma Good Shank

Velma Good Shank

Dec 23, 2021

 

Velma Arlene Good Shank,94, of Stanardsville, Virginia went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

She was the youngest daughter of the late John E. Good and Nora Wisman Good.

Shortly after she was three years old, her father died and her mother moved the family from Orange County to Rockingham County on Boyers Road within sight...

Joan S. Snyder

Joan S. Snyder

Dec 20, 2021

Joan S. Snyder, 83, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Monday, December 20, 2021.

Joan was born October 8, 1938 in Princeton, New Jersey, daughter of the late Harry Speinheimer and Mary Briggs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sylvia Dodge; sister, Miriam McCloskey; and brother, Harry Speinheimer.

Joan is survived by her husband,...

Mary Taylor Marks

Mary Taylor Marks

Dec 6, 2021

Mary Taylor Marks, 96, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Mary was born August 6, 1925 in Greene County, daughter of the late Carroll Taylor and Mabel Bickers Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Carroll Taylor, Glenn Taylor, Perk Taylor, Charles Taylor, Thomas Taylor,...

Joan W Wilson

Joan W Wilson

Nov 29, 2021

Joan Wilson was called home to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born May 17, 1948, in Suffolk Virginia to Johnnie T. and Irene (Turner) Williams of Capron, Virginia.Joan attended Norfolk State University and majored in math. She worked as a tax accountant for H&R Block for several years. She later worked as a...

Marjorie Jane Galt

Marjorie Jane Galt

Nov 29, 2021

Marjorie Jane Galt, 91, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 29, 1930, daughter of the late John Arthur White and Helen Weickel White.

In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Stanley Galt III.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Susan Kimmel (Greg), Ernest...

John James Murray

John James Murray

Nov 26, 2021

John James “Jim” Murray, 91, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Jim was born August 2, 1930 in Glassport, Pennsylvania, son of the late John Murray and Stella Makowski Murray

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Jim is survived by his wife,...

Shirley Mae McDaniel

Shirley Mae McDaniel

Nov 26, 2021

Shirley Mae McDaniel, 83, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away Friday, November 26, 2021.

Shirley was born September 18, 1938 in Shenandoah, Virginia, daughter of the late James Croft and Mamie Grimsley Croft.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth O. McDaniel.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Andy McDaniel and his wife, Cindy...

Jean Taylor Griffin

Jean Taylor Griffin

Nov 21, 2021

Jean Taylor Griffin, 80, of Ruckersville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Jean was born on January 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY and was daughter of the late Prince Taylor and Nancy Speights Taylor.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Griffin; son and daughter-in-law,, Derek and Sheneka Storey; daughter and son-in-law, Clifford...

Vernia Pearl Shifflett

Vernia Pearl Shifflett

Nov 15, 2021

Vernia Pearl Frazier Shifflett, 97, of Earlysville, went to be with her Lord on November 15, 2021. 

She was born January 7, 1924, she was the daughter of the late H. Bluford and Mandy Collier Frazier.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, George E. Frazier and H. Frank Shifflett; three brothers, James “Jimmy”, Delbert and John...

John Charles Fisk

John Charles Fisk

Nov 13, 2021

John Charles Fisk, 88, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.

John was born June 29, 1933 in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Freeman John Fisk and Edith Forstrum Fisk.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Fisk;  a daughter, Rebecca Fisk; and  brothers, Paul Freeman Fisk and George Roy...

Wilma Virginia Pritchett Shifflett (Grandmammy)

Wilma Virginia Pritchett Shifflett (Grandmammy)

Nov 2, 2021

 

Virginia was ready to take her flight home with her heavenly angels.  Her family was with her when she was called to her heavenly home by her best friend, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home in Ruckersville, Virginia.  She was known as Tricky by family members who loved her. She was...

William "Bill" Edward Moon

William "Bill" Edward Moon

Oct 27, 2021

William "Bill" Edward Moon, 71 of Crozet, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, while holding his loving wife's hand, surrounded by his children at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Bill was born on September 30, 1950 to the late William Jonah Moon and Elizabeth Ann Mccauley. In addition to his parents he was...

Rick   Morris

Rick Morris

Oct 25, 2021

Ricky Leon Morris, 63, of Earlysville, Virginia, affectionately known as Rick, Big Rick, and Dad, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Rick was born October 2, 1958, son of the late Ernest Morris and Dorothy Collier Morris. In addition to his parents,...

Bruce Allen Shifflett

Bruce Allen Shifflett

Oct 19, 2021

Bruce Allen Shifflett, 56, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Bruce was born December 12, 1964 in Charlottesville, VA, the son of Roy Edward Shifflett and the late Rebecca Moubry Shifflett.

Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Susan Kitchen Shifflett; daughter Leah Shifflett Wimmer (Kris) all of Ruckersville, VA; father, Roy...

Joseph Bart Svoboda

Joseph Bart Svoboda

Oct 16, 2021

Joseph Bart Svoboda – Joseph B. Svoboda, 81, of Ruckersville, Virginia, previously from Endicott, New York, departed this life to heaven eternal on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Joe was born on May 22, 1940 in Czechoslovakia, which is now the Czech Republic, to his parents Joseph and Margaret Sochor Svoboda. He came to the United States at the age of...

Melessia Angelia Wyant

Melessia Angelia Wyant

Oct 16, 2021

Melessia Angelia Wyant, 52, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Melessia was born July 27, 1969, daughter of the late Mary Lee Shifflett.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gracie E. Shifflett; grandfather, Arthur Shifflett; and her dog, Snoopy.

Melessia is survived by her caretaker, Monica Grigsby; and many aunts,...

Richard Allen Morris

Richard Allen Morris

Oct 2, 2021

Richard “Ricky” Allen Morris, 56, of Free Union, Virginia went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 31, 1965.

Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Frank Dudley; son, Michael Dabney; grandmother, Edith; and grandfather, John.

He is survived by his mother, Jean Dudley; brothers, Roger “Junior”...

Margaret Louise Knighting

Margaret Louise Knighting

Sep 29, 2021

Margaret Louise Knighting, 72, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was born on July 3, 1949, to the late Robert Gaines Raynor and Geneva Mae Dowell.

Margaret is survived by her son, Robbie Fox, and his wife Alyson; daughter Geneva Fox and her fiancé Jo Ann; grandchildren, Dakota Shifflett, Destiny Crider, Jacob Clevenger, and Alyssa...

Donald Gray Harper

Donald Gray Harper

Sep 22, 2021

Donald Gray Harper, 85, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

A native of South Norfolk, Virginia, he was born on September 25, 1935, to the late Joseph and Ada Harper. He retired from Sperry Marine in Charlottesville, Virginia, after 35 years of service. He was known as "Shorty" or "Duck" by family...

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