Obituaries

Grace Louise Thacker

Grace Louise Thacker

Feb 1, 2022

Grace Louise Thacker, 55, of Waynesboro, Virginia went to be in God’s care on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Augusta Health. 

Grace was born September 23, 1966 in Staunton, Virginia, daughter of Ella Louise Jordan and the late Paul Lee Jordan.

In addition to her Father, she was preceded in death by her mother- in- law (Mom) Marie Thacker, and...

Billy Vann Clem

Billy Vann Clem

Feb 1, 2022

Billy V. Clem, born February 23, 1938, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 1, 2022.  Billy was the youngest of 10 siblings born to the late Tobias and Maggie Clem of St David’s Church, Fort Valley, Virginia.  Billy and the love of his life, Kathaleen Spiggle Clem of Edinburg, married nearly 66 years ago on...

Harold Steven Sims, Sr.

Harold Steven Sims, Sr.

Jan 24, 2022

Harold Steven Sims, 73, better known as Steve, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2022.

Steve was born September 25, 1948, son of the late Mosby and Cora Sims of Wolftown, Virginia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Frye and Fannie Gibbs; brothers, Clarence Sims and Curtis Sims; sister-in-law,...

Bette Rush Herr Wood

Bette Rush Herr Wood

Jan 21, 2022

 Bette Rush Herr Wood of Ruckersville VA died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 21, 2022. She is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, her family, and the love of her life, husband Dale.

She was born July 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Semple and Evelyn Rush.

She is survived by her...

Raymond A. Durrer

Raymond A. Durrer

Jan 20, 2022

Raymond A. Durrer, 82, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2022.

Raymond was born August 24, 1939 in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Henry Richard Durrer and Meta Wood Durrer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Edward Henry Durrer, Stuart Lee Durrer, John Richard Durrer, Lucian Minor Durrer, Dora Virginia...

Nathaniel Lee Miller

Nathaniel Lee Miller

Jan 16, 2022

Nathaniel Lee Miller, 52, of Madison, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022.

He was born February 15, 1969 in Culpeper, Virginia, son of Valentine E. Miller and the late Elizabeth B. Miller.

Nathaniel is survived by his father, Valentine E. Miller; siblings, Valentine Miller, Jr. (Darletta), Kimberly Wallace (Michael) all of Madison, Virginia; Dwayne Miller and Kristi Miller also...

Robert Edward "Eddie" Batten

Robert Edward "Eddie" Batten

Jan 11, 2022

Robert Edward "Eddie" Batten, 87, of Scottsville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Eddie was born on October 24, 1934, to the late Robert Harold Batten and Mary Beasley Batten. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Davis Thomas Batten; and his daughter, Sandra "Sandy" Marie Batten Good. 

Left to cherish his memory...

Frances Marie Thacker

Frances Marie Thacker

Jan 6, 2022

Frances Marie Thacker, 75, of Earlysville, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 6, 2022 at her home. 

Marie was born August 21, 1946 in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of the late Jake Collier and Hazel D. Collier.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William J. Thacker and sisters Hazel Jake...

Barbara Annette Lamb

Barbara Annette Lamb

Jan 5, 2022

Barbara Annette Lamb, 60, of Greene County, VA went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2022, surrounded by love and family. Barbara was born on April 18, 1961, in Arlington, Virginia to the late James Edward Hines and Mary Potter Hines.

Barbara was preceded in death by; her parents, James, and Mary Hines; her beloved husband of...

Judith C West

Judith C West

Dec 28, 2021

Judith "Judy" Anne Campbell West, 70, of Stanardsville, VA passed away Tuesday, 28 December 2021.  She was born on 12 August 1951 to Nancy and Jesse Campbell of Loudon County.

Judy was a prominent member of the Green County community.  She taught in the Greene County Public School system for 33 years where she devoted her life to educating and...

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,...

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...

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...

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...