Obituaries

Ruth Payne Turner

Ruth Payne Turner

May 13, 2021

Ruth Payne Turner, 88, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away on May 13, 2021.

Ruth was born November 19, 1932 in Ruckersville, VA, daughter of the late Werner S. Payne and Willie McCauley Payne.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Ray Turner; son, Randall Ray Turner; three sisters, Mary P. Staton, Catherine P....

Robert "Bobby" Calvin Morris, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Calvin Morris, Jr.

May 9, 2021

Robert Calvin Morris Jr., 77, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away at his residence on May 9, 2021.  

He was born on March 19, 1944, in Charlottesville Virginia, son of the late Robert Morris and Mamie Conley Morris.  He was raised in the loving home of the late Anna and Alec Conley.  

He was also preceded in death by his lifelong...

Fred Thomas Morris

Fred Thomas Morris

May 3, 2021

Fred Thomas Morris, 88, of Dyke, Virginia passed away Monday, May 3, 2021.

Thomas was born March 8, 1933 in Greene County, son of the late Fred L. Morris and Gertrude Shifflett Morris.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ora Elizabeth Foster Morris; siblings, Landon Lee Morris, Donnie Wayne Morris, Hazel Marie Clark,...

Mary   Ruffner

Mary Ruffner

Apr 24, 2021

Mary Louise Wright Ruffner, 72, of Barboursville, went to be with the Jehovah on Saturday, April 24, 2021, surrounded by family.

She was born September 6, 1948, to the late Randolph Carter and Irene Wright.  

Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, Marvin Leroy Ruffner, Sr; children, Marvin Leroy Ruffner, Jr (Destani), Melicia Lavern Ruffner, and Mendel...

Teresa Aldridge Sims

Teresa Aldridge Sims

Apr 24, 2021

Teresa Aldridge Sims, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Sat. April 24, 2021, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville Virginia.

She was born Dec. 1, 1958, in Fluvanna to Tommy Harrison Aldridge and Lillian Faye Pippin. She was a graduate of Fluvanna High School. Teresa married the love of her life, Marion Creel Sims on July 29, 1989,...

Lenora Mae Tuttle

Lenora Mae Tuttle

Apr 19, 2021

Lenora Mae Sliker Tuttle, 86, of Stanardsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 19, 2021. Born February 20, 1935, to the late Leonard Sliker and Emma Decker Sliker.

In addition to her parents, Lenora was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Kline.

Lenora is survived by her children, Susan Holder, Frank Holder, and Keith Holder; siblings,...

Ruby Jane Crickenberger Belew

Ruby Jane Crickenberger Belew

Apr 15, 2021

Ruby “Jane” Crickenberger Belew

Ruby Jane Crickenberger Belew, 90, of Charlottesville, VA passed away peacefully at home under the unending love and care of her granddaughter-in-law, Megan Crickenberger on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Born May 17, 1930 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to the late Laurel and John Smith, she was preceded in death by her first love Kendall “Mike” Crickenberger...

Terri Lynn Dickerson

Terri Lynn Dickerson

Apr 9, 2021

Terri  Lynn Dickerson, 59,  of Barboursville, Virginia passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 4, 1961, daughter of Robert E. Dickerson and the late Iris Beverly Dickerson.

In addition to her mother, Terri was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Dickerson.

Terri is survived by her father, Robert E. Dickerson; and many friends...

Frances Ann Powell Harper

Frances Ann Powell Harper

Apr 8, 2021

 Frances Ann Powell Harper, 79, of Stanardsville, Virginia passed peacefully away at her home Thursday, April 8, 2021.

A native of Greene County, Ann was born August 14, 1941 at Aspen Grove Farm in Ruckersville, daughter of the late George Marvin and Florence Moyer Powell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George William...

Joyce Faye Fox

Joyce Faye Fox

Mar 31, 2021

Joyce Faye Fox, 63, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 12, 1958 in Fairfax, VA to the late George and Iva Forshee.

She is survived by her children, Emili Forshee-Gray and Jacob Wiles; grandchildren, Haley, Erin, D-Olivia, Kiara, Laney and Sarah; great-grandchild, Elyana Ann;and siblings, Ralph, Roger, William,...

Fannie Belle Roach

Fannie Belle Roach

Mar 30, 2021

Fannie Belle Shifflett Roach, 86, of Earlysville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Fannie was born om September 9, 1934, the daughter of the late Buey and Minnie Shifflett.

In addition to her parents, Fannie was proceeded in death by her husband, Ralph Roach; siblings, Mary Ann Roach, Peggy Lou Hager, Jim Shifflett, Pete Shifflett, Nat Shifflett, and...

Irene McDaniel Shifflett Morris

Irene McDaniel Shifflett Morris

Mar 27, 2021

Irene McDaniel Shifflett Morris, 88, of Greene County, Virginia passed away at her daughter’s home and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Irene was born on September 14, 1932. The daughter of the late James Arthur McDaniel and Hattie Lam McDaniel.  

She was proceeded in death by her husbands, Franklin D. Shifflett and Fred...

Billy Edward Gunn

Billy Edward Gunn

Mar 27, 2021

Billy Edward Gunn, 78, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Billy was born November 21, 1942 in Lynchburg, Virginia, son of the late Robert Curtis Gunn and Lois Huff Gunn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Gunn.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah V. Gunn; daughter, Stephanie Layne...

George Raymond Spicer, Jr.

George Raymond Spicer, Jr.

Mar 27, 2021

George Raymond Spicer Jr. 60, of Culpeper/Greene, passed away  in the hospital on Saturday,  March 27, 2021. He was born on May 22, 1960 and was preceded in death by his dad George R.  Spicer Sr, his mom Sylvia L. Spicer and a sister Cindy Hughes.  He is survived by his brothers Stephen Spicer(Robyn) and David Spicer: his sisters, Karen...

Adilio   Lara Lemus

Adilio Lara Lemus

Mar 27, 2021

Adilio Lara Lemus, 48, of Barboursville, VA passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. 

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968.

 

Casey Edward Burchett

Casey Edward Burchett

Mar 23, 2021

Casey Edward Burchett, 41, of Orange, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

He was born November 8, 1979 in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of Mora Lee Shifflett Burchett and the late Jack Burchett.

Casey is survived by his wife, Sherri Burchett; children, Trevin, Daniel, Haylee, Clayton, Troy, Michael, Faith Mirai, Victoria, Karli and Caitlyn; siblings, Marty, Robbie, Greg and Rhonda;...

Ruth Ann Barnett

Ruth Ann Barnett

Mar 9, 2021

Ruth Ann (Jones) Barnett, 75, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2021.

She was born August 11, 1945 in Virginia, daughter of the late Kelsie W. and Hazel B. Jones of Madison.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Rob” C. Jones; nephew, Michael L. Racer; and great-nephew,...

Dustin Shane Breeden

Dustin Shane Breeden

Mar 6, 2021

Dustin “Barney” Shane Breeden

Dustin “Barney” Shane Breeden, 31, of Stanardsville, VA passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on September 23, 1989, in Charlottesville, VA to Luther Herman Breeden III and Katrina Allison Conley Breeden.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mary Shotwell; daughter,...

Cecil William Shifflett, Jr.

Cecil William Shifflett, Jr.

Feb 28, 2021

Cecil William Shifflett Jr. 67 of Stanardsville passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Cecil was born on October 20, 1953 in Charlottesville Va, the eldest son of the late Cecil William Shifflett Sr and Margaret Elizabeth (Breeden) Shifflett.

He was also preceded in death by his Grandmother, Magnolia Breeden “Grandma B” who helped...

Thomas Wayne Sillett, II

Thomas Wayne Sillett, II

Feb 22, 2021

Thomas Wayne Sillett, II, loving father, son, and friend passed from this life on February 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Tommy was born November 20, 1970, son of Thomas Wayne Sillett, Sr. and Deborah Ann Sillett.

Tommy’s greatest and dearest accomplishments are his two beautiful daughters, Kaila Paige Sillett (Scott) and Hailee Grace Sillett.

In addition...