Obituaries

John Martin Fowler

John Martin Fowler

Oct 28, 2020

John Martin Fowler, 67, of Barboursville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Services will be private. 

An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com

Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Richard Lester

Paul Richard Lester

Oct 25, 2020

Paul Richard Lester, 74, of Afton, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 10, 1946 in Buchanan County, Virginia, son of the late Arthur Flemming Lester and America Mounts Lester.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Rose Knipp Lester; brother, Eugene Lester; and...

Marc John Dettmann

Marc John Dettmann

Oct 21, 2020

On the 21st of October 2020, Marc John Dettmann, a loving husband, and father of four children passed away at the age of 69.  Marc was born April 3, 1951, in West Allis, WI to Karl and Beverly Dettmann, the second of five children. 

Marc received his B.A. from Luther College before attending the Wharton School of the University of...

Doris Jean Hyatt

Doris Jean Hyatt

Oct 21, 2020

Doris Jean Hyatt went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born July 7, 1942, daughter of the late Ellis Zeb Shifflett and Margaret Shifflett.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her brothers, David Jonathan Shifflett, Earl Ronnie Shifflett, and Sherman Ray...

Pamela Sue Allen

Pamela Sue Allen

Oct 21, 2020

Pamela Sue Morris Allen, 65, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Pamela was born August 3, 1955, daughter of the late Leroy Ellis Weakley and Rozelia Morris Weakley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, David Allen; son, Christopher Lewis Allen; grandchildren, Kylie Allen and Camden Allen; half-sister, Sandra L. Bryant (Ken); uncle, Clyde...

Leon Melvin Fleisher

Leon Melvin Fleisher

Oct 9, 2020

Leon Melvin Fleisher, 92, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020.

He was born September 18, 1928 in Highland County, Virginia, son of the late Elbert Fleisher and Jennie Propst Fleisher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Selma Botkin; and brother, Curtis Fleisher.

Leon is survived by his loving wife,...

Kimberly Gooding Anderson

Kimberly Gooding Anderson

Sep 29, 2020

Kimberly Gooding Anderson, 57, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. She was born March 1, 1963, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Robert and Sandra Gooding.

She is survived by her son, Michael Tyndall, whom she adored, and also by Gary Chillemi, the love of her life and her fiancé; his children, Matthew and...

Glen Andrew Villers

Glen Andrew Villers

Sep 27, 2020

Glen Andrew Villers, 73, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 20, 1947 in Richwood, WVA to the late John Andrew Villers and Wash Tillie Rice Villers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Deanna Daniel Villers; children, Glen Andrew Villers (Melanie), Edward John Anderson Villers...

Paul "Dickie" Stevenson Shifflett

Paul "Dickie" Stevenson Shifflett

Sep 21, 2020

Paul “Dickie” Stevenson Shifflett, 56 , of Dyke, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2020.

He was born April 2, 1964 , son of the Timothy Paul Shifflett and the late Ruby Shifflett Carver.

In addition to his mother, Dickie was preceded in death by a sister, Paula Sue.

Dickie is survived by his siblings, Phyllis Morris (Winston), Wanda...

Erva Burkett Shifflett

Erva Burkett Shifflett

Sep 11, 2020

Erva Burkett Shifflett, born Erva Lynette Burkett, on November 24th, 1936, passed away peacefully at approximately 2:36am on September 11th, 2020 at the Acute Hospice Care Center of Hospice of the Piedmont in Ivy, Virginia. Erva was a woman that managed to experience many versions of a wonderful life in her nearly 84 years on Earth.

Erva was born to...

Geneva Viola Hoke

Geneva Viola Hoke

Sep 10, 2020

Geneva Viola Hoke, 79, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home.

She was born December 18, 1940, in Lenoir, North Carolina, daughter of the late Ronald Lester McCloud and Mary Elizabeth Moser McCloud.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses C. Hoke; sister, Dolly Whistnant; and grandson, Gemini...

Larry Ramsey Mayhew

Larry Ramsey Mayhew

Sep 9, 2020

Larry Ramsey Mayhew, of Stanardsville, Va., died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at age 77, following a second bout with cancer, having survived an initial battle in 2012. Born March 10, 1943, Larry was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Annie Mayhew of Gretna, Va., and a brother, Wayne Mayhew, of Hurt, Va. Surviving are his...

Hugh Davis Snow

Hugh Davis Snow

Sep 2, 2020

Hugh Davis Snow, 82, of Dyke, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 18, 1937 in Charlottesville, VA, son of the late Guy Snow and Susie Gentry Snow.

In addition to his parents, Hugh was preceded in death by his siblings, Eunice DeHooge, Neva Shifflett, Ray Snow and Meredith Snow.

Hugh is survived...

Joyce Haney Morris

Joyce Haney Morris

Aug 27, 2020

Joyce Odell Haney Morris, 88, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Joyce was born September 15, 1931 in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of the late Everette and Mary Brill Haney.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Haney; sister, Patricia Chapman; and grandson, Gary Snow.

She is survived by her loving...

Alice Jo Morris

Alice Jo Morris

Aug 27, 2020

Alice Jo Gilliam Morris, 87, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Alice Jo was born August 30, 1932 in St. Charles, Virginia, daughter of the late Everett Doyle Gilliam and Hattie Alice Mullins Gilliam.

In addition to her parents, Alice Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Morris, Sr.; and...

Carrie Beth Harper

Carrie Beth Harper

Aug 22, 2020

Carrie Beth Harper, age 52, tragically died on 8/22/20 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Joan Keys Harper and Gary L. Harper, Sr.. She is survived by Daniel Johnson for whom she cared for deeply.  Carrie adored her little dog Maddy; she was her baby. Carrie is also survived by siblings and respective spouses; Karen H....

Fred Henry Jackson

Fred Henry Jackson

Aug 14, 2020

Fred Henry Jackson, 82, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Friday, August 14, 2020.

Fred was born November 18, 1937 in Greene County, son of the late Mary Jackson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Thelma Adams Jackson; two sons, Thomas E. Adams and Thomas J. Adams; and numerous family members and friends.

Fred was the authentic American cowboy.  He...

Marie Mathieu Kostelac

Marie Mathieu Kostelac

Aug 12, 2020

Marie Mathieu Kostelac, 83, of Earlysville, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1937 in Trochu, Alberta Canada to the late Dominique and Mary Elizabeth Mathieu.

Marie served in the Canadian Air Force and met her husband, Tom at Goose Bay Labrador Air Force Base. She was a...

George David Shipp

George David Shipp

Aug 9, 2020

George David Shipp, Jr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on August 9, 2020, at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

George was born on February 8, 1938 in Orange County Virginia to the late George D. and Mary Lee (Jarrell) Shipp.  In addition, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary  and Shirley (Hreha).  He is survived by his wife of 58...

Wilbert Dalton Collier

Wilbert Dalton Collier

Aug 9, 2020

Wilbert Dalton Collier, 26, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home.

Best known as Dalton, he was born on June 5, 1994 in Charlottesville, VA to Pamela Collier and Timothy Marshall. A 2012 graduate of William Monroe High School in Standardsville, VA, Dalton was a lifelong resident of Greene County where he always felt...