Enos M Schrock
Jan 12, 2024
Enos M Schrock, 86, of Rochelle, VA, passed away at his home on January 12, 2024, following a long illness with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on August 17, 1973, in Dover, Deleware, to Moses M. and Elizabeth (Amstutz) Schrock. On December 9, 1956, he married Nora Yoder, who survives.
In 1957, Enos and Nora moved from Stuarts Draft, Virginia, to...
Nancy Kay McHenry
Jan 6, 2024
Nancy Kay McHenry died peacefully at 61 years of age on January 6th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on August 7, 1962, to Donald and Marie Sobin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her best friend, Sherri Minor. Nancy was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2023. As with any other obstacle and adverse health condition that she encountered throughout her life, she fought her fight with ALS resiliently until the very end. She remained steadfast...
Sandra Gbeblewou
Dec 29, 2023
Akouvi Cherita Sandra Gbeblewou was born on December 17th, 1980, in Togo, West Africa to Mr. Martin Gbeblewou and Antoinette Anatovi as one and only daughter among six siblings.
Sandra received a high school diploma in Togo before moving to Ghana to join her father and siblings in July 2000. In March 2001, Sandra and her family migrated to the...
Charles Stuart Hixon
Dec 29, 2023
Charles Stuart Hixon, 85, of Stanardsville, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Center of Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville. Stuart was born on June 18, 1938, the son of the late Charlie Hixon and Lillie Elliott.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Jean Mason.
Stuart is survived by his...
Grace Patterson Morris
Dec 20, 2023
Grace Patterson Morris, 89, of Ruckersville, Virginia, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Earl S. Patterson and Mary Woodson Patterson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Daniel Morris, Jr; five brothers, Stanley Patterson, John D. Patterson, Franklin...
Marvin Lee Knight, Sr.
Dec 2, 2023
Marvin Lee Knight, Sr., 95, of Stanardsville, Virginia went to join our Lord Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born March 20, 1928, the son of the late Wilbur Haywood Knight and Allie Mae Morris.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Goldie Taylor Knight; and 12 siblings.
Marvin is survived by his...
Jeanie Pearl Thompson
Nov 26, 2023
Jeanie Pearl Thompson, 83, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2023. She was born on January 4th, 1940, to the late Luther and Minnie Roach. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Orman Carol Thompson, Sr., better known as Tommy, six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her...
Lester Earl Bush, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
Lester Earl Bush, Jr. passed away November 23, 2023, with his wife of 56 years, Yvonne, by his side. Lester was born on November 22, 1942, in Atlanta, GA to Lester Earl Bush Sr. and Edna Karston Bush.
A track athlete and musician, Lester received his medical degree from the University of Virginia and served in the Navy as...
Walter Harold Shifflett, Sr.
Nov 10, 2023
Walter Shifflett Sr. (Age 86) of Ruckersville departed this life peacefully on November 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband to the late Irene M. Shifflett. Walter was born in Greene County, VA, on December 8, 1936, to the late Adeline Shifflett and faithfully raised by his aunt Quilly and her husband Robert Morris.
Walter was a kindhearted, caring,...
James Davis Taylor
Nov 6, 2023
James Davis Taylor, better known to us as “Goat”, 82, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on November 6, 2023, at the Center for Acute Hospice Care.
He was born on October 29, 1941, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was the son of the late Dave Snow and Nellie Moore Taylor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Deborah Lynn Morris
Nov 4, 2023
Deborah Lynn Morris, 62, of Stanardsville, Virginia, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the University of Virginia Hospital.
Debbie was born on February 2, 1961, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and was the daughter of the late Russell Dubal Smith and Clarice Ada Lawson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Russell Smith “Buggy”;...
Paul James Morris
Nov 4, 2023
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, beginning at 12 noon at Lydia Free Pentecostal Church Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Deane officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Batten Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Virginia.
An online guestbook is available at www.battenfuneral.com.
Gary Daniel Wood
Oct 19, 2023
Gary Daniel Wood, age 70, passed away on October 19, 2023, at his home in Greene County.
Gary was born August 22, 1953, the son of the late Whitler Sims Wood Sr. and Agnes Ellen Wood of Albemarle County.
Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving son, Michael Wood; a loving daughter, Amy Morris; and her husband, Tim...
David Timothy Yoder, Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
David Timothy Yoder, Jr., aged 84, of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away at home on Thursday, October 12, 2023. David was born August 17, 1939, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, to David T. and Elsie (Kurtz) Yoder.
David was the third child in a family with five sons and four daughters. As a young adult, David felt the call to serve at Friedensheim in West...
Harold Thomas Wood
Oct 10, 2023
Harold Thomas Wood, 81, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away the morning of October 10, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1942, in Stanardsville, Virginia, to the late Robert Norris Wood and Hattie Virginia Courtney.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn Gray (Billy) Wood, Edward Lee Wood, Clayton Leonard (Tootsie) Wood, and James Eddins.
He is survived...
Karen Martha LeFever
Sep 28, 2023
September 28, 2023, marked the beginning of eternal rest and joy for Karen Martha LeFever. She spoke of looking forward to heaven with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Born to Raymond H. and Lois M. Hull in Richmond, Virginia, on March 29, 1948, she was the third of 4 siblings: Bobby (deceased), Bill (deceased), and Helen Donohoe. She leaves behind a...
Amanda Lynn Foster
Sep 25, 2023
Amanda Lynn Foster, 33, of Ruckersville, VA passed away at 9:19 am on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care. She had a long battle with ulcerative colitis and for 13 years did her best with this relentless disease until it finally took its toll on her.
She was preceded in death by...
Oscar Lee Farish
Sep 16, 2023
Oscar Lee Farish, born on April 28, 1938, died on September 16, 2023, at the age of 85. He was a lifelong resident of Dyke, Virginia. He was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, to the late Robert Lee Farish, Sr., and Neva May Sprouse Farish Kidd.
Oscar was employed at UVA for eighteen years before working in construction with Thomas...
John Lee Taylor
Sep 2, 2023
John L. Taylor, 92, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 24, 1931, to the late Roy Stanley Taylor and Ella Pearl Taylor. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary S. Taylor of 58 years, two sons, Larry L. Taylor and Donald C. Taylor, one brother...
Leri Melissa Thomas
Aug 23, 2023
Leri Melissa Thomas, 72, of Wolftown, died August 23, 2023, after a brief, but unyielding, confrontation with cancer. She never backed down from an adversary, and cancer was no exception.
Leri was extraordinarily well educated, having obtained both a master’s degree and a doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development in social foundations of...
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