Obituaries

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...

Lorene Knight Shifflett

Lorene Knight Shifflett

Aug 9, 2020

Lorene Shifflett, 89, of Earlysville, Virginia,  passed away on August 9 , 2020 at her residence.

Lorene was born on October 12, 1930 in Greene County, Va. to the late Homer Knight and Evy Morris Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Huey Shifflett; son, Mitchell “Mitch” Shifflett; daughter Michele Shifflett.

Lorene worked at Acme...

Bobby Randolph Rhodes

Bobby Randolph Rhodes

Aug 8, 2020

Bobby Randolph Rhodes, age 87, passed away at his home in Stanardsville, Virginia on August 8, 2020 surrounded by loving family members after a short bout with Mesothelioma.

Born November 2, 1932 in Greene County to George Sinclair Rhodes, Sr. and Violette Sims Rhodes. He was the second of four children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Robert C. McAllister

Robert C. McAllister

Aug 2, 2020

Robert C. McAllister, 75, of Locust Grove, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020.

He was born April 5, 1945, son of the late James R. McAllister and Ruth Taylor Coonrod.  Robert was raised in Salisbury, Maryland by his mother, Ruth and his grandfather, Robert Taylor.

Robert is survived by his wife, Martha Perdue McAlllister; son, James Robert McAllister; daughters,...

Brenda Marie Evenski

Brenda Marie Evenski

Aug 1, 2020

Brenda Marie Evenski, 68, of Dyke, Virginia, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Brenda was born on July 14, 1953, to the late Arnold Eldon Evenski and Arlene Jeanette Bjork.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 18 years, John Stephen Browne; brother, Keith Evenski; sister-in-law, Joyce Evenski; nephew, Kyle Evenski; niece, Amanda Evenski; great-nieces and...

Harry C. Gordon

Harry C. Gordon

Jul 29, 2020

Harry C. Gordon, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on July 29, 2020 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was 92.

Harry was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Harry M. Gordon and Adelia L. Gordon on April 6, 1928. His mother, Adelia, passed away when Harry was just one. In 1935, the Gordons moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, where his father later...

Laura Jean Wegner

Laura Jean Wegner

Jul 28, 2020

Laura Jean Borrelli Wegner, 54, of Free Union, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

She was born August 1, 1965 in Long Island, New York, daughter of Jean Ann Van Abkoude Borrelli and the late Fred John Borrelli.

Laura is survived by her mother, Jean Ann Borrelli; siblings, Mark S. Borrelli (Judy Shifflett), Scott T. Borrelli (Robin) and Kathy...

Timothy Lee Gibson

Timothy Lee Gibson

Jul 23, 2020

Timothy “Tim” Lee Gibson, 59, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Tim was born on December 16, 1960, in Charlottesville, VA. He is the son of the late Morton E. Gibson and Ethel M. (Roach) Gibson, and the seventh of eight children. Tim attended William Monroe High School and graduated in 1979....

Bobbie Jo Lloyd

Bobbie Jo Lloyd

Jul 17, 2020

Bobbie Jo Lloyd, 52, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Bobbie was born August 6, 1967 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Bobbie is survived by her mother, Betty Wood; stepfather, David Wood; special aunt, Doris Gunter; cousins, Thomas Seal and Ronnie Dabney.

A graveside memorial service is planned at a later date. An online guestbook is available at...

Jane Mickler Bryant

Jane Mickler Bryant

Jul 8, 2020

Jane Mickler Stiastny Bryant, 69, of Barboursville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born November 6, 1950 in Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter of the late Walter Edward Stiastny and Helen Margaret McCormick Stiastny.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L.  Bryant.

Jane is survived by her daughter,...