Obituaries

Amaya Rose Barnard

Amaya Rose Barnard

Jan 27, 2019

Amaya Rose Barnard, infant daughter of Stephen Barnard and Kathryn Schornberg Barnard, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Aria Barnard; maternal grandparents, Al and Cindy Schornberg and Valerie Schendel; paternal grandparents, Alan and Anet Barnard; aunts and uncles, Kristine Schornberg, Eric and Rachel Schornberg,...

William Curtis Dollins

William Curtis Dollins

Jan 23, 2019

William Curtis “Bill” Dollins, Sr., 79, of Ruckersville, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

He was born December 7, 1939, son of the late Charles T. Dollins and Ethel Owens Dollins of Keswick, VA .

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, JoAnn S. Dollins.

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Gertrude Isabelle Webb

Gertrude Isabelle Webb

Jan 19, 2019

Gertrude Isabelle Webb, 98, of Harrisonburg, VA passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Grace Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born November 26, 1920 in New York, daughter of the late Howard and Myrtle Fischer.

Gertrude is survived by her son, George Drumheller; daughter, Myrtle Click; five grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

John Edward Ringle

John Edward Ringle

Jan 18, 2019

On Friday, January 18, 2019, John Edward Ringle, 86, of Ruckersville, Virginia, died as a result of an automobile accident. Son of the late Verlin E. and Ruth A. Ringle, John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Ringle; two brothers, David Ringle (Gloria) of Phoenix, Arizona and Daniel Ringle (Linda) of Torrington, Wyoming; one sister, Judith Miller...

Anne-Lise   Norling

Anne-Lise Norling

Jan 15, 2019

All services are private.

Joyce Ann Lawson

Joyce Ann Lawson

Jan 15, 2019

Joyce Ann Lawson, 82, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

She was born February 6, 1938, in Stanardsville, Virginia, to the late Caney and Guyula Shifflett.

She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ayers, and son, Greg Lawson, as well as his wife Suzanne Lawson. In addition to her children, she is...

Cecil   Duty

Cecil Duty

Jan 13, 2019

Cecil Duty, 81, of Ruckersville, VA passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

He was born June 13, 1937 in Council, VA , son of the late Tilden Morgan Duty and Ollie Compton Duty.

Cecil is survived by his three sons, Terry Duty and his wife, Brenda, Joey Duty and his wife, Patricia and Ronnie Duty; two...

Henry R. Vorthmann

Henry R. Vorthmann

Jan 9, 2019

Services for Mr. Vorthmann are private. 

Delbert Roy Frey

Delbert Roy Frey

Jan 7, 2019

Delbert Roy Frey, 59, of Louisa, VA formerly of Stanardsville, VA passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Louisa Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Delbert was born March 29, 1959, son of the late Delbert Frey and Elaine Marvin Frey.

He is survived by his brother, Randall Frey and his wife, Carolyn; nephew, Chris Frey and his wife, Christie; and great...

John William Sparks, Jr.

John William Sparks, Jr.

Dec 27, 2018

John William Sparks, Jr., 68, of Barboursville, VA passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.

He was born June 4, 1950 in Charlottesville, VA, son of Mary Mildred Richards Sparks and the late John William Sparks, Sr.

John is survived by his loving wife, Linda Sparks; daughter, Lori Fisher and her husband, Josh; grandchildren, Pearson and Ava Fisher; sister, Pat Fairfax...

Tereca "Terry" Lynn Arey

Tereca "Terry" Lynn Arey

Dec 23, 2018

Tereca Lynn “Terry” Arey of Ruckersville, Virginia, died unexpectedly in her sleep on December 23, 2018—a great heart who left behind her cherished son, Shaun Myers of Atlanta, GA, her dear step-grandchildren, Marley Paige and Piper Grace Lawrence, and Matthew and Stephen Shaffer in Tidewater, VA, and countless beloved co-workers and friends in Charlottesville and around the country.

Terry was...

Mary Elizabeth Royster

Mary Elizabeth Royster

Dec 17, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Royster, 87, of Ruckersville, VA formerly of Unionville, VA, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at her daughter’s home.

She was born August 3, 1931 in East Bend, North Carolina, daughter of the late Jesse Coram and Callie Martin Coram.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Royster, Sr; two...

Teresa Renee  Critzer Priddy

Teresa Renee Critzer Priddy

Dec 13, 2018

Teresa Renee Critzer Priddy, 58, of Montpelier, VA passed away December 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA.

Teresa was born January 21, 1960 in Charlottesville, VA, daughter of the late Randolph M. Critzer and Mildred Lamb Critzer.

She is survived by her loving husband, Wilbert “Bert” S. Priddy, IV; two sons, Christopher Houchens and his fiancée, Jenna...

Doris Marie Conley

Doris Marie Conley

Dec 10, 2018

Doris Marie Conley, 79, of Ruckersville, VA passed away December 10, 2018 at The Harbor.

She was born December 19, 1938 in Charlottesville, VA, daughter of the late Eugene Cecil Raines and Minnie Ola Wise Raines.

Doris is survived by a loving family including her husband, Rodger Shifflett; two sons, Dale Conley and his wife, Mellisa, Carlton Conley and his...

Alice George Decker

Alice George Decker

Dec 5, 2018

Alice George Decker, 94, of Stanardsville, VA passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community.

Alice was born February 7, 1924 in Tazewell, VA, daughter of the late William Oscar George and Lillie Ellen Leece George.

She is survived by her son, William Clifton Decker (Sandra); three cousins, Sara Henshaw (Joe), Tom George and Martha Burton (Rodrick).In...

Richard Carl Yost

Richard Carl Yost

Dec 1, 2018

Richard Carl Yost, 87, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born December 9, 1930 in Sidney, Ohio, son of the late Carl Henry Yost and Emma Behr Yost.In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Louise Lahner Yost and his youngest son,...

Katherine White Slonaker

Katherine White Slonaker

Nov 27, 2018

Katherine May Slonaker, 94, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Rosewood Village in Charlottesville, VA. She was born on June 18, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late Leroy White and Anna Gorsuch.

She is survived by her children, Thomas D. Slonaker and his wife, Madeline and Karen A. Edwards and her husband, Keith; grandchildren,...

Elizabeth Hall Godwin

Elizabeth Hall Godwin

Nov 26, 2018

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Hall Godwin, 89, of Stanardsville, VA passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at her home. She was born in Newport, Delaware, daughter of the late Robert E. Hall and Hattie Sheldon Hall.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Robert E. Godwin; her children, Pamela K. Edwards (Dennis), Robert E. Godwin, Jr., and Barbara...

David M.  Perkins

David M. Perkins

Nov 17, 2018

David M. Perkins, 78, of Louisa, VA passed away November 17, 2018 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.He was born October 31, 1940, son of the late Raymond D. Perkins and Ellen Louise Richardson Perkins.David is survived by his daughter, Sandra D. Perkins Carpenter of Gordonsville, VA; his granddaughters, Victoria L. Carpenter and Lacee A. Carpenter also of Gordonsville,...

Roy M. Goolsby, Sr.

Roy M. Goolsby, Sr.

Nov 17, 2018

Roy M. Goolsby, Sr., 76, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on November 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.Roy was born December 31, 1941 in North Garden, VA, son of the late Hersey and Bessie Goolsby.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Martha Hope Hall Goolsby; three children, Lola Diane Morris (Ronnie), Roy Goolsby, Jr....