Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” Lee Gooding Jr.

Robert “Bobby” Lee Gooding Jr.

Sep 26, 2024

Robert Lee Gooding Jr., "Bobby," 87, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his daughters on Thursday, September 26. He was born March 4, 1937, in Centreville, Virginia, to the late Robert "Mike" and Cassie Gooding. 

He is survived by his daughters, Donna Blakey (Butch), Suzanne Lawson (Greg), and Tracey Trevillian (John). In addition to his children, he is survived by...

Charlotte Marie Newman

Charlotte Marie Newman

Sep 12, 2024

Charlotte Marie Newman, 94, of Stanardsville, Virginia, was called home on September 12, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1930, the daughter of the late Franklin Willard March and Dorothy Mae Manes. Her life was a testament to resilience and determination, marked by numerous achievements and contributions to her community.

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

Timothy Lee Proffitt

Timothy Lee Proffitt

Sep 10, 2024

Timothy Lee Proffitt, affectionately known to many of us as “Tim” or “Timmy,” 52, of Ruckersville, Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Born on April 8, 1972, the son of Willie Edgar Proffitt and Lois Faye Shifflett Proffitt. 

Tim was preceded in death by his brother, David Allen Proffitt. 

In addition to his parents,...

Cindy Michelle Shifflett

Cindy Michelle Shifflett

Aug 27, 2024

Cindy Michelle Shifflett, 42, of Ruckersville, Virginia suddenly passed away on August 27, 2024. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Rosie Jane Toombs of Bumpass, Virginia; and one niece, Amanda Michelle Shifflett.

Cindy is survived by her father, Roger Lee Shifflett of Charlottesville; three children, Dana Marie Shifflett, Shane Michael Shifflett and Desiray Nicole Shifflett; one grandson, Jace Cameron Purdue, whom...

Justin Frederick Peck

Justin Frederick Peck

Aug 22, 2024

Justin Frederick Peck, known affectionately as "Boomer," passed away on August 22, 2024, in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the age of 26. Born on May 18, 1998, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Justin's warmth and kindness touched all who knew him.Justin attended Hollymead Elementary and Albemarle High School before pursuing higher education at Hampden Sydney and James Madison University. He later embarked on...

Heather Elizabeth Lively

Heather Elizabeth Lively

Aug 18, 2024

Heather Elizabeth Lively, age 19, of Covesville, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2024, at UVA Health from injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Nelson County. Born on May 3, 2005, Heather was the cherished daughter of Jeffrey Blair Lively (Brandy) and Shannon Elizabeth Fox (Kenny).

In addition to her parents, Heather is survived by her siblings, Matthew...

Samantha Lynn Lively

Samantha Lynn Lively

Aug 17, 2024

Samantha Lynn Lively, age 22, of Covesville, Virginia, tragically passed away on August 17, 2024, in Nelson County due to a motor vehicle accident. Born on August 1, 2002, Samantha was the cherished daughter of Jeffrey Blair Lively (Brandy) and Shannon Elizabeth Fox (Kenny).

In addition to her parents, Samantha is survived by her siblings, Matthew Blair Lively (Stormy), Joshua Allen...

Vera Elizabeth Shifflett

Vera Elizabeth Shifflett

Aug 12, 2024

With Thanks and Loving Memories of our Mom, Vera Elizabeth Shifflett.

Momma was born on April 22, 1926 in Albemarle County, Virgina. She passed on to her home in Heaven on August 12, 2024 at the age of 98. She was the middle daughter of the late Elmer Thomas Shifflett and Anna P. Shifflett.

She was also preceded in death by her...

Allen L. Ingling

Allen L. Ingling

Aug 9, 2024

Allen Lloyd Ingling passed away suddenly, on August 9, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids Michigan to the late Carl Raymond and Madeline Ingling on March 5, 1937. He spent most of his childhood near Walkersville, Maryland where the family had a dairy farm. The family moved to St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania where they established the Rootspread Tree Planting Company,...

Samuel Franklin Morris

Samuel Franklin Morris

Aug 8, 2024

Samuel Franklin "Frank" Morris, 59, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2024. Born on February 9, 1965, Frank was the beloved son of the late John Samuel Morris and Avis Lorene Morris. 

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his sister, Laurie Alma Morris. His memory is cherished by his loving...

Ronald Hollis Morris

Ronald Hollis Morris

Aug 8, 2024

Ronald Hollis Morris, 88, of Stanardsville, died peacefully at Rosewood Village Assisted Living, Charlottesville, VA.

Born on September 24, 1935, he was the beloved first born of George Alex Morris and Ethel Jane Shifflett Morris. Married 67 years to his high school sweetheart, the former Audrey Powell, they became parents of four wonderful children, Yvonne Morris (Maurynne), Jennifer Morris Reed (Nathaniel),...

Rebecca Batten Spencer

Rebecca Batten Spencer

Aug 8, 2024

Rebecca Batten Spencer, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her Ruckersville, Virginia, home on August 8, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on October 7, 1951, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Harold Batten and Mary Beasley Batten.

Rebecca is reunited in eternal rest with her brother-in-law, Neil Rex Spencer, and sister-in-law,...

David Lee Williams

David Lee Williams

Aug 7, 2024

David Lee Williams, born on January 26, 1957, and passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the age of 67, in Stanardsville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Haywood Williams and Gertie Morris Williams. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Williams, and his sister, Nellie Hoffman.

Left to cherish his memory...

Elna Earle Collier

Elna Earle Collier

Aug 7, 2024

Elna Morris Collier, 94, of Albemarle County, passed away at Albemarle Health and Rehab in Charlottesville, Va, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born April 17, 1930, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Earnest and Mattie Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Collier; son, Tommie Lee Collier; daughter, Bonnie Kay Collier; four brothers,...

Lewis David Lamb

Lewis David Lamb

Jul 23, 2024

Lewis David Lamb, 60, of Ruckersville, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at UVA Medical Center. Born August 30, 1963, to the Late David Lamb and Hester Lamb. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Slaughter.

David is survived by his mother Hester Lamb, whom he affectionately called "Weezie" at times. Also surviving is his son Matthew David...

Margaret Mary Mero

Margaret Mary Mero

Jul 20, 2024

Margaret (Maggi) Mary Teresa Mero, 78, passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2024, at her home in Greene County, Va. She was born in Long Island, New York on September 19, 1945. 

Maggi is preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Marie Harris, and son, William “Billy” Pugh. She is survived by her sister, Michelle Davenport, and children John Harris, Joe...

Tammy Jean Fisher-Shiflett

Tammy Jean Fisher-Shiflett

Jul 13, 2024

Tammy Jean Fisher-Shiflett, 53, peacefully passed away on July 13, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home in Dyke, Virginia. She was born on November 27, 1970, to Larry Nelson Fisher and Shelva Jean Fisher of Albemarle County.

Tammy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Walter Harding Herring, and Lillie March Herring; paternal grandparents, Harry Clinton Fisher Sr....

Roy Lee Morris

Roy Lee Morris

Jul 13, 2024

Roy Lee Morris, 66, of Schuyler, Virginia, passed away on July 13, 2024, at the Center for Acute Hospice Care. He was born May 19, 1958, to the late Roman Morris, Sr., and Sarah Catherine “Kitty” Morris.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roman Morris, Jr., and an extraordinary friend, Viola Hoke. 

Left to cherish...

Paula Francine Brown

Paula Francine Brown

Jul 10, 2024

“Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates” Proverbs 31:31

Paula Francine Brown entered the lives of the late John Cornelius and Mary Swann Brown on May 17, 1971. Surrounded by family and friends, she gained her wings on July 10, 2024, after an extended illness at Martha Jefferson Hospital in...

Macie Virginia Hammer Fleisher

Macie Virginia Hammer Fleisher

Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, Macie Virginia Hammer Fleisher passed away with her daughter Deborah by her side. 

Macie was born in West Virginia to the late John Hammer and Mattie Whitecotton Hammer on December 6, 1928. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Leon Fleisher, and sisters, Ruth Smith, Mary Kuykendall and Ruby Heatwole. 

Macie...