Obituaries

Mary Francis Powell

Mary Francis Powell

Mar 25, 2024

Mary Francis Powell, 79, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at her home with her loving husband of more than 60 years, Malcolm Powell, at her side after a valiant fight with dementia. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 31, 1944, to the late Bennie Frank Deane, Sr. and Wilma May Deane. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bennie Frank Deane, Jr., and sisters, Lois Carol Dean and Darthy Ann Gardner. 

Mary Francis graduated from William Monroe High School and was a member of her local Beta Club. Her contagious personality led her to...

Paul Andrew "Andy" Lowe, Jr.

Paul Andrew "Andy" Lowe, Jr.

Mar 24, 2024

Paul “Andy” Andrew Lowe, Jr., 35, of Palmyra, sadly left us on March 24th, 2024.  Andy was born in Charlottesville, Virginia to Paul Andrew Lowe, Sr. and Juanita Shifflett Lowe on August 26, 1988.  

In addition to his parents, Andy is survived by his sisters, Sharon Lawson Taylor (Daniel) of Stanardsville and Brittany Wright (Joshua) of Albemarle; his nieces and...

Kristie Powell Shifflett

Kristie Powell Shifflett

Mar 21, 2024

Kristie Powell Shifflett, 50, of Afton, Virginia, joined our loving Creator on March 21, 2024. She was born in Charlottesville, VA, on October 15, 1973, to Calvin Powell and Charlotte Knight Powell. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving daughters, Emma (fiancé, Chase Winston), Callie, and Elizabeth; her sisters, Kelly Woolford (Eric) and Kim Norford (Matthew);...

Grover "Bubba" Llewellyn Mundie

Grover "Bubba" Llewellyn Mundie

Mar 16, 2024

Grover Llewellyn Mundie died suddenly in his home on March 16, 2024. Grover, better known as “Bubba”, was born November 2, 1970, in Charlottesville, Va. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Mae Mundie, his grandparents, Lorean and Henry Moore, and his brother-in-law, Joe Giebel. He is survived by his wife, Traci Mundie, of 30 years; two children, Lauren...

Donald Wayne Shifflett

Donald Wayne Shifflett

Mar 8, 2024

Donald Wayne Shifflett, 67, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on March 8, 2024. Wayne was born September 5, 1956, to the late James and Sannie Shifflett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Kathleen Morris, Geraldine Shifflett, and Clair Lee Shifflett; a brother, Oliver Shifflett; and a grandson, Allen...

June Carolyn Shifflett

June Carolyn Shifflett

Feb 15, 2024

June Carolyn Shifflett, 68, of Stanardsville, after struggling for many years with her physical health, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  She passed away peacefully at her home.She was born on October 24, 1955, to the late Joseph Randolph Shifflett (Anne) and Janie Lamb Gibson (Curtis).

June is survived by her life partner, Ronnie Riner; her four...

Rose Sharon Miller Bunn

Rose Sharon Miller Bunn

Feb 10, 2024

Rose Sharon Miller Bunn, 79, of Barboursville, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, February 10th, 2024.  She was ushered into Heaven surrounded by family. 

Rose was born October 16, 1944, in Logan, WV, to the Late William E. Winters, Sr., and Freida Marie Blake. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, David...

Jeremy Jerel Shifflett

Jeremy Jerel Shifflett

Feb 2, 2024

Jeremy Jerel Shifflett, 34, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on Sunday, June 11, 1989, at Martha Jefferson Hospital to Jeffery Jerome Shifflett, Sr., and Lisa Ann Morris Shifflett.

In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by his stepparents, Tommy Shifflett of Stanardsville and Brenda Shiffett of Scottsville; siblings, Jessica Rogers (Bradley), Jeffery...

Donald Lee Shifflett

Donald Lee Shifflett

Jan 31, 2024

Donald Lee Shifflett, age 67, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2024, at his home. He was born June 26, 1956, to the late Hiram Shifflett and Mary Elizabeth Walker. 

He is preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Eugene Shifflett, and two grandchildren, Angela Marie Thomas and Zachary Lee Thomas. 

Donald was survived by his two daughters, Mary...

Laymon Breeden

Laymon Breeden

Jan 21, 2024

Laymon Breeden of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on January 21, 2024, at 91 years of age after a short Illness.

He was born December 7, 1932, to John and Lessie Breeden. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Pansy Deane Breeden. Laymon outlived two of his children, daughter Gloria Stratton and son Robbie Breeden. He was also...

Enos M Schrock

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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...