Obituaries

Baby Girl Jackson

Baby Girl Jackson

Jan 29, 2012

Infant daughter of Jerry Jackson and Shaunita Brown died on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Arrangements will be private. Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA id handling the arrangements.

James Alvin Shifflett, Sr.

James Alvin Shifflett, Sr.

Jan 26, 2012

James Alvin Shifflett, Sr. James Alvin Shifflett, Sr., 69 of Earlysville, VA 22936, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2012. He was born on March 27, 1942 in Albemarle County to the late William and Altha Lam Shifflett. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Lawson and her husband, Anthony of Ruckersville, his son, James “Alvin” Shifflett,...

Helen Virginia Dunivan

Helen Virginia Dunivan

Jan 19, 2012

Helen V. Dunivan Helen V. Dunivan, 96, of Stanardsville went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Helen was born November 13, 1915 in Rockingham County. She was the daughter of the late George Fountain Frazier and Sarah Roach Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Dunivan; her...

Sylvia Arotlin Lingle

Sylvia Arotlin Lingle

Jan 18, 2012

Sylvia Arotlin Lingle Sylvia Arotlin Lingle, 91, of Orange, VA died on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Dogwood Village Senior Living. She was born on February 3, 1920 in Chicago, IL to the late Louis Arotlin and Rose Schenk Arotlin. Sylvia was married for 58 years to her late husband, Van, who was a naval officer and pilot. They had...

Mary Ann Garth

Mary Ann Garth

Jan 16, 2012

Mary Ann Garth Mary Ann Garth, 81, of Stanardsville, VA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 16, 2012, after a seven year battle with multiple myeloma. She was born on February 19, 1930 to the late Herman Roswell and Edith Alma Taylor Berry. Mary Ann was a member of Stanardsville United Methodist Church. After graduation from William Monroe...

June Elizabeth Chisum

June Elizabeth Chisum

Jan 16, 2012

June Elizabeth Chisum June Elizabeth Chisum, 80, of Stanardsville, VA died on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Evergreene Meadows. She was born on April 1, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA to the late John C and Ruth Carpenter Roberts. Mrs. Chisum is survived by her daughters, Rebecca L. Donham of CA and Sandra E. Eppard and her husband, Dale of...

Rose "Peggy" Shifflett

Rose "Peggy" Shifflett

Jan 12, 2012

Rose Shifflett Rose "Peggy" Shifflett, 78, of Earlysville, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Shifflett of Greene County. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Cleveland Shifflett, who she was married 62 years; five children, David, Steve, Eugene, Sherry Lynn, and Eddie...

Thomas Linwood Whitten, Sr.

Thomas Linwood Whitten, Sr.

Jan 11, 2012

Thomas Linwood Whitten, Sr. Thomas Linwood Whitten, Sr., 68, of Stanardsville, VA died on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Thomas “Mac” Whitten and Mabel Kennedy Whitten. Mr. Whitten proudly served his country from 1961-1965 in the United States Air Force SAC Unit 579. He is...

Esther J Kuepfer

Esther J Kuepfer

Jan 4, 2012

Esther J. Kuepfer Esther J. Kuepfer, 59, of Free Union passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 11, 1952 in Wooster, Ohio, daughter of the late John Mast and Lizzie Yoder Mast. Esther is survived by her husband, Mark Kuepfer; six children, Ruth Annette Kuepfer, Rachel Dawn Miller and her...

Robert Warren deJarnette

Robert Warren deJarnette

Jan 3, 2012

Robert deJarnette Robert deJarnette, 67, of Culpeper, VA died on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1945 in Albany, NY to Mary Baynes DeJarnette of GA and the late James Litton deJarnette. He is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Robin Jeffries deJarnette of Culpeper, his son,...

Edward "Oscar" Raines

Edward "Oscar" Raines

Jan 3, 2012

Edward “Oscar” Raines, Jr. Edward “Oscar” Raines, Jr. 69 of Ruckersville, VA died on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at his sister’s home in Stanardsville. He was born on December 19, 1942 in Dyke, VA to the late Edward “Bucky” Raines, Sr. and Lola Faye Shifflett Raines. Oscar was a happy man with a colorful and rich personality. He loved music...

Donald Wayne Dodson

Donald Wayne Dodson

Dec 31, 2011

Donald Wayne Dodson Donald Wayne Dodson, 54, of Ruckersville, VA died on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1957 to the late Obadiah and Florence Jenkins Dodson. Donald was a loving brother and friend to all. He is survived by his children, Leila, Jeremy, Jonathan, Megan, Tod, Jason, Rusty and Randi Kay. Additional...

Robert Leonard Hovey

Robert Leonard Hovey

Dec 15, 2011

Robert Leonard Hovey, Sr. Robert Leonard Hovey, Sr., 66 of Ruckersville, VA died on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1945 in Fredericksburg, VA to the late Hyatt and Catherine Campbell Hovey. Mr. Hovey enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to NASCAR races to watch Mark Martin. He was a good man who...

Dorothy Baird Breeden

Dorothy Baird Breeden

Dec 15, 2011

Dorothy Baird Breeden Dorothy Baird Breeden, 85, of Stanardsville, died on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Evergreene Nursing Care Center. She was born November 4, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to the late Georgia Graves Baird. Dorothy’s life was completely devoted to her husband and children. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing puzzles but most of all her pride...

Leddie Florence Knight

Leddie Florence Knight

Dec 8, 2011

Leddie Florence Knight, 89, of Dyke, Virginia passed away on December 8, 2011. She was born in Greene County on January 23, 1922 to late Jerry and Frankie F. Morris. In addition to her parents, Leddie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James Thomas “Tom” Knight; two infant sons, Ray and Larry Knight; her brother, Wilbert...

Michael J. Campbell

Michael J. Campbell

Dec 4, 2011

Michael J. Campbell Michael J. Campbell, 55, of Ruckersville, VA passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1956 in Decatur, IL to Louise Hanners of Charlottesville and the late Bud Campbell. Michael was an outdoorsman who enjoyed the forest and rolling mountains....

Florine Morris

Florine Morris

Dec 2, 2011

Florine Morris Florine Morris, 90 was granted her wish on December 2, 2011 to go be with the Lord after a long and lengthy illness with many medical problems at the Laurels of Charlottesville, She was born on September 26, 1921 , the daughter of the late Miley and Lindy Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie...

Earnest Richard Conley

Earnest Richard Conley

Dec 1, 2011

Earnest Richard Conley Earnest Richard Conley, 81, of Stanardsville, VA died on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on March 26, 1930 in Greene County to the late John E. Conley and Lona F. Morris Conley. He is survived by his siblings, Reese Conley and Thelma Greiman, his special nephew, Keith Conley...

Thomas Moyers Garth

Thomas Moyers Garth

Nov 30, 2011

Thomas Moyers Garth Thomas Moyers Garth, 81, of Stanardsville, VA died on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Martha Jefferson Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on May 19, 1930 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Thomas Lewis and Magnolia Moyers Garth. Mr. Garth belonged to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church and the Union of International Operating Engineers. After...

David M Myers

David M Myers

Nov 28, 2011

David Mark Myers David Mark Myers went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2011. He was born on February 21, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Alvin and Ruth Cronk Myers. Dave was very active in the Greene County community. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served and honored his country...