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
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...
Deborah Lynn Morris
Nov 4, 2023
Deborah Lynn Morris, 62, of Stanardsville, Virginia, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the University of Virginia Hospital.
Debbie was born on February 2, 1961, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and was the daughter of the late Russell Dubal Smith and Clarice Ada Lawson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Russell Smith “Buggy”;...
Paul James Morris
Nov 4, 2023
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, beginning at 12 noon at Lydia Free Pentecostal Church Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Deane officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Batten Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Virginia.
An online guestbook is available at www.battenfuneral.com.
Gary Daniel Wood
Oct 19, 2023
Gary Daniel Wood, age 70, passed away on October 19, 2023, at his home in Greene County.
Gary was born August 22, 1953, the son of the late Whitler Sims Wood Sr. and Agnes Ellen Wood of Albemarle County.
Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving son, Michael Wood; a loving daughter, Amy Morris; and her husband, Tim...
David Timothy Yoder, Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
David Timothy Yoder, Jr., aged 84, of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away at home on Thursday, October 12, 2023. David was born August 17, 1939, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, to David T. and Elsie (Kurtz) Yoder.
David was the third child in a family with five sons and four daughters. As a young adult, David felt the call to serve at Friedensheim in West...
Harold Thomas Wood
Oct 10, 2023
Harold Thomas Wood, 81, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away the morning of October 10, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1942, in Stanardsville, Virginia, to the late Robert Norris Wood and Hattie Virginia Courtney.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn Gray (Billy) Wood, Edward Lee Wood, Clayton Leonard (Tootsie) Wood, and James Eddins.
He is survived...
Karen Martha LeFever
Sep 28, 2023
September 28, 2023, marked the beginning of eternal rest and joy for Karen Martha LeFever. She spoke of looking forward to heaven with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Born to Raymond H. and Lois M. Hull in Richmond, Virginia, on March 29, 1948, she was the third of 4 siblings: Bobby (deceased), Bill (deceased), and Helen Donohoe. She leaves behind a...
Amanda Lynn Foster
Sep 25, 2023
Amanda Lynn Foster, 33, of Ruckersville, VA passed away at 9:19 am on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care. She had a long battle with ulcerative colitis and for 13 years did her best with this relentless disease until it finally took its toll on her.
She was preceded in death by...
Oscar Lee Farish
Sep 16, 2023
Oscar Lee Farish, born on April 28, 1938, died on September 16, 2023, at the age of 85. He was a lifelong resident of Dyke, Virginia. He was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, to the late Robert Lee Farish, Sr., and Neva May Sprouse Farish Kidd.
Oscar was employed at UVA for eighteen years before working in construction with Thomas...
John Lee Taylor
Sep 2, 2023
John L. Taylor, 92, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 24, 1931, to the late Roy Stanley Taylor and Ella Pearl Taylor. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary S. Taylor of 58 years, two sons, Larry L. Taylor and Donald C. Taylor, one brother...
Leri Melissa Thomas
Aug 23, 2023
Leri Melissa Thomas, 72, of Wolftown, died August 23, 2023, after a brief, but unyielding, confrontation with cancer. She never backed down from an adversary, and cancer was no exception.
Leri was extraordinarily well educated, having obtained both a master’s degree and a doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development in social foundations of...
Mary Eleanor Bevington
Aug 16, 2023
Mary Eleanor Adkins Bevington 83 of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away in Charlottesville Virginia on August 16, 2023.
She was born on March 15, 1940, to Elza B. Adkins & Opal Cummings Adkins in Lincoln County West Virginia at her parent's home. Mary was the fourth youngest of 17 children born to Elza & Opal.
In addition to...
Dennis Cornelius Loy
Aug 12, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we inform you Dennis C. Loy has passedaway and left the earthly plane, and us, for now. On the morning ofAugust 12th, he was taken to UVA hospital, where he passed away 11 hourslater.Dennis is survived by his husband and partner of 29 years, RonaldMosher, of Ruckersville; a loving and dedicated daughter, Donna Loy...
James Edward Shaffner
Aug 12, 2023
James Edward Shaffner, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Earlysville, Virginia, surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
He was born on August 5, 1953, in Elkin, North Carolina, to Patty Moxley Shaffner and the late James Ray Shaffner.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Vickie June...
Eric Kyle Frazier
Aug 10, 2023
Eric Kyle Frazier, 30, of Crozet departed us to be with our precious Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
He was born in Charlottesville on November 3, 1992 to the late Rebecca (Becky) Snow and late Mark Frazier of Crozet.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Justin Frazier; Paw-Paw Harold Snow;...
Ebony Iuanina Faulkner
Aug 10, 2023
Ebony Iuanina Faulkner, 43, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
She was born on August 24, 1979, at the University of Virginia Hospital to James Edward Faulkner and Lois Ann Thomas Faulkner.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, James C. Faulkner and Sharon R. Allen; maternal grandparents, Leon B. and Lucy M....
Justin Michael Tooley
Aug 8, 2023
Justin Michael Tooley, 45, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Justin was born in Charlottesville, VA on May 12, 1978. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, respected businessman, friend, and Christian.
Justin worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years and was employed at his business,...
Howell Joe Cotten
Jul 25, 2023
Aged 89, Howell Joe Cotten (Joe), of Stony Point, Charlottesville, Virginia, made his final journey into the glorious presence of his Lord and Saviour July 25, 2023. Joe was born February 23, 1934 in Amarillo, Texas, the second of four children of J.W. and Editha (Bobbi) Cotten. Joe is survived by Phyllis Jeannine (Strader), his wife of 70 years, who already misses him, predeceased...
Frances Brackman Staley
Jul 18, 2023
Frances Brackman Staley, 82, died of natural causes on July 18, 2023, at her beautiful home in Ruckersville, Virginia.
Mrs. Staley was born on October 25, 1940, in Rainelle, West Virginia as the fourth of six children to the late Lester Lee Brackman and Ada Miller Brackman.
She is predeceased by both her parents, her two sons, William (Brack)...
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