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Rebecca Jenkins Jacobs
January 12, 2021
Rebecca Jenkins Jacobs, 91 of Louisa, died Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Louisa Healthcare Center. Born May 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ivan Menefee Jenkins and Rosa Belle Jenkins. She was the wife of the late Earle Grey Jacobs, Sr. and she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerome Jenkins and Ivan M. Jenkins, Jr.
Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her two sons, Earle Grey Jacobs, Jr. and David Neil Jacobs of Louisa, a sister, Rachel J. Smith of Georgia, three grandchildren, Amanda Guida and husband Jason of Lake Monticello, April J. Lowe and husband Zackery of Mineral, Lauren J. Davis and husband Chris of Louisa, three great-grandchildren, Harlee Lowe, Tysen Lowe, Cooper Cole and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday January, 17, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa with Pastor William Payne officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is handling arrangements.
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James Omie Shifflett, Sr.
January 12, 2021
James Omie Shifflett, Sr., 85 of Gordonsville, died Tuesday January 12, 2021 at his residence. Born June 6, 1935 in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late James Andrew Shifflett and Martha Annie Collier Shifflett. Omie was the Pastor of Scottsville Pentecostal Church for many years until his health declined. He worked at Liberty Fabrics for over thirty years and he retired from MPS.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Velma Irene Shifflett, three sons, James Omie Shifflett, Jr. and wife Diane, Kenneth Wayne Shifflett and wife Lisa, Roger Dale Shifflett, three daughters, Phyllis ann Sykes and husband Bobby, Donna Marie Sipe and husband Ronnie, Crystal Renee Bare and husband Hubert, grandchildren, Kimberly Dawn Jacques, Ashley Elaine Shifflett, Katelyn Nicole Sykes, Christopher Ryan Sipe, Kamryn Lashaun Shifflett, Jessica Lynn Shifflett, Alyssa Nicole Sipe, Kody Aaron Sipe, Damian Chase Shifflett, Caleb Lee Sipe, Alayna Brooke Shifflett, Ethan Cole Sipe, Schoen Falciglia, Hannah Falciglia, great-grandchildren, Kaden Lane Shifflett, Asher Cole Jacques, Emberlynn Grace Shifflett, Tanner Jack Sipe, Alden Cole Jacques, Michelle Falciglia, Katelyn Falciglia, Christian Falciglia Lillian Falciglia, Avalyn Falciglia, Destiny Falciglia, Mariah Falciglia and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Melvin Ray Shifflett, a daughter, Theresa Lynn Shifflett, great-granddaughter, Kinsley Ann Shifflett, two sisters, Leona Shifflett, Clara Ann Shifflett and three brothers, Floyd Hubert Shifflett, Earman Earl Shifflett and William Shifflett.
A private graveside service will be held at Eheart Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is handling arrangements.
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Lisa Marlene Federline
January 9, 2021
Lisa Marlene Federline 52 of Louisa passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 in the Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born May 29, 1968 in Silver Spring, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Norman Matthew Federline.
She is survived by her mother, Effie Marie Federline of Louisa, daughter, Krista Yvonne Hornsby and husband Jeremy of Louisa, sons, James Lee Federline and wife Lisha of Mineral, Wesley Jason Davis Jr. of Bumpass; brother, Christopher Carl Embrey of Louisa; sisters, Janet Jones and husband Leonard of Gum Springs, Vicki Marie Hall and husband David of Louisa, Sherry Lynn Farmer of Louisa; and five grandchildren, Chloe Nicole, Trinity Renee, Kyleigh Mae, Brailee Ann and James Lee Federline Jr.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville is in charge of arrangements
Bernice Shiflett Lawson
January 13, 2021
Bernice Shiflett Lawson, 84, of Stanardsville, Va. passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 1, 1936 to the late Frank Shiflett and Mattie Morris Shiflett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burnie Gray Lawson; brother, Emmett Shiflett; and a sister, Annie Lawson.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn M. Lawson of Stanardsville; three sons, Dale G. Lawson and wife Kelly of Spotsylvania, Mark E. Lawson of Stanardsville, and Kenneth W. Lawson and wife Kim of Ruckersville; grandchildren, Nathan Lawson and wife Danielle, Carrie Wyand and husband Andrew, Lauren Conlon and husband Ryan, Morgan Lawson, Sydney Lawson, Hope Michaud and husband Brandon, Holly Lawson, Jackson Lawson, Jonah Lawson, Micah Lawson, Montgomery Lawson, and Asher Lawson; great-grandchildren, Amelia Michaud, Ellis Michaud, Hudson Michaud, Bowyn Wyand, and Levi Lawson.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 16, 2021 at First Bible Baptist Church in Ruckersville, Va. with interment in the family cemetery. Phillip Powell will be officiating.
Contributions may be made to Children’s Bible Ministries of Virginia, P. O. Box 30, Stevensburg, Va. 22741.
A special thanks to mom’s caretakers, Esther Roach, Sheena Morton, and Doris Dye. You are like family.
James Willie McDaniel
January 9,2021
James Willie McDaniel, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 9, 2021. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, James was born and raised in Virginia and served in the U.S. Army. Born January 20, 1926, he was the son of the late Charlie Frank McDaniel and Pearl Brookman McDaniel.
James was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Jean McDaniel and sons David DeBotis and James Willie McDaniel, Jr. He is survived by a daughter Sandra Kennon and husband Ernest of Orange, sons Ronnie McDaniel and Anthony Todd McDaniel of Orange, grandchildren Laura Byram, Melissa Conley, Tracy Morris, Ronald R. McDaniel, Jr. and Amanda Howell.
A service will be held at a later date. Preddy Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Alvin Watson
December 25, 2020
Alvin Watson, 81 of Gordonsville died Friday December 25, 2020. Born November 28, 1939, he was the 16th of 17 siblings born to the late, Simon Frank Watson and Cora Rodgers Watson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sandra Tebo Watson. Mr. Watson served in The United States Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963. He was a logger for 50 years and a talented carpenter. His passions were owning antique cars and collecting civil war artifacts. He was a civil war enthusiast.
He is survived by his children, Pamela Watson, Glenn Watson (Gail), Laura Watson (Merv), Jonathan Watson, Michelle Watson, surviving siblings, Elsie Clatterbuck (Charlie), Lawrence Watson (Virginia), three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his current wife, Gloria Crawford Watson, best friends, Clyde Lynch, Paul Blincoe, John Fisk, Butch Brown and Larry Alger.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday December 31, 2020 at Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville with Pastor Terry Jewell officiating.
Diane Lynn Faulconer
January 8, 2021
Diane Lynn Faulconer, 71, of Manakin-Sabot, Va. passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1949 to the late Harry Lockwood Faulconer and Anne Nash Faulconer. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jeanne C. Courtney.
She is survived by an uncle, Russell E. Nash, Jr. and wife Barbara of Madison, Va.; and other relatives and friends.
A private service will be held at a later date.
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Luther James (L. J.) Knighting
January 8, 2021
Luther James (L. J.) Knighting, 93, passed away on January 8, 2021 at Autumn Care in Madison. He was born on April 27, 1927 to the late Luther Wilson Knighting and Dollie Ann Rider Knighting. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Wendall James Knighting and Dennis Ray Knighting; four brothers, Shirley, John, Homer, and Kendall Knighting; and two sisters, Elizabeth K. Baker and Eleanor K. Aylor.
L. J. retired from American Woodmark after 39 years of service. He was often found on the banks at Lake Orange. That was his greatest hobby. He also loved playing his guitar. L. J. often played the lottery and was lucky on more than one occasion.
He is survived by two daughters, Tonya Lamb of Orange and friend, Dennis Poindester and Kathy Whitlow and husband Barry of Kings Mountain, N. C.; a son, Bobby Knighting of Orange; a daughter-in-law, who he thought of as a daughter, Donna M. Knighting of Orange; two sisters, Marie Knighting of Madison and Joyce K. Haney of Lake Monticello; two sisters-in-law, Nancy H. Knighting of Madison and Virginia Knighting of Orange; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Special grandson Dallas Ray Knighting who lived with L. J. all of his life and great-grandson, Colby Knighting, who was the apple of L. J.’s eye. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Madison Memorial Gardens with Barry Whitlow officiating.
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Brian Scott Leake
January 8, 2021
Brian Scott Leake, 42 of Zion Crossroads died Friday January 8, 2021 at his residence. Born October 2, 1978 in Charlottesville, he was the son of Robert Daniel Leake and Karen Wilkey Leake. Brian was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Brittany Diane Lloyd, his son, Christopher Stewart Scott Leake (Tabytha Hovey), a brother, Timothy Barrett Leake and wife Catherine, three grandchildren, Drayden Anthony Lloyd, Treykell Alexander Lloyd, Silas Alexander Scott Leake, a nephew, Liam, niece, Sandra and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday January, 10, 2021 at Mechanicsville Baptist Church Cemetery, 10200 Louisa Road, Gordonsville, VA 22942 with Pastor Ted Williams officiating.
The family would like to thank Dr. William Timmons and The Hospice of the Piedmont for all of their care and support.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/involved/donate
Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is handling arrangements.
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Floyd Simpson
December 27, 2020
FLOYD SIMPSON
Floyd (Buck) Simpson, age 94 of Madison County, Virginia passed away on December 27, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born August 29, 1926 in Valley Spring, Texas to J.J. Simpson and Bonnie Hanning Simpson and was the seventh of eleven siblings.
Floyd grew up during the depression working on his father’s ranch, rode a horse to a one room schoolhouse and relished those times when he would get to ride into town on a wagon with his father. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific Theater. After his return from military service, he held several jobs while training in the electronics field.
Floyd moved from Texas to Kentucky to attend electronics schooling. He met Mary Margaret (Peggy) Head and they married on September 26, 1950. Peggy and Floyd moved to Arlington, Virginia where he finished his schooling. In 1955 they moved to Leesburg and open Loudoun’s only TV repair shop at the time. They purchased a small farm outside Ashburn, Virginia in 1956 and moved their family there. He was active in the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department, PTA and youth athletics. He purchased the TV repair company in 1963 and operated it until it’s closing to take a position with Fairfax County Public Schools in 1969 as an Electronics Supervisor. He retired in 1988 and they moved to Cedar Ridge Farm in Madison County, Virginia. They remained married for nearly 50 years until her death in July of 2000.
Floyd was an avid outdoorsman who was always ready for a fishing or hunting trip, or a round of golf. He enjoyed raising beef cattle and farming.
Floyd met and married his second wife, Betty Graves in 2006. They enjoyed each other’s company immensely taking drives to Skyline Drive and farming together until Betty’s passing in 2011.
Floyd is survived by his sister Frances Minville Simpson Blevins of Plano, Texas and his brother Jimmy Hanning Simpson of Valley Spring, Texas, his sons Loyd John (Johnny) Simpson II (wife Roz Simpson) of Ashburn, Virginia and Floyd Robert (Bobby) Simpson (wife Amy Simpson) of Amissville, Virginia, grandchildren Joseph Floyd Simpson (wife Laura Simpson), Jake Simpson, Jessica Taylor Simpson, Tucker Samuel Simpson and many nieces, nephews, and family in the Hill Country of Texas.
There will be a private family graveside service held. In the spring, a Celebration of Life will be held. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Our Father’s House Christian Home located at 15216 Jubilee Rd, Culpeper, Virginia 22701.
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John William Sacre
December 13, 2020
John William Sacre, 91, of Aroda, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Mt. View Nursing Home. He was born on July 7, 1929 to the late John Lewis Sacre and Lucy Minter Sacre. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Thomas, and Carol Sacre.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Nancy B. Sacre; son, Ronald Lee Sacre, Sr. and wife Pamela; brother, Frank Sacre and wife Paula; grandchildren, Angela C. Gibson, Ronald “Bubby” Lee Sacre, Jr.; Joseph M. Sacre and wife Cassie, Jessica M. Jenkins and husband Richard; great-grandchildren, Kaitlin S. Frazier, Kyle M. Sacre, Haley Jo Sacre, Charles Jenkins; step-great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Ryder; four great-great-grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 7, 2020 at the Daystar Worship Center in Gordonsville conducted by Pastor Eddie Deane. Interment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Due to COVID-19, please wear masks and follow the guidelines for social distancing.
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Owen Edward Yoder
January 3, 2021
Owen Edward Yoder, age 79 years of Pratts, Virginia, died January 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born September 28, 1941 in Virginia Beach, Va. to J. Elmer and Amanda (Hochstetler) Yoder. He married Erma Yoder on August 28, 1965. He worked as a brick mason and later as administrator of Mountain View Nursing Home from 1967 to 1987. Owen and Erma started Yoder’s Bulk Foods in 1986, which later became Yoder’s Country Market. Owen’s greatest joy was time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed grilling, metal fabrication, fishing, and travel.
He volunteered with the Madison County Rescue Squad as first responder and later chaplain. He was also active in jail ministry at the Central Virginia Regional Jail for 27 years and served on several mission and nonprofit administrative boards. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. He loved God with all his heart and prayed daily for his children and grandchildren, who will all miss him greatly.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Erma (Yoder) Yoder of Pratts; Dorcas (Loyal) Martin of Lancaster, Pa.; Steven (Daisy) of Pratts; Joel (Crystal) of Elmhurst, NY.; Michael (Heather) of Aroda; and 17 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Oak Grove Mennonite Church, 571 Tom Johnston Road, Aroda, Va. 22709, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:00 am with Lamar Hochstetler officiating. This service will be live streamed, go to Yoder's Market Facebook page for details.
The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, January 5, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, COVID Relief, P. O. Box 360, Berlin, Ohio, 44610 or Madison Emergency Service Association, P. O. Box 665, Madison, Va. 22727.
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Dennis Carl Hassel
December 28,2020
DENNIS CARL HASSEL, 89
FEB 25, 1931 – DEC 28, 2020
Dennis peacefully passed in the very early morning hours on Monday, December 28, 2020. He resided at Heritage Inn Assisted Living, in the Pantops area of Charlottesville, VA.
Dennis was born February 25, 1931 in The Bronx borough of New York City to Karl Hassel of Norway and Mildred Lawrence Hassel of Westport, New York. Many summers prior to his mid-teens were spent in the Adirondack Mountains in Westport with his grandmother and cousins before moving to California with his mother at the age of 14.
At 17, in the spring of 1948, Dennis joined the U.S. Navy. He attended several schools associated with his service, went on to serve for a number of years aboard Naval surface vessels, serving during both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He ended his 20-year military career, retiring from the Navy’s guided missile program in Oxnard, California. For his “second” 20-year career he remained with the Navy Department’s Civil Service divisions in Oxnard, Philadelphia, and Arlington. He retired from Civil Service work to embark on a “third” career in the private sector, engineering contracts for the Navy Department and providing logistics for the Navy Seal Team. Those positions lasted more than 20 years. Throughout his life, Dennis was very patriotic and remained true and faithful to his country and to the U.S. Navy.
Very recently he celebrated his 67th wedding anniversary. He married Helen Marie Idol of West Virginia on Christmas Eve, 1953. Together, they raised three daughters.
In addition to his family, Dennis’ pride was his Honda Gold Wing touring bike that he traveled many miles on. Another was the home that he and Helen built in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, in Greene County. Many, many projects and remodels to their home and property were some of his greatest achievements as he never entered into any project without giving it his all. Sadly, due to a couple of falls, he and Helen had to leave their beloved home for an assisted living facility that could provide the care they both required. They shared a room at the Heritage Inn Assisted Living in Charlottesville. The staff there adored him and worked extremely hard, along with his Medi-Home Health & Hospice team to give him comfort and a good quality of life to the end.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Karl Hassel and Mildred Lawrence Campbell, as well as two sons-in-law, Donald Myers, and William Andrews.
He is survived by his spouse, Helen Hassel, daughters, Sherry Weseman and husband Fran of Louisa County, VA, Patricia (Patty) Andrews of Belle Chasse, LA, and Denise Hassel of Ruckersville, VA, four grandchildren, Dennis Andrews and wife Sweta of FL, David Andrews and wife Donna of LA, Rachel Henderson and husband Austin of VA, and Rhiannon Brown of VA, as well as two great grandchildren, Atlee Henderson and Drewe Andrews.
Dennis had no full-blooded siblings; however, his heart always remained close to his cousins from the upstate New York and Northern Virginia areas.
Arrangements are being handled by Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, Virginia.
Interment will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, Virginia.
There will be no service scheduled at this time, due to pandemic conditions.
In lieu of flowers, much appreciated memorial funds can be sent to: Medi-Home Health & Hospice, 941 Glenwood Station Ln, Ste 303, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Stephen Teel Goodwin
December 30, 2020
Born on September 15th, 1958 in Richmond, Virginia, Teel was quickly adopted by Billy and Jane Goodwin. He found himself in a loving home in Orange, Virginia. As a boy, Teel went to Grymes Memorial School before moving on to attend Woodberry Forest School as a day student. After graduating in May of 1976, Teel enrolled at the College of William and Mary. Two years later, he transferred to Mary Washington College to continue his studies, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1981.
Teel and Linda later married in 1982 at the Orange Catholic Church. Shortly afterwards, Teel began work at the Goodwin Brothers Lumber Company, where he worked for the following 13 years. After his first five years, he found himself the manager, a position he maintained until the sawmill was sold in 1990. Teel quickly moved on, becoming a salesman for Union Corrugating. Ten years later, he became the general manager of the Union plant, a position he held for the following 19 years before retiring.
Teel possessed a great passion for Orange County, leading him to run for the Board of Supervisors. He was first elected to the board in 2008 and served for the following 13 years, eight of which as the chairman or vice-chairman. Teel inspired a great deal of change in his time in office, assisting in the creation of a public safety center and radio system along with the expansion of broadband service throughout the county. He served on comities such as Orange Downtown Alliance to assist small businesses in the town.
Throughout his years, Teel made a lasting impression on his town and those in it. Guided by his fundamental principle, he always sought to help his fellow man and better his community. His ability to brighten a room with a quick joke along with his sound reason will be missed greatly.
The funeral service for Teel is going to be held on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 at 2pm. With consideration taken to the Covid-19 pandemic, the service will be held at 730 James Madison Highway, a piece of property owned by the Orange Baptist Church. This will allow those that wish to pay their respects to Teel to do so from the safety of their vehicle. The service will take place on a stage in the field, while guest will be able to hear the ceremony over a loudspeaker or tune in on their radios. A celebration of Teel’s life will be held later in the year, once the threat of Covid-19 has subsided.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice of the Piedmont for their exceptional care and kindness throughout his illness. Additionally, they would like to thank the Orange Baptist Church for providing a Covid friendly location for the funeral service. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont or the Boys and Girls Club of Orange.
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Natalie Baker Neal Lattimore
December 21st, 2020
ANatalie Baker Neal Lattimore, age 91, passed away on December 17th, 2020, at the Village at Gordon House in Gordonsville, Virginia, where she lived since 2017. Natalie Anne Baker was born July 1st, 1929, in Newton, Kansas, to Thomas Thompson Baker and Nelle Cooper Baker.
Following graduation from Whitewater High School, she attended Kansas State University where she met her husband of 53 years, William Grant Smith Neal. Since 1955, the Neals resided in Altamont, Kansas. After graduating from Pittsburg State College (Kansas) in 1960, she was a teacher for many years at Galesburg High School (Kansas) and Labette County High School (Kansas). She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, being an elder for many years at the Altamont Presbyterian Church and later at the Oswego Presbyterian Church. After retirement from teaching, she enjoyed quilting and teaching others the heritage craft. She enjoyed many days golfing with her friends and traveling with Mr. Neal, visiting New Zealand and Guam. Mr. Neal passed away in 2000. Mrs. Neal later married Daniel Lattimore and they lived in Ojai, California, until returning to Kansas in 2009, shortly after which Mr. Lattimore passed away. She moved to Virginia in 2017 to be closer to family.
Natalie is survived by a daughter, Candise Fountain (Galen) of Madison, Virginia, and son, William G.S. Neal II (Linda) of Mansfield, Texas, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh Baker and Robert Baker, and one sister Louise Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be made to The 506 Foundation – Natalie Neal Scholarship, P.O. Box 382, Altamont, Kansas 67330.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Altamont, Kansas.
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Yvonne Elizabeth Clatterbuck
December 21st, 2020
Yvonne Elizabeth Clatterbuck, 67, of Kendall Road, Orange, died on Friday, December 18th, 2020, at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. She was born September 2nd, 1953, in Charlottesville, VA, and was the daughter of the late Freddie Taylor and Peggy Leach. She was also predeceased by a stepdaughter Samantha Lynn Clatterbuck.
She is survived by her husband Michael “Mike” L. Clatterbuck of Orange; two daughters Kimberly Hoffman of Louisa, and Krystle Dickson and husband Shannon of Orange; a son Jason Michael Carter and Fiancee Jenny Aylor of Madison; seven grandchildren Kalah Pritt, Kelsie May, Collin Morris, Robert Austin Hoffman, Ivy Elizabeth Carter, Blaine A. Carter, and Bailey L. Carter; a brother Jeff Taylor of Orange; and a sister Althea Norman of Fredericksburg, VA.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is assisting the family.
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Goree Alexander "Alex" Waugh Jr.
December 21st, 2020
Goree Alexander “Alex” Waugh Jr. 80, of Bushy Mt. Lane, Rapidan died on Friday, December 18th, 2020, at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Born November 1st, 1940, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Goree Alexander Waugh Sr. and Dorothy Daniels Waugh. He was also predeceased by his wife Dinah Biscoe Waugh. Alex was a retired real estate broker and an Army Veteran.
Alex is survived by a daughter Pam W. English and husband Ron of Mechanicsville; a son Goree Alexander “Tres” Waugh III of Rapidan; and two grandchildren Casey English and Zachary English.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is assisting the family.
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Randolph Lewis Gibson
December 21st, 2020
Randolph Lewis Gibson, 75 of Stanardsville, VA, passed away Thursday, December 17th, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 17th, 1945 to the late Stuart Henry Gibson, Sr. and Helen Delrose Hunt Gibson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Stuart Henry Gibson, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Gail Samuels Gibson; daughter, Audra Gail Martinez of Pompano Beach, FL; son, Travis Randolph Gibson and wife Jessica of Stanardsville; sister, Rosa Arlene Dunnivan and husband Edward of Zion Crossroads, VA; grandchildren, Ava Gabriel Martinez, Joseph Blake Gibson, Caitlin Faye Ryder; and one great-grandchild, Kinsley Laiylnn Shifflett.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 21st, 2020, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with Pastor Kathy Atkins officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Foundation of Virginia, 2601 Willard Road, Suite 103, Richmond, VA, 23294 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA, 22901.
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David Alban Pampel
December 17th, 2020
David Alban Pampel, 64, of Burke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. His heart of gold and boundless love will be greatly missed. He was born on December 7th, 1956, in Groton, Connecticut. As part of a military family, he moved often from the east coast to the west coast and as far as Oahu, HI. He graduated from Fairfax High and was an Eagle Scout. In 1983, he began his career in printing services at Northern Virginia Community College. There, he provided educational press operations, reproductions, duplications, and printed product productions for over 37 years. He always had an artist talent and enjoyed expressing his creativity through surrealist paintings and photography. Throughout his life, David was an avid music listener and loved attending concerts. He enjoyed making memories with family and friends exploring the outdoors, whether it was camping, fishing, or spending time at the beach.
He was preceded in death by his father, the late Alban Pampel, III. He is survived by his mother, Barbara of Fairfax, VA; his wife of 38 years, Heidi of Burke, VA, son, Zachary and daughter-in-law, Rachel, of Arlington, VA; daughter, Melissa, of Burke, VA; and sister Suzanne Shomers of Clifton, VA.
A private funeral service will be held on Friday, December 18th, 2020 at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, VA. He will be laid to rest at Oak Grove United Methodist Church where he was married in 1982. Pastor David LeFon and Reverend Theodore Jackson Kitchen Sr. will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Oak Grove United Methodist Church (176 Oak Grove Rd, Madison, VA 22727-3919) or a charity of your choice.
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Clyde Robert Killby
December 14, 2020
Clyde Robert Kilby 67 of Orange, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, at his residence. He was born November 2nd, 1953, in Madison and was the son of the late Otha Kilby and Bernice Ruffner Kilby. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Elaine Terrell Kilby; brothers, William Rudolph Kilby Sr., Larry Wayne Kilby Sr., and David Lee Kilby.
Mr. Kilby was a former employee for over 40 years at American Woodmark in Orange, VA.
He is survived by his fiancée, Diana Carter, daughter, Shavohna Terrell of Orange; sons, Logan Terrell and wife Amanda of Will County Illinois, Jahmel Terrell and wife Ebony of Orange; sister, Eunice Mae Kilby of Madison, brother, Carl Max Kilby of Madison; special niece, Kassandra Kilby of Louisa, special nephew Larry Kilby, Jr. of Madison; five sisters-in-law, Pauline Porter Kilby of Madison, Phyllis Johnson Kilby of Culpeper, Lisa Arrington Kilby of Madison, Karen Terrell of Orange, Stephanie Terrell of Madison, and Barbara Jean Wood and husband David of Madison; grandchildren, Dakair, Xavier, Jaylen and Joslen.
A graveside funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Haywood, VA conducted by Pastor Walter Bryant.
A viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 11: 00 am Saturday, December 19th, at Preddy Funeral Home in Orange, VA.
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Annie Mae Weakley
December 14th, 2020
Annie Mae Weakley, 83 of Madison, passed away Sunday, December 13th, 2020, in Charlottesville. She was born January 16th, 1937, in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late James Robert Haynes and Iris Adell Ryder Haynes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Randolph Weakley; sons, Ronnie Weakley, Howard Wayne Haynes and Gary Lee Haynes.
She was a member of the Etlan United Methodist Church and a former employee of Wrangler of Madison.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Sue Askew and husband Jim of Brightwood; son, Danny R. Weakley and wife Karen of Aylor; three brothers, Pete Haynes and wife Margaret of Madison, Charles Haynes of Orange, Roger Haynes and wife Pam of Madison; sister, Virginia Haynes of Madison; three grandchildren, Daniel Ryan Weakley, Alexis Weakley and Kyle Weakley; a great-grandson, Connor Weakley.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Lawrence "Larry" Edward Martz
December 14th, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Edward Martz, 89, of Rochelle passed away Saturday, December 12th, 2020, in Warrenton. He was the son of the late Alonzia Parker Martz and Alice Edmonia Nicholson Martz. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda M. Martz; five sisters, Alice Crossman, Annie Michno, Irene Muscolino, Ella Adamson, Essie Muscolino and a brother, Ardell J. Martz.
Larry was a retired truck driver for C. T. Berry Trucking of Madison.
He is survived by his wife, Ella Aylor Martz of Rochelle, four sons, Lawrence P. Martz and wife Carol of Erie, PA, James A. Martz and wife Barbara of Pittsburg, PA, Jeffrey S. Martz and wife, Sherril of Graves Mill, Madison County, Gregory E. Martz and wife Amanda of Rochelle; a daughter, Pam Garrison of Crozet; 16 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
A private interment will be held at a later date.
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Dorothy May Stephenson
December 11th, 2020
May 14th, 1946 – December 4th, 2020
Dorothy Stephenson of Madison, VA, died on December 4th, 2020, at Culpeper Regional Hospital at the age of 74 from cancer.
She was predeceased by her parents, Byron Otis Fowler and Dorothy Charlotte Tucker Fowler of Pompano Beach, FL and a brother, Byron Leroy Fowler of Rhinebeck, NY.
She is survived by a twin brother, David Fowler of Simpsonville, SC; her husband, Garold E. Stephenson; and sons, Byron Z. Stephenson of Chambersburg, PA, David C. Stephenson of Fredericksburg, VA, and Daniel P. Stephenson of Chantilly, VA. Other surviving relatives include three granddaughters, Kayla Stephenson, Kelly Stephenson, and Kaci Stephenson, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dorothy was born in Yonkers, NY, and lived in Westchester County, NY, until her parents moved to Pompano Beach, FL in 1962. She finished high school in Pompano Beach and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL in 1968. She was a civilian employee with the U.S. Army Audit Agency when she met her husband in Germany in 1971. After their marriage in June 1971, they lived in Reinheim, Germany, Frankfurt, Germany and Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany. In August 1975, she moved with her husband and two sons to Fairfax, VA. In February 1976, she and her husband were blessed with the birth of their third son. She was a full-time homemaker until she took a job in 1991 with the Merrifield Garden Center in Fairfax, VA. In 1997, she became the caregiver for her father until his death in 1999. After his death, Dorothy and her husband purchased a home in Madison County, VA, and she began spending most of her time there. Dorothy had two dogs, Samantha and Daisy, that she loved dearly. Dorothy was a devoted mother, wife, and daughter.
Dorothy was raised as a member of the Episcopal Church and continued to attend the Episcopal Church while living in Fairfax. After moving to Madison County, she became an active member of the Fairview Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Hood, VA. She sang in the choir, served as a deaconess, and was a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship.
Dorothy was also a charter member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 157 in Madison and served many years as the Unit President. She was the Unit President at the time of her death. She also served three years as President of the 13th District, American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia, with oversight of the Legion Auxiliary Units at Mechanicsville, Beaverdam, Goochland, Louisa, Fluvanna, Charlottesville, and Madison.
She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 18th, 2020, at Culpeper National Cemetery with COVID-19 restrictions.
The Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, VA, is in charge of arrangements.
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Roderick Greiner Knighton
December 9th, 2020
Roderick Greiner Knighton, 88, of Orange, died on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020, at Novant Health UVA Culpeper Medical Center. He was born August 30th, 1932, in Orange and was the son of the late Abbot Book Knighton and Ruby Greiner Knighton. He is also predeceased by his wife, Betsy Ross Barker Knighton, a daughter, Melinda Katherine Knighton; son, Roderick Steve Knighton; brothers Jack Knighton and Lyle Knighton; sisters, Avis Knighton Queen and Janice Knighton Sengstack.
He was a retired Engineer for the U.S. Government and was a member of the Orange American Legion Post 156.
He is survived by sons, John Michael Knighton of St. Petersburg, Fl., Paul Greiner Knighton and wife Brenda of Lutz, Fl., Jeffrey Thomas Knighton and wife Anita of Sterling, VA; grandchildren Daniel Knighton, Jason Martin, Talbot Knighton, Samuel Knighton, Dillon Knighton, Benjamin Knighton and Erica Haire and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is assisting the family.
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Clarence Edward Cason
December 9th, 2020
Clarence Edward Cason, 89, of Dundalk, Maryland, died Friday December 4th, 2020, at Franklin Woods Nursing Home in Rosedale, Maryland. He was born December 3rd, 1931 to the late Roy and Roszlia Cason of Virginia. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte L. Cason. Mr. Cason is survived by his daughter Bonnie L. Cason of Dundalk, Maryland; one son Carlton E. Cason and his wife Denise of Rosedale, Maryland; one granddaughter Melissa M. Cason of Dundalk, Maryland; and one great-grandson Jayden M. Harris of Dundalk, Maryland.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 12th, 2020 at the Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, VA. The Interment service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville, VA.
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