Obituaries
Withers Mayo Tolliver Jr. "Ray"
Jan 1, 2026
Withers Mayo Tolliver, Jr., age 63 of Arrington, VA departed this life on January 1, 2026, at the University of Virgina Hospital. He was affectionately called “Ray” all of his life. He was born on June 22, 1962, at the University of Virginia to the late Withers Mayo Tolliver, Sr. and Roberta Lee Tolliver. He accepted Jesus Christ at an...
Mae Oliver Thompson
Dec 25, 2025
Mae Oliver Thompson, 88, of Tyro, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the home of her grandson. Born in Charlottesville, October 19, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Laura Fitzgerald Oliver.
Mae had work for the Nelson County Public School System, serving in various capacities, and had been the assistant manager for the Nelson Co....
John F. Stevens "Jack"
Dec 22, 2025
John F. Stevens “Jack”, 89, died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his lifelong farm in Roseland, VA. Born May 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Richard Frederick and Hettie Jones Stevens.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Patricia Payne Dickie Stevens; daughters, Angela Stevens Boyd (James), and Mary Catherine Stevens Parrish; grandchildren,...
Samuel Preston Massie
Dec 13, 2025
Samuel Preston Massie Jr., 72, of Piney River, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born in Lynchburg, July 28, 1953, he was a son of the late Samuel Preston Massie and Beulah Mae Campbell Massie. He lived a life centered on work and self-reliance, values that guided most of his choices and shaped the way he moved through the...
James Nelson Kidd "Jimmy"
Dec 13, 2025
James “Jimmy” Nelson Kidd, 73, of Roseland, VA, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born January 6, 1952, in Charlottesville, VA, he was a son of the late Nelson Carrington “NC” Kidd and Mary Catherine Fitzgerald Kidd.
Jimmy was educated in the Nelson County School System and devoted many years of service to Wintergreen Property Owners Association (WPOA)...
Harry Norman Staten
Dec 12, 2025
Harry Norman Staten was born on July 25, 1940, in Amherst, Va to the late James T. Staten and Margaret Richardson Staten. He was the sixth of nine children.
At an early age, he accepted Christ at St. Paul Baptist Church in Amherst, VA, a church founded by his late grandfather, Eldridge L. Staten.
Harry was united in marriage to the late...
Delbert Franklin Cash "Boots"
Dec 8, 2025
Delbert Franklin Cash “Boots” of Amherst passed away at home on 12/08/25. He was born 10/04/1934 to the late Theodore and Mary Campbell Cash.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel Angus Cash and his children Melanie Tomlin (John), Laura Floss (Thomas), Janet Fitzgerald (Peditt) and Randall Cash (Sandra). He is also survived by grandsons Robert Fitzgerald, Jason...
John Edward Morse
Nov 20, 2025
John Edward Morse was born on May 14, 1943, in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late John L. Morse and Lucille Toliver Morse. He was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 20, 2025, fighting the good fight until the very end.
John accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Little Zion Baptist Church in Arrington, VA.
Affectionately known...
George "Billy" Leonard Smith
Nov 15, 2025
George “Billy” Leonard Smith, (86),departed this earthly life on Sat., Nov. 15, 2025. He was a son of the late George and Ethel Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Timothy Smith; (2) daughters, Glenda Smith, Martha Canada; a sister, Libby “Beck” Coyle.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Hester Canada Smith; a son,...
Elaine Carrie Braxton
Oct 31, 2025
Elaine Carrie Braxton, 66, of Arrington, departed this life on Friday, October 31, 2025 in Charlottesville. Born March 29, 1959, she was a daughter of the late John Myers and Susan Louise Thompson-Myers.
Elaine had many special interests, from reading, coloring, and best of all, spending time with her family. She was a beloved wife and aunt, but enjoyed being a...
Mary Marshall Niday
Oct 27, 2025
Mary Marshall Niday, 62, of Roseland, died Monday, October 27, 2025 at the University Medical Center in Charlottesville. Born in Albemarle County, March 1, 1963, she was a daughter of Ella Mae Johnson and the late Charlie I. Johnson Sr.
Mary loved gardening and working with her hands. She had been a master gardener for Mr. and Mrs. Agelesto of the...
Sherman Giles
Oct 24, 2025
Sherman Giles departed this life Friday October 24, 2025, at his residence in Hanover County. Born in Nelson County on August 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Pauline Harris Giles and the late Walter Giles.
Sherman attended Nelson County Public Schools and is known for his years of dedication in career as a Brick Layer. Sherman also served...
Geraldine Howell Aho
Oct 11, 2025
Geraldine Howell Aho passed peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital on October 11, 2025. Born on March 5, 1953, in Washington, D.C., at Walter Reed Hospital to the late Moss and Arlene Lewis Howell.
Her brother Jack Howell, sister, Elva Howell Thompson, and brother Dove Howell preceded her in death.
Geraldine grew up in Madisonville, Virginia, and left school in the sixth grade...
William Abraham Bowling
Oct 3, 2025
William Abraham Bowling, 98 of Arrington, departed this life on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Nelson County, September 15th, 1927, he was a son of the late Dennis Bowling and Dilly Murphy Bowling. He joined Little Zion Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member.
William was well known throughout the county, recognized...
Samuel Joseph Waller Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
On the evening of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Deacon, and Friend returned to God.
Samuel Joseph Waller, Jr, affectionately known as “Sammy Junior” was born in Lynchburg, VA on March 2, 1943, but lived most of his life in Amherst County. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. From an early age,...
Clarence Edmond Campbell Jr.
Sep 26, 2025
Clarence Edmond Campbell Jr., 94, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home. Born in Tyro, August 7, 1931, he was a son of the late Clarence Edmond Campbell Sr. and Bucy McLion Hatter Campbell.
Clarence was a United States Air Force veteran and had been a machinist for Babcock and Wilcox, retiring after more than 30...
Darrell Jon Lang
Sep 19, 2025
Darrell Jon Lang, 81, of Shipman, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Lynchburg. Born in Portsmouth, OH, April 13, 1944, he was a son of the late Glenford and Myrtle Buskirk Lang.
Darrell Jon Lang was a man devoted to God, family, and country—a motto he lived by daily. He often reminded his loved ones, “Put God first, don’t...
Joyce Lee Giles
Aug 31, 2025
Joyce Lee Giles, 62 of Madison Heights, departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Fairmont Health and Rehab Center in Amherst. Born in Charlottesville, November 30, 1962, she was the daughter of the late William McKinley Essex and Hazel Marie Toliver Essex.
Joyce was a licensed Drug and Substance Abuse Counselor and Mental Health Behavior Specialist. She was an...
Warren Douglas Mays "Papa"
Aug 28, 2025
Warren Douglas Mays, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Affectionately known as "Papa" by his grandchildren, Warren left this world on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at UVA Hospital at the age of 66.
Born on April 12, 1959, to the late Gene Wortham and Inez Julia Lawhorne Mays, Warren's life was deeply rooted in the land. For many years, he...
Daisy Roberta Myers Toliver
Aug 15, 2025
Daisy Roberta Myers Toliver, 72, of Lovingston, departed this life on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the University of Virginia hospital. Born in Albemarle, August 3, 1953, she was a daughter of the late John W. Myers and Susie Emma Thompson Myers.
Daisy had been a Personal Care Aide for Johnson Senior Center in Amherst, as well as a caregiver to...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
