Obituaries
Geraldine Bessie Barnett "Jean"
Jul 12, 2025
Geraldine Bessie Barnett “Jean”, 88, of Lynchburg, VA passed away peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Pauline Julia “Polly” and Sylvester Barnett. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her sister, June Thrush of Alexandria; nieces, Virginia, Felicia and Melissa; nephews, Mike, Ken,...
Richard Donald McIninch
Jun 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Donald “Dick” McIninch, who left this world peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 9, 1940, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Richard was the son of Ralph and Elizabeth McIninch. He lived a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many, and his...
Audrey Diane Evans
Jun 21, 2025
Audrey Diane Evans, 69, of Roseland, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home. Born in Lynchburg, December 23, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Helton Massie and Mary White Evans.
Audrey was a lifetime member of Jonesboro Baptist Church. At the time of her death, she served as a district representative on the Nelson Library Advisory Board,...
Warren Roger Martin
Jun 16, 2025
Warren Roger Martin, 82, of Piney River, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. Born in Lynchburg, March 7, 1943, he was a son of the late Denton Martin and Gertrude Martin.
Warren had worked for the Nelson Co. Sheriff’s Office, retiring after many years. He was also a bus driver for Nelson County Public Schools and was...
Bonnie Lee Guthrie
Jun 6, 2025
Bonnie Lee Guthrie, 87, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by love.
Bonnie grew up in the Roanoke area with her mother, father, and brother. She was admitted to the Central VA Training Center at age 18 and remained there until she was 39 years old. Bonnie then went to live with Margaret Saunders in...
McJoy Lawhorne Williams
Jun 3, 2025
McJoy Lawhorne Williams, 91, of Arrington, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born February 8, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John Lawhorne and Lena Jones Lawhorne.
McJoy had been a seamstress for Lovingston Manufacturing for many years, and was a member of Massies Mill Presbyterian Church. She loved working crossword puzzles, listening to music, but loved her...
Steven Michael Campbell "Moonrock"
May 23, 2025
Steven Michael Campbell, 69, of Roseland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born in Waynesboro, July 29, 1955, he was the son of the late Ralph Junus Campbell and Louise Shirley Coffey Campbell.
Steve, aka “Moonrock”, was a seasoned truck driver, retiring after several decades behind the wheel. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and had a true...
Alyssa Nichole Campbell
May 9, 2025
Alyssa Nichole Campbell, 27, of Tyro, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. Born in Charlottesville, October 15, 1997, she was the daughter of Wendy Lois Lawhorne Goff and the late Tommy Toliver Campbell.
Alyssa possessed a carefree and adventurous spirit. She was also fun-loving, smart, and especially fearless.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Colton Ray...
Ava Lynne Raines
May 5, 2025
On Monday, May 5, 2025, Ava Lynne Raines, 75, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born December 29, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Carl Franklin Raines Sr. and Shirley Gordon Raines.
Ava was most successful in her roles and marketing throughout her career, and was a lifetime member of Jonesboro Baptist Church....
Arthur Frewen Wilson III
Apr 28, 2025
Arthur Frewen Wilson III “Butch”, 77, of Arrington, died Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Lynchburg on May 27, 1947, he lived most of his life in his beloved Nelson County and was a son of the late Arthur F. Wilson Jr. and Juliet Wills Gantt Wilson.
Arthur was a United States Navy veteran, having proudly served his country. He was...
Georgia Lee Haas Tolbert
Apr 19, 2025
Georgia Lee Haas Tolbert went to be with Jesus on the evening of April 19, 2025, passing peacefully in the home where she spent her whole life.
Born in Nelson County, Virginia on April 11, 1947, to George and Reevie Haas, Georgia was the loving wife of Homer Ray Tolbert Sr. for over 56 years. A lifelong homemaker, Georgia was a...
Samuel Albert Bryant III "Al"
Apr 11, 2025
Samuel A. Bryant III, “Al” as many called him, 84, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. Born in Lynchburg, VA, July 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Samuel A. Bryant II and Alice T. Bryant.
Al grew up in rural Nelson County in a farming community. He attended school in Nelson County, Amherst Co., and...
Louis Allen
Apr 3, 2025
Louis Allen, 75, was called home to his eternal rest on April 3, 2025, at the University of Virginia Hospital. He was born in Nelson County on August 23, 1949, to the late Samuel and Annie Allen.
Louis was educated in the Nelson County School system. He was a hardworking man and retired from Wintergreen as a Landscaper. He accepted Christ...
Nancy Henderson Wood
Apr 2, 2025
Nancy Henderson Wood, 94, of Wingina, passed away peacefully at her home, Soldier’s Joy, on April 2, 2025. Born in Arrington, October 7, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Harry Pierce and Cecil Fortune Henderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles H. Wood Jr., and sister, Anne F. Henderson
Nancy was...
William Adolph Paige Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
On Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, William Adolph Paige Sr., 96, of Tye River, VA earned his wings and took God’s hand and went to glory, surrounded by his children, at his residence. Born in Tye River, VA May 15, 1928, he was a son of the late Walter and Eunice Paige.
William attended public school in Tye River, VA. He...
Margaret Jett Whitlock
Mar 28, 2025
“My Flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 76:26
Margaret Jett Whitlock, affectionately known as “Cora” of Monroe, VA departed this life on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born September 25, 1950, in Nelson County, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Cabell III...
Michael "Mike" Kwamane Henson
Mar 27, 2025
Michael "Mike" Kwamane Henson of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2025. Michael was just 34 years old at the time, and his family is devastated by this loss.
Michael was born in Charlottesville, VA on March 28, 1990, to Broadus Henson, Sr. and the late Sylvia Vaughan Henson; he was his parent’s second child. He...
Shirley Ann Hagar
Mar 8, 2025
Shirley Ann Hagar, 88, departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born in Nelson County, May 29, 1936, to the late Samuel and Annie Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Hagar.
Shirley attended School in Nelson County. She was employed and retired from University of Virginia after 30 years of service. Shirley accepted...
Cecil Dickerson Collins Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Cecil Dickerson Collins Jr., 80, of Roseland, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. Born in Danville, VA, May 4, 1944, he was a son of the late Cecil Dickerson Collins and Mildred Gibson Collins.
Cecil, affectionately named “Coon Hunter” and “Otis” by his friends and family, had been a mechanic for Greif Paper Mill, retiring after 35...
Dorothy Lerro Nelke
Feb 20, 2025
Dorothy Lerro Nelke, 67, of Lovingston, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her home. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosemary Lerro.
Dorothy had been the co-owner of Nelke Heating and Cooling alongside her husband, and was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She loved to quilt and garden in her...
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