Obituaries
Kathy Wright Massie
Feb 23, 2026
Kathy Wright Massie, 68, of Madison Heights, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Lynchburg. Born February 18, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Wright and Barbara McFall Wright.
Kathy had been a museum shop associate for Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, a position she adored from the moment she started, and was a lifetime member of Bethlehem...
Charles Robert Creamer "Bobby"
Feb 16, 2026
Charles Robert Creamer “Bobby”, affectionately nicknamed, “Cabbage”, 64, of Amherst passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 in Lynchburg. Born April 8, 1961, he was a son of the late Charles Tucker Creamer and Emily June Benson Creamer.
Bobby had been a machine operator for Westover Dairy, retiring after many years, and was a member of Kingswood Baptist Church. He served...
Kenneth Lee Layton
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth Lee Layton, 57, of Tyro, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Augusta Health. Born in Long Island, NY, May 23, 1968, he was a son of Catherine Anne Jordan Layton of Fishersville, and the late Frank Ward Layton.
Kenneth had worked construction for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was even known to do a little...
Hazel Angus Cash
Feb 9, 2026
Hazel Angus Cash, 87 of Amherst passed away unexpectedly on 2/9/2026. She was the wife of the late Delbert Cash “Boots” and was born 1/22/1939 to the late Raleigh and Virginia Maddox Angus.
She is survived by her “kids” Melanie Tomlin (John), Laura Floss (Thomas), Janet Fitzgerald (Peditt) and Randall Cash (Sandra) and her grandsons Robert Fitzgerald, Jason Cash (Stephanie), Brandon...
George Massie Loving Sr.
Feb 1, 2026
George Massie Loving Sr., 82, of Arrington, departed this life on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born in Massies Mill, April 2, 1943, he was a son of the late William Loving and Kate Oakcrum Loving.
George had worked in landscaping and tree service for many years, putting his knowledge and skills as a horticulturist to use for many. He was a...
Thomas Joe Fitzgerald "Tommy"
Jan 27, 2026
Thomas Joe Fitzgerald “Tommy”, 71, of Arrington, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home. Born in Nelson County, January 7, 1955, he was a son of the late Charlie Thomas Fitzgerald and Carrie May Thacker Fitzgerald.
Tommy had been a timber cutter, working alongside his father for many years. He was a private man who found joy in...
Horace Leroy Spencer Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Horace Leroy Spencer Sr., 79, of Arrington, VA passed peacefully January 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Horace was born April 23, 1946, in Nelson County, VA, a son of the late Christine Carter Spencer and Maryland Spencer.
Horace leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 60years, Betty Spencer of Arrington; son, Horace Spencer Jr. (Ann) of...
Wallace McDonald Giles Sr.
Jan 22, 2026
Wallace McDonald Giles, Sr. was born on March 5th, 1934, in Roseland, Virginia, to the late Nora and Robert Giles. He was remarkably 91 years old when he transitioned from this life to glory.
Wallace grew up with a spirit of generosity, humor, and resilience that would shape the man we know him to be today. He thrived in every place...
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...
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