Obituaries
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...
Gladys "Dot" Mae Briggs-Smith
Aug 13, 2025
Gladys Mae Smith, 88, of Arrington was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Born in
Nelson County, January 16, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Radford and Hattie Rucker-Briggs.
Gladys was educated in the Nelson County school system, and she was an active member of New Mount Baptist...
Betty Lou Cash
Aug 13, 2025
Betty Lou Cash, 78, of Amherst, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Lynchburg. Born March 22, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Taft and Mary Jane Campbell Cash.
Betty had been a Benefits Supervisor for the Amherst County Department of Social Services, retiring after more than 30 years. She was also a member of Piney River Baptist Church....
Doris Jean Adams
Aug 13, 2025
Doris “Jean” Adams, 78, of Lovingston, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home. Born October 19, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Earl Manning Jr. and Doris Virginia Kidd Manning.
Jean had worked for Hermle Clock Co. for 20 years, and was also a caregiver for Johnson Senior Center for 10 years. She was a devoted...
Wallice Vaughan Robinson "Wally"
Aug 4, 2025
Wallice “Wally” Vaughan Robinson, 88 of Amherst, VA gained her heavenly wings as she peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday August 4, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born on July 16, 1937, to the late Norvell Haven Vaughan, Sr. and Tempest Randolph Vaughan.
Wally accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and became a faithful member...
Pauline Harris Giles
Jul 29, 2025
Mrs. Pauline Harris Giles, 93, of Arrington, Virginia, peacefully departed this life at her home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 23, 1932, in Nelson County, Virginia, to the late Samuel Harris and Alma Haskins.
Pauline was a proud graduate of Nelson Training School. After marrying the love of her life, Walter Giles,...
Melanie Lisette Cash
Jul 25, 2025
Melanie Lisette Cash, 65, of Roseland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Fairfax, Virginia. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia on February 12, 1960, she was the beloved daughter of George William Cash and Rosalba Marquez Cash. The oldest of three siblings, Melanie spent much of her childhood in Latin America, where her father worked as a businessman...
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...
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