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Calvin Monroe Desper, Sr.

Calvin Monroe Desper, Sr.

Mar 1, 2018

Calvin Monroe Desper, Sr., , 84 of Mineral, Virginia  died on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center in Culpeper, Virginia . Born Thursday, April 27, 1933 in Louisa, Virginia , he was the son of the late Monroe Desper and the late Bertha Waddy Desper. He was the husband of the late Gladys Hunter ...

Henry Willis Wright

Henry Willis Wright

Feb 28, 2018

It is with sincere regret that we announce the death of Deacon Henry Willis "Bucky" Wright, 75, of the Thornhill Community of Orange County, who passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born March 23, 1942. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Shady Grove Baptist Church 21024 Pineywood Road Orange, Virginia 22960....

Thomas Henry Bruce

Thomas Henry Bruce

Feb 18, 2018

Mr. Thomas Henry Bruce entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 18, 2018, surrounded by family at his home in Kents Store, Virginia. His life began January 26, 1925 in Fluvanna County. He was the son of the late Robert H. and Rosa Lilly Fowler Bruce.

He accepted Christ at an early age at the Byrd Grove...

Martha Bell Brice

Martha Bell Brice

Jan 25, 2018

Martha Bell Brice was called home by God on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Louisa Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was one of six siblings born to Mandy Morris and (C.K) Corrie Morris on August 19, 1925. Martha was an active member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church up until her illness in 2007 where she was a member...

Christopher Mccray Jackson

Christopher Mccray Jackson

Jan 23, 2018

On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, God closed the eyes of our beloved Christopher McCray Jackson, as he departed this earthly life, at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia, and went home to take up residence in his eternal home.  Although our hearts are saddened and heavy, we concur that God only takes the best.

Christopher, affectionately...

Nicholas Brent Childs

Nicholas Brent Childs

Jan 19, 2018

Nicholas ("Nick") Brent Childs, 53, was born January 26, 1964 to Roy E. Childs (deceased) and Delores L. Childs.  Nick passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.  He was preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Childs; paternal grandparents: Roy K. and Helen Childs; maternal grandparents:...

Brenda Hill Fortune

Brenda Hill Fortune

Jan 16, 2018

Brenda Louise Hill Fortune, 57 of Louisa, Virginia, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born Tuesday, April 19, 1960 in Richmond, Virginia , she was the daughter of the late Frank Edward and Gloria Crawford Hill. After graduating from Louisa County Public Schools, Brenda attended the National School of...

Clarence James Burruss

Clarence James Burruss

Jan 11, 2018

Clarence James Burruss entered into eternal heavenly rest on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at The Center for Acute Hospice Care, Charlottesville, Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, the late John and Lucy Burruss; wife, Amelia Price Burruss; brothers, John Burruss, Herman Burruss and Robert Burruss, Sr.; Sisters, Cora Andrews, Carrie Grooms and Joyce Christmas.

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Nevada Cora Davis

Nevada Cora Davis

Jan 8, 2018

Nevada Cora Davis passed away peacefully at her home in Mineral, Virginia on Monday January 8, 2018 at 5:30pm. She was one of six children born to late Curtis C. Johnson and Sylvester Johnson.

Nevada Davis was born April 7, 1936 in Mineral, Virginia. She received her education at Louisa County Training School.  At an early age,...

Shirley Jones Wynn

Shirley Jones Wynn

Jan 7, 2018

Shirley Arnita Jones Wynn transitioned into heaven on January 7th, 2018. Shirley was born to the late Elnora Jones Lee. She was later adopted by the late Emma Frances (Fanny) and Sylvester Putty.

She was preceded in death by a loving husband of forty-nine years, Joseph May Wynn, adopted...

Lawrence Edward Carter

Lawrence Edward Carter

Jan 6, 2018

God sent his angel to usher our beloved, Lawrence Edward Carter , home on Saturday, January 6, 2018.  Lawrence was born April 8, 1959 in Louisa County to the union of Otis and Dorothy Carter.  He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church.  Lawrence loved God and was a very humble, quiet, loving soul.  He loved his...

Arthur Eugene Mills

Arthur Eugene Mills

Jan 4, 2018

Arthur Eugene Mills, 53, departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Troy, VA. He was born May 23, 1964 in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the late Lewis and Shirley Mills. Arthur is survived by his wife Katina Mills of Louisa, VA. Three children, Brian James and Moesha Mills, both of Charlottesville, VA; Taylor Mills of Louisa, VA. Three brothers...

Carolyn Ann Pendleton

Carolyn Ann Pendleton

Jan 1, 2018

Carolyn Ann Pendleton, affectionately known as Carol, was the oldest of three children born to the late William Pendleton and Bertha Morris Pendleton on August 3, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Carol attended school in Philadelphia and graduated from Germantown High school, in 1970. She attended Penn State University and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Education. Carol's...

Edna C. Clark

Edna C. Clark

Jan 1, 2018

Edna C. Clark, departed this life on Monday, January 1, 2018 at her home in Louisa Co, VA, surrounded by her family members. Edna was born to the late Eddie Lee and Lillian Hayden on June 22, 1947.  She  accepted Christ at an early age, and joined the Philippi Christian Church where attended regularly until her health failed.  She served...

Tonya Michelle James

Tonya Michelle James

Dec 28, 2017

Tonya Michelle James age 46 of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2017. Born on December 20, 1971, in WV, Tonya was the daughter of Francine James and Richard Yates.

Tonya is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Madeline James, Great aunt Odessa Parrish, Aunt Gwendolyn Tweedy and Cousin Edward Tweedy.  Paternal Grandma, Katherine Yates...

Elaine Berkley Landrum

Elaine Berkley Landrum

Dec 26, 2017

Elaine Berkley Landrum was born to the late Robert Blaine Berkley and Fannie Holmes Berkley on March 29, 1925 at Fredericks' Hall, in the Mount Garland community of Louisa, Virginia. She was the fourth of five children. Elaine's siblings Louise B. Davis, Margaret Vivian Harris, Robert L. Berkley, and Roger M. Berkley are all deceased. Elaine married Edward W. P....

Mary Virginia Lipscomb

Mary Virginia Lipscomb

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Virginia Thurston Lipscomb, better known as Virginia, was born to the late Alvah H. and Geneva Brown Thurston on June 16, 1931. She quietly slipped into the arms of God on December 19, 2017 at the English Meadows Assistant Living Facility of Louisa, Virginia.

Virginia joined Mt. Gilliam New Site Baptist Church at an...

Rev. Joseph Jack Yancey, Sr.

Rev. Joseph Jack Yancey, Sr.

Dec 18, 2017

Rev. Joseph Jack Yancey was born on March 28, 1961, to the late Robert Nathaniel Yancey and Lucille Houchens. On Monday, December 18, 2017, Joseph quietly concluded the journey designed for him on this Earth, at home, to be at rest for eternity. He was one of 12 children: five brothers and six sisters. In addition to his parents, he...

Cheryl Lynne Johnson

Cheryl Lynne Johnson

Nov 28, 2017

Ms. Cheryl Lynne Johnson, 57 of Louisa, Virginia died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at her residence in Louisa, Virginia. Born Tuesday, May 3, 1960 in Louisa, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin Johnson, Sr., and the late Martha Ann Ragland Johnson. She was a graduate of Louisa County Public Schools. Surviving are three brothers, John...

Lillie Mae Thurston Clark

Lillie Mae Thurston Clark

Nov 13, 2017

Deaconess Lillie Mae Thurston Clark was born to the late David Alexander Thurston and Helen Marie Harris on July 10, 1939. She was the oldest of ten children. Lillie Mae Thurston joined Robert Lee Clark in holy matrimony on May 7, 1955. God blessed their union with Robert Jr., Calvin, and Christine a.k.a Tina. Lillie Mae was a vibrant soul...

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