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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...

Gloria Lynn Lee Washington

Gloria Lynn Lee Washington

Nov 5, 2017

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, Gloria Lee Washington departed this life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elnora and Russell Lee Sr., sister, Joyce Lee and brother, James Jones. She was born on February 15, 1961 in Charlottesville, VA. Gloria accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Eagle Baptist Church where she served until her death....

James William Farrar

James William Farrar

Oct 18, 2017

James (Jimmy) William Farrar, born on October 8, 1954 gained his wings on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his residence after a courageous battle against cancer. He was the son of the late James Harry and Willie Hackney Farrar of Kents Store, Virginia. He was preceded in death by two siblings; a sister, Debra Jane Farrar-Jackson; a brother, Mark Thomas...

John Calvin Wright, Sr.

John Calvin Wright, Sr.

Oct 4, 2017

John Calvin Wright, Sr. entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2017, at his home while in the care of his loved ones. He was born to the late John Henry and Edith Wright. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances of Alexandria VA and his brother, Roy O'Dell of Gadsden AL. Calvin was married and devoted to...

Helen Smith Robinson

Helen Smith Robinson

Sep 25, 2017

Helen Smith Robinson, age 67, of Louisa VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday September 25, 2017. Helen was born on August 1, 1950 to the Harold Hackney and the late Mary Jackson and was raised by Charlie Jackson. She attended the Louisa County Public Schools. At an early age she married Alfred Robinson and to that...

Steve Edward Jackson

Steve Edward Jackson

Sep 15, 2017

Steve Edward Jackson, 51, of Charlottesville, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born February 3, 1966, to Stephen and Thelma Jackson. Steve was preceded in death by his father. Those left to cherish his memories include his mother Thelma Jackson of Charlottesville, Virginia; two beautiful children - daughter Destiny Jackson and...

Annie Mae Saunders

Annie Mae Saunders

Sep 10, 2017

Annie Mae Saunders, 76, of Louisa, VA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at UVA Medical Center Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born September 16, 1940 to the late Versie and Emmett Smith. Annie was educated in the Louisa County Public School System and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Annie was a homemaker who loved her...

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