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Alfred Woodson Shelton
Mar 7, 2007
Alfred Woodson Shelton, 78 of Louisa, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born April 12, 1928, in Louisa, Virginia. Alfred was the son of the late Joe Shelton and Nannie Harris Shelton. Alfred retired from the maintenance Department from Henrico County School System. Mr. Shelton is survived by...
Avis Harris Wrenn
Feb 28, 2007
After a well spent life, Mrs. Avis H. Wreen, 90 of Gordonsville, closed her eyes for that eternal slumber, Wednesday, February 28, 2007, in the Hospice of the Piedmont, Charlottesville, Virginia. Avis was born August 11, 1916, in Ruckersville, Virginia to the union of the late Lester and Annie Brown Harris Carter. She received her formal education in the Washington,...
Anita Mary Arnett
Feb 12, 2007
Anita Mary Arnett, 97, entered into enternal rest on Monday, February 12, 2007 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Anita was born in Washington, D.C. on August 11, 1909 to the late Maggie Whitaker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Arnett, a daughter, Mary Ann and two sons, Thomas Edison and James William Arnett. Anita...
Richard Ellis, Sr.
Feb 8, 2007
Richard "High Pocket" Ellis, Sr.,of Spotsylvania County, born February 8,1928, passed on to glory Thursday, February 8, 2007. He was the third son of the late Matt Ellis and Angie Bell Lewis Ellis. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Hattie Burley Ellis, his son, Richard Ellis, Jr., three sisters and two brothers....
Mary Helen Smith
Feb 8, 2007
Mary Helen Smith departed this life on Thursday, February 8, 2007, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mary was born September 9, 1947, to Thelma Jones. Mary joined Rising Sun Baptist Church at an early age. She was educated in the Louisa County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Henson. Mary is...
Mildred Elizabeth Simms
Feb 2, 2007
Mildred Elizabeth Simms departed this earthly life Friday, February 2, 2007 at the home of her daughter Constance Simms, in Virginia Beach, Va. She was born April 16, 1945 to the late Willie and Betty Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Junior N. Brooks and Herbert "Frank" Brooks. Mildred attended the...
Wert George Payne, Jr.
Jan 30, 2007
On Tuesday, January 30, 2007, Wert Payne,66, of Louisa, Virginia entered into eternal rest at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia. The son of the late Wert Payne,Sr.,and Lucy Alice Herndon Payne, he was born in Goochland, Virginia on April 28, 1940. Wert received his education from Goochland County Public Schools. At a very early age, Wert joined County...
Milton Alexander Hackney
Jan 21, 2007
On January 21, 2007, Milton Alexander Hackney heard the voice of God say, "Step into your new life my son." Milton was the son of the late Alexander and Mary Emma Hackney, born December 18,1949 in Louisa, Virginia. Milton gave his heart to God and became a supportive member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church. He received his education in the...
Raymond Clyde Quarles
Jan 16, 2007
Raymond Clyde Quarles "Gloomy", 88, of Louisa, Virginia departed this life on Tuesday, January ,16 2007 at his home. He was born July 22, 1918 to the late Nicholas Quarles and Melinda Straughn Quarles. Raymond was the last survivor of fourteen children. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Theola Scott Quarles. He was educated...
Gene Alphozo Graves Sr.
Jan 8, 2007
Gene Alphozo Graves Sr., 64 of Mineral, Va died Monday, January 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Lee and Elnora Yancey Graves. Gene was born on July 28, 1942 In Washington, D.C. Gene retired in 2004 after 17 years with Hanover County. He is survived by one son Gene A. Graves, Jr.;four sisters, Joanne Carr,Shirley...
Mary Eliza Sims
Jan 4, 2007
Mrs. Mary Eliza Sims, 92, of Louisa, departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at the Countryside II Nursing Home in Madison, Va. She was born September 18, 1914 to the late Tom and Alice Sims. Beside her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Benny Easton; a daughter, Susie Easton; two grandchildren, Frances Barbour and Tracey Easton; a...
Eva Loretta Straughn
Dec 28, 2006
Mrs. Eva Loretta Straughn, 92 of Louisa,Virginia died Thursday, December 28, 2006 at her home. She was born July 30, 1914 to the late Noah Duvall Fleming and Maude Jackson Fleming. In addition to her parents, her husband, Harry "Billy" Straughn and one son, Clyde preceded her in death. Surviving are twelve children, Ina White, Harry Straughn and Thomas Straughn...
Cora Veronica Teliaferro
Jan 2, 2001
Cora Veronica Teliaferro, 67, of Louisa,VA; died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Martha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville,VA. Funeral notice later.
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