Obituaries

On February 2, 2022, Hobert Edward Howard (“Papa” and “Hoba”) of Kents Store, Virginia, 74, peacefully entered his eternal rest at the University of Virginia Medical Center with his wife by his side. Hobert was born on October 10, 1947, to his late parents, John Howard and Cornelia Walls Howard of Cranks Creek, Kentucky. He is also preceded in death by his stepson, Kim L. Bradshaw; stepdaughter, Pamala M. Shelton; sisters, Efella Goodgame, Rosemary Mason, Phylis Ann Davis, Peggy Sue Neal and Emma Jean Howard; brothers, John...

Beckie (Bessie) Parker Sprouse of Fork Union, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born in Amelia County, January 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annie Davis Parker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde N. Sprouse, a brother Alex Parker, and sisters Sallie Edwards and Estelle Holmes. Survivors include her...

Winifred "Winnie" Browning, 88, of Lake Monticello, VA, passed away on February 4, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1933 in Richmond, VA to the late Robert Cleveland Perkins and Gertrude Rosson Perkins of Fork Union, VA. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Coleman Browning; infant son, Cary Perkins Browning;...

John Matt Taylor, Jr., 78, of Palmyra, VA, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. God whispered his name and he left his earthly home. He was born on August 23, 1943 in Palmyra, VA to his parents, the late John Taylor, Sr. and late Sallie Elnora (Taylor) Bland. He was also preceded in death by...

Myrtle H. Millway, 82, of Troy, VA, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at UVA Hospital. Born November 21, 1939 in Scottsville, VA, she is the daughter of the late Susie Rice Harding and Pleasant Harding. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Marion Harding, Wallace Harding, Raymond Harding and Junior Harding. Myrtle is survived by her...

PRYOR, Sophia Holland “Sophie” , 98, of Goochland, VAwent to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning , January 30, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Russell W. Pryor, Sr.; her parents, Hughes and Annie Holland;three brothers, George, Jimmy and Phil Holland; and one sister,Mary Jane Holland Sheridan.

She is survived by her son Russell, Jr....

Archie “Wayne” Marshall, 82, passed away at his home on January 22, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1939 to his late parents, Archie “Webb” Marshall and Della Florence Ferguson Marshall. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Carles Poston Hofmeester Marshall; sister, Ramona Henley Jones; brothers, Charles Lewis Henley, James William Henley and Clarence Everett Henley;...

Donald J. Ringwood went home to be with his Heavenly Father January 4th, 2022. Born in New York, he moved to Fluvanna at an early age. Donald graduated from Fluvanna High School and joined the Navy, serving on the Destroyer USS Manley on the east coast, and the aircraft carrier the USS Oriskany on the west coast. He leaves behind...

Myrtle Katherine Muire (born Myrtle Katherine Hawk) passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Muire, Sr., and survived by their sons, Linwood Jr. and Alvin. She had 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Myrtle was one of 9 children and grew up in Goochland, but...

James Emmons English, Jr., born October 7, 1974 in Parkersburg, WV, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the age of 47 years old, in Richmond, VA. James was a 1993 high school graduate of Parkersburg Catholic High School. He had worked at Wagner Metro Tire and Kroger before he found a new career working with CSX Railroad as a...

Salyer-Thurston, Shelby E., 74, of Goochland, VA passed into eternity on January 19, 2022 surrounded by her children. Shelby was born on January 17, 1948 in Russell County, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wood and Margaret Hall; her husband of 49 years, Billy Salyer, Jr.; and her second husband, Butch Thurston. She leaves to cherish her...

It is with deep regret, and the utmost sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Ashley Michelle Brice on January 8, 2022. She is the daughter of Beverly McGhee Brice, of Louisa, VA, and Richard Brice, also of Louisa, VA. She joined Fosters Creek Baptist Church at an early age and was a member of the Young Adult Choir. Ashley...

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Nelson Jackson, a native of Palmyra, Virginia, departed this world to receive his wings and to be with the Lord. He was a bus driver for Fluvanna County Public Schools for 45 years, and in 1964 he started his own logging business. He maintained both jobs for over 40 years before retiring. Nelson...

Schulze, Alvin James Services are postponed to Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11 am due to upcoming inclement weather. An online viewing of the service will be provided as well. Please contact Jamie Schulze at 804-516-0047 for accessing the service online.

Alvin James Schulze, son of Carl and Marie Schulze, on January 13, 2022, joined them and other family members and friends in the midst of Our Savior. Al was a highly motivated, intelligent person who worked from the early age of four selling grocery bags on the corner in New York City to the tender age of 80 as a...

Daniel Timothy Simms, 31, of Sandy Hook, VA passed away on December 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Danny, and sister, Kristie. He is survived by his mother, Helen; fiancé, Amanda; daughter, Makayla; sisters, Cindy Allen (Dennis) and Karen Creasey (Scott); nephews and nieces, Ben Allen and Lauron and Logan Creasey; great-niece and nephew, Jay and...

LCDR MATTHEW ROBERT FORREST

(June 23, 1983 – December 5, 2021)

Matthew “Matt” Forrest was born in the Bronx, New York on June 23, 1983, and unexpectedly passed away at the family farm in Palmyra, Virginia on December 5, 2021. He spent his early years in both the Bronx and New Rochelle, New York;...

BABY ASHER JAMES FREIMUTH-BINGHAM Asher James Freimuth-Bingham passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at UVA hospital in Charlottesville VA. On December 20th, 2021. Asher had been given a fatal diagnosis early in the pregnancy of bilateral multicystic dysplastic kidneys but love knows no limitations so his mother bravely carried him through a very painful pregnancy  with his...

Carole Yolanda Cromwell was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 7, 1940.  She passed away on December 17, 2021 in Powhatan, VA.  She was preceded in death by her father Dr. Remus Robinson, and her mother Maribodine Robinson of Detroit, Michigan.  She is survived by her children, Aileen and James Thomas, Colin Cromwell and Ainsley Cromwell.  Her brother, Fredrick Robinson...

Marjorie S. Pearce January 29, 1941- December 16, 2021 Marjorie went home to be with her Lord and Savior and entered her eternal home on December 16, 2021, in Richmond, Virginia, at the age of 80. She was born January 29, 1941, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Willie and Pearl Short. Marjorie spent her childhood...