Obituaries

Joseph Martin Terry, Jr.

Joseph Martin Terry, Jr.

Oct 7, 2026

Joseph Martin Terry Jr. of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 67. Joseph was born in Gary, Indiana, to the late Joseph M. Terry Sr. & Dorothy Terry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dianne Terry Green and his daughter, René Terry.

Joseph was a Custom Paint &...

Denny Ray Nelson

Denny Ray Nelson

Oct 2, 2026

Denny Ray Nelson, 80, of Ruckersville, VA passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at home after a lengthy illness.

Denny grew up in Grove, OK, attended Oklahoma State University, and developed a love of sports that stayed with him throughout his life.

In1968, Denny was commissioned into the United States Air Force, proudly serving until 1994 attaining the rank of Lieutenant...

Sallie Kate Park

Sallie Kate Park

Oct 1, 2026

On May 26, 1935, in the small town of Ravenswood, West (By God!) Virginia, Sallie Kate Park was born, and 91 years of living life full speed ahead ensued. Sallie Kate (or Sissie as her West Virginia people called her) spent her early years running free on the family farm with her pony, Betty, and her imagination for companions. She...

Linwood Manis Shifflett, Jr.

Linwood Manis Shifflett, Jr.

Oct 1, 2026

Linwood Manis Shifflett Jr., affectionately known as “June June,” passed away at his home on October 1, 2026.

June June was born on December 6, 1959, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was a quiet man, but those who knew him understood that he never needed many words to make his presence known. There was a strength about him that could be felt...

Roger Lee Jenkins, Jr.

Roger Lee Jenkins, Jr.

Sep 24, 2026

Roger Lee Jenkins, Jr., 52, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1974, in Suffolk, VA, to the late Roger Jenkins, Sr. and Terry Shellito Jenkins.

Roger grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, before making his way to Michigan, where he raised his family and built a life centered around...

Leigh Anne Neville

Leigh Anne Neville

Sep 18, 2026

Leigh Anne Neville, 46, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Louisa, Virginia. She was born on October 21, 1979.

Leigh Anne worked as an accountant for Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Kira Gray Neville of Louisa; her brother, Erik Duke of Louisa; her uncles, Mike Neville, Bruce Dolin, Keith Dolin, Larry Dolin,...

Nancy Lee Schaeffer

Nancy Lee Schaeffer

Sep 18, 2026

Nancy Lee Schaeffer, 66, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Sentara RMH. She was born on May 14, 1960, to George N. Schaeffer and the late Beverly Ann Schaeffer.

Nancy grew up in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area, a place that remained an important part of her story throughout her life. She spent her younger...

Joel Paul Glass

Joel Paul Glass

Sep 14, 2026

Joel Paul Glass, 64, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1961, in Manatee, FL, to the late Louis Raymond Glass and Pauline Cecil Glass.

Joel was a devoted family man who treasured the time he spent with those he loved most. He enjoyed a good day on the...

Emily Lorraine Dyer

Emily Lorraine Dyer

Sep 14, 2026

It is with profound sadness, but also with immense gratitude for her life, that we announce the passing of Emily Lorraine (Wells) Dyer, who entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2026, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 44 years old.

Born on June...

Helen Marie Koury

Helen Marie Koury

Sep 10, 2026

Helen Marie Koury, 88, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on September 10th, 2026. Helen was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 3rd, 1938 to Magid and Josephine Koury. She is survived by one brother Dr. Philip Koury and his wife Dr. Diane Koury, two daughters, Debra Inman, Leslie Tapscott and husband Bernard, and a son James Inman and wife Lora....

Timothy Alan Jones

Timothy Alan Jones

Sep 5, 2026

Timothy Alan Jones, 66, of Zion Crossroads, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and beloved dogs.

Born July 24, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland, Tim was the son of Francis Orene Leftwich and Rayburn Casper Jones. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and later...

Ferlin Alex Roach

Ferlin Alex Roach

Sep 3, 2026

Ferlin Alex Roach, 67 of Free Union, VA passed away on Thursday September 3, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on September 12, 1958, in Greene County, Virginia to the late Alex and Doris Roach.

He was a devoted husband, loving son, caring brother, and loyal friend. He valued family, friendship, and the special connections he...

Colin Daniel Sackett

Colin Daniel Sackett

Aug 29, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Colin Daniel Sackett, 47, who left this world on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Born to Craig Sackett (Karin) and Fran Smith (and the late RB), Colin lived a life defined by generosity, loyalty, and an unmistakable warmth that touched everyone he met. 

Colin is survived by his devoted wife, Nichole Everly, and their...

Linda Mae Colvin

Linda Mae Colvin

Aug 29, 2026

Linda Mae Colvin, 76, of Amissville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1950, to the late Warren “Jack” Emerson Compton and Lucy Mae Compton and grew up in Rappahannock, VA.

Linda was a woman whose life was centered around the people she loved most. Her...

Robert Finno

Robert Finno

Aug 29, 2026

Robert Finno, affectionately known as Bobby, 84, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at The Harbor at Renaissance of Greene. He was born on December 14, 1941, in New York, New York, to the late Ralph and Helen Finno.

Bobby spent his early years in Brooklyn, New York. Following his military service in the United States...

Kenneth Paul Nadle

Kenneth Paul Nadle

Aug 24, 2026

Kenneth Paul Nadle, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home in Buckingham, Virginia on August 24, 2026. Ken was born on August 16, 1943 in New York City to Lawrence and Sylvia Nadle and raised in Lynbrook, New York.

From an early age, Ken took a keen interest in photography and kept it for the rest of his life. He...

Everett Roy Haney, Jr.

Everett Roy Haney, Jr.

Aug 21, 2026

Everett Roy “Junior” Haney, Jr., of Louisa died on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Pleasant View Farm, his home in Louisa County. Junior was outside working when he died, clearing and burning brush. Ninety-three years, eight months and twenty-five days old — which is how he would have told you himself.

Born November 27, 1932, at Stanardsville in Greene County, the...

Jenny Lou Hardin

Jenny Lou Hardin

Aug 19, 2026

A service to celebrate and remember her life may be announced at a later date.

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to serve the family.

Thomas Edward Cassidy

Thomas Edward Cassidy

Aug 19, 2026

A service to celebrate and remember his life may be announced at a later date.

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to serve the family.

Mary Elizabeth Hodges

Mary Elizabeth Hodges

Aug 18, 2026

A service to celebrate and remember her life may be announced at a later date.

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to serve the family.

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