Obituaries
Dieter Gerke
Mar 11, 2024
Dieter Gerke, 81, of Barboursville, VA passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Germany on April 12, 1942, to the late Karl and Greta Gerke. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Holland Wemple-Gerke; his children, Dwayne Lindsay, Michael Gerke (Melissa), and Anita Gerke; and his grandchildren, Evan Mills and Emily Mills. In...
Harrison Lee Pritchett, Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
Harrison Lee Pritchett, Jr., 59, of Mineral, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his cousin, Arthur Pritchett and family. He was born on October 8, 1964, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Harrison Pritchett, Sr., and Mary Pritchett. Mr. Pritchett was a cook for BP for over 30 years, where he made countless friends and took...
Marci Lynn Markwell-Rasbury
Mar 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Marci Lynn Markwell-Rasbury, who left us on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. Marci, aged 59, was born on January 17, 1965, in Louisville, KY, to the late Carl Robert Markwell and Gladys (Cranmer) Markwell. Marci's passion for...
Otis Lamont Mitchem, Jr
Feb 14, 2024
Otis Lamont Mitchem, Jr., 60, of Waynesboro, VA, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 8, 1963, in Beckley, WV, to the late Otis Mitchem, Sr. and Alice Lee Thompson. Otis worked as a painter for many years, and later became a truck driver. He drove for many companies over the last 25...
Glenda Marie Colon Rolon
Feb 11, 2024
Glenda Marie Colon Rolon, 25, of Mineral, VA passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA. She was born on May 13, 1998, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to her loving parents, Guillermo Colon and Maria Rolon of Mineral, VA. To those who knew Glenda, will always remember her shining happiness. Her big,...
Bryan Michael Powell
Feb 10, 2024
Bryan Michael Powell, 45, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born on May 26, 1978, in Alexandria, VA to the late Bryant and Brenda Powell. Mike was a sociable man who made many friends while working at Riverside North, and later with Leonard's Building and Truck Accessories. He truly loved being...
Darlene Beatrice Edinbourgh-Thorne
Feb 6, 2024
Arrangements for Darlene may be announced at a later date.
Neil Rex Spencer
Feb 5, 2024
Neil Rex Spencer of North Garden, Virginia, gained his eternal wings on February 5, 2024, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on August 31, 1964, the youngest son of the late Glen Rex Spencer and the late Frances Ann Spencer, both of North Garden, Virginia. Neil graduated from Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia and went...
Sylvia Ann Trenum
Feb 1, 2024
Sylvia Trenum, 74, of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 1st of 2024, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 3rd of 1949 to the late, Donald and Alice Trenum of Warrenton, Virginia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, John South; her daughter, Kelli Jo...
Wayne Thomas Wright
Jan 31, 2024
Wayne Thomas Wright, 74, of Crozet, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Hospice of the Piedmont's Acute Care Center in Charlottesville, VA. He was born on March 29, 1949, in Richmond, VA, to the late Willie T. Wright and Marie Chandler Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joy Marie...
Paul Wick Nelson
Jan 22, 2024
Paul W. Nelson, 97, of Speculator, NY, passed away on Monday evening, January 22, 2024, with family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Doris; his three children, Barbara (Chuck) Hammel, Paul Jr, (Nancy) Nelson, and Rick (Melinda) Nelson; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Doris were only 5 days shy of their 74th wedding anniversary. He...
Donald Gene Riter
Jan 19, 2024
Donald Gene Riter, 65, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on November 15, 1958, in West Virginia to the late Ray and Norma Riter. Don loved being outdoors and going fishing. He had many skilled talents and was an experienced central vac installer. He will be remembered for his huge...
Lawrence Welburn Butler
Jan 18, 2024
Lawrence W. Butler, 69, of Rochelle, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Richmond, VA. He was born on May 24,1954 in Alexandria, VA to the late Lawrence and Naomi Butler. Services for Larry will be private. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.
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