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Recent Obituaries from Ruckersville, VA

Sherry Lee Breeden

Sherry Lee Breeden

Jan 6, 2023

Sherry Lee Breeden, 41, of Crozet, VA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1981, in Charlottesville, VA to Donald L. Breeden and Deborah A. Holder. Sherry was a lover of all people and a mom before all else. She was a pillar in her community, and everyone knew her by her freckles and...

Joseph L. Easton

Joseph L. Easton

Jan 3, 2023

Lyman Joseph Easton, 74, of Ruckersville, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1948, in Charlottesville, VA to Lillian Easton and the late Floyd Ray Easton. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Easton; his sister, Sherryelle Shiflett and her husband, Donald; his brother,...

Bryant Lane Powell

Bryant Lane Powell

Dec 30, 2022

Bryant Lane Powell, 75, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at 6:03am at UVA Health University Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. He was born October 4, 1947 in Charlottesville, the son of the late James Albert Powell, Sr. and Alice Virginia Wood Powell. He was also preceded in death by his wife and soulmate of 40 years, Brenda...

Elizabeth Marie O'Berry

Elizabeth Marie O'Berry

Dec 20, 2022

Arrangements are private.

Micheal Christopher Cline

Micheal Christopher Cline

Dec 19, 2022

Micheal Christopher Cline, 35, of Mineral, VA passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, in Mineral, VA. He was born on January 24, 1987, in Charlottesville, VA to James M. Cline, Sr., and Donna M. Cline. "Krazy Mike" was one of a kind and a man of his word. He has touched so many hearts and no one in the...

Richard John Jennings

Richard John Jennings

Dec 19, 2022

Richard John Jennings, 72, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1950, in New York, and is preceded in death by his parents, Sheldon Jennings and Irene Schmitt. Richard (Richie) Jennings was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, neighbor, and friend. He grew up in Levittown, NY where...

Gladys Mae Morris

Gladys Mae Morris

Dec 13, 2022

Gladys Mae Morris, 78, of Earlysville, VA passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care. She was born on October 4, 1944, in Louisa, VA to the late Edward and Maude Morris. She is survived by her grandchildren, James Brown, Jessica Brown, and Jennifer Brown; her son-in-law, Paul Brown; and her...

Teresa Sellers Cianciotti

Teresa Sellers Cianciotti

Dec 10, 2022

Teresa Sellers Cianciotti, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Madison, VA surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. Teresa was born on June 30th, 1951, to her mother, Vivian Ransome Miller and the late Clyde Sellers. Teresa met the love of her life, Melvin Cianciotti in High School and the two married on December 28, 1968...

Wanita Mae Martin

Wanita Mae Martin

Dec 9, 2022

Wanita Mae Martin, 74, of Ruckersville, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2022, in her home surrounded by those she loved. She was born on May 17, 1948, to Walter and Ethel Johnson, in a small Vermont village. Later, she moved south and spent most of her adult years in Virginia where she made...

Elisabeth Ann Clem

Elisabeth Ann Clem

Dec 8, 2022

Elisabeth Ann Clem of Charlottesville, aged 61, joined her Lord and Savior on December 8th, 2022, surrounded by family as they sung her home. A tender-hearted woman who devoted her all to Christ, Elisabeth was born in Cleburne, Texas. Her childhood was filled with an abundance of fond memories that she held dear, with close relationships to family and countless...

Nathaniel David Corbin

Nathaniel David Corbin

Dec 4, 2022

Nathaniel "Nate" David Corbin, 37, of North Carolina, formerly of Rappahannock County, VA, passed away on December 4, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1985, to Don and Diana Corbin. Not many people are lucky enough to call Rappahannock home. Nate was. Crafted by a special community. Guided by the land. Nate was born a mild-mannered country boy, but...

Donald William Van Bumble

Donald William Van Bumble

Dec 4, 2022

Donald William Van Bumble, 80, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on September 3, 1942, in Connecticut to the late Donald and Marguerite Van Bumble. Mr. Van Bumble was the owner and operator of Bumble Bees Remodeling and Repair. He is survived by his wife of...

James Russell Riley, Sr.

James Russell Riley, Sr.

Dec 4, 2022

James Russell Riley, 68, of Amissville, VA passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1954, in Warrenton, VA to Carroll Weaver, Sr. and Marlene Riley Weaver. He is survived by his children, Maggie Ellen Riley, Phyllis Rae Riley, James Russell Riley Jr., Jimmy Allen Kennedy (Amanda), Kristen Lynn Kennedy, and Christopher Riley; his grandchildren,...

Robert Lindsey Underwood

Robert Lindsey Underwood

Dec 2, 2022

Robert Lindsey Underwood, 69, of Lyndhurst, of Staunton, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Care in Charlottesville. He was born on September 2, 1953, in Montgomery, WV to Glenna Louise Thomas Underwood and the late, Terry Franklin Underwood. In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Brenda Lee Smith

Brenda Lee Smith

Nov 28, 2022

Brenda Lee Smith, 58, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. A graveside service, to celebrate Brenda's life, will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert C Byrd Dr., Beckley, WV 25801. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate...

Juanita Berry Grymes

Juanita Berry Grymes

Nov 23, 2022

Juanita Berry Grymes, 76, of Brightwood, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Oak Park, VA to the late Roy Albert Berry and Page Kilton Jackson Berry. She is survived by her husband, John William Grymes, Sr.; and her two sons, John Grymes, Jr., and Joe Grymes. Services...

William "Bill" Rush, Sr.

William "Bill" Rush, Sr.

Nov 19, 2022

Services for Mr. Rush may be announced at a later date.

Barbara Jones Crawford

Barbara Jones Crawford

Nov 13, 2022

Services for Mrs. Crawford will be private.

William "Billy" Colvin

William "Billy" Colvin

Nov 13, 2022

Services for Mr. Colvin may be announced at a later date.

Dorothy "Dottie" Sgrignioli

Dorothy "Dottie" Sgrignioli

Nov 12, 2022

Dorothy Jane Sgrignioli, 92, of Charlottesville, VA passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on August 26, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bradford and Mary Jones. She is survived by her loving children, Marie Dennis, John Sgrignioli, James Sgrignioli, Gina Hargan, and Lisa Lawson; grandchildren, Amy Hostetler, Julie Acree, Morgan...

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