Doris Marie Shifflett Conley 7/14/50-1/26/14

Doris Marie Conley, 63, of Ruckersville passed on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at her home. She was born on July 14, 1950 in Greene County to the late Floyd and Mildred Shifflett. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, George Shifflett, Joe Shifflett, Allen Shifflett, and Ottis Shifflett, sisters, Fannie Shifflett, Mary Shifflett and Margaret McCardell, brother-in-law, John “Hoyt” Collier, step children, Cletus Conley and Lisa Shifflett, grandchild, Manis “Lee” Shifflett III, and her pastor, Elbert Conley. She is survived by her loving husband and caregiver Lester Conley, her children, Clinton Deane and his wife Janet, Wade Deane and his wife Stacy, Marian Bowman and her husband Tressler, Rebecca Shifflett and her husband Wesley, and Melvin Conley and his wife Sharon. Additional survivors include her sisters Sylvia Morris and her husband Ray, Goldie Deane and her husband Lloyd, and Hazel Collier; her grandchildren, Amanda Deane, Kimberly Deane, Brooke Deane, Leighann Shifflett, Betty Easton, Brandon Shifflett, Kendall Shifflett, Chad Conley, Christopher Conley, and Mitchell Conley, 4 great grandchildren, her ex-husband Sherman Deane, her sister-in-law Redie Bortle, and her daughter-in-law Darlene Conley. Doris was a beloved mother, sister and wife who loved to spend time with her family and was a member of Shady Grove Bible Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Bridgett and LaQuanda for their dedication and love shown throughout her illness. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail Ruckersville, VA 22968. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Hwy Suite 300 Charlottesville, VA 22911 and/or a charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

John W. Gaines, Sr 1841 VA - 2/28/1910 PA

Altoona Mirror, Tuesday, 1 March 1910:

"John Gaines, Sr. died at 4:40 yesterday afternoon at his home, 231 Willow avenue, after an illness of one week, from pneumonia. The deceased was aged 68 years, 11 months and 2 days, and was born in Page county, Va. The deceased served for four years in the Confederate army. For a number of years he had been a resident of this city, and is survived by his wife and ten children, as follows: John W., Altoona; L.N., Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Elizabeth France Beahm of Virginia; Mrs. Carrie V. Miller, Altoona; Mrs. Matilda C. Evans, Wilmore; Mrs. Hattie F. Minor, Mrs. Mary E. Plubell, Thomas M., Charles E. and Robert L., all of this city. He was a member of the Walnut Avenue Methodist church."

Altoona Mirror, Wednesday Evening, 1 June 1910:

"PLACED WREATH ON REBEL GRAVE

"Local Grand Army Men Decorate the Last Resting Place of a Confederate Soldier

"That time heals all wounds and that the boys who carried the Stars and Stripes in '61 have long since ceased to regard as enemies those who carried the Stars and Bars, was very beautifully illustrated on Memorial Day afternoon when a committee of Grand Army men from Post 62 visited Rose Hill cemetery, for the purpose of decorating the graves of the veterans of the Union army and navy buried there.

Sleeping beneath a simply stone in that cemetery is John Gaines, for many years a prominent resident of this city and, who, during the great rebellion, wore the grey, he being one of Lee's men.

When the committee of the Grand Army men made the rounds of the graves there on Monday, Comrade D.E. Edwards, while the rest stood at attention about the little grave, stooped and reverently place a marker and a wreath of flowers on the mound, remembering only that the body interred there was that of a soldier, who fought for what he thought was right, and not that he had fought against the cause they had fought to uphold.

Mr. Gaines, who died February 28 this year was the only Confederate soldier buried here whose grave the Grand Army men knew, though there was another who died many years ago, a former milk dealer in the city."

Leonard Franklin Smith 7/27/34 - 12/20/14

Leonard Franklin Smith, 80, beloved husband and father, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1934, in Madison County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bane Beauregard and Lizzie Frances Weakley Smith; and four brothers, Charles (wife, Ruth, resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia), James "Jimmy," Ruben, and Delma.

He is survived by his adoring wife of 58 years, Lucille; two children, Donna Farrar and her husband, James, and Timothy Raynor, all of Orange, Virginia. He was "Papa" to his two grandchildren on whom he doted and was dedicated to, Jason S. Farrar of Ruckersville, Virginia, and Kayli Raynor of Orange, Virginia. His surviving brother, Robert Smith and his wife, Barbara, reside in Manassas, Virginia. He is also survived by a host of in-laws, nieces, and nephews about whom he cared deeply.

Leonard was a hardworking soul. He served two years with the United States Army in Germany and Lebanon from 1957 until 1959. He worked for numerous years at Virginia Metal Industries in Orange, Virginia. He was also a paint contractor and he devoted 23 years to Orange County High School, where he took great pride in the building he cared for and the people in it. Over the years, he loved planting his garden in an effort to satisfy his love of tomatoes until he ran out of strategies to keep the deer away. In his retirement, he was a genius at lawnmower repair; he spent his time fixing mowers for friends and those others said could not be fixed.

Leonard was also a social man and McDonald's in Orange was his meeting place. He leaves behind dear and treasured friends with whom he spent many hours laughing, talking, and solving the world's problems. Those relationships cultivated over milkshakes and coffees brought him great joy. His friends, men he knew he could call and count on, are Alan Johnson, Vernon Holmes, his brother-in-law, David Raynor, Dallas "Tex" Smithson, and Thomas Woolfolk.

Leonard will be sorely and deeply missed as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Those who knew him will not forget his mischievous grin, twinkling blue eyes, and hardworking hands.

A memorial funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Orange Community Baptist Church, Old Gordonsville Road, Orange. The family received friends on Monday, December 22, 2014, from 6 until 7 p.m. at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Orange County Rescue Squad or the Orange Fire and EMS. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange, assisted the family.

Carroll Henry Shotwell 1939-2013

 Carroll Henry Shotwell, 74, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home. He was born December 4, 1939 in Brookneal, Va., a son of the late John Henry Shotwell and Ada Puckett Shotwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, J. Ralph Shotwell; and a sister-in-law, Sue Shotwell. Mr. Shotwell graduated from the University of Richmond in 1962. He received his Master's of Education from UVA in 1970. A lifelong educator, he served as a teacher, coach, principal and central office administrator in several school divisions throughout Virginia. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Beverly Joy Shotwell; his children, Angela Sergent and husband, Randy, of Ellicott City, Md., David C. Shotwell of Washington, D.C., R. Brian Shotwell of Reston, Va.; three grandchildren, Julia, Olivia and J.C. Sergent; brothers, Malcolm G. Shotwell and wife, LaVerne, of Springfield, Illinois, Donald P. Shotwell of Brookneal, Va.; sister-in-law, Virginia Shotwell. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Manly Memorial Baptist Church, with the Dr. J. Michael Wilkins and Dr. Malcolm G. Shotwell officiating. Burial will be private. Family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Carroll to Manly Memorial Baptist Church, 202 South Main St., Lexington, Va. 24450, or to Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers St., Lexington, Va. 24450. Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

Robert Lee Conley 1930-2014

Robert Lee Conley, Jr., 83, of Charlottesville, passed away on Saturday morning, March 29, 2014 after a period of declining health.
He was born to Robert Lee Conley and Bertha Morris Conley on May 12, 1930 in Rapidan, VA.
Robert is survived by his wife, Joanne D. Conley; two sons, Bob and his wife Edie, and Barry; two granddaughters, Mary Beth and Meagan Conley; two sisters, Evelyn Conley and Gracie Dulaney; and several nieces and nephews.
After high school, Robert served with the U. S. Army's 45th Infantry Division during the Korean War. He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Robert was employed by Anderson Brothers Bookstore on The Corner for the better part of three decades. He retired in 1986. He was a long standing member of the The First Presbyterian Church (Park Street). He was an avid (and sometimes frustrated) UVA sports fan and was fortunate to see the Hoos win the ACC basketball championship game recently.
Robert's greatest love in life was his family.

The family wishes to thank family friend Paul Jones for his tremendous help during the difficult times of the past few months.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at The First Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Disease Foundation or to the Phillips Cancer Center at the Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Haley Dawn Collier 2/7/2001 - 7/15/2014

Haley Dawn Collier Haley Dawn Collier, 13, of Brightwood, went with the angels to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Charlottesville. She was born on February 7, 2001, in Charlottesville. A rising 8th grader at Wetsel Middle School in Madison, Haley was our beautiful, loving, caring, sweet Angel. Her heart and soul was devoted to playing with her sisters on the field for "Blue Ridge Heat" Softball. Haley loved riding her horse Stitch, attending barrel races, hunting with her Daddy and enjoying her young life outdoors. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Warren E. Morgan; maternal great-grandfather, Reed "Buck" N. Fincham; maternal great-grandfather, W.C. Morgan Jr.; and paternal great-grandparents, Berman and Blanch Collier, and Joe and Robbie Jeffries. She is survived by her parents, Scott Hudson Collier and Nita Dawn Collier; her two brothers, Ryan Hudson Collier and Hunter Jacob Collier; maternal grandmother, Deborah Morgan; paternal grandparents, Amos Hudson Collier Jr. and Nancy J. Collier; maternal great-grandmother, Doris D. Fincham; maternal great-grandmother, Elsie Morgan; uncles, Thomas Morgan, wife, Kate, and their, daughter, Carlee, and Troy Collier, wife, Kelly, and their children, Erica, Austin and Dallas. Her Pops, Warren Lam and wife, Nikki; and "Uncles," Jamie Dawson and John Mulliniks. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, conducted by Pastor Adam Meisberger with interment at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Reva. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 21, 2014, from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to "Blue Ridge Heat" Softball in memory of Haley at 185 Lexington Way, Stanardsville, VA 22975; or Madison County Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., P.O. Box 255, Madison, VA 22727.

Marshall Eugene Nicholson 8/30/92 - 9/15/13

Marshall Eugene Nicholson, 21, of Gordonsville, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Born on August 30, 1992, in Charlottesville, he was a son of Cary Marshall Nicholson and Carolyn Nuckols Nicholson of Gordonsville. Marshall attended Open Door Christian School and Louisa County High School where he graduated in 2010. After high school he graduated from Advanced Technology Institute for automotive mechanics in Virginia Beach, and was currently employed by Jim Price in Charlottesville. He worked at Shenandoah Crossings Resort while in high school and was part of the Crossroads Community Church family. Marshall loved working on his car and hanging out with friends. He and his brother enjoyed racing at Summerduck Speedway and had recently attended the Richmond NASCAR Race together. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Courtney Williamson Adams and her husband, Roby, of Lynchburg; one brother, Jesse Nicholson of Gordonsville; paternal grandmother, Nancy B. Ryder of Troy; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, with interment to follow in Rhoadesville Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Edgar Greene will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the funeral home.

Roy Shonnon Collier - 12/12/13

Roy Shannon Collier, 51, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 12, 2013.)
He was a member of the Andover church he carried those Christian values throughout his life. He coached little league and umpired junior league sports. He was a loving father, brother, husband, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Jackie Collier, and his sister Mary Kate Collier.
He is survived by his wife Debra Collier, Son Michael-Shannon Collier, daughter- in- law Amelia Collier, his Aunt ;Willie Mae Turner, two brothers; Rusty Collier, and John Collier, Nephews Tommy Ray( wife) Christa Collier, Jerry (wife) Misty Collier, Great Nephew Jordan Collier, several other close relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be conducted on Friday (Dec. 20, 2013) at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. with the Pastor Phillip Bates officiating.
Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Holding Funeral Home at 1:30 to go in procession to Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.
Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers

Bobby Glen "The King" Raynor 5/19/44 -11/28/13

Bobby Glen “The King” Raynor, 69, of 3260 Virginia Lane, Danville, VA died suddenly on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Raynor was born in the Vernon Hill community of Pittsylvania County on May 19, 1944, a son of the late Clarence P. Raynor and the late Rosa Hardy Raynor. He spent all of his life in the Pittsylvania County and Danville areas where he founded Town and Country Motors in 1968 and operated the business for forty two years until his retirement. He was a long time member and also a board member of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association where he was the District 5 President in 1998. He was also a former member of the Tuscarora Country Club, the Morning Lion’s Club and the German Club. He was a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church but was currently attending St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. On March 13, 1998 Mr. Raynor married Rita Cook-Raynor who survives of the residence. In addition to his wife, Mr. Raynor is survived by one son, Stephen Lee Cook, Jr. and wife Christy of Danville, VA; one sister, Ruth R. Millner (Bea) of Vernon Hill, VA; two brothers, Donald Raynor (Sandie) of Vernon Hill, VA and Dewey Raynor (Lucille) of South Boston, VA; one sister in law, Shirley Raynor; and one brother in law, Bobby Dawson. He is also survived by one special grandson, Jack Lee Cook, to which he was known as “Bibi”; a special niece, Kim R. Shelton (Steve); a special nephew Randy Raynor (Angela); and nieces and nephews, Danny Raynor, Steve Raynor, Debby Carter, Beverly Sparks, Tony Millner, and Donna Lynn Brumfield. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Lewis P. Raynor and Charlie P. Raynor; and one sister, Lena Mae Dawson. Funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with the Reverend Tilden Bridges, the Rev. Dr. Paul Phillips and the Reverend Carl Burger officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the church and at other times the family will be at the residence, 3260 Virginia Lane, Danville VA 24540. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial donations be made to the Stephen Lee Cook, Jr. Agape Fund c/o St Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3090 North Main Street Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Raynor family.

Gladys Ford Beahm 4/11/28 - 1/30/14

Gladys Ford Beahm, 85, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at her residence. Born on April 11, 1928, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison Ford and Mozelia Embrey Ford and wife of the late John Henry Beahm. Mrs. Beahm retired from Jefferson National Bank in Madison after 43 years and serving as a manager and she attended Beth Car Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Troy Talbot Beahm and wife, Kim, of Orange; brother, Charles Embrey Ford and wife, Martha, of Aroda; and granddaughter, Amanda Beahm Rosenblatt and husband, Jessie of Charlottesville. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday, February 3, 2014, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, conducted by Pastor Josh Shifflett with interment in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the funeral home. Troy and Kim wish to express their sincerest thanks and appreciation for Gladys caregivers, who became like extended family over the past several years, Bonnie, Jessica, Barbara, Diane, Wanda, Crystal, Laura, and Amber. We appreciated your dedication, wisdom, compassion, grace and most of all, the love you showed her.