All Obituaries

Jennifer Marie Oliver, 90, of Orange, went to be with her Lord and Savior and was welcomed into the Heavenly Choir on Saturday, April 27, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1933, in Taunton, MA, a daughter of the late Abel and Mary (Mendes) Oliver. Throughout her life she had a great passion and joy in singing and dancing.  She loved her family and always made it a point to tell them how much she loved them.  Her cards and presents were always signed, “With Lots of Love,...

Lucy Eleanora Yancey Thompson, 91 of Fluvanna County, Scottsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1932, in Albemarle County, VA and was raised in Buckingham, County, VA, the daughter of the late Waverly and Sally Yancey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by in death by her husband, Joseph F. Thompson, and her son William James Thompson, II. She is survived by two daughters, Sue Patterson and husband Ricky and Betty...

Manning Berry Harrell, 93 of Concord passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born July 24, 1930, in Hertford, NC, the son of the late Willie Manning Harrell and Grace Berry Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Wilkinson and a great grandson, Randy Byrd Brooks. Manning is survived by his wife of 74 years, Myrtle Clifton Harrell; one daughter, Constance Bass; two sisters, Chris Catchings...

Perry “Sput” Mason Harris 10/19/1957- 4/23/2024 Perry “Sput” Mason Harris, 66, of Afton, passed away on Tuesday April 23rd surrounded by family and friends.  Sput was born in Albemarle County to the late Ollie Mason Harris and Alice Virginia Woody. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Hart and his brother, Robbie Harris. Sput is survived by his son Daniel Harris (Whitney) and Wally Harris (Lilly Demastus).  He is also survived by his two...

Gina Marie Maupin passed away on April 23, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1962, to the late Eugene and Rose Farish. Gina was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Guy Maupin, and one brother William Farish. Gina is survived by one daughter, Michele Maupin Lester (John) and two stepsons, Guy "Mitchell" Maupin, Jr. (Kimberly) and James Maupin (Jessica). Two sisters, Lisa Farish and Darlene Dunnivan. Seven grandchildren Abigail, Junior, Ellexis, Cami, Zoe, Zander, and...

Claire Luther van Nierop, 86, of Lake Monticello, VA and the English Meadows Senior Living Community, after a long illness, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Born October 18, 1937, to Neil P and Geneva Austin Luther, in West Carthage, NY. Following graduation from Augustinian Academy (1955) and LeMoyne College (BS-1959), Claire relocated to Rochester, NY where she taught science and math at Nazareth Academy and the Greece Central school district for 18 years. She was employed as a Research...

Gail Ellen Llewellyn, 85, a great mother, great friend, loyal, funny, and a genuinely friendly person who liked people and loved animals and nature passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born February 9, 1939, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William Leroy Llewellyn and Edna Mae Brant Llewellyn. Gail worked at GoCo in Scottsville. She raised two kids. No matter how hard life was she managed to keep her sense of humor and grace. Even though money was tight, she always...

Steven C. Townsend, 72, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Born August 12, 1951, he dedicated his life to his family. Steven spent many years employed at UVA as a custodian of student housing on Brandon Avenue in Charlottesville, VA.  He obtained a CDL and began his Million Mile career in 1994 with Harris Trucking, Madison Heights, VA. He ended his driving career with Miller Truck Lines, Altavista, VA in 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll L....

John H. Stancil, Jr., passed away on April 5, 2024, at home with his wife, Denise, by his side. John was a loving husband, father, son and brother, that adored his family. Happy, kind, selfless, John will be remembered for his love of family, life, hiking trips, love of travel, UNC Basketball and meeting people. Family brought John to Virginia from North Carolina, for him to begin working at American First Bank in Arlington, VA. From the banking business, John started Rappahannock Fencing,...

Teri Ann Kerill O'Dwyer Kemp, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 4, 2024, at Lake Monticello, Virginia, at her home. She was born on August 9, 1953, in Washington D.C. Teri is survived by her devoted husband, James "Jim" Kemp, her loving sons Brian O'Dwyer, his wife Janice, and their daughters Fiona and Regan, and Steven O'Dwyer, his wife Jessie, and their son Richie. She is also survived by her brother Harry Kerill, his wife...