All Obituaries

   Thomas Donnelly, 81, of Esmont, died on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home.    He was born on January 19, 1940, in New York City, the son of the late Thomas and Mary Agnes (Jacob) Donnelly.    Mr. Donnelly served as a pilot for fifteen years in the United States Air Force.  He was a graduate of Regis High School in New York City and the University of Notre Dame.  After retirement, he enjoyed reading, astronomy, and farming. ...

   Celia (Braunsdorf) Ziemer, 88, of Palmyra, died on Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home.    She was born on July 25, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay, WI, a daughter of the late Christian and Celina (Defere) Braunsdorf.     Mrs. Ziemer retired as an Analyst from Kemper Life Insurance was, a member of Palmyra United Methodist Church, and active with the Lake Monticello Friendship Force, and Habitat for Humanity.  She and her husband traveled extensively...

   Stuart Walter Townsend, Jr., 79, a lifetime Scottsville resident, entered into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.    He was born April 27, 1942 in Charlottesville, the son of the late Stuart Walter Townsend, Sr. and Mary Annie (Napier) Townsend.    Mr. Townsend worked at Sperry Marine for 33 ½ years in IT and warranty management. He was known for his love...

Phyllis Ann (Mawyer) Johnson, 69, of Scottsville, died on her birthday, Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Martha Jefferson Hospital.  She was born September 4, 1952, in Esmont, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Hackett) Mawyer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Gene Nelson Johnson; three brothers, Billy, Albert, and Guy Mawyer.  Phyllis worked for many years at Uniroyal and was very active in her community.  She...

Mary Bright Aldridge, 87, of Scottsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 3, 2021.  She was born on June 3, 1934 in Flatwoods, WV, a daughter of the late Cutriff Matthew Bright and Nancy Fisher Bright.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Aldridge, siblings: Joanna Serafin, Carolyn Sue Bailey, Colette Bright, Lot Franklin Bright, Robert Fisher Bright, and John Harper Bright.  Mary was a long-standing...

James Linwood Ferguson, 59, of Palmyra, died on September 2, 2021.   He was born August 1, 1962 in Richmond, a son of the late Earl and Helen (McLeod) Ferguson.   Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Tara Ferguson and two children.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 - 7:00PM on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Center of the Universe Brewing Company, 11293 Air Park Rd, Ashland, VA 23005.  

Byron Winstead Littlepage, 59, of Stafford, died September 2, 2021 at Mary Washington Hospital. He was born October 23rd, 1961 in Alexandria, a son of the late Burnley T. and Virginia (Winstead) Littlepage, who survives.   Byron worked as a plumber. He loved hunting and spending time with his cats.   In addition to his mother, survivors include four brothers, Darryl Littlepage of Spotsylvania, Burnley Littlepage of Howardsville, Donald Littlepage of ...

Catherine M. (Stroupe) Haynes, 83, of Howardsville, died Tuesday, September 1, 2021 at her home.  She was born August 9, 1938, in Wythe Co. to the late Lester Roy and Margaret Sarah (Bonham) Stroupe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Haynes; and a sister, Betty Stroup.  Catherine graduated from Rural Retreat High School. She worked as a CNA at The Cedars Nursing Home in Charlottesville and Hospice of the...

Pernell Eubanks Jr., 65 of Schuyler, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born on April 29th, 1956 to the late Pernell Eubanks Sr. and Emma R. Eubanks.  He was preceded in death by his father, Pernell Eubanks Sr; two sisters Helen Eubanks Randolph and Faye Eubanks; paternal grandparents Robert O. Eubanks and Bessie S. Eubanks; maternal grandparents Vince Agee and Helen Agee.     He is survived by his mother Emma R. Eubanks; brother Larry...

   Kenneth Warren Hamshar, 71, of Scottsville, died on Friday, August 27, 2021, at his home.    He was born on July 7, 1950, in Charlottesville, a son of the late Eugene Warren and Lillian (Herndon) Hamshar.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Andrea Diane Goodson; three grandchildren, Andrew and Caelan Hamshar, and Christopher Turner; and a brother, John Hamshar.    Kenneth retired from LexisNexis after 26 years of...