All Obituaries

Martha Diane (Lunsford) Graf, of Palmyra, died on June 10, 2021 and while the book on her life is closed, her prolific love of life, family and friends will never be forgotten.  Diane and her surviving husband, George were a loving  couple who put their  relationship above all else.  Walking hand-in-hand wherever they went was their romantic trademark. Diane relished weekend jaunts in her MG Midget convertible scouring yard sales for fun trinkets.  She was an avid...

On June 9, 2021, Grace Haden Peterson, age 100, of Palmyra, Virginia and of Fluvanna County, passed away in her home, gracefully, three days after her 100th birthday.  She was the widow of Bouson E. Peterson, Sr., who was the love of her life and to whom she was very happily married for over 58 devoted years. Grace Peterson was born on June 6, 1921, at Pleasant Grove near Palmyra, the County Seat of Fluvanna County, to the late Otis Fletcher Haden, Sr. and Annie Taylor Haden.  In...

Cecil T. Henderson, Sr., 82, formerly of rural Scottsville, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Cecil was a 1956 graduate of Jenkins High School in Jenkins, Kentucky.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1957-1960. He was also very proud to serve as a Deacon at the Goshen Baptist Church. Cecil loved gardening, golf, gadgets of any sort, wood working, and was an avid coin collector. He enjoyed American History, especially the Civil War era.  An avid Kentucky...

Barry R. Kear of Charlottesville passed away peacefully at the English Meadows Assisted Living Facility on June 6, 2021.  Barry was born March 22, 1948 in Sparland, Illinois to William McKinley Kear and Ruth Chisholm Kear.  He was diagnosed with polio at one week old limiting the use of one hand and a leg that dragged, but that did not stop him from living life to the fullest, and appreciating every day God gave him. Barry liked to watch WWE Wrestling, UVA sports and old westerns...

Dylan Shane “Dippy” Saylor, 29, of Scottsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Charlottesville on March 18, 1992, to the late Rodney Brian and Christina Mae (Reddick) Saylor, who still survives. Dippy graduated in 2011 from Fluvanna County High School. He was previously employed by Walmart as a shelf stocker. Dippy greatly enjoyed spending time outdoors, meditating, and fishing. Watching Rick and Morty was one of his other...

Grace Marie Payne, 95, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at VCU Medical Center. She was born in Buckingham County on May 23, 1925, a daughter of the late Paul and Lou Thomas (Baber) Payne. Grace worked as a sale person for Electrolux. She was a member of Goshen Baptist Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose in Charlottesville. She greatly enjoyed playing bingo, casino games, hunting, fishing, dancing, cooking, and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

James P. Mitchell, 91, of Scottsville, died May 12, 2021.  He was born in Cabel County, WV, the son of the late Elgan and Lillian Mitchell.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Leslie and Jamie; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Tessie and Emmaline; a half-sister, Annie; three brothers, Elgan, Lynn, and John; and a half-brother, Nathan.  James was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired from the...

Jane Alyse (Barker) Hall ,75, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1945 in Fluvanna County, a daughter, of the late David C. and Mary Kathleen (Davis) Barker. Alyse was a member of Fox Memorial Baptist Church. She loved fishing, camping, and cooking out. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Alan Hall; two children, David Alan Hall...

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Sandra Steele Staton, 75, our beloved Momma, Nana, Aunt Sandy, Friend, of Scottsville, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at her home, with family by her side. Mom fought a long hard six year battle with cancer. Sandra was born in Staten Island, NY on December 8, 1946 to Lewis Allen & Mamie Turner. Sandra is preceded in death by her son, Dabney Lewis Staton; her husband of 40 years, Dabney “Sonny” R Staton, Jr.; brother, Lewis Allen Turner, Jr. “Unkie”; sister,...