All Obituaries

Rose Marie (Gentry) Newton, 86, of Scottsville, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Marie was born in Nelson County on December 12, 1934, a daughter of the late Raymond and Blanche (Sprouse) Gentry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Newton; son, Earl Newton; son-in-law, Charles Napier; brothers, Raymond, Jr., Carl, Alvin, and Clifford; sisters, Dora Jones and Lillie Mae Bush. Marie leaves her daughter, Gwen Napier; son, Shannon and wife, JoAnn Newton; daughter-in-law,...

   Weva Sue (Hash) White, 84, of Hagerstown, MD and formerly of Scottsville, VA died on July 23, 2021, at her home.    She was born on May 25, 1937, in Milburn, WV, daughter of the late Roy Taylor Hash and Anna Lou (Cordell) Hash.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John Stephen White, Jr. in July of 2012.    Sue had a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Catholic University School of Social...

Wayne Kenneth Carney, 89, of Palmyra, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI, a son of the late Jerome and Mabel (Hackbarth) Carney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn Ann (Sperber) Carney; and a daughter Christin Moore. Wayne served in the US Navy from 1951-1954 and worked as an Engineer with IBM.  He was a Master Gardener; was very active in the community and a founding member of...

Bessie Mary Carter, 67, of Howardsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2021. She was born in Buckingham County on June 12, 1954, a daughter of the late George Anderson and Dora Hocker. Bessie worked as a chef at University of Virginia. She was an active member of Salem Baptist Church and often was put in charge of church functions.  Bessie greatly enjoyed talking on the telephone, shopping and was always looking for the best deal. She most enjoyed spending time with her...

Samuel Ernest Newton, 87, of Scottsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born on August 10, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Gladys (Duncan) Newton; son, Earl Newton; son-in-law, Charles Napier; brother, Henry Newton; and sisters, Dora Newton and Virginia Jamerson. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Marie, who on August 18th would have been married 70 years; his daughter, Gwen Napier; son, Shannon and wife, JoAnn Newton; daughter-in-law, Gloria Newton;...

Eileen Mary (Fogarty) Pillar, of Scottsville, passed away peacefully in her children’s presence Friday, July 16, 2021. Eileen was born in Waterbury Connecticut on August 21, 1946 to Charles Thomas Fogarty and Beverly Munson Fogarty. She married Harold Pillar in October 20, 1967 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She worked at Martha Jefferson Hospital as a switchboard operator and aide as well as the United States Postal Service. She actively enjoyed serving in local area food banks,...

Helen Baird Barker, 84, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Scottsville, the youngest of twelve children, a daughter of the late John W. and Hattie G. (Kirby) Baird. Helen was known as a hard worker. She loved flowers, gardening, baking and canning goods of fruits and vegetables. Caring for her family, friends, and neighbors brought great joy and happiness to her life. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of...

Paul Edward Jones, 86, of Blemo Bluff, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born in WV on April 7, 1935, a son of the late Kelley E. and Nettie (Fry) Jones. Paul worked for many years as a Crew Chief for the Fairfax County Water Authority. He greatly enjoyed hunting and staying busy. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by two stepsons, Russell and David Morris; and eight siblings. Survivors include his loving wife, Rosalie B. Jones; son, Mark...

Patricia L. “Patty” Schnittger, 73, of Louisa, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was born February 7, 1948 in Suffern, NY to the late Richard and Martha Stevens. She is survived by her husband, Fred W. Schnittger Jr. of Louisa, VA, her daughter, Jennifer Gaines and her husband Joe, of Esmont, VA, their children Caleb Bouw and Ashley Gaines and her son, Fred W. Schnittger, III and his wife Sandra, of Snead Ferry, NC,  and their children Sophie,...

Bertie Jean Via, 89, of Scottsville, passed away July 8, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter.  She was born October 26, 1931 to Sam and Lucinda Via in Rockfish, VA.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Linda Ponton of Arrington, Naomi Adcock (Melvin), and Robert Via (Ann), both of Scottsville; sister, Mary Bishop of South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Beverly Via of Pennsylvania; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In...