All Obituaries

Robert K. Spencer      Robert Kirkwood “Bobby” Spencer, 84, retired educator, minister, entertainer, and historian of Scottsville, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Morningside of Charlottesville.      A lifelong resident of Scottsville, he was born on October 30, 1935, the son of the late Kirkwood Alexander Spencer and Louise (Pitts) Spencer.       He was a former Scottsville Town Councilman and Mayor and...

Betty A. Powell      Betty Ann (Rice) Powell, 80, of Scottsville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.           She was born on September 27, 1939, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Luther Howard and Bertha Catherine (Mills) Rice.             In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years:...

Mernee Derham Kinter      Mernee Derham Kinter, 84, of Lake Monticello, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at her home on her wedding anniversary.      She was born on March 31, 1936 in Elkins Park, PA and was a devoted daughter of the late Thomas L. and Anne M. Derham.  She attended Chestnut Hill College, where she graduated in 1958.       She and her husband had resided in York, PA, Bowie, MD, Richmond, VA, and...

Margaret T. “Peggy” Boatwright, formerly of Keene, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace in Charlottesville. It was fitting that she died so close to Mother’s Day. She was my mother. She was our mother. She was everyone’s mother. She helped you with your book report at the Scottsville Library, she was your 4-H Leader, and she was your Sunday School Teacher at St. George’s Catholic Church. She was known for her wonderful sewing...

William A. Markle (Bill), 56, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at home from a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born April 8, 1964, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL, and was the son of Everett E. Markle and Rose Marie Russano Markle. Bill graduated from Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Ft. Myers, FL, in 1982.  In Mahopac, NY, on February 8, 1992, he married Patricia Devine Markle (Patti), who survives him. Bill and Patti left New York and...

     Alfonso Lawrence Rush III, 70, of Esmont, departed this life on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.       He was born September 15, 1949 in Esmont, a son of the late Alfonso L. Rush Jr. and Virginia Barrett Rush.         In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Albert D. Rush.      Larry or Haney, as he was known, was a baptized...

Dana Joy Hawks, 77, of Palmyra, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  She was born August 29, 1942 in South Haven, MI and was the daughter of Clarence C Ullrey and Pauline L First Ullrey.  Dana graduated from Benton Harbor High School in MI in 1960 and from Bronson School of Nursing in 1963.  In 1965, she married Richard Hawks who survives her.   Dana and Richard moved to Potterville, Grand Ledge, MI area in 1967 where Dana worked as a registered nurse throughout mid...

     Claude S. Powell, 84, of Scottsville, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, forever leaving a hole in our hearts.      He was born on August 5, 1935 in Fluvanna County, the son of the late Leander Curtis Powell and Vera Virginia Yancey.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Virginia “Louise” Powell, Myrtle Lula Harlow, Eleanor “Pauline” Deane, Mary Belle White; brothers, Weldon Curtis Powell,...

Annette R. Marshall      Annette Rappold Marshall of Scottsville passed away on April 30, 2020. She was born Oct. 30, 1959 in Newport News Virginia to the late Charles and Margaret Rappold. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Trip" Marshall III. Annette was an extremely hard worker. She cared for and trained horses before she followed in her father's footsteps and became a plumber. She took great pride in her...

Franklin M. Dowell      Franklin Marshall Dowell, affectionately known as Marty or Frankie to friends and family, stepped into Heaven on Monday, April 20, 2020  There, he was reunited with his father: Franklin R. Dowell; his mother: Katie Sandridge; and his step-father: Paul Sandridge, Sr. who had all preceded him in death.      Marty was a successful businessman for over 23 years.  He was a vibrant and lively soul with a big...