All Obituaries

Carolyn Gloria (Mawyer) Ragland, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at her home. She was born on Thursday, October 25, 1951, a daughter of the late Kermit W. Mawyer, Sr. and Samanthia (Stiltner) Mawyer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Ann Mawyer, Helen E. Thomas and Patsy L. Perryman; and two brothers, Kermit W. Mawyer, Jr. and Russell Mawyer. Carolyn Retired after over 20 years of service to The Monroe Institute, where she made many...

    Rodney Lewis Shumaker, 71, of Scottsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was born on September 25, 1950, a son of the late Albert Lewis and Ruth (McGuire) Shumaker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by seven uncles, Russell, John, Paul, Bennie, David Lee, Jimmie, and Ralph McGuire; and five aunts, Evelyn Plum, Katherine Heeter, Ellen Johnson, Margaret Duncan and Shirly...

Douglas “Ray” Johnson, of Buckingham, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 29th, 2022. He was born on March 2nd, 1959, a son of the late James and Betty Johnson. Ray was a truck driver “CDL”. He was a big jokester and had a good sense of humor, no matter the situation. His favorite thing to say when things got tough was “Walk slow, and drink cold water”. He is survived by his wife, Anita Johnson; two daughters and their husbands, Cassidy...

Carlton Ray Cook, 66, of Scottsville died on Friday, July 29, 2022, surrounded by dear friends at their Schuyler residence. He was born on March 6, 1956, in Indianola, MS, a son of Evelyn Allen Cook and the late Hiram Bolling Cook. Carlton served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing, and was a great storyteller. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers and a sister, Kenneth Michael Cook of Powhatan, Douglas Lee Cook of Scottsville, and Karen...

Robert Allen Burger, 86, of Lake Monticello, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born on December 30, 1935 in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Edgar and Agnes (Levy) Burger. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a driver for Bilkays Express for 38 years. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and attained a 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed horse racing and spending time with family. Survivors include his wife...

    Nancy Lee (Taylor) Catlett, of Scottsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Charlottesville. She was born on August 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Harmon Wade and Maddie (Odenhall) Taylor. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death is her devoted husband of 54 years; James David Catlett. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved flowers and spending time outdoors. She was a huge UVA sports fan and had a passion for...

Danny D. Booker, 59, of Scottsville, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born on September 18, 1962, a son of the late Edward L. Booker, Sr. and Ruby M. (Jones) Booker, of Arvonia, Virginia. Danny was a party person who liked to have a good time! He enjoyed watching Sunday football and was a huge Cowboys fan! He loved to laugh and spend time with his family and friends. His favorite line was “It is what it is”....

Patricia Ann (Thomas) Probst, 79, of Palmyra, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home and surrounded by family. She was born on June 13, 1943, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Wilbert and Beulah (Stinson) Thomas.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Bob Thomas. Patricia held a number of secretarial positions throughout her years, primarily at Indiana University, a friend’s engineering firm and her church, Southport...

Elizabeth Crockett Way passed away on the morning of July 19, 2022.  She was 82 years young.  She was a strong believer in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She was born on August 19, 1939, to her beloved parents, Thompson Graham Crockett and Allene Strother Raper Crockett.  Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Peter Trosdal Way, her older sister Sally Pendleton Crockett, and her youngest sister, Allene Graham Crockett...

Lynn “Petey” Eileen Petersen, 73, of Lake Monticello, died on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on October 14, 1948 in Staten Island, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Dick) Petersen. Petey worked as an LPN at Willowbrook State School for the Developmentally Disabled on Staten Island, NY for many years. She moved to Lake Monticello in 1990 and worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved...