All Obituaries

Edward “Duck” Elwood Spradlin, 81, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born December 18, 1938 in Albemarle County, VA to the late Richard Melvin and Edith Pace Spradlin.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard (Dickie) Spradlin; his sister-in-law Alice Spradlin; and his nephews Scotty and Brian Spradlin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Peggy Herndon Spradlin; brothers, Herbert (Fuzzy)...

     Ethel Mae Wagner      Ethel Mae Wagner, 62, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.      She was born October 7, 1958 in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late Foy Athel Searcy and Elsie Mae (Haislip) Searcy.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, R.J. Searcy.      Mrs. Wagner was a member of...

Deacon Nathaniel (Jimbo) Hawthorne Eubanks Sr. departed this life Saturday October 10, 2020 at his residence in Schuyler VA.  He was born May 30th, 1933 to Justin and Mary Dyer Eubanks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justin and Mary Eubanks, his loving wife Mildred Eubanks, his precious daughter, Cynthia Eubanks, and brother, James (Dinky) Eubanks.  He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Nathaniel H Eubanks Jr (Emilia), Harry Lee Eubanks, (Barbara), Kenneth N...

Isabelle R. Karmondy, 80 of Lake Monticello passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her children.  She was born September 18, 1940 on Staten Island, NY. She was preceded in  death by her husband, Louis Karmondy; her daughter, Danielle M. Lingg; and her son, Walter H. Lingg.   Mrs. Karmondy was a member of Palmyra Untied Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was an original member of The McChoir Sisters.  She was also a member of United...

MORTON – Edward “Ed” James Morton, Jr, 74, of Charlottesville, Virginia died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home. Born on January 4, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Annie Pearl Combs Morton and Edward James Morton, Sr.   Edward is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen Lynn Carpenter Hudson Morton of Charlottesville; sons Edward Lee Morton of Charlottesville, and James Paul Morton of Spruce Pine, Alabama; his daughter...

JAMES LEE SHAFER, SR James Lee Shafer, Sr., 72, of Esmont, VA left this world to go home to his Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020.  He was employed by Staples Barber Shop for forty-four years.  James was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Via, and three brothers, Harold Hyde, Roy Shafer, Sr., and Danny Shafer. James leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of fifty-three years, Patricia Thomas Shafer; three children, Virginia Thomas Shafer, Dolores Shafer...

Robert Wayne Maupin, 60, of Esmont, passed away on September 26, 2020 while surrounded by his family.  Robbie was born on February 10, 1960, in Albemarle County, Virginia, to the late Raymond Maupin and Daisy Maupin. After graduating from Albemarle High School, where he played football, Robbie spent most of his career in carpentry with R.D. Wade Homes.  After a necessary career change for medical reasons, Robbie spent nearly a decade in service with Jim Price Automotive, where he...

Lillian Herndon Hamshar, 95, of Scottsville, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Charlottesville Health and Rehab.  Born March 13, 1925 in Fluvanna County, she was a daughter of the late John Allen and Mary Elizabeth (Hurt) Herndon.   In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Warren Hamshar; son, John R Hamshar; brother, Lindsay Herndon; her sister, Leona Engram; 1 grandchild; and 5 great-grandchildren.  Lillian is survived by...

Harold Nathaniel Miller was born October 3rd, 1943 in Albemarle  County, Virginia. He transitioned September 16th, 2020. His parents were Fletcher T. Miller and Ressie G. Miller. He graduated from Buckingham County High School in Buckingham Va.  Harold met and married his High school sweetheart, Eileen Frances Jones. Out of their union, they had three children: Valencia J. Miller of Scottsville Va, Andre N. Miller of Washington D.C., & Livia S. Reeder of Hyattsville...

Frances M. Eldridge God saw that Frances had fought life’s battles as best she could. It was time for Frances to take her rest. So, on Sunday morning, September 13, 2020, Grandparents Day, God closed Frances’ big, bright, beautiful, eyes and called her home to be with Him. Frances, the youngest girl of seven children, was born on April 17, 1937 to the late James and Annie Marie Banks. In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by a son, Herman (Booney) Jr.;...