Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Amelia County, Virginia

Thomas Edward "Buddy" Gholson

Thomas Edward "Buddy" Gholson

Aug 27, 2017

Thomas E. "Buddy" Gholson, age 75, of Amelia, died Sunday August 27, 2017 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville with his family by his side. Buddy retired from VDOT in June 1, 2015 after 42 years of service.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna Kaye (Staples) Gholson, son, Jeffrey Gholson (Mary); daughter, Cindy Paige...

Bruce Clifford Waycaster

Bruce Clifford Waycaster

Aug 25, 2017

Bruce Clifford Waycaster, age 79, of Hopewell, passed away on August 25, 2017.  He was a devoted servant of Jesus Christ.  He served his country for 23 years in the Navy, and also retired from Stone Container Corporation. He was married 60 years to his wonderful wife Rose who survives him.  He is also survived by his children Treasa...

Edward Samuel Armistead Jr.

Edward Samuel Armistead Jr.

Aug 23, 2017

Armistead, Edward Samuel, Jr. (Sam) - 64 yrs old of Amelia, Va. passed away peacefully on August 23, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital with family and friends by his side. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward S. Armistead, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Armistead of Amelia, brother, Mike Armistead (wife Janet) of Seymour,...

Frances Dale Boyd

Frances Dale Boyd

Aug 23, 2017

Frances Dale Boyd went home to be with her Lord and Heavenly Father on August 23, 2017. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Louise Smith Boyd. Surviving are her father, Frederick Melvin Boyd and sister Nancy Boyd-Mattern along with brother-in-law Robin Mattern and niece Rebecca Mattern. There will be visitation from 6-8:00p on Thursday, August 31 at Hillsman-Hix...

Shirley Lee (White)  Bishop

Shirley Lee (White) Bishop

Aug 11, 2017

Shirley Lee White Bishop went home to be with her Lord on August 11, 2017.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Corbie Clyde Bishop, Jr.

She was born September 13, 1936 to Bessie and Tunstall White of Farber, Virginia and spent her young years in Charlottesville.  During the 1950's-1970's, she worked at Southern...

Ronald Wayne Waldrop

Ronald Wayne Waldrop

Aug 10, 2017

Ronald Wayne Waldrop, age 59, of Alexandria, Va. passed from this life on August 10, 2017.  He is survived by his mother; Betty Mae Dowdy Waldrop, his sisters, Jackie Carpenter of Alexandria, Terri Hicks of Middleburg, Fla., and Patricia Jerman of Alexandria, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Ronald was an inspector for Fairfax County.  Graveside services will be held...

Richard Andrew Bonelli, Ii

Richard Andrew Bonelli, Ii

Aug 9, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rick Bonelli, age 64, announce his passing. He went peacefully to be with his Lord with his wife by his side on August 9, 2017.   He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Donna Lucas Bonelli, three children, Melissa (Jeff) Carstarphen, Dana (Chris) Johnson, Peter Bonelli and three grandchildren...

David Lee Green , Sr.

David Lee Green , Sr.

Aug 6, 2017

David Lee Green, Sr., age 60, of Jetersville, Va. passed from this life on August 6, 2017.  He is survived by his wife; Dolores S. Green, his son, David Jr. of Midlothian, daughter, Crystal Green of Lynchburg, two grandchildren and one great grandchild, and his brother, Jeffery Green of Urbanna.  Services and interment are private  for the convenience.of the...

Vernon Eugene Vandeloecht

Vernon Eugene Vandeloecht

Aug 5, 2017

Vernon Eugene Vandeloecht, age 81, of Amelia, passed from this life on August 5, 2017.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years; Jane, his sons; Michael (Cathy) Vandeloecht of Warsaw, Va., Daryl (Michelle) Taylor of Mechanicsville, daughters, Karen (John) Marion of Fredericksburg, Va., Janet Morton (Jerry) of Midlothian, and Sherri Lane of Mechanicsville and numerous grandchildren and...

Alpha Juanita (Jones)  Wright

Alpha Juanita (Jones) Wright

Aug 2, 2017

Alpha Juanita Wright, age 95, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Amelia, Va., passed from this life on August 2, 2017.   She is survived by her daughter, Donna Ray Sandras, of Joplin, Missouri, sons, William of Florida and Robert of Tennessee, brothers,  Barney Jones of Amelia, and Dale Jones of Virginia Beach, and five grandchildren.  She is preceded in death...

Eleanor R. (Ruediger)  White

Eleanor R. (Ruediger) White

Aug 2, 2017

Mrs. Eleanor R. White, age 86, of Richmond, Va., passed from this life on August 2, 2017.  She is predeceased by her parents, Max and Sarah Melady Ruediger and is survived by her husband, Donald White, her daughters, Patricia Harpin of Richmond and Kathleen A. Severtsen of Courtland, N. Y. and one grandchild.  Funeral services will be held at...

Edith Irene (Snellings)  Rayley

Edith Irene (Snellings) Rayley

Jul 23, 2017

Rayley, Edith Irene, 76, of Chesterfield entered into eternal life on July 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Ruby Snellings; son Ronald Edward Rayley; sisters Edna Snellings, Doris Williams, Elsie Gilbert, and Joyce David; brothers Bookie Snellings and Harry Snellings. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Junior Edward Rayley,...

Willie Hicks

Willie Hicks

Jul 17, 2017

Willie Hicks 85 passed away on July 17, 2017 at Chippenham Hospital after several  Illnesses.  He was preceded in death by his parents Bailey and Tressie Hicks, brother, Winfred, sister Lolas Hicks Brandt and his only son Joseph W. Hicks. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine Joyce Hicks, daughters Joan Hicks Smith, Ginger Boyles (David)...

Louise E. (Elder)  Davenport

Louise E. (Elder) Davenport

Jul 16, 2017

Mildred Louise Elder Davenport, age 90, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 16, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James O. and Lula S. Elder, husband, Lewis L. Davenport, her brother Oliver Elder, sisters, May Mahanes, and Jean Green, and is survived by her son, James L. Davenport and daughter-in-law, Catherine B. Davenport, her...

Wilson Ray Spencer

Wilson Ray Spencer

Jun 28, 2017

Mr. Wilson Ray Spencer, age 52, of Drakes Branch, Va., passed from this life on June 28, 2017.  He is survived by his wife, Carol Sue Spencer, his children, Robert Foster of Fredericksburg, Va., Betty Ann Sias of Drakes Branch, his mother Liddy Asbury of Crewe, his siblings, Timothy Spencer of Drakes Branch, Jackie Spencer of Richmond, Karen Seifert...

John T. Winfree

John T. Winfree

Jun 22, 2017

John T. Winfree, age 94, of Amelia County (Mannboro), passed from this life on June 22, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret Winfree, his parents, Thomas Edwin and Sally Quarles Winfree and is survived by his son, Thomas E. (Renee) Winfree, Sr. of Amelia, and his three grandchildren Winn Winfree, Minnie Beaver and Andrew Winfree...

Phyllis Johnson (White)  Wright

Phyllis Johnson (White) Wright

Jun 15, 2017

. Phyllis Johnson Wright, age 76, of Richmond formerly of Amelia, passed from this life on June 15, 2017.  She is preceded in death by  her parents, John E. "Phil" and Pearl B. White, her brothers, John Nelson, Wallace Edgar and Gary Beverley White and her sister Victoria Collins. She is survived by her son, Kenny (Carolyn) Johnson of...

Myra Lee (Vanderiet)  Dowda

Myra Lee (Vanderiet) Dowda

Jun 10, 2017

Myra Lee Dowda, 74, of Amelia, passed from this life on June 10, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Lynn Dowda, her parents Luther P. and Vivian Martin VandeRiet and is survived by her son, Neill (Steve) Williams, of Washington, D. C. her brother, Eddie VandeRiet of Amelia, Myra was a retired  an accounting clerk...

James "Jim" Walter Woodel

James "Jim" Walter Woodel

Jun 2, 2017

James Walter Woodel, age 80 of Pamplin, VA, formerlry of Amelia, passed away on June 2, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Vivian Lynch Woodel; sons Eddie (Mary Ann) of Pamplin, and Tommy (Julie) of Richmond; daughter Patricia Kennedy (Mark) of Pamplin; sister Kate Lynch of Chesterfield, Frances Lynch of South Hill and Betty Dean (Bradley) of Jetersville;...

Herbert Walker O'Berry, Jr.

Herbert Walker O'Berry, Jr.

May 25, 2017

Herbert Walker O'Berry, Jr., age 60, of Amelia, passed of this life on May 25, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his father Herbert Walker, O'Berry, Sr., brother-in-law Steve Caldwell and niece Elizabeth "Eli" Caldwell and  is survived by his mother, Shirley (Al) Paustenbach of Amelia, stepmother, Mary O'Berry-Bogar, his sons, Scott (Krystal), Matthew, and Michael O'Berry all...