All Obituaries

Vernon Odell Taylor, 86, of Scottsville, died on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Albemarle Heath and Rehab.He was born on March 21, 1939, in Buckingham County, a son of the late Christopher Thomas and Ruby Viola (Davis) Taylor.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann “Ginny” (Branch) Taylor; and a brother Christopher Thomas Taylor, Jr.Mr. Taylor worked as a mechanic at Alberene Soapstone, a welder at Associated Steel, and a Security Guard at ...

Shirley Anne Phillips, 83, of Lake Monticello went to Heaven peacefully on March 11, 2026. Shirley (aka Sherry) was born on December 11, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Florence Drum. In addition to her parents, Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Phillips. Sherry worked as a custodian at Abington Senior High School in Abington, PA.  Sherry was also a homemaker, wife, and mother. Sherry enjoyed drawing, painting, and “being ...

Ida Louise Rogers, 74, entered eternal rest and peace on March 5, 2026 in Palmyra, VA. She was born in Texas, to the late Louis Elmer and Georgia Ezell (Moore) Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Al, Jr. and her brother Louis, Jr..   Ms. Rogers retired from federal civil service and was a longtime resident of Oahu, Hawaii.  The islands and the friends she made there held a special place in her heart; she deeply cherished the years she ...

Gregory Keith Gentry, Sr., 63, of Scottsville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on November 9, 1962, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Granville Leford Gentry, Jr. and Elsie (Bibb) Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Nevaeh. Greg worked as a Surveyor and Project Manager for C.W. Hurt Contractors. He was a devoted fan of UVA Athletics and NASCAR and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and ...

Paula Louise Farris, 66, of Vienna, died on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church. She was born on February 18, 1960, in Richmond, a daughter of the late LeRoy Everette Farris, Sr. and Nancy Pauline (Stribling) Farris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Everette Farris. Paula worked at Didlake School and attended the day program at Service Source in Lorton, Virginia. Survivors include a brother, Larry Farris, Sr. (Gayla) ...

Pauline Thorpe Hoover, 97, of Palmyra, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 8, 1928, in Christopher, KY, a daughter of the late Everette and Lucinda (Combs) Tharp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Herbert Paul Hoover; three infant children; three brothers, Everette, Jr., Jerry, and Joseph Thorpe; and two sisters, Charlene Combs and Freda Cornett. Mrs. Hoover performed secretarial work for the United Mine ...

Charles Melvin Adcock, Sr., 89, of Scottsville, died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 1, 1936, in Buckingham County, a son of the late Paul Alexander and Mabel Venetta (Graves) Adcock.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Franklin Adcock; a sister, Betty Maxey; a daughter-in-law, Naomi Adcock; and a special cousin Geroge Richardson.  For 36 years, Charlie worked for VDOT and retired ...

After a 96-year journey of living her best life, Mrs. Nannie Woodson was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She was the daughter of the late Preston and Leathea Flowers and was raised as a 'country' girl in Buckingham County. Nannie was a life-long resident of Scottsville, VA. She and her late husband, Russell Woodson, were married on May 31,1947 and they lived happily together until his passing in 2008. She was a ...

Melvin Vernie Marshall, 69, of Scottsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home.  Born on August 4, 1956, he was a son of the late James Vernie and Pearl Elizabeth (Morris) Marshall. He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Bill Hutchinson, Steve Irving, Tommie Collier, Kenny Catlett, Jimmy Hayton, Gary Morgan and sisters-in-law, Linda Marshall, Brenda Hayton, Brenda Catlett, and Michele Catlett. After 32 years of service, Melvin retired from his ...

James Robert McFadden “Woody,” 79, of Schuyler, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Charlottesville. He was born on September 27, 1946, in Gladstone, a son of the late John James and Florence Woody McFadden. After serving a brief stint in the U.S. Army, he worked at the Daily Progress as a Pressman until retirement.  In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball.  He loved hunting and taking care of his many dogs.  James was always joking around, ...