All Obituaries

Lillian Mae Bates 77, of Palmyra, VA passed away Sunday July 18, 2021, at her home. She was born June 20,1944 to the late Charlie and Annie Mae Bates. Lillian was preceded in death by three sons and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son Rose and Charles Bates, both of Palmyra, VA. Three grandchildren Linda Bates, Brian Bates, and Christopher Payne. Nine great-grandchildren. Three Brothers, four sisters, and three aunts, and many other relatives and friends. Lillian was a...

Emanuel Rawlin Eldridge was born in Buckingham County,                             VA to the late Thomas B. and Eleanor N. Eldridge, on May 25, 1940. He transitioned into eternity at Appomattox Health             and Rehab Center in Appomattox, VA on July 14, 2021.                           ...

Valerie Jean Johnson was born September 14,1964. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis Johnson and Peggy Alice Young-Johnson. She departed this world on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Valerie gave her life to the Lord in 1976 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Palmyra, VA. She was most recently a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Albemarle County. She worked for many years at Hardees and was known for her biscuits. People would often ask who made them and if they answer was anyone...

Gladys Jannie Smith (Jenny) Passed in peace Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 76. Gladys was born May 23, 1945 to the late Irene Johnson and Samuel Anderson in Arvonia, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband George L. Smith and her daughters Pamela and Tammy Smith. Also preceded in death by 3 sisters and eight brothers. Gladys received her education in the Buckingham County school system. She went on to marry and have a family. While always taking care of her family she...

Doris Ann Nicholas departed her life on April 22, 2021.  She was proceeded in death by her son Mario Nicholas and, brother Fredrick Young.  She was born on August 14,1965 to Shedrick & Margaret Young of New Canton, VA Doris’s smile was an unforgettable one and, to know her was to love her.  She loved to keep you laughing and would speak her mind. Doris enjoyed her gospel group “Sounds from Heaven”, playing spades, & cooking, she thought she could...

    Herman Nathaniel Tolliver (Big Boy) was born January 27, 1955 to the late Bennie Tolliver Sr and his surviving mother Evelyn Tolliver.  Herman graduated from Fluvanna County High School in 1974. Him and his twin brother Bennie Tolliver Jr (PeeWee) were the first twins to break the schools record running the 100 and 200 meter dash at Fork Union Military Academy. They’ve also broken records at Fluvanna County High School as well.  He...

Jane L Ferguson was born in Wilmington Delaware, to the late Deacon and Deaconess Joseph and Viola Smith, on October 24, 1930. She was married to the late Wilson Ferguson with whom she  had  four children, the late Cynthia Nelson the late Gail Ferguson. Once she graduated from high school, she moved to New York City were she  lived in Harlem and worked  for Chase Manhattan Bank for 27years. She attended Thessalonica Baptist Church for many years. All the member of...

Elizabeth Katherine Young-Adams (Momma Granny) born the first of April 1937 in Fluvanna County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Fannie Young of Fluvanna County, Virginia. She departed this world on Monday, April 5, 2021. Elizabeth  gave her life to the Lord and was baptized at New Fork Baptist Church in Palmyra, VA. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Herbert S Adams Jr. on march 28 1959 She was a devoted wife caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She...