All Obituaries

Calvin Tremaine Young, born on November 28th, 1982 to Calvin Nicholas & the late Doris Ann Young departed this life on January 24, 2023 at home in Washington, DC. He was proceeded in death by his beloved mother, Doris Ann Young; paternal grandfather, Albert Nicholas; brother, Mario Nicholas & Uncle, Frederick Young.        Calvin, affectionately known as “Mainey” grew up in New Canton, Virginia. At an early age he joined the Third Liberty...

Eleanor Gaines Jackson departed this life on January 23, 2023, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia to a better life in heaven. Eleanor Gaines Jackson, affectionately known as “Narnie”, “NaNa” and “Norie” was born on September 10, 1937, in Fluvanna County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William M. and Mary Armstrong Gaines. She loved going to church and serving the Lord. That was her priority. Cooking was her...

Carol Ann Smith, age 73 was born February 22, 1949 to the late Willie G Smith Sr. and Mary E. Smith of Palmyra VA. On January 22, 2023, Carol Ann Smith entered eternal rest at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.   Carol was a very loving and giving person, even though she could not hear or talk her heart spoke for her.  She was the community photographer and always carried her camera and  took many pictures at events.  Carol was...

Robert Donald Adams, Sr., 52, of Troy, Virginia passed away on January 16,  2023 at University of Virginia Medical Center surrounded by his wife, family & friends. Born on September 18, 1970 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Rev. Herbert Adams Jr and the late Elizabeth Young Adams. He was preceded in death by his mother; 2 sisters, Lillian Mae Adams and Essi Irene Adams; and extended-son Henry Thornton.  Robert Donald Adams Sr. was affectionately known as "Big Rob”...

After a brief, but devastating illness, angels escorted Eugene to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Eugene Garrick Chambers was born on Sunday, January 6, 1957, to the late Aaron Edward and Alice Booker Chambers. On April 21, 1979, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Dean Chambers. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Calvin and two sisters, Vesta and Adell.  Eugene accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mourning...

Marshall Haywood Payne Sr entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born on February 5, 1948, to the late Homer Payne and Estelle Johnson Payne. Marshall attended SC Abrams. He was employed by several different employers over the years, North Anna Power Plant, Dee Shoring Construction and ending with Fork Union Military Academy. He was a member of Thessalonia Baptist Church. He loved to dance and was always the life of the party. He loved his cars, and his favorites...

On December 28, 2022 our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother was called home to be with the Lord. She departed this life at Bon Secour Hospital in Chester, Virginia.  Doris V. Lewis Eldridge was born on November 19, 1936 to the late Robert Sears and Carrie Lewis. She received her education in the Buckingham School System. Doris joined Baptist Union Baptist Church at an early age and continued to be a faithful member. She loved the Lord and would read her...

Darnell Ricardo Creasy Sr. (Ricky) was born on April 8 th 1970 to Hazel and David Creasy in Charlottesville, Va. Introduced to the Lord at an early age, he frequently quoted and used the phrase “S.A.V.A.G.E.” (Speak, Against, Violence, Allow, God, Everywhere). After Ricky completed Fluvanna County High School in 1989, he went on to begin his career in construction and mechanics. Aside from his career abilities, Ricky was known as a powerhouse within the community. Known and...