If desired, memorial donations may be made to . Keplinger Funeral Home It took them all night. Her adventures took her to Allied-occupied Germany at the age of 15, where she sold cigarettes to GIs to fund her travels, then to Duke University at 16, and onto Harvard and Wellesley, followed by several years in the Philippines. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center's "Embracing Our Narrative" program, a one-week summer institute for K-12 educators that allows them to explore local history through the lens of African American people. Bell Mortuary. We've made all of this information and more available for you to explore in the comfort and privacy of your home. He was a very loving person, who believed in God, and was always kind and exceptionally generous. Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com, Barbara Antoine Cage of Charlottesville departed this life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care. While in the Army he served in Germany as a military guard escorting German officers to court during the Nuremberg Trials. He began to express himself and to deal with life's stressors through his poetry. One sister, Amy Carter preceded him in death. Glasgow, Montana 59230. He was a trusted counselor and enjoyed serving within the legal community. Demetrice had a kind spirit. Direct Cremation $995.00 includes Certified Death Certificate. JF Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He leaves to cherish in his memories 7 children, Alexandrea (James), Felicia (Charles), Anthony (Jessie), Sherry, Tyler, Tristian and Jullian; a sister, Kathy; a brother, John (Fran); 16 grandchildren; one great-grandson; his wife, Elizabeth Short; and a host of other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life for Cynthia will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Jackson P Burley Middle School 901 Rose Hill Dr Charlottesville VA. Cynthia's Omega Omega Service will be conducted at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, by the Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated at Jackson P. Burley Middle School. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Daniel, Harrison, and Lewis Cowan and two sisters Katherine Burruss and Mattie Cowan. Sandra "Sandy" Buch, age 78 of Tigerton passed away Monday evening, December 26, 2022, at Homme Home of Wittenberg. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Carmel Baptist Church, Browns Cove, Va. Interment will follow at the Steppe Family Cemetery, Browns Cove, Va. Ellen was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for 80 years where she served as a deaconess for more than 50 years. Haston loved the Lord and trusted him in everything he did. The city further acknowledged his contributions to the city with an honorary street named "Bishop Rufus Hayes Way" in 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted and loving husband Charles Golden, Sr of 37 years. Who We Are. She loved keeping up with the latest news, talking on the phone with family and friends both far and near. and Mamie Watts Jacobs. She joined Evergreen Baptist Church as a young child and continued to remain there over the years, which is currently Evergreen Ministries. Additionally, Melvin earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law (1993). He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, Roy N. Scott, Jr and Rodney E. Scott (Leslie), both of Charlottesville, VA; a step daughter, Cassandra Henson Brock of Charlottesville, VA, and Robert Jordan (Yumeca), whom he thought of as a son. Ruth was married to Edward Thomas (E.T.) She would provide support in any way she could with food or saying a welcome when asked. She was educated in the public school system graduating from Jackson P. Burley High school in 1960. Map & Driving Directions. Location : TBA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 12:00 Noon at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, Hayneville, AL. Our goal is to help guide your family in creating a ceremony that is both meaningful and honorary. We know that he is at rest with our Heavenly Father. A Walk-through viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel. He was a graduate of Lane High and had several different jobs; but his most important job was loving his children and grandchildren. J." She was born on June 17, 1975.She worked as a cook at the University of Virginia Medical Center and various other locations. Her Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Faith Christian Center, 2186 Richmond Rd., Charlottesville VA. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Lincoln Cemetery, 2820 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gequetta Givens Summers and her mother-in-law, Deloris Johnson.The family wishes to thank all who have sent their prayers and condolences.For those who have known Gequetta in her fruitful journey with us, her Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Fluvanna County High School at 1 p.m.There will also be a family and friends night on Saturday, October 29th at the Holiday Inn of 5th St at 5pm. He also attended St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. A remembrance service, with light refreshments, to honor and celebrate Chuck will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mountaintop Montessori (440 Pinnacle Pl., Charlottesville, VA) at 4 PM. Anne, the matriarch of the family, had a passion for cooking and was an outstanding cook. After retiring in 2019, Lorenza spent his days improving on the home he grew up in, talking on the CB radio, hanging out with his cousins and friends, watching and adding to his collection of Western movies, laughing and joking with his two siblings, cheering for his beloved Washington Football Team, and his favorite of all, spending time with the joys of his life, his two grandsons. She was born in Albemarle County, Va. on February 25, 1938, the daughter of the late John Edward and Sophie Chambers Scott. He was the beloved son of Julian H. Taliaferro Jr. and Patricia Harris Taliaferro of Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia was instrumental in the decision by St. Paul's Memorial Church to sponsor a Vietnamese family of refugees in 1979 following the Vietnam War. Elder Rufus Hayes accepted his call to ministry and established the founded the Louisa Bible Way Church (now known as First Bible Way Church), which he pastored until the Lord sent him to Charlottesville, Virginia. We provide Burnaby families with compassionate funeral services. He retired as a head custodian in the Charlottesville City Schools, after many years of service. Linda's fondness for mutual respect and tolerance are best expressed in her own words, "I love people and learning about their culture, religion, and different foods. Our vast experience of caring began with our Uncle Edward "Ed" Bell for families for over 75 years. Calvary Baptist Church, 3045 Morgantown Road, Charlottesville, VA Arrangements will be entrusted to J.F. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 12:00 Noon at New Salem Baptist Church, Braggs, AL. His brother, Randolph Monroe preceded him in death. Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com, Carolyn Key Allen, age 80, passed away on January 31, 2022, in Charlottesville Virginia. Jay's spirituality grew through the years. He was born on November 13, 1949, to the late Gertrude Mable Thoms and Ernest Robinson.He attended Nelson Memorial High School. Danny was a lover of God and excepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Education was important to Melvin. Lorenza was a generous, charismatic, and loving soul who enjoyed life and lived every day to the fullest. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Our experience has taught us that when losing a loved one, those left behind feel lost and alone. Mrs. Hattie Mae Smith Butler departed this life on March 2, 2022, at her home in Keswick, Virginia, she was 93 years old. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Lorenza leaves to cherish his memory one son Lorenzo William and daughter-in-law Dr. Kimalee Dickerson of Charlottesville, VA; two grandchildren Noah and Jude Dickerson; one sister Linda Dickerson of Cobham, VA; one brother Ira Dickerson (Sharon) of Troy, VA; one niece Iris Dickerson Park (Joseph) and their children Liam and Nora Ann of Roanoke, VA; two nephews Chance Dickerson (Da) and their daughter Ava of Charlottesville, VA, and Hunter Dickerson of Denver, CO; aunts Christine Dickerson Payne of Cismont, VA, Joyce Ann Dickerson Price of Annandale, VA, Sarah Paige of Washington, DC, and Jean Dickerson Payne and husband Uncle Herbert Donnell Payne of Cobham, VA; sisters-in-law Sarah Gardner, Wilhelmina Wilson and Veronica Wilson all of Ivy, VA; special cousins Alfred Hawkins and Theodore Thompson; his prized student Peyton Dickerson; a very special friend, Patsy Easley, and a host of loving relatives and friends. Send Sympathy Card. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Harvest Church of God, 1025 Rio Rd. Linwood loved sports, especially the UVA Cavaliers and the Washington Football team. Enter your email below to have our funeral service notifications delivered to you: Grieving doesn't always end with the funeral: subscribe to our free daily grief support email program, designed to help you a little bit every day, by filling out the form below. View map. A member of the Army, Rufus Hayes served his country during World War II, including the beaches of Normandy, France. She followed her mother's inspiration, who was also the church pianist for New Green Mountain and Mt. Condolences may be made on the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com. Lorenza grew up in Cobham, Virginia surrounded by family whose ancestors occupied their corner of Albemarle County for generations. A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at New Hope Baptist Church, 7725 Porters Road, Esmont, Va., Per Covid protocol masks are required to be worn for all in attendance at the service. Robert was born on March 16, 1944, to the late Virginia Saylor Jones and William Jones of Whitesboro, New Jersey. Our funeral home serves families from Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver and the rest of the Lower Mainland. Throughout her career, she shared her love of playing music with five churches and several community choirs. His catalogue of poems was extraordinary. On May 18, 2008, the mayor proclaimed that date as "Bishop Rufus Hayes Day" on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. A special thanks to Dr. Triminh Lee of the University of VirginiaMedical Center and to the Hospice of the Piedmont. Chuck graduated from Louisa County High School in 1971 and went on to attend Norfolk State University. Key and Donnell Key. Funeral services will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11 AM. Ruth Lucilla Gardner Brooks peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021, surrounded by her immediate family at the age of 92. He valued education and community. After a beautiful life filled with love, family, and community, Mr. Logan was called home to be with his Savior on the morning of April 14, 2022, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, in Charlottesville, Virginia.Clevester, "Cle" as he was known, attended school in Pittsylvania County, graduating from the Pittsylvania County Training School in 1944. About Us; . Patricia was a graduate of Charlottesville High School. Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia. Gracie worked as the Executive Housekeeper of Morven Stud Farms until her retirement. 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