Albemarle High Alumni Obituaries

Felis Mycenia Bartlett Haroon was born on Thursday November 2 1956 at 515 P.M. in New York New York to the late Otis Bartlett Sr. and Gladys Beatrice Banks. She peacefully departed this life on May 9 2023. Felis attended H. L. Trigg followed by Elizabeth City Jr. High School preceded by P. W. Moore...

Johnnie Michael Taylor affectionately known as "Mike" was born on Trinkaloe Road Elizabeth City N. C.to the late Rev. John Taylor Jr. and the late Mary Matilda Spence Taylor on April 16 1959 He departedthis life on August 27 2024. Mike had one brother to precede him in death Robert Taylor. Mike b...

who transitioned to eternal rest Saturday December 27 2025 at her residence in Albemarle North Carolina. Mary was born January 6 1951 in Stanly County North Carolina and was the daughter of John Henry and Mary Katerine Tillman Morrison. Gone from our home and our presence but not from our hearts Mar...

to eternal rest Thursday December 11 2025. A bright and shining star Rachel was born September 15 1955 in Albemarle North Carolina and was the beloved daughter of William and Cora Elizabeth Williams Funderburk. Rachel was a blessing to her family and friends. She was the epitome of compassion gracio...

Our Father who is wise and merciful called Bernice Phifer Wiggins to eternal rest Tuesday January 6 2026. Bernice was born June 29 1954 in Stanly County North Carolina and was the beloved daughter of Bishop Robert and Prophetess Mary Stanback Phifer. Bernice enriched our lives and brightened our day...

was called from labor to reward Saturday December 13 2025. Affectionately penned the nickname Billy Boy by his babysitter Daniel will be remembered for his quickwitted sense of humor joke telling and ability to bring laughter and a smile to their faces. He was born October 19 1941 in Stanly County N...

was born on December 4 1937 in Troy North Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rufus and Fannie Colston Miller. She transitioned from her daughters home to her eternal home on December 5 2025. From an early age Mary was destined for greatness. Though she would not have told you she was...

Our world lost an honest kind loving and thoughtful Christian man Danny Vaughn Brookshire 73 who passed away on Saturday November 15 2025. He was born on March 6 1952 to the late James Edwin and Margaret Marie Carter Brookshire of WinstonSalem North Carolina. Jimmie and Margie moved with Danny and h...

William LaFayette Campbell of Culpeper, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29,2025 in Culpeper. William was born on July 12,1957 in Albemarle County, Virginia to the late Mary and Willie Mac Campbell.William grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison County High Sc...

Jessie Key Carr Haden died November 15 2025 with family at her side. Born on October 11 1932 she was a lifelong resident of Albemarle County where she grew up on her familys dairy farm Barrackside. She was the daughter of the late George Tompkins Carr and Jessie Wilkinson Carr. She was preceded in d...

It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Barry Michael Pugh 42 of Waynesboro Virginia went to be with the Lord on June 23 2025. Barry was born October 3 1982 to Savannah Gail Conley and Charles Michael Pugh. He grew up in the Greenwood area near Crozet and attended Western Albemarle high schoo...

Larry Milton Hughes 70 was professionally and affectionately known as FixIt Man in his hometown of Crozet where he died on September 22. He used his Godgiven talents for construction repair and serving his neighbor until and even on his very last day on earth. Larry was born in Charlottesville to Wi...

age 97 passed away peacefully on April 16. She was born on December 1 1927 in Stuart Florida to Melissia and Gelaine Hutchinson and raised nearby in Ft. Pierce FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Charles E. Smith a brother Gelaine Hutchinson and a sister Daura Hilson. She is sur...

Mary Maupin Belew of Yancey Mills died peacefully at the age of 97 on November 21 2025 following a brief hospitalization. Born in Crozet on March 1 1928 she was the daughter of the late Levi P. and Alberta Sandridge Maupin. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of just under 50 years J. ...

Charles S. Chuck Hughes III of Crozet Virginia made a peaceful transition on April 27 2025 after a brief illness. Chuck was born in 1935 to Alice Fulford Hughes and Charles S Hughes Jr. in Norfolk Virginia. After graduating from Maury High School in 1954 he went on to study Civil Engineering at Vir...

87 of Crozet Virginia formerly of Greensboro North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on July 17 after a short courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Johnny was born on May 18 1938 to Ralph and Frances in Greensboro North Carolina. After graduating from Pleasant Garden High School Johnny ...

Eugene was a loving spouse a devoted father a loving grandfather and a faithful servant of God. He loved and provided for his family unconditionally. He adored his loving wife Christine with all of his heart. Eugene loved worshipping on Wednesdays and Sundays with his fellow Saints. He enjoyed atten...

George Cook Raynor died on January 12, 2026, at the age of 21.George leaves behind a hole that can never be filled. George had a generous, open nature that endeared him to everyone around him. Regardless of any personal struggles he faced, he unfailingly met others with a bountiful spirit and a fr...

Tessa Gowen Ader, one of Charlottesville’s leading philanthropists, passed away peacefully at her home in Charlottesville on January 5, 2026 at the age of 92 after a long illness. Her gift in September 2020 of $50 million to establish the Tessa and Richard Ader Performing Arts Center was the largest...

Charles Thompson Vest died peacefully at the University of Virginia Hospital on December 26, 2025, holding his daughters’ hands. Tonchie was born at the same hospital on October 15, 1943, though he would be quick to tell you that it was in the original building across the street. He was given h...

Melvin L. Blincoe passed away on January 13, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born on April 12, 1935 to the late Harold C. and Rena M. Blincoe. He was predeceased by his wife, Peggy H. Blincoe, and his brothers, Ed, George, and Michael Blincoe.He was a graduate of McIntire High School in Ch...

Jean Darolene Hartsell Helms 68 of Stanfield passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon December 30 2025 at Atrium Cabarrus surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 200 PM Sunday January 4 2026 at Oakboro Church of God. Pastor Torben Stroupe will officiate and interment will follow i...

Reece Vance Deese born February 14 1936 to Fred and Foda Deese in the Cottonville Community of Norwood passed away peacefully on the morning of December 27 2025. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Kathie Talbert Deese who preceded him in death after 56 years of marriage. Funeral Services will ...

William Edward Bill Alderman 88 of Lake Monticello died on Saturday January 10 2026 at his home. He was born on December 17 1937 in Long Beach California a son of the late John Clement and Natalie Carle Alderman. Bills family moved to Virginia when he was a toddler and lived in both Norfolk and Char...

April Yvonne Coles born June 1 1986 to Margie Catherine Ayers Coles the late James Willard Coles and was gifted her wings January 7 2026 at UVA medical center. There are no words that can be spoken or any stories that can be told to capture the stunning person behind such a beautiful smile. Her pass...

On Saturday December 13 2025 God graciously called one of His angels Stevie Allen Tillman home. Stevie was born on February 16 1962 to the late Lee Harrison and Armender Sinclair Tillman. Stevie attended the public schools of Anson County and was a 1980 graduate of Bowman Senior High School. He fu...