We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. Sort By: Dates: Location: John W. "Jake" Griffin. She was born in Palmyra, Virginia on June 30, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Odie (Brice) Holland. She was born November 15, 1945, to the late Walter Allen and Theola Reaves Payne in Charlottesville, VA, where she was a resident for most of her life. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Maurice M. Martin (Sherri); a daughter, Celestine White; two brothers, Raleigh Kelly (Sara), and Erskine White, Sr.; two sisters, Audrey Marie Booker and Roslyn Lavon Magruder; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.He will lie in repose from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Mt. Juniors was born on August 21, 1939, to the late James Payne and Rosa Burton. Murphy had a special talent for cooking and spent much of his adult life as a professional chef at Michie Tavern. He was a dedicated member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and served as an usher. His greatest joy was family gatherings at the home of his grandparents. Condolences may be sent via the guestbook. She will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the services. She will be greatly missed by all including her extended families the Tweels, Nelson, Oliva, Spathos, and Campbell. A walk-through viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel.Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com. Map & Driving Directions. Come on by or give us a call and let one of our caring professionals answer any questions you may have. He is preceded in death by his parents James E. Mills Jr. and Rosa C. Key, Step-Father Floyd Key Sr., Step-Brothers Floyd Key Jr., Raymond Key Sr., Donnell Key Sr., Step-sister Carolyn Allen, and Brother-in-law Michael Johnson. Request Information Along with her profession as a beautician, she was a renowned church musician for over 70 years. Rocky was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on July 28, 1960, he was the son of the late Alexander Anderson, Sr. and Ella Parson Anderson. Shirley Lymon, 86, passed away on January 16, 2023. As a pre-teen, Jay was confirmed as an Episcopalian at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. On December 6, 2021, he departed this life at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Denton Alexander Epps went to be with our Lord and Savior on the evening of September 4, 2021. He was known for his kind heart and gentle spirit. He was a very loving person, who believed in God, and was always kind and exceptionally generous. He was the son of the late Alberta Washington.Two sisters, Mae Frances Murphy and Sally Carter Bell preceded him in death. For Bell Funeral Home obituary information and funeral service inquires please call (636) 257-2112 or email: bellcremation@yahoo.com . Her older sister, Margaret Paul Jones, survives her, as do five children: Helen Lianos with her partner David Shorto, Ruskin Roseborough, Laura Germino with her husband Greg Asbed, Renata Germino with her husband Anthony Smith, and Monica Germino, whose husband Louis Andriessen died last year. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 61 years Ernest B. Allen Jr; two sons, Ernest B. Allen IV and wife Lucy of Keswick, Virginia, Eric B. Allen and wife Nina of Fluvanna, Virginia; Three sisters, Linda McCurdy of Washington, D.C., Tutlenia Garner and Travis Key, both of Charlottesville, Virginia. E., Charlottesville. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. There are a host of nieces and nephews to cherish the memories. A brother, Herman L. White preceded her in death.She received her formal education in the Albemarle County School System. Zion First African Baptist Church, in Charlottesville, Va. with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. He was employed byGE, where he later became a supervisor until he retired. Find Obituaries. Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home in Brookline, MA provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services in Brookline and the surrounding areas. Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com, Cynthia passed away peacefully, on the morning of August 26, 2022, at UVA's Medical Center Northridge Campus. She loved to be around her loved ones and to sing. Bell Funeral Home Chapel. Location : TBA. She retired in 2006 and devoted her time to Christian service, traveling and enjoying the company of family and friends. She was the beloved wife of Reginald Scott. The family wishes to extend thanks to the faculty of UVA Cancer Center (Emily Couric); Hospice of the Piedmont; to all who sent cards, flowers and reached out to the family in any way; and to Crozet Baptist Church for the use of their facilities. View map. Jeanette is survived by two daughters Mary A. Johnson, (Larry K. Barnes) of Charlottesville VA, Kristie D. Barbour of Roanoke Rapids NC; one son, Franklin L. Barbour (Kimberly N. Barbour) of Barboursville VA; one uncle, Walter Steppe; two sister-in-law's, Shirley Barbour (George) and Pensacola "Penny" Barbour (Charles); three grandsons, Tyrone L. Barbour (Barbara L. Barbour), Dominique "Dominick" L. Barbour and Tavaris M. Pye; one granddaughter, Emani R. Barbour; two great grandsons, Terrance J. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Other survivors include a sister, Shirley A Brown of Prarieville, Louisiana; and other relatives and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Carry, Virginia Scott, and Catherine Jones; three brothers, Arthur Howard, James Carter, Marshall Howard, and Junior Howard.Nancy was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to countless people. Elizabeth Ashe. She is survived by her son, Kevin Cage; a daughter, Jodi C. Jones; a granddaughter, Havilah; a grandson, Zachary; daughter-in-law, Eva Giannetta; and a son-in-law, Chris Jones. J. F. Bell Funeral Home 108 6th St, NW, Charlottesville, VA. Davonn Jamar Wilson, passed away on October 23, 2022, in Charlottesville Virginia, at the age of 31. The family would like to than the staff at The Couric Cancer Center, Infusion Center, and Monroe Health and Rehab, and J. F. Bell Funeral Home for their love, care, and support. She followed her mother's inspiration, who was also the church pianist for New Green Mountain and Mt. Robert received his formal education at the Jefferson School and Albemarle Training School. Nolana Lea Bell Mayfield of Charlottesville, VA passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. The son of the late Haston Monroe Sr. and Ada Monroe. Virginia taught as a faculty instructor at the Darden Business School for many years, teaching composition and grammar to students who may not have understood the importance of good writing for their careers at first, but certainly did by the end of her class. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Crozet Baptist Church. He thoroughly enjoyed his last Thanksgiving dinner with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Interment will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com. Haston will always be remembered for his smile and swag and his stride when he walked. Lorenza was baptized as a member of St. John Baptist Church in Cobham, Virginia where he served as a trustee. On Saturday morning, November 13, 2021, Our Heavenly Father closed the eyes of our loving earthly father, Bennett Lee Johnson, Sr. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Pilgrim Baptist Church. Officiating: Pastor Herbert E. Woodson. If he wasn't on the ballfield or court, he could be found at home spending time with family and friends and was more than likely grilling on the back porch listening to music.He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mandy Snow Steppe; 3 sons, Shaun (Deuce) Steppe II, Shayn Steppe and Donovan Thompson; 2 daughters, Alexia (Lexi) Steppe and Aaliyah (Leelee) Williams; his fur-babies, Max Thompson and Thor Steppe; brother, Wilbert M. Steppe III; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Steppe, and niece, Madison Steppe; sister, Connie Steppe; and a host of other relatives and friends. in Justice Studies from Fort Hays State University in Kansas.Gequetta was employed by the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional jail for 15 years and served as their Associate Superintendent. Melvin's early life was filled with sports. After relocating to Richmond, VA, Chuck joined and became an active member of St. Paul's Baptist Church. Baker and Chad E. Feggans; devoted nieces, Afrikka (Nikki) Feggans, and Maressa A. Wicks; and a host of other relatives and friends. "Memories are timeless treasures of the heart". Brell & Son Funeral Home in Maysville, KY provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surrounding areas. Bell Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Sixth Street NW. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022, 12:00 p.m., at the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church, with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. Although his time on Earth was short, his joyful smile, beautiful face and love for those around him will continue to live on.Xavier is preceded in death by his brother, Marcus Jarrett.Xavier leaves to cherish his memory mother and father, Jamie Mercier and James Timberlake Jr; sister and brothers, Arianna Mercier, Braxton Mercier, Came'ron Timberlake and Eli Timberlake; his paternal grandparents, Priscilla Timberlake and James Timberlake; his maternal grandmother, Shauna Mercier; his uncles and aunts, Michael E Smith Jr, Christopher Timberlake, Jessica Timberlake and Brittany Keller, and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 1pm, at Antioch Baptist Church , 1165 Mud Rd, Madison, VA.Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be rendered to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ella Scott Franklin. Interment will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens. Brooks. 'Pops' or 'Billy' as he was affectionately known was born on March 31, 1927, in Staunton, Virginia to the late Charles Edward Murray, Sr. and Grace Solomon Murray. King, Sr., and Deacon Russell King, Sr.; daughters, Cinderella Hayes and Shirley Cook; and sisters Ethel, Essie, Cornelia and Revordia. In her mid-fifties, she studied for her driving test and got her driver's license. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Crozet Baptist Church, 5804 St. George Ave. Crozet, Va. Interment will follow at the Thompson Family Cemetery, Browns Cove, Va. She will lie in repose from 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home, Inc. Carolyn dedicated her life to service work; she was a charter member of the Golden Agers Senior Ministry, serving in a leadership capacity for over 10 years.Carolyn worked at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library as a Librarian for 45 years where she specialized in children's literature. He was born in Charlottesville, Va. on April 16, 1938, to the late Russell D. Smith and Frances E. Smith. She was a faithful member of her beloved Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlottesville until her health prevented her from attending. While at Stanford, he received a two-year grant through the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. Our free weekly newsletter provides insights, quotes and messages on how to help during the first year. Shirley Meyers. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Monroe; stepmother, Ernestine Walker; her sister, Theresa Roberts; brother-in-law, Gregory Roberts, Sr; and parents-in-law, Joseph and Corrine Monroe. Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com, Elnora L. Williams, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Albemarle Rehabilitation and Health Center. She is also survived by two Aunts, Jean (Nathaniel) Shelton of Washington D.C. and Reva (George) Shelton of Charlottesville, VA. Gequetta' s greatest source of pride was her family, and they were equally proud of her.Gequetta is survived by her husband Andre, daughter Andre-A'Bryanna "Bree", son Andre "Tre", brothers Slyy Murray (daughter Kiluana) and Omar Ruffin, her beloved Godmother Sandra Milling, sister-in-law Kim Witcher and her husband Bryant, their three children; Coby, Cole and Camron and a number of other loving relatives and close friends. She was a wonderful friend to all who knew her.She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Stuart Fred Barbour; stepmother, Carolyn Barbour; and a host of other relatives and friends.A walk-through viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at J. F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel, 108 6th St. NW, Charlottesville, VA.Funeral services will be on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Old Lynchburg Road. Her memorial service will be held at the True Holiness Pentecostal Church on Altivista Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, August 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. They were a perfect combination of style and grace, and their love was of gentle kindness and laughter. She was a lifelong member of the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church where she was baptized and received her Christian Education. A walk-through viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel. He was born in the basement of the University of Virginia Hospital at a time when birthing locations for the city's Black residents were limited. Celestine' s Christian journey began as a member of Mt. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by Matilda Carter, his companion of many years. Obituary. Jennifer L. Smith "Cherry" of Charlottesville, Virginia departed this life on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Martha Jefferson Hospital with her son, Kevin at her bedside. Her loving great grandchildren are Portia Jones of Richmond, Virginia, Quintin Jones of Troy, Virginia, Idailis Rush, Angel Williams, and I'ljah Jones of Charlottesville, Virginia and Reigna McKenzie of Midlothian, Virginia, and 3 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.A Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Oakwood Cemetery. Toggle navigation. A very special thanks to the staff of Hospice of the Piedmont for their professional, loving care.In lieu of flowers, family request donations be sent to The Golden Agers Senior Ministry at First Baptist Church, 632 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA. 22903, Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralhome.com, William Marshall Cowan, 90, of Philadelphia, Pa. passed away January 24, 2022, at the Centennial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralservices.com.