Obituaries
Obituaries
WYANT
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jan 23, 1941
ADAM K. WYANT, SR.
Rites For A. K. Wyant, Sr.
Funeral and burial rites for Adam Kebillinger Wyant Sr., were held yesterday
morning at Mt. Moriah Methodist Church at White Hall, the service conducted by
the Rev. W. E. Cooley. Active pallbearers were T. I, Haden, Earl Abell, W. D.
Maupin, II., Harry Clarke, Thomas Wyant, II., and William Wyant, II. Honary
pallbearers included I. J. Poats, W. W. head, Nelson Jones, Wescott Jones, H. R.
Maupin. B. B. Burruss, L. K. Sandridge, W. B. Bibb, B. P. Kemper, Curtis
Ballard, Charles Sandridge, Dr. L. G. Roberts, and Mason Perkins.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Mar. 18, 2006
AVIS RANDOLPH WYANT
Avis Rudolph Wyant, 87, of Crozet, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in a local
hospital. Born in Charlottesville on February 17, 1919, he was the son of the
late George Thomas Wyant and Virgie Lee Dean Wyant. He was also preceded in
death by his sisters, Hettie Zimbro, Eula Sandridge; his brothers, Jesse Wyant,
Roy Wyant and Bernard Wyant. Mr. Wyant was retired from Frank Ix and Sons and
was a member of Lake Road Church of God. He is survived by his loving and
devoted wife of nearly 58 years, Thelma Via Wyant; one sister, Emma Lohr of
Fredericksburg; and one brother, Lonnie Wyant of Fredericksburg. A funeral
service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, in the Teague
Chapel with the Rev. Brian Cadle officiating. Interment will follow in Mt.
Moriah Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 18, 2006, prior to the service.
The Find-A-Grave website
CALVIN LYNWOOD WYANT
Calvin "Topdog" Lynwood Wyant, 58, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Sunday, Jan
15, 2012. Calvin was born in Elkton on August 12, 1953 and was the son of the
late Evera Kyger and Lynwood Wyant, who survives. He was employed as a welder
for some time with Walker and Dean Steel. He was best known as a tattoo artist
in the area. He was known for his many tattoos and by all that knew him, one who
spoke his own mind and lived his life on his own terms. In addition to his
father, he is survived by his son Aaron L. Wyant and daughters Bambi N. Wyant,
Shaffawn E. Wyant, and Tonya R. Fidler, six grandchildren, five brothers and two
sisters. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at
4:00pm at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 p.m. In Lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Kyger Funeral Home to help offset these unexpected
expenses for the family.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Feb. 10, 2009
ELIZABETH F. WYANT
Elizabeth "Lizzie" F. (Morris) Wyant, 87, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away
on Saturday, February 7, 2009. at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville,
Virginia. She was born on January 9, 1922, in Greene County, to the late Charlie
and Edna Morris. Elizabeth married Winfred R. Wyant in 1943, living in
Barboursville and Greene County throughout her life and most recently at
Heritage Hall in Charlottesville. Elizabeth and Winfred were blessed with four
children and were married for over 60 years until his death in 2004. She was
employed at the Orange Silk Mill, Daniel's Truck Stop, Circle Inn Motel, and
later cared for children in her home before her retirement. She was a member of
First Bible Baptist Church in Stanardsville, Virginia. Mrs. Wyant was a two-time
cancer survivor and is still regarded as a "miracle" case-study at the
University of Virginia, a testament to her faith, strength and tenacious spirit.
Elizabeth, also known as "Liz", "Lizzie", "Mama", "Mrs. Wyant","Grandma" and "Mee
Maw", will be best remembered for her love of her family, racing, fishing,
cooking, gardening, canning and yard sales. She was an excellent gardener,
winning numerous awards in the Greene and Albemarle County Fair for her flowers,
vegetables and canned goods. Her love of racing started in the mid 1960's as the
co-owner of a stock car, competing in tracks throughout Virginia. The passion
for this sport naturally passed to her children and grandchildren, who
successfully compete today on race teams winning many races and championships in
go-karts, street stock, and late model stock cars. She was a creative and
artistic perfectionist which could be seen in everything she did from the way
she meticulously decorated her Christmas trees and Easter eggs to her
needlepoint work. Elizabeth was an outstanding cook, always baking perfect
biscuits and cornbread "from scratch". Mrs. Wyant was pre-deceased by her
parents; husband, Winfred; and siblings, George "Buck" Morris and James and
Peggy Morris, who both died in infancy. She is survived by two sons, Winfred R.
Wyant Jr. and his wife, Paula, of Scottsville, Charles Wade Wyant and his wife,
Brenda, of Stanardsville; two daughters, Peggy Dettor and her husband, Jimmy, of
Charlottesville and Barbara Roach of Ruckersville; eight grandchildren, Lisa
Wyant of Troy, Tina Breeden and her husband, Tony, of Scottsville, Nicole Wyant
of Scottsville, Karen Long and her husband, Lance, of Quinton, Philip Morris and
his wife, Donna, of Ruckersville, Warren Scott Roach and his wife, Sharon, of
Ruckersville, Robbie Morris and his wife, Katherine, of Ruckersville and Charles
Wyant II of Stanardsville; 15 great-grandchildren, Lil Scottie, Tyler and Travis
Roach of Ruckersville, Allison, Blake and Tye Morris of Ruckersville, Daniel
Helmes of Scottsville, Hannah, Matthew and Adam Breeden of Scottsville, Dylan
and Lance Long, II of Quinton, Kaitlyn Wyant of Troy; and Luke and Sophie Morris
of Ruckersville; one sister, Joyce M. Shifflett of Ruckersville and a
sister-in-law, Mary E. Morris of Ruckersville; and numerous nieces, nephews and
many great friends. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday,
February 11, 2009, at First Bible Baptist Church in Stanardsville by Pastor
James E. Woods. Interment will follow at the family cemetery located at 1037
Moore Road in Ruckersville. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30
p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at the Ryan Funeral Home. Ryan Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. vgreene.com/ryanfuneralhome
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 7, 2002
ELSIE WYANT DEAN
Elsie Wyant Dean, 90, of Charlottesville, died Friday, July 5, 2002, in a local
nursing home. Born Sept. 28, 1911, in Elkton, she was the daughter of the late
Frank Wyant and Betty Hensley Wyant. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Ollie B. Dean; two brothers, Kemper Wyant and Lurtie Wyant; and three
sisters, Minnie Wendt, Alma Bender, and Marie Dean. Mrs. Dean was a member of
the Barboursville Methodist Church. She also enjoyed gardening. Survivors
include three sons, El-wood B. Dean and his wife, Madeline, of Charlottesville,
Denson B. Dean and his wife, Patricia, of Barboursville, and Burl J. Dean and
his wife, Estelle, of Keswick; a brother, Winfred Wyant of Quinque; and six
grandchildren, Edward B. Dean and Jeffrey S. Dean, both of Charlottesville,
Barry A. Dean and Robert B. Dean, both of Barboursville, Ricky S. Dean of
Louisa, and Melinda Dean. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Holly Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Kenny Barrow officiating. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Hill & Wood
Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Va. 22902.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 4, 1974
EMMA SHIFFLETT WYANT
Mrs. Emma Wyant, 50, of Quinque, died Sunday in a Charlottesville hospital. A
Native of Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Ella F.
Shifflett. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Brethren Church. Mrs. Wyant is
survived by her husband, Kemper S. Wyant of Quinque; a daughter, Mrs. Brenda
Mack of Quinque; two sons, Roy L. and Donald L. Wyant, both of Quinque; two
sisters, Mrs. Sallie Shifflett of Culpeper and Mrs. Audrey Sidoli of Richmond
and William both of Somerset and Alphonso Shifflett of Ruckersville; and one
grandchild. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ryan Funeral Home
in Quinque, the Rev. Andrew Yelton officiating, with interment in the Maplewood
Cemetery, Gordonsville.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, May
10, 2016
EVELYN LOUISE DEAN WYANT
Evelyn Louise Wyant, 82, passed away May
8, 2016, at her home in Harrisonburg. She was born Feb. 14, 1934, in Rockingham
County and was a daughter of the late George and Willie Lilly Dean. Evelyn was
employed as a bus driver with Rockingham County Schools for 22 years and will be
remembered as a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 65
years, Avis Lee Wyant; daughters, Deborah "Debbie" Wyant of Harrisonburg, Ava
"Jeanie" Hoover and fiancé, Dennis Michael, of Penn Laird and Christal Curry and
husband, Darren, of Dayton; son, Ronald "Ronnie" Wyant of Harrisonburg; sisters,
Erma Davis, Shelby Landes, Margaret Lam and Phyllis Fulk; eight grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her
parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Norman "Ray" Dean and Charles
Dean. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016,
at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. A graveside service will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The
family wishes to extend their gratitude to SouthernCare Hospice for their care.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Nov. 17, 2005
GLADYS WYANT LAM
Gladys Wyant Lam, 92, formerly of Elkton, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at
MontVue Nursing Home in Luray. Mrs. Lam was born June 22, 1913, in Rockingham
County, and was a daughter of the late Henry D. and Frances Gillis Wyant. She
attended Newport Church of the Brethren and Mount Lebanon Church in Shenandoah.
She was employed by Casey Jones and Blue Bell Inc. in Elkton as a seamstress. In
December 1932, she married Howard A. Lam, who preceded her in death in 1985.
Survivors include a son, Archie Lam of Elkton; a daughter, Pearl Comer of
Shenandoah; a brother, Dallas Wyant of Elkton; three sisters, Ruth Monger and
Virginia Gooden Bryant, both of Elkton, and Evelyn Hedrick of Harrisonburg;
seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Revs. Kent Bennett and Jim
Martin will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kyger Funeral Home in
Elkton. Burial will follow at the Lam cemetery in the Mount Pleasant area of
Rockingham County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home. Friends may visit at the Parkway residence of Mrs. Lam at any
time.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Dec. 28, 1973
HENRY DEWITT WYANT
ELKTON - The funeral for Henry Dewitt Wyant, 79, of Rt. 3, Elkton will be
conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church by the Rev.
Ennis Dean. Burial will be in the Naylor family cemetery. Mr. Wyant died
Wednesday at Blue Ridge Sanatorium in Charlottesville where he had been a
patient four weeks. He was born June 6, 1894 near Elkton and was a son of the
late Robert H. and Lucy Naylor Wyant. He was a farmer and construction worker
and a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. On Dec. 13, 1912 he
married the former Frances Gillis, who survives. Also surviving are five
children, Mrs. Howard Lam, Mrs. Russell Monger, Mrs. Virginia Gooden and Dallas
F. Wyant, all of Elkton, and Mrs. Malcolm Shifflett of Harrisonburg; 18
grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7—8
p.m. today at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. Mrs. Wyant will be staying
at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wyant of Rt. 1,
Elkton, until after the funeral.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Wed, Nov. 18, 1981
JAMES EVERETT WYANT
Wyant Funeral Set Thursday
ELKTON — The funeral for James Everett Wyant, 20, of Rt. 1, Elkton, who was
killed in a hunting accident Monday, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Full
Gospel Assembly Church near McGaheysville. The service will be conducted by the
Rev. Kirk Powers and the Rev. S. A. Smith, and burial will be in Elk Run
Cemetery. Mr. Wyant was killed when struck in the chest by a high-powered rifle
bullet as he and a 13-year-old companion were hunting along a power line
right-of-way near Grottoes late Monday afternoon. Police have not yet found who
fired the bullet. Mr. Wyant was born at Elkton Sept. 16, 1961, and was a son of
John E. and Ada Shifflett Wyant of Rt. 2, Elkton. Surviving, in addition to his
parents, are his wife, the former Wanda Sipe, whom he married June 16,1978. Also
surviving are two daughters, Melissa Kay and Melinda Ann Wyant, both at home;
three sisters, Doris May Foltz of Harrisonburg and Mary Elizabeth Lam and Clara
Eppard, both of Elkton; a brother, Richard Lee Wyant of Elkton; and a
grandmother, Cora W. Wyant of Elkton. Mr. Wyant had attended Elkton High School
and worked for Raymond Gooden building contractor of Elkton. The body will be
taken from the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John E.
Wyant of Rt. 2, Elkton at 3 p.m. today. Friends may call at his parents' home.
The casket will not be open at the church.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Apr. 7, 2004
JESSE LEE WYANT
Jesse Lee Wyant of Crozet lost his 14 year battle with cancer on Tuesday, April
6, 2004. He was born in Albemarle County on April 29, 1936. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Jesse R. and Fannie F. Wyant. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Albert "Paul" Wyant; and two sisters, Elsie Mae Moore, Mary
Helen Wyant. He is survived by five children and their families; Sherry L.
Koogler of Alabama her husband, Timothy, and their children, Christopher,
Courtney, Corey and Cameron, Donna W. Richards of Charlottesville and her
husband, Scott, and their children, LaToya and Tyler, Randy L. Wyant and his
daughter, Megan, Tony A. Wyant and his son, Bradley, and Teresa A. Hall and her
husband, Kevin, and their children, Olivia, Owen. He is also survived by six
brothers, Tim Boyne and his wife, Mary, Randall Wyant, Nelson "Ted" Wyant and
his wife, Juanita, Ray Wyant and his wife, Frances, Douglas Wyant and his wife,
Joyce, Dalmas Wyant and his wife, Viola. He is additionally survived by numerous
nieces and nephews, two special friends, Deborah Snow, and Julie Brown and his
dear friend, companion, and care giver, Lottie M. Harris. The family would like
to thank the staff of the UVA Cancer Center, his home health nurse, Becky Mimms
and Hospice of the Piedmont for their loving care. A funeral service will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Teague Chapel with the Rev. Mary Boyne
officiating. Interment will follow in the Sandridge Family Cemetery, Sugar
Hollow, after which the family then invites friends to the home of his son,
Tommy Wyant and Deborah Snow, 5735 Oak Drive, Crozet. The family will receive
friends 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Teague Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 1, 1947
LUCY A. WYANT
Mrs. Lucy Ann Wyant of White Hall, widow of Adam K. Wyant, Sr., died at 9
o'clock last night at a local hospital. She was a native of Albemarle County and
was 66 years of age. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Batis, of Roanoke
and Miss Nancy Wyant of this city and three sons, Henry Wyant of Roanoke, Samuel
Wyant of White Hall and Woodrow W. Wyant of this city. There is one
granddaughter, Geraldine Wyant Batis. Mrs. Wyant also leaves one sister, Mrs.
Ida Gibson of White Hall. The funeral will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow
morning from Mt. Moriah Methodist Church, the Rev. Raymond F. Wrenn pastor of
the Crozet Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church yard.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Mar. 6, 1973
LUCY MAE WYANT DRISCOLL
Mrs. Lucy Mae Wyant Driscoll of 327 14th St. NW died today in a Charlottesville
hospital. She was 85. An Albemarle native, she was the daughter of the late Adam
K. Wyant, Sr. and Emma Anderson Wyant. She was the widow of William Wallace
Driscoll. Mrs. Driscoll was a member of the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church
of White Hall. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth D. Craig of
Charlottesville; two brothers, J. Nelson Wyant of Akron, Ohio, and Walker A.
Wyant of Roanoke; two half brothers, Henry Wyant and Woodrow W. Wyant of
Charlottesville; a sister, Mrs. Lacy Clark of White Hall; and two half-sisters,
Mrs. Charles Arnett of Charlottesville and Mrs. Reginald Garland of Roanoke.
Funeral services for Mrs. Driscoll will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mt. Moriah
United Methodist Church, the Rev. James Athern officiating. Burial will be in
the church cemetery. The family request that donations be made to the
Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad. Preddy-Teague Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Dec. 6, 2007
MINNIE BROOKMAN WYANT
Minnie Brookman Wyant, 89, of Charlottesville, Virginia passed away Monday,
December 3, 2007, at The Laurels of Charlottesville. She was born in Fluvanna
County on April 23, 1918, the sixth of ten children of the late Millard M. and
Leotie Brookman. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Borough Dennis;
her son, James M. Dennis; her second husband, Willis Glass; and her third
husband, Woodrow Wyant. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Andrew
Sr., Ammit and Benjamin "Bennie" Brookman; and three sisters, Irene B. Kirby
Turner, Virgie B. Drumheller Snow and Annie B. Dunkum. She is survived by a
brother, Lawrence Brookman of Bremo Bluff, Virginia; two sisters, Inez B.
Halterman of Palmyra, Virginia and Mary B. Petty Winston of Bremo Bluff,
Virginia; a granddaughter, Laura Jean Moss and her husband, Jerry, who have
cared for her over the last six years, a grandson, James "Jimmy" Dennis, four
great-grandchildren, Jerry Moss Jr., Jason Moss and his wife, Dana, Jessica and
Kimberly Dennis; four greatgreat-grandchildren, Brittany Moss, Jamie Moss,
Kaitlyn Moss, Gracee Moss; and numerous nieces, nephews, great- and
great-great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on
Friday, December 7, 2007, at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, with the
Reverend William E. Olewiler officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Moriah
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. on Thursday,
December 6, 2007, at Teague Funeral Home. Friends may sign the guest register at
teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jan.
4, 2019
NANCY WYANT ARNETTE
Nancy Wyant Arnette, 99, of Charlottesville,
passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Morningside Assisted Living. She
was born on January 5, 1920, in White Hall, Va., to A.K. Wyant and Lucy S.
Wyant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Arnette, and 13
siblings. Mrs. Arnette was a very active member of First United Methodist Church
until her mid- 80's. She helped start the "Soup Kitchen", (now called "Bread and
Blessings"), at First United Methodist Church. She was very involved in Women's
Circles, (now known as UMW), Walker William's Sunday School class and other
Outreach Ministries of the church. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Arnette
Hamner and husband, Jack, and Sue Leigh Arnette; grandchildren, Scott C. Hamner
and wife, Kimmy and Jennie L. Hamner; great-grandchildren, Addison Hamner,
Landon Critzer and Cameron Critzer; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Hill and Wood
Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. A special thank
you to the staff at Morningside Assisted Living for their love and care over the
past 12 years. We would also like to thank Legacy Hospice for their care and
services. There will be no visitation, but anyone wishing to pay their respects
may do so at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do
so may send a contribution to First United Methodist Church, (please note "Bread
and Blessings on the memo line), 101 E. Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA
22902, or Scottsville United Methodist Church,(please note "Food Pantry" on the
memo line), P.O. Box 280, Scottsville, VA 24590. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.hillandwood.com.
PAUL ADAM WYANT
March 30, 1927 - August 1, 2017
Paul Adam Wyant, 90, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 01, 2017,
surrounded by his loving family at their home in Penn Laird. Mr. Wyant was born
March 30, 1927, in Elkton, Va. and was the son of the late Jacob and Maggie Jane
Hensley Wyant. He was the last surviving of his 14 siblings. Paul lived a
Christ-centered life and was a dedicated member of Bible Way Church in Elkton.
He will be remembered as a passionate, caring and loving person. On November 18,
1948, he married Dorothy Shifflett Wyant, his wife of 69 years, who survives.
Also surviving are his son, Ernest "Ernie" L. Wyant, Sr. and fiancée, Judy
Hedrick of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Barbara "Barbi" Wyant of Harrisonburg
and Bertha "Bert" Rogers of McGaheysville; two grandchildren, Ernest "E.J."
Wyant, Jr. and wife, Carissa of Lacey Spring and Jacob Rogers of McGaheysville,
two great-grandchildren, Caleb Wyant and Everley Bragg Rogers; special friend
and caregiver, Erica Ortiz and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Ausby Wyant, Cecil Wyant,
Lovic Wyant, Arthur Wyant, Wilmer Wyant and Robert Wyant and eight sisters,
Fannie Comer, Viola Dean, Hester Cubbage, Nellie Tayman, Ruby Wyant, Leila
Meadows, his twin sister, Pauline Smithwick and Nora Wyant. A funeral service
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, at Kyger Funeral Home in
Harrisonburg with Pastors James Kite and Audre King officiating. Interment will
follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8
p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the funeral home.
The Johnson Funeral
Home, Grottoes, VA
RONALD WAYNE WYANT
Ronald Wayne Wyant, 66, of Weyers
Cave, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. He
was born on March 4, 1957 and was a son of the late Avis and Evelyn (Dean)
Wyant. Ronald had worked as a diesel mechanic for Rockingham County Schools.
Ronald is survived by two children, Cheryl Wyant and Terry Wyant; three sisters,
Deborah (Steve) Floyd, Ava Hoover, and Christal (Darren) Curry; two
grandchildren, Trinity (Jacob) Ross and Avis Wyant. No formal services are
scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to aid
in funeral expenses, c/o Johnson Funeral Service, PO Box 41, Bridgewater, VA
22812. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in
Grottoes.
The Daily Progress,
Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Mar 25, 2022
ROY LEWIS WYANT
Roy Lewis Wyant,
76, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Roy was
born on January 28, 1946, the son of the late Kemper Samuel Wyant and Marie Emma
Shifflett. Roy was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory
is his loving wife of almost 56 years, Oma Estella "Sally" Atkins Wyant; his
beloved son, Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Wyant (Michelle); his beautiful
granddaughter, Danielle Lynn Wyant; brother, Donald Lee Wyant; sister, Brenda
Kay Thacker; and a special friend, Dallas Cason. Roy retired from the Virginia
Department of Transportation after 30 years of service as a timekeeper. Roy
loved Bluegrass music, his dogs, camping, anything involving food, and of course
a good nap. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 6
until 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday,
March 28, 2022, starting at 10 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home with Pastor Terry
Jewell officiating. The family would like to extend their love and appreciation
to the staff of Hospice of The Piedmont for their care and support. An online
guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com. Ryan Funeral Home of
Ruckersville, Virginia, is handling the arrangements. Ryan Funeral Home, 12819
Spotswood Trail Ruckersville, VA 22968
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Aug. 11, 2013
SARAH BURTON JOLLETT WYANT
Sarah Burton Jollett Wyant passed away peacefully at her home in Crozet,
Virginia, on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the age of 92. Born in Greene County,
Virginia, on May 8, 1921, Sarah was the second daughter of the late Lewis Lloyd
Jollett and Mary Neville Peluso Jollett. She was preceded in death by her
sisters, Edith Norwood J. Roberts and Martha Lou J. Hammett. Sarah grew up in
Greene County, was a key player on her high school's unbeaten basketball team,
and received her teaching degree from Longwood College in Farmville. For most of
her adult life she was a resident of White Hall and Crozet in Albemarle County.
At the age of 18 she began her teaching career in a one-room school house in
western Albemarle, teaching grades one through eight. During World War II she
worked in war support offices in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.
Later Sarah taught third and fourth grades and became the principal at White
Hall Primary School. She then taught first grade at Crozet Elementary School
from 1961 until her retirement in 1990. In the 1960s she was among the first
teachers in the nascent Head Start program in central Virginia. During those
years and into the 1970s she also taught home-bound children with physical
disabilities who at that time were unable to attend public school. Over the
years she often counted among her students two, sometimes even three generations
from the same family. It was rare for her to travel anywhere in Virginia and not
run into a former student, or the parents of a former student, who always
remembered her good humor and commitment as a teacher and appreciated her
positive impact on their lives. A talkative, sociable person and generally
considered the life of any gathering, Sarah enjoyed movies and Broadway
musicals, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She
loved adventure (but not heights!), good food and drink, and good taste
generally. She was an avid team bowler with actual trophies to her credit. She
had extensive self-taught knowledge of Virginia's plants, produce, flowers, and
trees, was always interested in history, and took every opportunity to visit
historical and cultural sites throughout Virginia and farther afield, with a
special interest in U.S. presidents' birthplaces and homes. For much of her
adult life, both while teaching and in retirement, Sarah took continuing
education classes covering a wide range of subjects at Longwood and at the
University of Virginia. She was also a loyal fan of UVa sports, especially
basketball. She will be remembered for her wit and laughter, her courage and
perseverance, and her dedication to education and lifelong learning. Sarah is
survived by her younger brother, Lewis Logan Jollett and his wife, Esther; and
by her younger sister, Jean Ann Jollett Marks; by her five children: Linda Jo
Wyant, Theresa Ann W. Toms and her husband Jack, Joseph Randolph Wyant Jr. and
his wife Theresa Diane, Sarah Lee W. Hartley and her husband Robert, and Jean
Burton Wyant; by four grandchildren, Nathan Louis Toms, David Marshall Toms,
Sarah Rebecca Wyant, and Joseph Adam Wyant; by one great-grandchild, Braden
Louis Toms; and by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration
of Sarah's life will be held at the Meadows Community Center, 5735 Meadows
Drive, Crozet, VA 22932, on Friday, August 23, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30
p.m. In accordance with Sarah's wishes, her remains will be interred during a
private family service near her childhood home in Greene County. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Longwood University, 201 High
St., Farmville, VA 23909; http://www.longwood.edu/advancement/ makeagift.htm.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 9, 2007
VELMA VIRGINIA WYANT LAM
Velma Virginia Wyant Lam, 92, a resident at Willow Estates, and formerly of
Elkton, died April 6, 2007, in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Lam was born Sept. 21, 1914,
in the Beldor area of Elkton, and was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and
Sarah (Sallie) Hensley Wyant. She worked at Sleepwear and at Sunnyside
Retirement Home before retiring. She was a member of the Mount Olivet Christian
Church. On July 13, 1940, she married Charles Elwood Lam, who preceded her in
death. Mrs. Lam was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Elwood Lam, three
sisters, Annie C. Smith, Reba Haney, and Doris Life, two brothers, Samuel T.
Wyant and Claude Wyant. Mrs. Lam is survived by a sister-in-law, Marjorie R.
Wyant, and a number of nieces and nephews. Pastor Wayne Wright will conduct the
funeral service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the Mount Olivet
Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in
McGaheysville. A reception will follow the committal at the church. Arrangements
by the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Sep. 21, 2004
WILLIAM "BILLY" WYANT
William Marcus "Billy" Wyant, 76, of Free Union, died at his residence on
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, after an extended illness. Born Aug. 1, 1928, in
Whitehall, he was the son of the late Adam K. Wyant and Irene Clark Wyant. He
was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph "Joe" Wyant of Keswick and
Robert "Bob" Wyant of Charlottesville. Billy was a U.S. Army veteran,
self-employed and owner/operator of a trucking business for several years.
Surviving him are a son, Marcus Joseph Wyant and his wife, Tracy, of
Earlysville; a grandson, Marcus Joseph Wyant Jr. of Earlysville; two brothers,
Clark Wyant of Charlottesville and Edward Wyant of North Carolina; numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services will be private at a later date.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Earlysville
Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 104, Earlysville, VA 22936. Hill & Wood
Funeral Service is assisting the family.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Apr. 25, 2004
WINFRED R. WYANT SR.
Winfred R. Wyant Sr., 79, of Ruckersville, left this world to live with the
Lord, on Friday, April 23, 2004, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimers.
He was born Jan. 31, 1925, in Rockingham County, son of the late James Frank
Wyant and Sarah Betty Wyant. He was a member of the First Bible Baptist Church
in Stanardsville, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from Wyant
Construction Company. Mr. Wyant is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth
F. Wyant; two son, Winfred R. Wyant Jr. of Scottsville and Charles Wade Wyant of
Stanardsville; two daughters, Peggy W. Morris and Barbara A. Roach, both of
Ruckersville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by four sisters, Elsie Dean, Alma Bender, Minnie Wendt, and Marie Dean;
two brothers, Lurty Wyant and Kemper Wyant. A funeral service will be conducted
at 1 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2004, at First Bible Baptist Church, with pastor
James E. Woods officiating. Interment will follow at the family cemetery in
Ruckersville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at
the funeral home. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, CNA's, and
the staff at Evergreene Nursing Home and Hospice of the Rapidan. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Ryan
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 22, 2002
WOODROW WILSON WYANT
Woodrow Wilson "Weedy" Wyant, 85, of Charlottesville, died Monday, Oct. 21,
2002, at his residence. he was the son of the late Adam K. Sr. and(Born Nov. 9,
1916, in White Hall, Lucy Shifflett Wyant. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Jordan Wyant, and a son, Steven
Wilson Wyant. He is survived by his wife, Minnie B. Wyant; a sister, Nancy W.
Arnette of Charlottesville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Wyant was a
World War II veteran and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 60, AF&AM for 51 years.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Teague Funeral
Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Moriah
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Brenneke officiating. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made in his honor to the
Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Va. 22907
or to Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, 4492 Garth Rd., Charlottesville, Va.
22901. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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