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Please come visit us on the North side of St. George Ave. In 1967, John Walton Anderson, Sr., and wife Agnes Johns Anderson moved to 5888 St. John, Sr. Anderson.

Local Family owned and operated (full service funeral home w/cremations and private chapel services)434 823 5002 Available by phone 24/7and non emergency online @ [email protected]. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet, Virginia, is the family-owned and operated Anderson Funeral Services, Inc. George Avenue and opened the business. Their two sons, John Walton Anderson, Jr., and Robert Samuel Anderson were just eight and two years old, too young to realize the new business would include them one day. was a native of Charlotte Court House, Virginia. He received his education from Presbyterian College in Maxton, North Carolina, and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before moving to Crozet, he worked for nine years in the funeral profession in Maxton, North Carolina, Red Springs, North Carolina and Charlottesville, Virginia. His wife was a business education teacher while living in North Carolina; when they moved to Charlottesville, Agnes accepted a position at Rock Hill Academy for three years. She then received a teaching position in the Albemarle County School system and taught for the next twenty-six years at Albemarle and Western Albemarle High Schools. After thirty-two years of teaching, she retired and became a part-time assistant in the funeral business with Mr. Today, Agnes continues to work as secretary and treasurer of the corporation. In 1998, the two sons began running the business after the death of their father. Today, Robert S. Anderson serves as president and John W. Anderson, Jr. as the vice president of the continuously growing company. Robert attended Piedmont Community College and graduated from John Tyler Community College in Chester, Virginia, with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, majoring in Funeral Service. John received a degree in business from James Madison University and as Associate Degree in Applied Science, majoring in Funeral Service from John Tyler Community College. Both are fully certified funeral directors and embalmers. The Andersons understand quality, service and cost are important to their friends and neighbors. They have genuine concern for all families, and they provide caring, dignified, and personalized service to the communities throughout Albemarle County and central Virginia. The business is capable of all types of services, arrangements, burials, cremations, memorials and transportation. Its facility can accommodate any type of religious faith or special wishes. For experienced service and counseling, contact Anderson Funeral Service of Crozet, Virginia.

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

Charles William Wilmer, 85, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Born on February 5, 1941, in Amherst, Virginia, Charles was the son of the late William Hawes Wilmer and Hilda Tucker Wilmer. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Todd William Wilmer.

Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He married the love of his life, Becky Wilmer, and together they shared 65 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on love, family, and unwavering commitment to one another.

Charles spent his career with J. Bruce Barnes Lumber Company in Crozet, Virginia, dedicating more than 40+ years of service. He was respected for his strong work ethic, dedication, and integrity, qualities that carried over into every aspect of his life.

Charles was a pillar of the Crozet community and dedicated countless hours to serving others throughout his life. He was a lifetime member and volunteer with the Crozet Fire Department, where he selflessly gave his time in service to his neighbors and community. He was also a longtime member of the Crozet Sportsman's Club, a member of the Crozet Masonic Lodge, and a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Through his volunteerism, civic involvement, and unwavering commitment to helping others, Charles earned the respect and admiration of those around him and left a lasting impact on the community he loved.

Beyond his volunteer service, Charles was well known throughout the area for his catering business and exceptional barbecue. Whether serving at community gatherings, special events, or family celebrations, his delicious food and warm hospitality brought people together and became a cherished tradition for many.

He is survived by his loving wife, Becky Wilmer; his daughter, Charlotte Wilmer; his sister, Kathy Collins; and his cherished grandchildren, Joshua Yager and Liam Wilmer. He also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will miss his warmth, wisdom, and gentle presence.

Whether you knew him by Charles, Charlie or CW, his life was a testament to the values of hard work, compassion, and devotion to family. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know and loved him.

The family would like to send a special thanks to the Legacy Hospice Healthcare Staff and the BirghtStar CNAs that supported Charles in his final days. Additionally, the family would like to thank his ice cream buddy, Theresa Laury for her visits and laughter.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2pm at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church located at 650 Thrashers Creek Rd, Amherst, Va 24521.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the Crozet Fire Department or Legacy Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Crozet Fire Department on November 21, 2026 located at 5652 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932 at 1pm.

"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and forever dear." – Alex MacLean

Family and friends may sign his virtual guestbook at www.Wellssheffield.com

07/19/2026

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06/16/2026

She has her feet off the branch, not touching anything,

and the cardinal is exactly one arm's length to her right.
Neither of them is looking at the other.

Both of them are looking at the moon on the water.
The white blossoms above them opened

without asking whether this was the right time to open.
That is what I love about blossoms —

they do not check whether the conditions are appropriate.
I still save things for you.

A sentence I heard. A color the sky went last Tuesday.
The shape a cloud made —

I thought: I need to remember this to tell you.
I remembered.
Then I understood again, the way I understand it

freshly, every time, as if for the first —
that the place I was saving it for

no longer has an address I can reach.
The girl on the branch is not saving anything.

She is simply present with the moon and the bird and the water.
I am trying to learn that —

how to let a moment be complete inside itself.
The cardinal sits in its one-arm-length distance.

The blossoms do not ask the night for permission.
She lets her feet hang over everything below.

She has not decided yet if she will stay or go.
— Angels Are Near

06/16/2026

Gomer Pyle star Ronnie Schell has died at the age of 94. According to Yahoo! News, he passed away on Friday, June 12, in Los Angeles, California.

His cause of death has been confirmed as natural causes. He passed away at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Schell was hospitalized after a recent fall, according to his publicist, Harlon Boll.

He was most well-known for playing Marine Pvt. Duke Slater, who was Gomer Pyle's best friend. Schell played opposite Pyle, who was played by Jim Nabors, for three seasons before leaving.

He then went on to star in his sitcom, Good Morning, World, where he played a DJ. But when that fell through, he came back to Gomer Pyle, where Slater had by that time been promoted to a corporal.

But it wasn't just his character who served in the military—Schell served four years in the U.S. Air Force straight out of high school. That's also where he found his start in the entertainment business, too. He enjoyed entertaining people in the military.

His career was slow and steady, which earned him the "slowest rising comedian" label from a local radio host. In his words, "I didn't get the big break, but I got many little breaks."

And that's true, because he is credited with being on over 150 TV shows. These include: You Bet Your Life; The Andy Griffith Show; The Patty Duke Show; The Love Boat; Mork & Mindy; Saved By The Bell; The Golden Girls; and Yes, Dear.

06/02/2026

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