Carlton Wayne Knighton, 48, of Montpelier, passed away on July 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his sister, June Stanley. Wayne worked as a landscaper and operated Knighton Landscaping. He belonged to St. Peter's United Methodist Church. Wayne loved gardening and working with both plants and flowers. He is survived by his parents Percy and Margaret Knighton; niece, Jessie Stanley, and many friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 4-6pm at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 15599 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VA 23192, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10am. Interment will follow at St. Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery.