Margit Thomas Holdsworth
May 22, 2026
Margit Holdsworth, 90, died Thursday, May 22, 2026 in Stanardsville, VA surrounded by family. Margit was born in Germany, 6/7/1935 to Theodor and Margarete in Hannover. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ralph. Margit is survived by her children, Nina and Mark, and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later...
Peggy Richardson
May 20, 2026
Peggy Lee Richardson, born on November 26, 1936, in Clay, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Lyles Johnson, her beloved sister, Evelyn (Jimmy) Smith, and son-in-law Fred Terrien. She is survived by her loving children: Robert Mark Smith, Ryne Richardson (Lillian), Lisa Marie Terrien, and Jeff Richardson. She also...
Larry Gene Richards
May 19, 2026
Larry Gene Richards, 71, passed away May 19, 2026, at home. Full obituary to come. A service will be held 11:00AM Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 143 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960.
Juanita June Johnson
May 19, 2026
Juanita June Johnson 84 of Gordonsville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Orange. She was the daughter of the late Allen Melton Sr. and Marguerite Carter Melton. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy Johnson; brother, Allen Melton Jr.;and a sister, Levada Fincham.
She is survived by her daughter, Stacy J. Napier and husband Mike of Gordonsville;...
Pattie Marie Theis
May 18, 2026
Pattie Marie Theis, 61, of Wolftown, passed away on May 18, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Ray Haught, and Atha Emogene Haught. She is survived by her husband, David Lee Theis; three sons, Daniel Theis, R.J. Guinn and Andrew Guinn; her brother, Dudley Haught; her sisters, Melinda Haught and Becky Mathes; and seven...
John Edward McWilliams
May 18, 2026
John E. “Gran Gran” McWilliams, 89, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home.
Born on April 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Robert Henry McWilliams and Ollie Mae McWilliams. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert H. McWilliams Jr. and Charles D. McWilliams.
John is survived...
Elvin Conley
May 16, 2026
Elvin Conley, 83, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Stanardsville. He was born on February 8, 1943, in Geer, VA, and was the son of the late Lloyd Lee Conley and Callie Roach Conley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edith Morris Conley; his brothers, Elwood, Edward, and Elbert Conley. He is...
Sylvia Boston
May 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvia Boston on May 16, 2026, at home in Orange, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia, who was born on May 25, 1947, lived a life brimming with love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to both family and community. After a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia,...
Bobby Lawrence Hoffman
May 16, 2026
Bobby Lawrence Hoffman went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Dewey L. and Erma U. Hoffman. He was born on March 19th, 1941, and lived in Madison his entire life. He was married to Janet Tyler Hoffman for 62 years. He left behind four children: Robert L. and wife Linda,...
Mary Shelton Bragan
May 12, 2026
Mary Shelton Bragan, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Culpeper, VA. She was born on November 13, 1940, in Shelby, Va. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Julian Shelton and Ella Loraine McClammer Shelton, wife of the late Arthur William Bragan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennie (George-deceased) Vaughan, brothers Wilbur Shelton,...
Shirley Marie Berry
May 12, 2026
Shirley Marie Berry, 84 of Madison, beloved wife, mother, and Nannie, passed peacefully into her eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving and devoted husband and children. Shirley was born on July 6, 1941, in Orange County, Virginia. On March 20, 1959, she married the love of her life, Charles...
Christine Kingrea
May 11, 2026
Christine “Chris” Marie Kingrea, 68, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born on August 16, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Junior Johnson and Francoise Marie Powers. Chris had an extraordinary love for animals, caring for each one with patience, tenderness, and devotion. She spent countless hours feeding, nurturing, and forming special bonds with...
Dorothy Emma Morris
May 10, 2026
Dorothy Emma Taylor Hoffner Morris, lovingly known as “Dot,” passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and faith that defined her life. She was 86 years old. Born on November 15, 1939, in Madison County near Kinderhook, Virginia, Dorothy was the daughter of William Franklin Taylor and Mamie Ardistia Lamb Taylor. A proud...
Michael Christopher Nelson
May 8, 2026
Michael Christopher “Chris” Nelson, age 60, of Charlottesville, Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 8, 2026, at Martha Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Missouri on January 15, 1966, Chris was the beloved son of Anne Mercedes McPike Nelson and Michael Milton Nelson. He was the twin brother of Eric Nelson, who passed away too early in...
Maxwell E Lacy Jr.
May 8, 2026
Maxwell E. Lacy, Jr. of Oak Park, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born in Charlottesville on January 21, 1940, to the late Maxwell E. Lacy and Anna Goodall Lacy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Janice Utz Lacy. He is survived by his wife Frances Kloker Lacy; his son Alan...
Michael McDaniel
May 7, 2026
Michael Lee McDaniel passed away on May 7, 2026. He passed away leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of memories that will be treasured. His laughter, stories, and presence filled every room he entered. These memories will live on through his family and all who knew him.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael...
Thomas Earl May Jr.
May 7, 2026
Thomas E. May, Jr. of Gordonsville, VA died peacefully at his home on Thursday, 7 May 2026, with Ben at his side and comforted by loving family and friends. He was born on 26 May 1953 at the Gordonsville Community Hospital. Proceeded in death by his parents Thomas Earl May, Sr. and Violet Harris May. Following graduation from Orange County...
Larry Gene Salisbury
May 4, 2026
Larry Gene Salisbury, 50, was born July 18, 1975, to parents Larry Crawford and the late Kathy Salisbury (died 2017), in Charlottesville, Va. He graduated from Western Albemarle High School. Larry loved to sing and dance. His favorite football team was the Washington Redskins. Anyone who knew Larry would tell you his smile would light up room. Larry is also...
Alla Augustina Iizuka
May 4, 2026
Alla Augustina Iizuka, 93, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Autumn Care of Madison, VA. Born on May 28, 1932, in Crimea, Russia, she was the daughter of the late Michael Schiele and Galina Schiele. In addition to her parents, Alla is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Mamoru Iizuka. Alla...
Mary Virginia Thompson
May 4, 2026
Mary Gray Thompson (MY Mary, Mom-mom), 96 of Madison County, VA, saw the face of Jesus on Monday, May 4, 2026, when she left the Mountain View Nursing Home, Aroda, VA, for her final time. She was born July 31, 1929, to the late Herbert and Hattie Gray in Langley, VA, and was the wife of the late Dr. E....
