Steven Smith Hoffman
Apr 2, 2026
Steven Smith Hoffman of Madison passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison.
Kathleen Cecelia Johnston
Apr 1, 2026
Kathleen Cecelia Johnston, 79 of Brightwood, Va. passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2026. She was born on September 26 1946 to the late Thomas George Smith and Jeanne Josephine Seghers Smith. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Madeleine Walsh. Kathleen worked in retail sales most of her life. She was very devoted to her church and...
Lacy Wise Garrison Jr.
Mar 31, 2026
Lacy Wise Garrison, Jr., known and loved by many names, L.W., Dubby, Dubs, L-Double, Paw-Paw, and Dad, passed from this life into eternal glory on March 31, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he made his home in Madison, Virginia, where he lived a life defined by hard work, selflessness, and an...
John Durvin Tucker Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
John Durvin Tucker, Jr., passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years; his daughter; two granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his son. John was a Korean war veteran and worked until the age of 74. Per John’s request, there will be no service.
Stephanie Bagley
Mar 29, 2026
Stephanie Meidell Westlake Bagley, 83 of Madison, Va. passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1943 to the late John Westlake and Dorothy Aldith Applegate Westlake. She was also preceded in death by her sons, David Thayne Bagley and Darren John Bagley; and grandson, David Garth Bagley, Stephanie was a devoted wife for 64...
William Lester Hart
Mar 28, 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026, he passed away at home with family & loved ones. Husband to Janice Kay Hart for 57 years. Father to 3 sons, Ronald (Bonnie) Hart, James (Megan) Hart & William (Katrina) Hart Jr. Grandfather to Carter (Rachel) Hart, Lillian Hart, Willie Hart, Ginny Hart, Alyssa, and Willow. Great-grandfather to a very special and adored Jackson William...
Stonewall Jackson Kilby
Mar 28, 2026
Stonewall Jackson "Jack" Kilby, a beloved member of the Madison, Virginia community, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 13, 1936, in Slate Mills, Virginia, Jack the son of Otis Stonewall Kilby and Anne Ellen Updike Kilby. Jack’s life was deeply rooted in his love for family, farming, and faith. He found...
Ann Virginia Legge
Mar 28, 2026
Ann Virginia Legge, age 105, of Orange, Virginia, passed away on March 28, 2026, at The Dogwood Village in Orange. She was born September 7, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Lerty Casper Holsinger and Odessa Mason Holsinger. Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Aurther Legge; two daughters, Shirley Anne Weakley and Patricia Lee...
Myra Pekary
Mar 26, 2026
Myra Noel Pekary, born Myra Nance Noel, passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Myra was born on November 28, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia. She grew up in Mineral, Virginia and attended Louisa County High School. Myra is succeeded by her three children Allison Pekary Abbs married to Nick Abbs, Ariana Pekary Gilbert married to Kirk...
James Dea Frye
Mar 25, 2026
James Dea "Jimmy" Frye passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Charlottesville. He was born May 18, 1945 to the late James Otis Frye and Georgia Anne Scott Frye. He is survived by his wife, Alma Robinson Frye, two sons, Robin Frye and Delance "Dee" Frye and wife Tracy and three grandchildren, DeJames Frye and wife Dana, Isaiah Frye...
Carol Elinor Strickland
Mar 24, 2026
Carol B. Strickland June 23, 1934 - March 24, 2026 Carol B. Strickland, 91, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at her home in Madison, VA. Born on June 23, 1934, in Manchester, NH, Carol was the daughter of Gordon Barnard, Sr. and Doris Wheeler Barnard. She was raised in Manchester and attended Manchester Central High School. She then...
Beverly Lee Ladd
Mar 24, 2026
Beverly "Cocky" Lee Ladd 86 of Troy, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Joseph Alfred Ladd and Magnolia Chandler Ladd . Cocky was a dedicated farm manager of Keswick Stables for many years, a true horseman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65...
Virginia Irene Bradbury Davis
Mar 24, 2026
Virginia Irene Bradbury Davis, 95, of Red Oak Lane, Orange, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her residence. Irene was born on December 8, 1930, in Richmond, and was the daughter of the late Earl Vernon Bradbury and Helen Hall Marsh Bradbury. She was also predeceased by her husband Joseph “Boots” Thomas Davis, and two sisters, Marjorie Marie Blankenbaker,...
Vilma Alvarado
Mar 20, 2026
Vilma Alvarado , 74, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on March 20, 2026. Born on February 11, 1952, she was the daughter of Jose de la Cruz Euceda Alvarado and Ester Dubor Ortega. Vilma is survived by her daughter, Vilma Patricia Cano Alvarado; sons, Javier Artonio Cano Alvarado, Darwin Joseph Paredes Alvarado; brothers, Oscar Rafael Ortega, Fermando Alvarado Dubor, Jorge...
George Houchens
Mar 20, 2026
George William Houchens of Louisa County peacefully transitioned from this life on March 20, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 3, 1955 to the late John Houchens and Alberta Houchens. George was a dedicated worker at C.W. Houchens for many, many years. He loved his job. He also loved his...
William Rouse
Mar 20, 2026
William Franklin Rouse, Jr. (Billy) departed this life March 20, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 4, 1966. Billy is predeceased by his parents William Franklin Rouse (Franky) and Shirley Moubray Rouse and grandparents George V. Moubray, Jr. and Nora Elizabeth Wolfrey Moubray. He is survived by two sisters, Cheryl Hattorf and Leigh...
William Steven Lambert
Mar 20, 2026
William Steven Lambert passed from this life on March 20, 2026, at 9:50 p.m. at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born May 5, 1947, in Lafayette, Georgia, to G.B. and Dorothy Deane [Newsome] Lambert. On March 26, 1976, he married the love of his life, Sandra Slemp Lambert. For 50 years, Steve and Sandie were inseparable, forging...
FLoyd David Foster
Mar 19, 2026
Floyd David Foster, 78, of Brightwood, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born on July 7, 1947, he was the son of the late Floyd Hankins Foster and Margaret Elizabeth Foster. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Lea Foster. David is survived by his sons, Brock Foster and his wife...
Jesse Lee Breeden Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
Jesse Lee Breeden Jr., 86, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born on October 7, 1939, Jesse was the son of the late Jesse Lee Breeden Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Breeden Gill. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cheryl Jean Breeden, and his sister, Janette Carneal. Jesse will...
Nathaniel Elijah Scott Sr.
Mar 18, 2026
Nathaniel (Nate) Elijah Scott Sr. (85) years old, peacefully passed away March 18, 2026, at home in Locust Grove, VA, surrounded by his family. Born on July 31st, 1940, in Covington, Va., to the late Herman Elijah and Mamie Ella (Johnson) Scott. He's predeceased by his siblings Charles Herman, Annie Mae, Dorothy Roberta, Lucille Alice, Joe Louis, Betty Jean, and...
