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Recent Obituaries in Madison, Orange, and Gordonsville, VA
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Madison, Orange, and Gordonsville, VA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Anna Marie Leathers Waugh
Oct 17, 2026
Anna Marie Leathers Waugh, 90 of Culpeper, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 10, 1936 to the late Chester Louis Leathers, Sr. and Jessie Woodrow Smith Leathers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Woodyard Waugh, Sr.; her...
Bobby Bernell Slaven
Oct 17, 2026
Bobby Bernell Slaven, 94 of Madison, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1932, to the late Ralph Wilton Slaven and Bessie Marie Dillon Slaven. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Magdalene Weiss Slaven; brother, Robert E. Slaven; and sister, Louise Slaven Brock.
He is survived by his daughter,...
Owen William Colvin
Oct 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Owen William Colvin
June 27, 2012 – October 16, 2026
We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:9
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Owen William Colvin, who was born on June 27, 2012, and passed away on October 16,...
Thelma Brown Henson
Oct 15, 2026
Thelma Brown Henson, 91, was born July, 12, 1935 in Charles City, Virginia, and passed away on October 15, 2026 at her home in Louisa, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Elizabeth Brown; sons, Walter Henson, III, Roger Dennis Henson, Joseph Daniel Henson; brothers, Robert Brown, Sherman Brown, Joseph Brown; sisters, Elizabeth B Lark, Jessica...
Martha Alma Carpenter
Oct 13, 2026
Dr. Martha A. Carpenter passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Charlottesville, Virginia on October 13, 2026. A distinguished physician and former J. Francis Dammann Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine, Martha was a trailblazer for women in medicine who will be remembered for her contributions to the field of pediatric cardiology, including...
Bonnie Tinder Sexton
Oct 13, 2026
Bonnie Lee Tinder Sexton, 86, was born on September 13, 1940, and passed away on October 13 at the Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Standardsville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents Karl Edgar Tinder and Phyllis Cole Tinder of Gordonsville.
Bonnie was fiercely independent and unafraid to share her viewpoints. She was a lover of cats, wildlife,...
Amos Vernon Yount, Jr.
Oct 12, 2026
Amos V. Yount, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2026.
Four years ago, Amos found Jesus, and from that moment on, his life was changed. Sunday mornings often found him watching a preaching service on television, growing in his faith and drawing closer to the Lord. His journey home to Heaven brings comfort in knowing...
Bonnie Orndorff Bright
Oct 10, 2026
Bonnie Orndorff Bright, 78, of Culpeper, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at UVA Culpeper Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1948, to the late Elmer Orndorff and Gladys Orndorff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Jack Bright; son, Sylvester Jack Bright, Jr.; brother, Joe Orndorff; sisters, Kitty and Ruby.
Bonnie worked for many...
Gerard Carlson
Oct 5, 2026
Gerard Carlson, 46, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2026. Gerard was surrounded by his beautiful family, friends, and USMVMC Brothers.Gerard is survived by his loving wife, Alicia Rogers Carlson; his loving daughter, Arianna Carlson; his loving stepchildren, Kayla McDaniel and her husband, Hunter, and Tucker Herr and his wife, Miranda; his loving mother, Susan Stege; his loving siblings, Coryann...
Bernice Wilson Kube
Oct 5, 2026
Bernice Wilson Kube, 67, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. She was born on July 26, 1959, at Richmond Memorial Hospital to Eugene Kyle Wilson and Ada Sharpe Wilson.
Bernice is survived by her beloved husband, Clarence Edward “Ed” Kube, Jr., with whom she shared 46 years of marriage; her daughter, Janelle Buggio (Vince); her son, Clarence Edward “Trey” Kube...
Christopher Wesley Taylor
Oct 5, 2026
Christopher Wesley Taylor, 52, of Reva, Va., passed away on October 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1974, to Wesley Albert Taylor and Gwendolyn Jill Luttrell Taylor.
Chris was a manager for Klockner Barrier for thirty years.
He is survived by his parents, Wes and Jill Taylor; wife, Robyn Meadows Taylor; daughter, Meagan Agee, and husband, Dustin;...
Ruth Jane Blankenbaker
Oct 3, 2026
Ruth Jane Blankenbaker, 82, of Brightwood, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1944, to the late Rufus Taylor Blankenbaker and Jessie Clore Blankenbaker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jesse “J. R.” Rufus Blankenbaker.
Jane was loved by many and was a loving mother to her son, Jodie. She had...
Betty Jean Fincham Woodward
Oct 2, 2026
Betty Jean Fincham Woodward, 94, of Madison, Va., passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Culpeper UVA Hospital. She was born on November 20, 1931, to the late Henry W. Fincham and Lucille Alice Hawkins Fincham Woodward. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eppie Daniel Woodward; daughter, Eleanor Virginia Woodward; son, Ernest Franklin Woodward; brothers, James...
John Charles Franz
Sep 30, 2026
John Charles Franz, 86, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026.
John was born on May 16, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Henry “Hank” Franz and Helen Franz, where he grew up with his brother, Gerry.
Indianapolis and Indiana University at Bloomington remained important parts of John’s identity throughout his life. He attended Indiana University, where he met Mary...
Dorothy Earlene Barton
Sep 30, 2026
Dorothy Earlene Childress Barton of Orange, Virginia passed away on September 30th, 2026. She spent her life in Honaker, Virginia and the surrounding area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Graham Barton Sr, and daughters Sarah Christine, Katherine Yvonne Barton and her special friend Anne Meade Faulconer. She was a member of St Thomas Episcopal Church during her...
Shirley Ann Payne
Sep 29, 2026
Shirley Ann Payne, 87, of Barboursville, Virginia, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Born on February 7, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harry Clinton Fisher and Virginia Merle Fisher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roger A. Payne Sr., her brothers, Harry Clinton Fisher Jr., Ray David Fisher,...
Deborah Anntionette Lewis
Sep 28, 2026
Deborah Anntionette Lewis, 73, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Debbie, as she was affectionately known to all, was born on June 19, 1953 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Arlene Loretta Lewis. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, one brother James "Tony" Lewis and her fiancé...
Ellen Weakley Fox
Sep 28, 2026
Ellen Weakley Fox, 84, of Oak Park, Va., passed away on September 28, 2026, at her daughter’s home. She was born on February 14, 1942, to the late Claude Roosevelt Weakley and Mary Sudie Weakley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Caldwell Fox; sisters, Peggy Smith, Mildred Lamb, Mary Ann Ponder; brothers, Claude Weakley, Jr., Ruben...
James Alvin Wood
Sep 27, 2026
James Alvin “Jim” Wood, 87, of Orange, Virginia, passed peacefully at his home on September 27, 2026. Jim was born June 27, 1939, in Denbigh, Virginia, to Arthur and Effie Wood. In 1957, he married his childhood sweetheart, Margaret Smith, and they were blessed with sons James, John, and Paul. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather...
Caleb Lee Maupin
Sep 23, 2026
Caleb Lee Maupin, 22, of Gordonsville, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2026. He was born September 21, 2004, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Caleb loved his family and friends deeply and had a heart as big as they come. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and cared deeply for the people around...
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