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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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Barbara Longaker Yowell

Barbara Longaker Yowell

Jul 21, 2025

Barbara Longaker Yowell        July 21, 2025 Barbara (Ann) Longaker Yowell; home-maker, mother, teacher, wife and family matriarch has finished a long life of 98 years. She was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey on Ground Hog's Day, 1927. In 1945, her roommate, Betty Jane Yowell of Etlan invited her brother, Everett Yowell, to a dance at Mary Washington College. This...

Arnette White

Arnette White

Jul 20, 2025

Arnette M. White                                       July 20, 2025 Arnette M. White, 69, of Henrico, Virginia, transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born in Louisa County, September 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late G. Ellen Washington White and the late J. Clyde White. Arnette was overflowing with humility and compassion; and she loved to...

Edward Riner

Edward Riner

Jul 20, 2025

Edward Allen Riner                                           July 20, 2025 Edward Allen Riner, 75, or Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born on September 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Edward Willie and Anita May Riner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Jason Lee Riner. Edward is survived by his wife,...

Granville "Jack" Utz, Iii

Granville "Jack" Utz, Iii

Jul 5, 2025

Granville (Jack) Utz, III Granville (Jack) Utz III May 19, 1955 - July 5, 2025 Granville "Jack" Utz III, of Madison County, Virginia, passed away at his home on July 5, 2025, at age of 70. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Jack was the son...

Bernard Joseph Wood, Jr.

Bernard Joseph Wood, Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

Bernard Joseph Wood, Jr.                     July 5, 2025 Bernard J. Wood Jr., 88 of Polk County, Florida passed away at home on Saturday, July 5, 2025 after an extended illness. Born August 2, 1936, in Charlottesville, Va., he was the son of the late Bernard Joseph Sr and Pearl Sullivan Wood. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Wood...

Lilly June Moomau

Lilly June Moomau

Jun 30, 2025

Lilly June Moomau                                          June 30, 2025 Lilly June Moomau, 10, of Somerset, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at UVA Hospital. Born on January 9, 2015, at UVA Hospital, she was the daughter of Mickey and Stephanie Moomau. Lilly was a kind, caring, thoughtful girl. She introduced herself as "very kind, and a little sassy". She loved animals...

Ruth Marian Swortzel Porter

Ruth Marian Swortzel Porter

Jun 30, 2025

Ruth Marian Porter                               June 30, 2025 Ruth Marian Swortzel Porter, 78, of Lake Anna, Va, died on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1947, in Waynesboro, Va to the late Walter and Mildred Swortzel. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Forest Porter, jr.; daughter, Rev. Dr. Sara Porter Keeling and her husband Shawn; grandchildren Savannah,...

Rachel Hurt Morris

Rachel Hurt Morris

Jun 28, 2025

Rachel Hurt Morris                                  June 28, 2025 Rachel Hurt Morris, 87, of Constitution Highway, Unionville, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born on June 6, 1938, in Orange County and was the daughter of the late Curtis Gilliam Hurt and Emma Vaughan Hurt. She is also preceded in death by her husband, David...

Lily Alice Flowers

Lily Alice Flowers

Jun 27, 2025

Lily Alice Flowers 20 of Louisa passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 in The University of Virginia Hospital. She was preceded in death by a maternal grandparent, Anthony Dunivan and a special cousin, Ricky Flowers. She is survived by her parents, Samuel Edward and Jessica Ann Flowers; paternal grandparents, Rose and Wayne Flowers; sister, Courtney Flowers; cousins, Shawn Michael, Marlon,...

Arlene Barker Brill

Arlene Barker Brill

Jun 27, 2025

Arlene Barker Brill                  June 27, 2025 Arlene Barker Brill passed away June 27, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1948 to the late Claude Barker and Virginia Davis Barker. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Rodger Brill; infant brother, Claude Edward Barker; brother Alvin Barker (Joyce); and sister...

Timothy "Tim" Dale Nissley

Timothy "Tim" Dale Nissley

Jun 25, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Dale Nissley                                            June 25, 2025 Timothy Dale Nissley, 66, of Madison, Va. passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 1, 1958, to Matilda and the late Ira D. Nissley. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Nissley; sister, Lydia Irene Kegerreis; and grandson, Cody Alan Nissley. He is...

Joseph Marion Good

Joseph Marion Good

Jun 25, 2025

Joseph Marion Good                                  June 25, 2025 Joseph Marion Good Jr., 64, of Gretcher Court, Orange, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Louisa Health and Rehab Center. He was born on September 26, 1960, in Arlington, Virginia, and was the son of the late Joseph Marion Good Sr. and Christine Marr Good. Joseph is survived by two sisters, Rosa...

Genevieve Nick

Genevieve Nick

Jun 22, 2025

Genevieve Mae Nick                            June 22, 2025 February 1, 1930 – June 22, 2025 Genevieve Mae Nick, 95, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Born in Cleveland, OH, she grew up in Bedford and later moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she and her husband Denny raised their family before settling in Virginia in 2015. Genevieve was known for her...

Joyce Rebecca Kipps

Joyce Rebecca Kipps

Jun 20, 2025

Joyce Rebecca Kipps                 June 20, 2025 Joyce Rebecca Kipps, 97, of Aroda, Va., passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, after a short hospitalization. She was born Dec. 15, 1927, the only daughter of Luther William Kipps and Stella V. Hammond Kipps. Joyce was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Ward and Paul Kipps, as well as her sisters-in-law, Beth and...

Edward Eugene Snead

Edward Eugene Snead

Jun 19, 2025

Edward Eugene Snead                                June 19, 2025 Edward Eugene Snead, 69, passed away at his home in Madison on June 19, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1955, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Clarence Fredrick Snead Sr and Florine Williams Snead. He is survived by his daughter Vanessa Ward and her husband Ryshaune of Orange; his sons Christopher Snead...

Marie Elsie Knighting

Marie Elsie Knighting

Jun 18, 2025

Marie Elsie Knighting Marie Elsie Knighting passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in her home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Marie was born on August 11th, 1941 in Madison, VA. Marie is the second to youngest of the nine children of Wilson and Dollie Knighting. She is proceeded in death by her parents Wilson...

Robert Cleveland Russell

Robert Cleveland Russell

Jun 17, 2025

Robert Cleveland Russell                        June 17, 2025 Robert Cleveland Russell, born January 2, 1953, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison County, VA on June 17, 2025. Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life, Anne Wash Russell. Together, they had three children, Katie Russell (Daniel Lynn), Ben Russell and Kimberly Dodson (Tod). He was a loving...

Wilbur Lewis Morris

Wilbur Lewis Morris

Jun 17, 2025

Wilbur Lewis Morris Wilbur Lewis Morris, 90, of Stanardsville, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence under the loving care of his family and close friends. He was born June 8, 1935 in Charlottesville, VA. He was the son of the late Walter and Etha Morris, both of Stanardsville, VA. Wilbur was a Christian and...

Tommie Lee Critchfield

Tommie Lee Critchfield

Jun 13, 2025

Tommie Lee Critchfield                       June 13, 2025 Tommie Lee Critchfield, 71, of Vienna, Va., passed away on Friday, June, 13, 2025, at her residence in Vienna. She was born on May 4, 1954, in Charlottesville, Va, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Earl and Getrude Young Lee. She was also preceded in death by Gertrude Aylor Lee. She is...

Earl E. Watson

Earl E. Watson

Jun 11, 2025

Earl E. Watson Jr.                                         June 11, 2025 Earl E. Watson Jr., 86, of Orange, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home. Born on October 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Earl Elmer Watson Sr. and Dolly Rouderbush Watson Stanley. Earl was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a proud softball...

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