Valerie Ragland
Jun 5, 2025
Valerie Jane Ragland June 5, 2025 Valerie Jane Ragland departed this life on June 5, 2025. She was the 7th of 9 children born to Elnora Louise Bates Ragland and Carl Theodore Ragland, Sr. of Gordonsville, VA. Valerie was born on September 2, 1958, and graduated from Louisa County High School in 1976. Preceding her in death is her mom...
Charles Edward Slaughter, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Charles Edward Slaughter, Jr. Charles Edward Slaughter, Jr., 56 of Henrico, Virginia passed away on May 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1968 in Charlottesville, Va. He is survived by his parents, Charles Edward Slaughter, Sr. and Thelma J. Arrington Slaughter of Madison, Va.; significant other, Sonya Jackson of Henrico. A funeral service will be...
Robert Lee Shafer
May 24, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Lee Shafer May 24, 2025 Robert "Bobby" Lee Shafer of Barboursville, VA passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 76. He was employed UVA Maintenance for 44 years. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Dolores and Forest Via, his son Robert H. Shafer, two grandsons, Robert and Mark Shafer, brothers, James Shafer,...
Melvin Hank Snow
May 19, 2025
Melvin Hank Snow May 19, 2025 Melvin Hank Snow, "Hank", 71, of Troy, Virginia passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born on September 19, 1953, he was the son of the late Melvin Earl and Helen Louise Snow. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Roger Snow Sr., and his sisters, Nancy Shull...
Darlene Ladd Carpenter
May 17, 2025
Darlene Ladd Carpenter Darlene Ladd Carpenter, 68 of Charlottesville, Va. passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Stanardsville, Va. She was born on September 19, 1956 to the late Joseph Ladd and Grace Dean Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Preston Ladd. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Carpenter; sons, Justin Carpenter and Travis Cash...
Rev. Theodore Jackson Kitchen, Sr.
May 15, 2025
Rev. Theodore Jackson Kitchen, Sr. Reverend Theodore Jackson Kitchen, Sr. passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Fairfax Hospital at 98 years old. He was born on January 19,1927 in Criglersville, VA. At the age of seventeen and upon graduation, Teddy took his first ride on the railroad from Orange, VA to Blacksburg, VA to sign up for the...
Barbara Louise Hinrichs Moriarty
May 15, 2025
Barbara Louise Hinrichs Moriarty May 15, 2025 Resilient and fun loving, an intellect and avid gardener with an eye for beauty in all corners, Barbara Louise Hinrichs Moriarty died peacefully at her home in Orange, Virginia on May 15th at the age of 99. Born on March 13, 1926, in Montclair, New Jersey, and spending her earliest childhood years in...
Frank Russell Fair
May 10, 2025
Frank Russell Fair May 10, 2025 Frank Russell Fair, a decorated Marine and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison, VA, on May 10, 2025. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran and beloved member of the Madison community, Frank's legacy of service and dedication will be remembered by many. Born on December 1, 1935, in Cedarhurst,...
Joyce Ellen Dodson Estes
May 9, 2025
Joyce Ellen Dodson Estes May 9, 2025 Joyce Ellen Dodson Estes, 83, of Gordonsville, passed away in Charlottesville on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Ira Elton and Martha Elizabeth Dyer Dodson. She is survived by her husband Donald Wayne Estes, of Gordonsville, a daughter, Sebrina Ball and husband Thomas, of Fredericksburg, her grandchildren, Jessica...
Florence Ellen Thoen
May 8, 2025
Florence Ellen Thoen May 8, 2025 Florence Ellen Thoen March 18, 1933 – May 8, 2025 Florence Ellen Thoen, lovingly known as "Flo," was born on March 18, 1933, in Logan, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Curtis Edward Thoen, whom she married on December 13, 1953. Together, they built a life of adventure and service,...
Lucy Virginia Coates Ruffner
May 6, 2025
Lucy Virginia Coates Ruffner May 6, 2025 Lucy Virginia "Ginny" Coates Ruffner, 98, of Madison and Catlett, Virginia, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of May 6, 2025, at her senior living facility in Chesterfield, Virginia. Born and raised in Etlan, Virginia was the eldest of Fred Icer and Sarah Catherine Hale Coates's six children. Virginia spent her childhood on...
Michael Warren Richards
May 3, 2025
Michael Warren Richards Michael Warren Richards, 58 of Syria, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1966 to the late Harold Hobert Richards and Lottie Virginia Woodward Richards. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Eleanor Virginia Richards Jenkins. He is survived by his daughter, Gabrielle Annette Richards;...
Hazel Davis
May 3, 2025
Hazel Delores Davis May 3, 2025 Hazel Delores Davis died May 3, 2025, at Dogwood Village of Orange. Born April 24, 1941, in Orange County, to the late William Ernest Davis and Hazel Goodson Davis. She was also predeceased by her husband, Jesse Raymond Davis, Jr., and brothers William E. Davis, Calvin N. Davis, and her twin, E. Delmar Davis....
Glenda Ruth Lee Duncan
May 2, 2025
Glenda Ruth Lee Duncan May 2, 2025 Glenda Ruth Lee Duncan, 82, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed into Heaven peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 26, 1943, in Johnston County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Paul Wilton Lee and Iola Rivers Stanley Lee. Glenda is survived by her loving family,...
Edgar Russell Carpenter
May 1, 2025
Edgar Russell Carpenter Edgar Russell Carpenter, Jr., 77 of Madison, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1947 to the late Edgar Russell Carpenter, Sr. and Virginia Clore Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Delmar Lee Carpenter; and sister, Virgina Clark. Edgar was an amazing father and...
Edgar Russell Carpenter, Jr.
May 1, 2025
Edgar Russell Carpenter, Jr. Edgar Russell Carpenter, Jr., 77 of Madison, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1947 to the late Edgar Russell Carpenter, Sr. and Virginia Clore Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Delmar Lee Carpenter; and sister, Virgina Clark. Edgar was an amazing father...
Ronnie Brown
Apr 29, 2025
Ronnie Ellis Brown April 29, 2025 Ronnie Ellis Brown, 80, of Barbour Street, Orange, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Ronnie was born on April 21, 1945, in Charlottesville and was the son of the late George B. Brown and Rosa May Clatterbuck Brown. He is also predeceased by a grandson, Jordan A....
Earnest Gerald "Jerry" Williams
Apr 28, 2025
Earnest Gerald "Jerry" Williams Earnest Gerald "Jerry" Williams, 82 of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at Sentara Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 14th, 1942, in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Granville and Nelly Williams, and was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Charles Edward Boyles
Apr 28, 2025
Charles Edward Boyles Charles Edward Boyles, 60 of Madison, passed away April 28, 2025 at Nova Culpeper Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1965 to the late Charles E. Boyles. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Genevieve Barnes Boyles; brother, Dennis William Boyles (Pam); sister, Deborah Mae Boyles; children, Robert Harley Boyles (Krystle), Kimberly Marie Boyles Hill; grandchildren,...
Annette Louise Jackson
Apr 27, 2025
Annette Louise Jackson Annette Louise Jackson was born April 5,1953 in Uno, Virginia to the late Louis Daniel Robinson and the late Martha Frances Tinsley. Louise departed this life for eternal rest on April 27, 2025, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, surrounded by her devoted family. Louise was educated in the Madison County school system. It was...
