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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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Nancy Lee Rose Haney

Nancy Lee Rose Haney

Aug 16, 2025

Nancy Lee Rose Haney                                     August 16, 2025 Nancy Lee Rose Haney of Orange, Virginia departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Culpeper Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis Indiana on December 6, 1942 to the late James Andrew Rose and Mary Lou Reynolds Rose. She was preceded in death by her late husband, "JB" James Barbour Haney...

Catherine "Kitty" Ford Lohr

Catherine "Kitty" Ford Lohr

Aug 16, 2025

Catherine "Kitty" Ford Lohr        August 16, 2025 Catherine "Kitty" Ford Lohr finished the last chapter of her book on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Yancey W. Ford, Sr. and Edna Rigsby Ford. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alvin Reid Lohr, Jr.; son, Alex Lohr (Mary Jane); daughters, Melissa Semones (Craig)...

Margaret Lelia Ritchie

Margaret Lelia Ritchie

Aug 14, 2025

Margaret Lelia Ritchie                               August 14, 2025 Margaret Lelia Ritchie, 85, of Gordonsville, Virginia , went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in Mineral, Virginia on September 27, 1939 to Charles and Vivian Thacker. On April 5, 1959, she married the love of her life, Rodney Ritchie, and...

Mary Anna Sisk Jenkins

Mary Anna Sisk Jenkins

Aug 12, 2025

Mary Anna Sisk Jenkins Mary Anna Jenkins, 83 of Aroda, Va. passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Autumn Care in Madison. She was born on September 16, 1941 to the late Eddie Sisk and Mollie Bell Nicholson Sisk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Andrew Jenkins. She is survived by her daughter, Terri Lynn...

Lorena Erica Bredenberg

Lorena Erica Bredenberg

Aug 10, 2025

Lorena Erica Bredenberg                              August 10, 2025 Lorena Erica Bredenberg, 77, of Stony Point Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home with her husband Greg whom never left her side. Born on February 26, 1948, in Rio de Janeiro, she was the daughter of the late Eric Chavez-Norris and Barbara Russo. She is preceded in death by...

Ralph Ellis Graves

Ralph Ellis Graves

Aug 7, 2025

Ralph Ellis Graves We celebrate the remarkable life of Ralph Ellis Graves, of Orange, Virginia who peacefully joined the God of his understanding on Thursday August 7, 2025 following a courageous journey with cancer-related illnesses. While Ralph's life and legacy can never fully be expressed in writing, we will try. Ralph was deeply loved by his wife, Carole Sue Graves,...

Katherine Coppedge Daniel

Katherine Coppedge Daniel

Aug 7, 2025

Katherine Coppedge Daniel           August 7, 2025 Katherine "Kaci" Coppedge Daniel, 44, died August 7, 2025, of complications of sarcoma. Born August 8, 1980, to Nancy "Nan" Berry Coppedge and Dennis Lee Coppedge of Etlan, Kaci was proud to have lived her entire life in Madison County. She was predeceased by grandparents Nancy and Thornton Berry and Fred and Lucy Coppedge,...

Charles Otterbein Layman

Charles Otterbein Layman

Aug 4, 2025

Charles Otterbein Layman                                 August 4, 2025 Charles Otterbein Layman, affectionately known as "Charlie", of Troy, Virginia, claimed the promise of resurrection on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones and holding the hand of his beloved bride of 71 years, whom he affectionately knew as "Honey." Born in the Mountain Valley community of Rockingham County, Virginia on...

Jason Edward Dodson

Jason Edward Dodson

Aug 4, 2025

Jason Edward Dodson       August 4, 2025 Jason Edward Dodson was born October 20, 1977 and passed away August 4, 2025. He is survived by his mother Bonita Y. Berry (Jack McKeen); brother Thomas O. "Tod" Dodson (Kim Dodson); nephews Tucker, Eli and Sully Dodson; nieces Stella, Lachlyn and Millie Dodson; Grandfather Thomas C. "Tommy" Berry; and Uncle Ben Berry (Angela...

Ruby Ilene Kurtz

Ruby Ilene Kurtz

Aug 4, 2025

Ruby Ilene Kurtz        August 4, 2025 Ruby Ilene Kurtz, age 73 passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025. Ruby was born October 4th, 1951 in Hartville, OH to Ervin and Emma (Schlabach) Kurtz. She was a faithful member of Hartville Conservative Church. As a dedicated nanny and childcare professional, she lovingly cared for hundreds of children with her watchful eyes....

Vanita Charline Palmer

Vanita Charline Palmer

Aug 4, 2025

Vanita Charline Palmer        August 4, 2025 Vanita Charline Palmer, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her residence in Pratts, Virginia. Born on October 8, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Charles Cline and Eugenia Gable Cline. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Tommy Palmer; her...

Betty Jean Weakley Woodward

Betty Jean Weakley Woodward

Aug 3, 2025

Betty Jean Weakley Woodward       August 3, 2025 Betty Jean Woodward, 74 of Rochelle, Va. passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Greene Acres in Stanardsville, Va. She was born on March 26, 1951 to the late John Wesley Weakley and Eula Florence Weakley. She is survived by her husband, Carl Matthew Woodward; daughters, Cathy A. Worley and husband Chris...

Troy Edward Dyer

Troy Edward Dyer

Aug 2, 2025

Troy Edward Dyer       August 2, 2025 Troy Edward Dyer, 55 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at UVA Culpeper Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1969 to the late Gene Edward Dyer and Della Mae Woodward Dyer. Also preceded in death by a special friend, Jimmy Murray. He is survived by his daughter, Casey Ann Dyer...

Danny Burl Cloninger

Danny Burl Cloninger

Aug 1, 2025

Danny Burl Cloninger                                    August 1, 2025 Danny Burl Cloninger, 73, of Unionville, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Louisa. He was born on April 7, 1952, in Riverside CA, and was the son of the late Aubrey Burl Cloninger and NeOpal Louise Irvin Cloninger. Also, predeceased by his brother Gordon Cloninger. He is survived by three daughters, Amber Cloninger,...

Peggy Sue Riner

Peggy Sue Riner

Aug 1, 2025

Peggy Sue Riner                                      August 1, 2025 Peggy Sue Riner 67 of Gordonsville passed away Friday August 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born January 9, 1958, in Norton, Virginia and was the daughter of the late James Chester Hill and Virginia Lee Hill. She is also preceded in death by a son, Marvin Kelly Pugh and a brother, Charles...

Gladys Marie Beahm Nicholson

Gladys Marie Beahm Nicholson

Jul 31, 2025

Gladys Marie Beahm Nicholson       July 31, 2025 Gladys Marie Beahm Nicholson, 82 of Brightwood, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 3, 1943, to the late John Will Beahm and Lillie Pearl Nicholson Beahm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ross Nicholson; son, Donald Craig Nicholson; numerous...

Annie Mae Carpenter

Annie Mae Carpenter

Jul 29, 2025

Annie Mae Ladd Carpenter                              July 29, 2025 Annie Mae Ladd Carpenter, 90, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born on March 29, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Edward Washington Ladd Sr. and Patsy Estes Ladd. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Andrew Allen...

Marie Ann Bowles

Marie Ann Bowles

Jul 29, 2025

Marie Ann Bowles                                   July 29, 2025 Marie Ann Bowles, 67, of Frederick, MD., passed away on July 29, 2025, in Frederick, MD. She was born on April 21, 1958, in Orange, VA, and was a daughter of the late Harry Gilmore and Pearl Carpenter Quarles. She is survived by her daughter, Demetria Bowles, of Woodbridge VA, a son, Phillip Bowles,...

Donald Wayne Tatum

Donald Wayne Tatum

Jul 29, 2025

Donald Wayne Tatum                     July 29, 2025 Donald "Wayne" Tatum, 69, of Madison, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Wayne was born on August 11, 1955, to John William Tatum and Jean Ann White Tatum. A lifelong resident of Madison, he spent his life doing what he loved...

Anthony Robson

Anthony Robson

Jul 28, 2025

Bertie was born Anthony Emerson Robson on March 29th, 1932 in London, England. He died on July 28th, 2025, at 95. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia. He is survived by his wife Lyn and his three children: Mark, Caitlin and Ian, and 10 grandchildren. Bertie was an only child, the son of Arnold Emerson Robson and...

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