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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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Matthew Ragland
Feb 6, 2025
Matthew Ragland February 6, 2025 Ragland, Matthew, 97, of Henrico, VA, transitioned on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on July 28, 1927, in Louisa County, VA, to the late John Wesley Ragland and Earline Lewis Ragland Maupin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ragland, his two sons, Earl...
Doris Glascock Cobb
Feb 4, 2025
Doris Glascock Cobb February 4, 2025 Doris Glascock Cobb, 94 of Aroda, Va. passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Sentra Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1930 to the late Samuel Glascock and Maude Wince Glascock. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Glascok; brothers, Everett F. Glascock, Thomas L. Glascock;...
Pauline Duff Coffey
Feb 3, 2025
Pauline Duff Coffey February 3, 2025 Pauline "Faye" Coffey, age 73, of Orange VA, passed away on February 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Charlottesville, VA on May 16, 1951, to the late Cornelius Duff, step-father Cammie Brookman, and Pauline Morris Brookman. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Coffey of Orange; sons, Nicholas Coffey, Bryan Coffey,...
Thomas Edward Short Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Thomas Edward Short Jr. February 3, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Edward Short Jr., age 76, of Rapidan, Virginia, on Monday, February 3, 2025. Born on February 22, 1948, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward Short and Ruth Patterson Short. Tom was preceded in death by...
Laverne “Lucy” Gertrude Swink-Mcdaniel
Feb 2, 2025
Laverne "Lucy" Gertrude Swink-McDaniel February 2, 2025 Laverne Swink-McDaniel, age 69, went to be with her Heavenly Father in the early hours of the morning February 2, 2025 in Gordonsville, Va. Lucy was born to Paul Swink and Merle Lacy Berrien on April 30, 1955. She had a strong passion for faith and family. Her hobbies were painting, cleaning, gardening,...
Michael Wayne Harris
Feb 2, 2025
Michael Wayne Harris February 2, 2025 Michael Wayne Harris, 70 of Davidsonville, MD, died February 2, 2025 in Louisa, VA. Born December 29, 1954 in Richmond, VA. He is the son of Kenneth Stubbs Harris and Frances Yerby Harris. Michael is also preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael Jr & brother, William Bruce Harris. Michael is survived by...
Lois Jane Shifflett
Feb 1, 2025
Lois Jane Shifflett February 1, 2025 Lois Jane Shiifflett 87, of Stanardsville took Jesus hand and entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her residence. Born January 13, 1938 in Greene County, VA she was the daughter of the late Osby Shifflett and Gladys Geer Shifflett and wife of the late Hubert Freeman Shifflett. She was...
James F Watson
Jan 31, 2025
James Floyd "Termite" Watson January 31, 2025 James Floyd "Termite" Watson 63 of Gordonsville passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1961 in Gordonsville and was the son of the late James "Jimmy" M. Watson. He is also preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Herndon. James is survived by his mother, Maybelle...
William Thornton Timmons
Jan 29, 2025
William Thornton Timmons January 29, 2025 William Thornton Timmons, 77, of Mallorys Ford Road, Gordonsville, died on Wednesday, January 29. 2025, at the Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1947 in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Wiliam Holladay Timmons and Beatrice Foster Jenkins. He is survived by a daughter Lisa T. Shifflett and husband...
Cluster Anthony Berry
Jan 26, 2025
Cluster Anthony Berry January 26, 2025 Cluster Anthony Berry, 63 of Radiant, VA passed away on January 26, 2025. He was born September 16, 1961, to the late Cluster Berry and Shelby Jean Dodson McElroy. He was also predeceased by a sister, Tammara Gornik. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Gay Pritchett Berry of Radiant; daughters, Christine Berry (Lori),...
Virginia Twyman Lillard
Jan 25, 2025
Virginia Twyman Lillard January 25, 2025 Virginia Twyman Lillard, 93 of Madison, VA. passed away on January 25, 2025. She was born May 31, 1931 to the late Marvin Edwin and Elva Alice Smith Twyman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lillard, Jr.; two brothers, Gabriel Harrison Twyman and James Edwin Twyman. She is survived by her...
Mark Richard Dodson
Jan 25, 2025
Mark Richard Dodson January 25, 2025 Mark Richard Dodson, 50 of Culpeper, Va. passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1975 to the late Shirley Richard Dodson and Deborah Elizabeth Critzer Nidermaier. Mark was a long-time employee of Cintas and developed many lifelong relations that he cherished greatly. He is survived...
Roy Lee Thomas
Jan 25, 2025
Roy Lee Thomas January 25, 2025 Roy Lee Thomas, 74, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on January 25, 2025. Born on February 27, 1950, he was the son of James Linwood Thomas and Lottie Marie Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James T. Thomas. Roy is survived by his wife, Ginger Dowell...
James Lee Watson
Jan 24, 2025
James Lee Watson January 24, 2025 James Lee Watson, 81, of Old Gordonsville Road, Orange died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 19, 1943 in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Walter Watson and Virginia Cox Watson. He is also predeceased by his wife Flossie Morris Watson. He was retired from...
Alice Mae Bowman
Jan 22, 2025
Alice Mae Bowman January 22, 2025 Alice Mae Bowman, 82 of Brightwood, Va. passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at The Laurels in Charlottesville, Va. She was born on October 17, 1942 to the late Archie Lee Rutherford and Lotis Hettie Jenkins Fincham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Ralph Bowman; brothers, Lee Rutherford, John...
Nancy Lee Pace Thomas
Jan 20, 2025
Nancy Pace Thomas January 20, 2025 Nancy Pace Thomas of Charlottesville, Virginia, entered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 20, 2025, rejoicing in a heavenly reunion with her beloved husband, Dr. Edwin Alton Thomas, and two of her five children, Garrett Allen Thomas and Nancy Thomas Emch. Her legacy lives on through her loving family, who cherish her...
Anthony S. Hodge
Jan 20, 2025
Anthony Stephen Hodge "Tony" July 25, 1944 On Monday, January 20, 2025, Anthony Stephen Hodge (Tony), of Orange, VA, a loving husband, brother, and father, passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Tony was born on July 25, 1944, in Springfield, MA to Andrew and Inez Hodge. After attending W. Springfield High School, Tony enlisted in the US Navy,...
Edith "Dee Dee" Bell Lyon
Jan 20, 2025
Edith "Dee Dee" Bell Lyon January 20, 2025 Edith "Dee Dee" Bell Lyon left this beautiful earth that she dearly loved on January 20, 2025 at the University of Virginia Hospice Acute Care in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dee Dee's health started to decline last year after a fall at her home that led to multiple health issues. She was born to...
George A Seymour, Sr
Jan 18, 2025
George A Seymour, Sr January 18, 2025 George A Seymour, Sr of Charlottesville, passed from this life on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Thomas Harston Shull and Mattie Gertrude Bowling McClelland. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Wilma Seymour and a precious grandchild,...
John Lebas Trimmer
Jan 18, 2025
John LeBas Trimmer January 18, 2025 John LeBas Trimmer, born at Hare Forest in Orange County, Virginia, died peacefully at the age of 95 on January 18, 2025 at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Sydney C. and Mildred C. Trimmer and was predeceased by his brothers, Sydney Cross Trimmer and William Stanard Trimmer,...
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