Quintin Mullins
Jul 2, 2026
Quintin Mullins, 90, of Aroda, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on October 2, 1935, he was the son of the late Tennie and Marie Mullins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Mullins, and Windell Lee Mullins; his sisters, Patsy Lou Mullins, Velma Lynn Williams, and...
Diane Deane Bowling
Jun 29, 2026
Diane Deane Bowling, 74, of Richmond, VA, died on June 29, 2026.
Born July 1st, 1951, in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of Nicholas Edward Deane and Eleanor Pauline Deane.
Diane was a proud graduate of the nursing program at Grace Hospital. She had a long and rewarding career in nursing. Diane loved spending time with her family, friends, and her...
Jesse Junior Leigh
Jun 29, 2026
Jesse Junior Leigh, 85, of Madison, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 16, 1941, to the late Jesse Edward Leigh and Levie Lamb. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda McDaniel; brother, James Edward Leigh; and sister, Nellie Moubray.
He retired from Culpeper Correction Center.
He is survived by his...
Mary Louise Carter
Jun 28, 2026
It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we celebrate the life and cherish the memory of Mary Louise Carter 90, of Gordonsville, Virginia, who peacefully departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Born on April 6, 1936, in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary Louise was one of six children and the...
Samuel Joseph Bodkins
Jun 28, 2026
Samuel Joseph Bodkins, 60, of Louisa, Virginia, formerly of Gordonsville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Born on July 30, 1965, in Rockingham County, Virginia, Sam was the son of the late Roy Daniel Bodkins and Norine Marie St. Pierre Bodkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Daniel...
Caitlin Stanard Unterman
Jun 27, 2026
Caitlin, 35, of Greta, VA, passed away suddenly on June 27, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1990, in New York, NY, to Lee Unterman and Gail Trimmer Unterman.
After graduating from William Monroe High School in Stanardsville, VA, and Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA, she pursued a career as a science teacher. She was also an avid horse rider...
Charlene Rose Christensen
Jun 27, 2026
With gratitude, love, and respect, we announce the passing of Charlene Rose (McGonigal) Christensen. Charlene was born on January 15th, 1954, to Robert Joseph and Grace McGonigal. She was incredibly proud of her Bronx roots and her deep Irish heritage, both of which shaped the strength, humor and spirit she carried throughout her life. Charlene married Jan D. Christensen, and...
Barbara Ann Hensley
Jun 27, 2026
Barbara Ann Hensley 85 of Gordonsville passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1941 in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late Ezekiel Melvin Breeden and step-father Harl Demetrius Cosner and mother, Ressie Mae Dean Cosner. She was also preceded in death by her husband Leroy Pete Hensley and Daughter Anita Karen...
Lewis Franklin Lacy, Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Lewis Franklin Lacy, Jr. of Aroda, Va., passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 8, 1940, to the late Lewis Franklin Lacy, Sr. and Jessie Earle Yowell Lacy. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dave Wood Lacy.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Mae Weaver Lacy; daughters, Gale Lacy...
Margie Bly Pitsenbarger
Jun 25, 2026
Margie Bly Pitsenbarger, 79, of Greene County, Virginia, went to be with the
Lord on June 25, 2026, surrounded by her closest family.
Margie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found great joy
in spending time with her family. She cared deeply for others, often offering
help and encouragement when it was needed most. Through her
generosity and willingness to support those around...
Don Kenneth Heatwole
Jun 24, 2026
Don Kenneth Heatwole, 70, of Scottsville, Virginia passed away June 24, 2026 in Charlottesville at UVA Hospital.
Don was born on July 2, 1955 and entered the loving home of Dr. Kenneth Heatwole and Ruth Marie Kreider Heatwole.
Don was preceded in death by his mother Ruth Marie Heatwole, his wife of 38 years, Shirley Ann Heatwole, his beloved dog Sasha, and...
Anthony Lewis Utz
Jun 24, 2026
Anthony Lewis “Tony” Utz went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2026. Tony was born on July 21, 1959. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Utz; his father, Thelbert Utz; and his sister, Sharon Utz.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sherrie Utz; his son, Chad Utz and wife, Melinda; and...
John Howard Racey
Jun 21, 2026
John Howard Racey, 85, of Orange, Virginia, died on June 21, 2026, at Dogwood Village of Orange County.
Born March 9, 1941, in Woodstock, Virginia, he was the son of Elbert Washington Racey and Ruth Bemis Racey. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister Barbara Etta Racey, and granddaughter Brittany Renee Racey.
John worked most of his life...
Houston Hynson Beatty Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Houston was known by everyone as Jim, given this name by a great aunt at an early age. He was born on July 1, 1955 in Virginia and was raised by Warren and Mary Lee in Marshall, Va. On Father’s Day, June 21st, 2026, he passed away at home surrounded by his family. He graduated from Fauquier High School and...
Lois Berry Utz
Jun 21, 2026
Lois Berry Utz, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Born on February 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson and Sadie Shifflett Berry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Utz; her son, Tony Ray Utz; and her son-in-law, Randolph Hurt.
Lois is survived by her daughters, Teresa Lynn...
Willard Jones Crenshaw
Jun 20, 2026
Willard Jones Crenshaw, 87, passed away on June 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Sipe Crenshaw; parents, Edward B. and Dolly D. Crenshaw; sisters, Virginia C. Haigh; Norma C. Broughman; Dorothy C. Grabman; Madeline C. Bulls and Teresa C. Bigler; brothers, Lawrence B. Crenshaw; James E. Crenshaw; Miles A. Crenshaw; and Bobby O. Crenshaw. He...
Virginia Lee Dyer
Jun 18, 2026
Virginia Lee Dyer, of Madison, VA, passed away in Charlottesville, VA, on June 18, 2026.
She was born on October 8, 1935, at Rock Point, MD, to the late Herbert Ayers, and Minnie Wise.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Lee Dyer; sons, Roger Lee Dyer and George William Dyer; four sisters Shelby Faye, Melvina Mulvey, Doris Bailey,...
Helen Jenkins Cave
Jun 18, 2026
Helen J Cave, 89, went to her heavenly home at Mtn View Nursing Home in Aroda on June 18, 2026.
She was born to Walter and Gertie Jenkins in Rappahannock County. Helen was a devoted wife of almost 70 years, loving mother, and grandmother. Helen attended Belle Meade School in Rappahannock County. The school still stands today and is a summer...
John Richard Crigler
Jun 16, 2026
John Crigler, 72, of Madison, Virginia, passed away on June 16, 2026, at The Harbor in Stanardsville, Virginia.
He was born on December 19, 1953, in Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Sarah Crigler, and sister, Jane Crigler Spivey.
John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy Carpenter Crigler; daughter Leslie DeBrosse (Mark); son Nicholas...
Bobby Lee Johnson
Jun 16, 2026
Robert Lee “Bobby Lee” Johnson, 88, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after complications from Parkinson’s disease, which he valiantly fought for seven years.
Bobby Lee was born February 21, 1938, at Camp Ground Farm, Green Springs in Louisa County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Leighton “Doc” Johnson and Ida Louise Ennis Johnson; his wife, Phyllis Waugh...
