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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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Vernon Rea Jones

Vernon Rea Jones

Jan 17, 2025

Vernon Rea Jones               January 17, 2025 Vernon Rea Jones, age 94, passed away on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Margaret Ann, and his daughters, Susie, Debbie, and Vicky. He was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on September 20, 1930, to George Randolph and Helen Rouse Green Jones. He grew up in Orange County and graduated from Virginia Tech. Rea...

Kenneth Leon Daniel

Kenneth Leon Daniel

Jan 17, 2025

Kenneth Leon Daniel                             January 17, 2025 Kenneth Leon Daniel was born October 30, 1932 in Portsmouth, Virginia and died January 17, 2025 at Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia at the age of 92. He was the last survivor of twelve children born to Claude Charles and Willie Hutchens Daniel. Ken is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betsy Berry...

Glenna Ann Wood Shifflett

Glenna Ann Wood Shifflett

Jan 17, 2025

Glenna Ann Wood Shifflett                                      January 17, 2025 Glenna Ann Wood Shifflett, 84 of Stanardsville, Va. passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 24, 1940 to the late James Edward Wood and Nellie Gray Shifflett Wood. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Staton and Jean O'Brien. She is survived...

Byron Perry Atkinson

Byron Perry Atkinson

Jan 16, 2025

Byron Perry Atkinson                            January 16, 2025 Byron Perry Atkinson, 52, of Locust Grove, VA died on January 16, 2025. Born June 24, 1972, in Atlanta, GA was the son of Elmer Nicholson Dyer and Jean Amelia Beasley Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. Byron was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, son, U.S. Navy...

Joyce Marie Tressler

Joyce Marie Tressler

Jan 15, 2025

Joyce Marie Tressler                                 January 15, 2025 Joyce Marie Tressler, 80, of Stanardsville, Virginia, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Dogwood Village Rehabilation in Orange, Virginia. Born October 28, 1944 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Martin Luther and Lida Mae Wagner. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Phyllis Colyer, of Bellefonte, PA, and...

Harold Morris, Jr.

Harold Morris, Jr.

Jan 14, 2025

Harold Morris, Jr.                                              January 14, 2025 Harold Morris, Jr., 87 of Ruckersville, Va., passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1937 to the late Andrew Jackson Morris and Mary Virginia Bickers Morris. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Blanche Lee Shifflett, Elsie Wood, Lorene Morris Shifflett, Frances Virginia Clasing;...

John William Barnes

John William Barnes

Jan 14, 2025

John William Barnes                                      January 14, 2025 John William Barnes, 72 of Madison, Va., passed away on January 14, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1952 to the late Charles William Barnes and Rosie Bruce Barnes. He was also preceded death by a nephew, Kerwin L. Rucker and a great-nephew, Kenneth L. Green, Jr. He worked for...

Lisa Harriett Morse

Lisa Harriett Morse

Jan 14, 2025

Lisa Harriett Morse                                           January 14, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Wilson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who left us peacefully on January 14th, 2025. Lisa was born in Charlottesville, VA, the cherished daughter of Harry and Marilyn Whiting of Crozet, VA. As the youngest of three sisters, she was a treasured...

Edward Vern Pritchett

Edward Vern Pritchett

Jan 13, 2025

Edward Vern Pritchett                      January 13, 2025 Edward Vern Pritchett, 93, of Hood, Madison County, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born on March 6, 1931, he was the son of the late Leotha Page Pritchett and Ruby Olive McDaniel Pritchett. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Alyce Yvonne Pritchett, his daughters,...

Richard Alton North, Sr.

Richard Alton North, Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

Richard Alton North, Sr.                                     January 11, 2025 Richard Alton North, Sr., 80 of Brightwood, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Culpeper Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1944 to the late Harold North and Hilma North. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Orma Bradley North and brother, Harold "Sonny" North. He is...

Fain Lewallen Sandin

Fain Lewallen Sandin

Jan 10, 2025

Fain Lewallen Sandin                                     January 10, 2025 Fain Lewallen Sandin, 86 of Stanardsville, Va. passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on April 22, 1938 to the late William Ernest Lewallen and Frances Russell Moser Lewallen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Martin Sandin. She is survived...

Aunda Bober Coppa

Aunda Bober Coppa

Jan 10, 2025

Aunda Bober Coppa                                 January 10, 2025 Aunda Bober Coppa, 88, of Tomlinson Court, Orange passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday January 10, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alphonse A. Bober and Aunda Mogel Bober. She is also predeceased by her second husband Julius A. Coppa, one sister,...

Eldon Lee Yoder

Eldon Lee Yoder

Jan 10, 2025

Eldon Lee Yoder                            January 10, 2025 Eldon Lee Yoder, aged 73, of Madison, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Eldon was born February 15, 1951, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to J. Elmer and Amanda (Hochstetler) Yoder. Eldon was the youngest of nine children. The Yoder family would leave Virginia Beach and move to Madison when Eldon was 11....

Frederick Randolph Clore

Frederick Randolph Clore

Jan 9, 2025

Frederick Randolph Clore                          January 9, 2025 Frederick Randolph Clore 76, of Orange, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Dogwood Village of Orange County. Randolph was a son of the late James Andrew Clore, and Mary Ann Clatterbuck Clore Rosson, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Horner. He was a retired mechanic working for...

Susan Elaine Neill

Susan Elaine Neill

Jan 7, 2025

Susan Elaine Neill                                           January 7, 2025 Susan Elaine Neill, 70, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Born on January 16, 1954, in Trezevant, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John Thomas "Tommy" Nevil and Jo Ann Nevil. In addition to her father, Elaine is preceded in death by her brother, James "Tank" Maurice Nevil. Elaine loved...

Frances Elizabeth Jones

Frances Elizabeth Jones

Jan 5, 2025

Frances Elizabeth Jones                        January 5, 2025 Frances Elizabeth Jones 72 of Mineral VA passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Autum Care of Madison. She was born May 13, 1952 in Dickerson County, VA and was the daughter of the late Clifford Sand DeLoach and Callie Sue Mullins and was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Junior Jones. She...

Rosie Lee Richard Aylor

Rosie Lee Richard Aylor

Jan 5, 2025

Rosie Lee Richard Aylor                                               January 5, 2025 Rosie Lee Richard Aylor, 85 of Reva, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1939 to the late Luther Martin Richard and Annie Lee Seale Richard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hoover Aylor; brother, Martin Luther Richard; sisters,...

Sharon Lynn Jones

Sharon Lynn Jones

Jan 3, 2025

Sharon Lynn Jones                                                January 3, 2025 It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we share the passing of our beloved Sharon Lynn Jones. A cherished soul, Sharon peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at her home in Madison, Virginia. Sharon was a beacon of light to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her, and...

Garold Eugene Stephenson

Garold Eugene Stephenson

Jan 3, 2025

Garold Eugene Stephenson                                             January 3, 2025 Garold Eugene Stephenson, 77 of Madison, Virginia passed away on January 3, 2025 at Culpeper Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1947 in York, Nebraska to the late Robert Lyle Stephenson and Helen Marie Leff Stephenson. He was also preceded by his wife Dorothy May Fowler Stephenson. Garold was a U. S. Army...

Thomas Scott Brizzolara

Thomas Scott Brizzolara

Jan 2, 2025

Thomas Scott Brizzolara Thomas Scott Brizzolara, 55, of Harper Drive, Orange died on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born on November 26, 1969 in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Robert Page Brizzolara. He is survived by his mother Alberta Brizzolara Thomas of Orange; a sister Susan Brizzolara Donnell...

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