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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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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...

Alice Catherine Amick Hensley

Alice Catherine Amick Hensley

Jan 1, 2025

Alice Catherine Amick Hensley                 January 1, 2025 Surrounded by family, Alice Catherine Amick Hensley, 77, entered her eternal glory January 1, 2025. The oldest of six children, Alice was born July 26, 1947 in Louisa, Virginia to Albert Jennings Amick, Sr. and Josie Vernelle Hester Amick. She is preceded in death by her parents and oldest brother, Albert Jennings Amick,...

Robert Aubrey Shepherd

Robert Aubrey Shepherd

Dec 31, 2024

Robert Aubrey Shepherd                            December 31, 2024 Robert Aubrey Shepherd, 95 of Rochelle, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 16, 1929 to the late Robert Henry Shepherd and Nellie Virginia Carpenter Shepherd. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Irene Shepherd; sister, Maxine Shepherd Ford; brothers-in-law, James...

Cheryll Lynn Lewis

Cheryll Lynn Lewis

Dec 31, 2024

Cheryll Lynn Lewis                                    December 31, 2024 Cheryll Lynn Lewis, 77, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 31,2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Selwyn Parker Lewis and Mary Virginia Brown. Educated in the public schools in Baltimore, she would later go on to further her education, receiving her Associate...

James Richard Clarkson

James Richard Clarkson

Dec 31, 2024

James Richard Clarkson                                                 December 31, 2024 James Richard Clarkson, 69 of Charlottesville, Va. passed away on December 31, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1955 to the late Wilbur Lee Clarkson and Peggy Ethel Clarkson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Jane Clarkson. James Clarkson had vibrant blue eyes with a memorable laugh that echoed...

Jerry Thomas Haynes

Jerry Thomas Haynes

Dec 31, 2024

Jerry Thomas Haynes                                December 21, 2024 JJerry Thomas Haynes, 70, of Madison, Va. passed away on December 31, 2024 at UVA Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1954 to the late Thomas William Haynes and Vina Virginia Dyer Haynes. He was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Haynes; brother, William Elmer Haynes; and sister, Virginia Belle Gordon....

Jeffrey N. Dodson

Jeffrey N. Dodson

Dec 31, 2024

Jeffrey N. Dodson                                          December 31, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey N. D odson, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend. Jeffrey N. Dodson, 57, of Orange VA, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024. Beloved and faithful husband of Lori C. Dodson for 33 years, and devoted father...

Preston Lawrence Hawkins Sr.

Preston Lawrence Hawkins Sr.

Dec 30, 2024

Preston Lawrence Hawkins Sr.                     December 30, 2024 Preston Lawrence Hawkins Sr., 71, of McDaniel Street, Culpeper, died on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born on November 5, 1953 in Culpeper and was the son of the late Maury Charles Hawkins and Lucy R Jenkins Hawkins. He was also predeceased by brother-in-law William Cole; a sister Margaret...

Alfred Wells Jr.

Alfred Wells Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Alfred Wells Jr.                                       December 26, 2024 Alfred Wells, Jr., 90, of Newport News, VA, drifted peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born on March 16, 1934, in Louisa County, he was the son of the late Alfred Wells Sr. and Ethel Wells. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Bolden and Mattie...

Jane Hyatt Clark

Jane Hyatt Clark

Dec 26, 2024

Jane Hyatt Clark                                 December 26, 2024 Jane Hyatt Clark died peacefully, attended by family, the morning after Christmas. Just weeks earlier she enjoyed the rapt attention and adoration of great grandchildren making music with her on the floor of her home. Along with her beloved brother Don, Jane grew up in New Britain, Connecticut during the post-Depression era. The household...

Austin Scott Carpenter

Austin Scott Carpenter

Dec 17, 2024

Austin Scott Carpenter                                       December 17, 2024 Austin Scott Carpenter, 32, of Harrisonburg, Va., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 after a brief illness. Austin was born on November 22, 1992 in Charlottesville, Va. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Paige Carpenter, his sister Claire Allen, his brother Collin Carpenter, and his Papa, Robert...

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