Obituaries

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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James Fincham, Jr.

James Fincham, Jr.

Nov 22, 2024

James Harrison Fincham, Jr.                           November 22, 2024

James Harrison Fincham, Jr. of Gordonsville, Virginia passed away on November 22, 2024.

Born on December 13, 1967, he was the son of the late James Harrison Fincham, Sr.

James is survived by his mother, Catherine Marie Ford; his loving wife, Sherry...

Katherine Jean Joiner Woodward

Katherine Jean Joiner Woodward

Nov 22, 2024

Katherine Jean Joiner Woodward                            November 22, 2024

Katherine Jean Woodward, 69 of Rochelle, Va., passed away on November 22, 2024 at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born on August 9, 1955 to the late Nathan Osceola Joiner and Emma Jean Breeden. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joe...

John Edward Henshaw Jr

John Edward Henshaw Jr

Nov 21, 2024

John Edward Henshaw, Jr.                              November 21, 2024

John Edward Henshaw, Jr, age 59 of Orange, VA, passed away on November 21, 2024, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born July 17, 1965, in Charlottesville, VA to the late John Edward Henshaw, Sr. and Janice Marie Sholes Henshaw.

He is survived by his wife, Rita L Henshaw; daughter,...

David Lewis Laylin

David Lewis Laylin

Nov 20, 2024

David Lewis Laylin                           November 20, 2024 David Laylin, born in Washington, DC on 30 January 1937, died at home in Orange, VA on 20 Nov 2024. He had a long history of polysistic kidney disease resulting in a successful transplant in 2007. A few years ago, he was forced to go on dialysis and was grateful for the care at...

John Wilbur Morris

John Wilbur Morris

Nov 19, 2024

John Wilbur Morris                                   November 19, 2024

John Wilbur Morris, Jr., 95, of Piedmont Street Orange died November 19, 2024 in Fredericksburg.  Born March 23, 1929 in Philadelphia , PA, he was the son of the late John Wilbur Morris, Sr and Irene Coleman Morris. Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley H. Morris, his sisters, Virginia M....

Viola Christine Cook

Viola Christine Cook

Nov 18, 2024

Viola Christine Cook                                November 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Viola Christine Cook, on November 18, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and strength touched the lives of all who knew her.

Hatie Mae Brill

Hatie Mae Brill

Nov 16, 2024

Hattie Mae Shifflett Brill               November 16, 2024

Hattie Mae Shifflett Brill 84 of Stanardsville passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Charlottesville. Hattie was such a beautiful and sweet soul that loved her family fiercely. She was always thinking of others and not herself. Hattie was the most generous person and...

Patricia Jean Masuret

Patricia Jean Masuret

Nov 16, 2024

Patricia Jean Masuret                    November 16, 2024

P atricia Jean Masuret, of Micco, Florida and formerly of Orange, Virginia, Glen Rose, Texas and Dickson & Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away on November 16, 2024.

PJ was born on December 11, 1947, to Charles and Barbara Miller. After graduating from La Reine High School in Suitland, Maryland and...

Claudia Elizabeth Seale Berry

Claudia Elizabeth Seale Berry

Nov 16, 2024

Claudia Elizabeth Seale Berry                                               November 16, 2024

Claudia Elizabeth Seale Berry, passed away on November 16, 2024 at Countryside Assisted Living in Pratts, Virginia. She was born on January 29. 1930 to the late Ernest and Bertha Weakley Seale. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hugh; siblings, Roy Seale, Robert...

Irwin Fehlberg

Irwin Fehlberg

Nov 16, 2024

Irwin Joseph Fehlberg                    November 16, 2024

Irwin Joseph Fehlberg, 88, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Born on July 9, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Irving Fehlberg and Lillian Fehlberg-Cepak. Irwin was predeceased by his Wife, Patricia Fehlberg.

Irwin is survived...

Thomas Lee Utz

Thomas Lee Utz

Nov 14, 2024

Thomas Lee Utz                                  November 14, 2024

Thomas Lee Utz, 61 of Criglersville, Va., died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born December 14, 1962 in Charlottesville, VA.

He is survived by his wife, Sara C. Utz; his children, Elizabeth Howey and Sam Utz. He is also survived by his mother, Sylvia...

Kathryn Diane Shifflett Watson

Kathryn Diane Shifflett Watson

Nov 14, 2024

Kathryn Diane Shifflett Watson                                      November 14, 2024

Kathryn Diane Shifflett Watson, 64 of Greene County passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 7, 1959 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Randolph Perry Shifflett and Lorene Morris Shifflett.

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Dwayne Willis "Whistle" Brown

Dwayne Willis "Whistle" Brown

Nov 13, 2024

Dwayne Willis "Whistle" Brown                    November 13, 2024

Dwayne Willis "Whistle" Brown, 64, of Campbell Road, Orange died at his residence on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Whistle was born on March 11, 1960, in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Oliver George Brown and Jean McDaniel Brown. Whistle was also predeceased by a brother Brent Brown. Whistle was...

Donald "Donnie" Clore Shifflett

Donald "Donnie" Clore Shifflett

Nov 12, 2024

Donald "Donnie" Clore Shifflett                                        November 12, 2024

Donald "Donnie" Clore Shifflett, 67 of Unionville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at UVA Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1956 to the late Philip Clore Shifflett and Arlene Jean Anderson Shifflett. He was also preceded in death by his partner,...

Audrey Madison Glass

Audrey Madison Glass

Nov 10, 2024

Audrey Rene Madison Glass                                                     November 10, 2024

Audrey Rene Madison Glass, 91, of Barboursville passed away on November 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by those she loved. She was predeceased in death by her husband, James Franklin ("Frank") Glass; her parents, Charlie Payne Madison and Gladys Rene Garrison Madison; her daughter, Sandra Carol Glass...

Daniel Gordon Anderson

Daniel Gordon Anderson

Nov 9, 2024

Daniel  Gordon Anderson                             November 9, 2024

It is with sadness that I have lost the love of my life, Danny, to dementia on November 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Danny was born on March 21, 1944, to the late Reginald and Eva Gooding Anderson of Aroda, Va. (Madison County) He...

Reginald Jerome White, Sr.

Reginald Jerome White, Sr.

Nov 9, 2024

Reginald Jerome White                            November 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of Reginald Jerome White.

Our beloved Reginald Jerome White, Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 64. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished member of his large family. Jerome will be remembered for his unwavering...

Wilmer Lee Knighting, Iii

Wilmer Lee Knighting, Iii

Nov 6, 2024

Wilmer Lee Knighting, III                                                           November 6, 2024

Wilmer Lee Knighting, III, 66 of Madison, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 25, 1957 to the late Wilmer Lee Knighting, II. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Knighting McPeak.

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Ronald Edward Van Reuth

Ronald Edward Van Reuth

Nov 6, 2024

Ronald Edward van Reuth                       November 6, 2024

Ronald Edward van Reuth, 58, of Culpeper passed away at his residence on Wednesday November 6, 2024.

He was born on December 21, 1965 in Fauquier County to Dr. Edward Charles van Reuth and Margaret Rose van Reuth, who survive.

In addition to his parents, he is survived...

Stuart Pippin

Stuart Pippin

Nov 6, 2024

Stuart Franklin "Frankie" Pippin                      November 6, 2024 Stuart Franklin (Frankie) Pippin, 84, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born on June 11, 1940, he was the son of Orian William Pippin, Carrie Payne Harris and James Russell Harris. In addition to his parents, Stuart was preceded in death by his son, Vincent Stuart Pippin. Stuart spent...

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