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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Kenneth Wayne Foster Jr.

Kenneth Wayne Foster Jr.

Oct 11, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Foster Jr.                           October 11, 2024

On Friday, October 11, 2024, Kenneth Wayne Foster Jr., 37, of Fluvanna, found his freedom and peace after a long and hard-fought battle. His light touched so many lives and his memory will continue to shine through his parents, Kenneth and Rosa Foster, his loving wife, Tiffany Foster, his kids, Owen, Kaden,...

Joyce A. Eddins

Joyce A. Eddins

Oct 11, 2024

Joyce A. Eddins                                                          October 11, 2024 Joyce A. Eddins died on October 11, 2024 at her home 1205 Pelican Drive in New Bern, NC at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Florine Athearn and also her sister and her husband Willene and Kenneth Nichols. Her husband of 72 years, Edward Eddins, preceded...

Margaret Rose Scott

Margaret Rose Scott

Oct 10, 2024

Margaret Rose Scott                                                            October 10, 2024

Margaret Rose Scott, Dee to many, left us unexpectedly on the morning of October 10th, 2024 by heart failure. She was born September 8th, 1960. She was the daughter of the late George J Ogle and Laverne C Lewis Ogle. She is survived by her children...

Gary Wayne Long

Gary Wayne Long

Oct 9, 2024

Gary Wayne Long                                                         October 9, 2024

Gary Wayne Long, 71 of Wolftown, Va, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at UVA Culpeper Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1953 to the late James Richard Long and Lucille Mae Weaver Long. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Catherine...

James "Jim" Maxwell Lohr

James "Jim" Maxwell Lohr

Oct 8, 2024

James "Jim" Maxwell Lohr                                        October 8, 2024

James Maxwell Lohr, 74 of Brightwood, Va. passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1950 to the late Homer Maxwell Lohr and Frances Tatum Lohr.

Jim retired from C & P Telephone...

Carroll Montgomery "Monty" Gay

Carroll Montgomery "Monty" Gay

Oct 7, 2024

Carroll Montgomery "Monty" Gay                                   October 7, 2024

Carroll Montgomery Gay, 86, of Orange, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. Known for his kind and caring nature, Monty touched the lives of all who knew him with his warmth and generosity.

He was preceded in death by...

Betty Louise Sholes Wyant

Betty Louise Sholes Wyant

Oct 6, 2024

Betty Louise Sholes Wyant                                              October 6, 2024

Betty Louise Sholes Wyant, 65, of Waynesboro, Va. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Augusta Health. She was born on July 21, 1959 to the late Henry Lee Sholes, Sr. and Gloria Louise Lamb Sholes.  She was preceded in death by her son,...

Earl Vincent Ayers

Earl Vincent Ayers

Oct 6, 2024

Earl Vincent Ayers                                          October 6, 2024

Earl Vincent Ayers, 77 of Madison, Va. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1947 to the late Vincent Eugene Ayers and Ethel Louise Mullen Ayers. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard E....

Randolph Bruce Dunnivan

Randolph Bruce Dunnivan

Oct 5, 2024

Randolph Bruce Dunnivan                                  October 5, 2024

Randolph Bruce Dunnivan August 15, 1954 to October 5, 2024

Randolph Bruce Dunnivan passed away October 5, 2024. He was born in Charlottesville on August 15, 1954 to the late Roy & Eleanor Dunnivan of Madison, VA. He was preceded in death...

Chester Louis Leathers, Jr.

Chester Louis Leathers, Jr.

Oct 4, 2024

Chester Louis Leathers, Jr.                                              October 4, 2024

Chester Louis Leathers, Jr., 85 of Brightwood passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home. He was born January 31, 1939, to the late Chester Louis Leathers, Sr., and Jessie Smith Leathers and husband of the late Nellie Frances Smith Leathers, He was...

Tondelayo Cooper

Tondelayo Cooper

Oct 3, 2024

Tondelayo Cooper                                    October 3, 2024

Tondelayo Cooper, 54, of Tanners, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Charlottesville. She was born on October 22, 1969, in New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Gordon Cooper and was preceded in death by a sister, Assunta Santara.

Miss Cooper is survived by her father, James...

Stuart Washington

Stuart Washington

Oct 2, 2024

Stuart Walter Washington                       October 2, 2024

Stuart Walter Washington (Spanky), 63, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 2 nd , 2024.

Born on October 8 th , 1960, he was the son of the late Walter Washington and Jean Washington. In addition to his parents, Spanky was preceded in death by Stacy Washington, Antoine Washington,...

Charles Irvin Rowe Jr.

Charles Irvin Rowe Jr.

Oct 2, 2024

Charles Irvin Rowe Jr.                                    October 2, 2024

Charles Irvin Rowe, Jr., 63, of Louisa, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles I. Rowe, Sr.

He left behind his mother; Carolyn Rowe, Stepfather; Carroll Carter, his wife; Sheila Rowe, and his lovely daughter; Angela Sisk. He...

Ronald Earl Dewyea

Ronald Earl Dewyea

Oct 1, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Dewyea                                                 October 1, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Dewyea, born in 1944 in Newburgh, NewYork, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours on October 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness, and devotion.  The son of Leonard W. Dewyea Sr. and Marie J. Dewyea, Ron was preceded in death...

Corina Shifflett Morris

Corina Shifflett Morris

Sep 30, 2024

Corina Shifflett Morris                                        September 30, 2024

Corina Shifflett Morris, 89 of Stanardsville, Va. went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024 surrounded by family in her home. She was born on February 26, 1935 in Greene County to the late Octavie Shifflett and Bertie Roach Shifflett. She was also preceded...

Claude Clinton "Clint" Herrndon, Iii

Claude Clinton "Clint" Herrndon, Iii

Sep 27, 2024

Claude Clinton "Clint" Herndon, III                                      September 27, 2024

Claude Clinton "Clint" Herndon, III, 64 of Bristol, Va., formally of Madison, Va. passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Bristol, Tn. He was born on September 7, 1960. He was also preceded in death by his father, Claude Clinton Herndon, Jr. and his brother-in-law,...

Gladys Lancaster

Gladys Lancaster

Sep 27, 2024

Gladys May Payton Lancaster                      September 27, 2024

Gladys May Payton Lancaster, 86, of Columbia formerly of Orange, died on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Oakhurst Health & Rehab in Fork Union, VA. Gladys was born on January 15, 1938 in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late Wilson Howard Peyton and Ethel Lee McCauley Payton. She is...

Rachel Baldwin Clarke

Rachel Baldwin Clarke

Sep 27, 2024

Rachel Baldwin Clarke                        September 27, 2024

Rachel Baldwin Clarke 83 of Troy passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 in the University of Virginia Hospital. She was born June 30, 1941 in Appomattox, Virginia to the late Hoyal Rosser Baldwin and Bessie Tolbert Baldwin. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters and a grandson, John...

George Pollard

George Pollard

Sep 27, 2024

George Fitz Randolph Pollard III                   September 27, 2024

George Fitz Randolph Pollard III, "Trip", passed away in his home on 9/27/24 surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Cranford, New Jersey, Trip was preceded in death by his parents, George Fitz Randolph Pollard, Jr. and Floy Kilmer Pollard, as well as his brother, Michael Pollard.

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Lisa Ann Settle Fincham

Lisa Ann Settle Fincham

Sep 26, 2024

Lisa Ann Settle Fincham                           September 26, 2024

Lisa Ann Settle Fincham, 55 of Brightwood, VA. passed away on Thursday, September 26th 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born a twin on August 20th, 1969. She fulfilled her dream of becoming a nurse while raising five boys. She and...

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