Melvin Wendell Frye
Jun 15, 2026
Melvin Wendell Frye's life departed on June 15, 2026.
He was born on June 4, 1955, to the late Franklin Phillip Frye, and Alverta Hill Frye.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Haywood, VA, 2054 West Hoover Road.
Preddy Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family.
Bradley "Sonny" Junior Rogers
Jun 13, 2026
Bradley “Sonny” Junior Rogers, 87, of Madison passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Charlottesville. He was born October 2, 1938 in Alexandria, Virginia (Franconia), the son of the late Gardner Mahlon Rogers and Margaret “Maggie” Struder Rogers. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Louise “Tootsie”, Walter Moore “Buck”, James Gardner “Blue”, Elizabeth Effie “Peepsie”, Mamie...
Betty Carolyn Talley Gilbert
Jun 13, 2026
Betty Carolyn Talley Gilbert of Orange, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, the thirteenth of June, 2026 at the age of eighty-eight years. Betty lived a life defined by hard work, compassion, and selfless service to others. Her generosity, kindness, and caring spirit left a lasting impact on family, friends, and all who knew her, and exemplified...
Annie Payton Breeden
Jun 12, 2026
Annie Payton Breeden, 84, of Unionville died on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born on August 29, 1941, in Orange County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Wilson Howard Payton and Ethel Lee McCauley Payton. She is also predeceased by her husband, Melvin Ray “Sam” Breeden; two brothers, Jack Payton and...
Jane Crigler Spivey
Jun 11, 2026
Jane Crigler Spivey, 71, died peacefully at Poet’s Walk in Warrenton on June 11, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alan Spivey, and parents, Bob and Sarah Crigler.
A lifelong Madison resident, she was the owner of “On the Run Farm” in Aroda. She worked for 45 years as a social worker for the Rapidan- Rapahananock Community Service...
Timothy (Tim) Lee Clemons
Jun 10, 2026
Timothy Lee Clemons, 68, of Madison, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2026 after a brief illness.
He was born on June 4, 1958, in Kissimmee, Florida, to Nancy (Lee) Clemons and the late J.C. Clemons.
Timothy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife, Julie, and their children,...
Barbara K. Lonick
Jun 9, 2026
Barbara K. Lonick passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, in Orange, Virginia. Born on May 23, 1936, in Metuchen, New Jersey, Barbara was the cherished only child of Walter William Knudson and Katherine Ellen Thomas Knudson.
Barbara shared a remarkable life with her beloved husband, Raymond Charles Lonick. Married for 68 years until his passing in September 2025, their partnership...
Dorothy Raynor Taylor
Jun 9, 2026
Dorothy Raynor Taylor, 91 of Stanardsville, passed away June 9, 2026, at the Hospice House in Charlottesville.
Dorothy was born on January 13, 1935, to the late Russell and Margaret Collier Raynor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lieut Taylor, her brothers James Raynor, David Raynor, Richard Raynor, and Albert Raynor; and sisters, Lucille Smith, Esther Beahm, and Helen...
Luther Franklin Dofflemoyer, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Luther Franklin Dofflemoyer Jr., 86, of Orange went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2026. He was the son of the late Luther Franklin and Marguerite Boxley Dofflemoyer. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Susan Ratcliffe Dofflemoyer, and their daughter Susan Leigh Dofflemoyer, his brother John Dofflemoyer, his...
Aura Kinzel Anderson
Jun 7, 2026
Aura Kinzel Anderson, Jr., fondly known as Kinzel, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 84. A longtime resident of River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Waynesboro, Virginia, he faced complications from Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia with strength and grace.
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Kinzel was the son of Aura Kinzel Anderson, Sr....
Hubert Curtis Compton
Jun 7, 2026
Hubert Curtis Compton went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2026, at Charlottesville Rehab and Health Center in Charlottesville, VA.
He was born on March 4, 1935, in Tazewell, VA. He was the oldest son of the late Troy Compton and Willie Hall. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Leach and Naomi Aylor, and...
Betty Ann Cullop
Jun 5, 2026
Betty Anne (Hutton) Cullop, 94, of Brightwood, VA., passed into God’s loving arms on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cullop, Sr., her sister, Bonnie (Sue) Tipton, and her great-granddaughter, Morgan Yancey. Betty leaves behind one brother, William Tipton, and one sister, Debbie Tipton, both residents of Maryland.
Matriarch of a large family that...
David Linwood Lawrence
Jun 4, 2026
David Linwood Lawrence, 75 of Zion Crossroads, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 4, 2026 after a long illness.
He was born October 13, 1950 in Waynesboro , Virginia, son of Peggy Thurston Mocklin and Emmett Ray Lawrence.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Lane Lawrence: four children, Dwight David Lawrence, (Carolita), Brittany Lawrence Herring (Adam),...
Phillip H. Black
Jun 2, 2026
Phillip Harlow Black, 71, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, while surrounded by family. A doting husband, gentle father, loving grandfather, and friend to many, he left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him.
More than anything else, Phillip was a devoted family man, and his greatest accomplishment was his family. He is survived...
Betty Ann Carpenter Utz
Jun 1, 2026
Betty Ann Carpenter Utz, 86, of Brightwood, Va., passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born on July 8, 1939, to the late William Nelson Carpenter and Virgie Grayson Carpenter. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Orbaugh.
Betty retired from Potomac Edison and worked for Plow & Hearth for many...
Evelyn Marie Breeden
May 28, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce that Evelyn Marie Breeden, 84, of Gordonsville, Virginia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2026. Evelyn was born to John Lemuel Shifflett and Edna Alice Nichols of Rockingham, Virginia, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Thurman Breeden....
Peggy Yancey Garrett
May 28, 2026
Peggy Yancey Garrett passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 28, 2026, at the age of 92. She died exactly one month and two days after her beloved husband passed, Robert Garrett. After 73 years of marriage, their love story continues. Peggy was born on May 9, 1934, to the late William Daniel Yancey and Ruth Genevieve Foster, in...
Mercy Njeri Nderitu
May 27, 2026
BIRTH
The late Mercy Njeri was born on August 1, 2004 in Nakuru, Kenya. She was the third born child of the late Peter Ndiritu and Grace Wambui.
Siblings and Relatives
Mercy Njeri was sister to the late Faith Wahito, Stephen Waithaka and twin to the late Nancy Wangari. She was the granddaughter of Francis Njoroge & Jane Njeri and the late Stephen...
Hunter Hall Weaver
May 27, 2026
Hunter Hall Weaver, 83 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1943 to the late Leland Alcy Weaver and Anna Payne Carpenter Weaver. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Maupin Weaver, James “Woozie” Weaver, Wister Weaver; and sisters, Molly Weaver Catlett and Adelia Weaver Lohr. Farming was Hunter’s life....
Marjorie Anne Colvin Reid
May 27, 2026
Marjorie Anne Colvin Reid, a lifelong resident of Orange, Virginia, passed away peacefully in Charlottesville on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie was born on March 15, 1930, in the comfort of her family home on Belleview Avenue in Orange. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Lindsay Mack...
