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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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John W. Mcclary Jr.

John W. Mcclary Jr.

May 27, 2024

John W. "Bobby" McClary Jr.                         May 27, 2024

John W. "Bobby" McClary Jr., of Gordonsville, VA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in the comfort of his own home.

Bobby was born on April 1, 1940, in Gordonsville, VA, to the late John W. McClary Sr. and Pearl M. McClary. In addition to his...

Madeline Elizabeth Johnson

Madeline Elizabeth Johnson

May 27, 2024

Madeline Elizabeth Johnson                   May 27, 2024

Madeline Elizabeth Johnson, age 92, of Charlottesville, VA, ended her earthly journey on May 27, 2024, at the University of Virginia Hospital.

She was born on June 14, 1931, to the late Ethel Tyler. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B....

James Edward Bryant

James Edward Bryant

May 26, 2024

James Edward Bryant                                May 26, 2024

James, known to friends and relatives as "Jimmy" "JB" and "Tut J," was born in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Thomas E. Bryant, Jr. and Mary Ella Fitch Bryant. He passed away on May 26th, 2024 at 6:21 A.M. at the Center of Acute Hospice Care (CAHC), Charlottesville, VA, surrounded by his...

Roger Neal Bryant

Roger Neal Bryant

May 25, 2024

Roger Neal Bryant                                   May 25, 2024

Roger Bryant, a devoted follower of Jesus, talented architect, and interior designer, passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2024, at the age of 66. Born January 20th, 1958, Roger lived a life marked by creativity, adventure, and deep love for his family and faith.

Roger dedicated his career to...

Segurney Jane Aylor

Segurney Jane Aylor

May 24, 2024

Segurney Jane Aylor                                        May 24, 2024

Segurney Jane Aylor, 85 of Madison, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Countryside Nursing Home in Pratts, Va. She was born on January 14, 1939 to the late Jack Dorsey Meadows and Gladys Ethel Shifflett Meadows. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kermit...

Warren Harris Widmyer

Warren Harris Widmyer

May 24, 2024

Warren Harris Widmyer        May 24, 2024

Warren Harris Widmyer, 84, of Honeysuckle Lane, Orange died on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. He was born on February 12, 1940, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to the late W. Ralph Widmyer and Ora Hawvermale Widmyer. He is also predeceased by his first wife Gwen Widmyer;...

Tracy L. Spencer

Tracy L. Spencer

May 23, 2024

Tracy L. Spencer                         May 23, 2024

Tracy L. Spencer, age 49, of Charlottesville, VA, departed this life on May 23, 2024.

Tracy is preceded in death by her sister, Stephanie Fitzgerald.  She is survived by her mother, Barbara Kirtley, of Charlottesville, VA; her husband, Brian Spencer of Charlottesville, VA; a brother, Gregory Taylor of Charlottesville,...

Laura Ann Boyce Woodward

Laura Ann Boyce Woodward

May 23, 2024

Laura Anne Boyce Woodward                                    May 23, 2024

Laura Anne Boyce Woodward, 48 of Orange, Va., passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at UVA hospital. She was born on October 26, 1975 to the late George Allen Boyce. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ruben Harvey Woodward, Jr.; brother,...

Merle Francis Strole

Merle Francis Strole

May 22, 2024

Merle Francis Strole, 90, of Orange died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Lavender Hills, in Orange. He was born on March 15, 1934, in Shenandoah, Va. and was the son of the late Harry David Strole and Gertrude Lucas Strole Lott. He is predeceased by his wife Patricia May Strole; a daughter Terry S. Bradshaw; a son-in-law John...

Walter Franklin Barfield

Walter Franklin Barfield

May 22, 2024

Walter Franklin Barfield                                May 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Walter Franklin Barfield, who left us on May 22, 2024, after living a full and wonderful life. Walter is survived by his beautiful wife, Diana Barfield; sons, Timothy (Mary) Barfield, Kevin (Beth) Barfield; stepdaughters Julia (Ryan) Hubbard, Kathryn (David) Vasil; and...

Phyllis Ann Knighting Jarrell

Phyllis Ann Knighting Jarrell

May 21, 2024

Phyllis Ann Knighting Jarrell                                   May 21, 2024

Phyllis Ann Knighting Jarrell passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024. She was born in Brightwood, Virginia, on January 16, 1942. She was preceded in death by her son, James (Jimmy) Jarrell, Jr.; her former husband, James Jarrell; her parents, Julia Weaver and Benny Knighting;...

Elizabeth Frances Dollins

Elizabeth Frances Dollins

May 21, 2024

Elizabeth Frances Dollins                                  May 21, 2024

Elizabeth Frances Dollins, 91, of Deer Crossing Lane, Orange, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born on November 28, 1932, in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and was the daughter of the late James Edward Lynch and Virginia Jones Lynch. She was also...

Claude Lillard, Jr.

Claude Lillard, Jr.

May 18, 2024

Claude Lillard, Jr.                                                May 18, 2024

Claude Lillard Jr. 95 of Madison, VA passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1928 to Claude and Ira Leigh Lillard. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Lillard Garcia and Marylee Lillard Carpenter; and two brothers, Herbert Nathaniel Lillard...

Rodolph Shifflett

Rodolph Shifflett

May 15, 2024

Rodolph Shifflett                                                    May 15, 2024

Rodolph Shifflett, 83 of Stanardsville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Charlottesville, Va. He was born on June 21, 1940 to the late Mannis Howard Shifflett and Susie Collier Shifflett. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Knight.

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Dorsey William Shifflett

Dorsey William Shifflett

May 13, 2024

Dorsey William Shifflett                                    May 13, 2024

Dorsey William Shifflett, DW, 90 of Madison, VA passed away peacefully at Autumn Care on Monday, May 13, 2024. Dorsey was born on May 10, 1934 to George Shifflett and Bertha (Tibby) Snow Shifflett. He was proceeded in death by many siblings, his wife Dora Lamb Shifflett and...

Vanessa Renay Thacker

Vanessa Renay Thacker

May 13, 2024

Vanessa Renay Thacker                                       May 13, 2024

Vanessa Renay Thacker, 52, of Crozet, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2024. She was born on June 17, 1971, in Charlottesville and raised in Greene County. She was a wonderful homemaker, a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt and sister. She was full of life and love...

Brenda Anne Wood Drouin

Brenda Anne Wood Drouin

May 11, 2024

Brenda Anne Wood Drouin      May 11, 2024

Brenda Anne (Wood) Drouin, 75 of Madison, VA, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was born November 12, 1948, to the late Antonia (Anne) Collins and Samuel Edward Wood. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Young (1951), Thomas Wood (2007) and Steve Wood...

Gordon Brandon Regan

Gordon Brandon Regan

May 11, 2024

Gordon Brandon Regan                    May 11, 2024

Gordon Brandon Regan, 82, concluded his earthly journey on May 11, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 12, 1941, at Harkness Pavilion located in New York, NY, to parents Gordon Sala Regan and Mignon Brown Casseday.

Gordon graduated...

Ricky Alan Meninger Jr.

Ricky Alan Meninger Jr.

May 10, 2024

Ricky Alan Meninger Jr.                             May 10, 2024

Ricky Alan Meninger Jr., age 38, of Louisa, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in Charlottesville. He was born August 26, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his maternal   grandmother, Anna Marie Wehr, and his paternal grandfather, Leonard Meninger.

Ricky is survived by his...

Roy Lee Farley, Jr.

Roy Lee Farley, Jr.

May 8, 2024

Roy Lee Farley, Jr.                           May 8, 2024

Roy Lee Farley Jr., 92, of Piedmont Street, Orange, Va., died on

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Brookside Nursing Home in Warrenton,

Va, He was born on June 11, 1931, in Staunton, Va., and was the...

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