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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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George Washington Harrison Iii

George Washington Harrison Iii

Apr 11, 2024

George Washington Harrison III             April 11, 2024

George Washington Harrison III, age 76, died on April 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

Born on February 5, 1948, he was the son of the late George Washington Harrison Sr. and Gertrude Ross. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his...

Sherry Lee "Sher" Joseph

Sherry Lee "Sher" Joseph

Apr 10, 2024

Sherry Lee "Sher" Joseph                  April 10, 2024

Sher walked on April 10, 2024 shortly after the total solar eclipse.

Her journey began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1946; daughter of Stanley and Ruth Joseph.

Sher truly loved and greatly missed the love of her life and companion of 25 years, Peter...

Douglas R. Chisholm

Douglas R. Chisholm

Mar 30, 2024

Douglas R. Chisholm              March 30, 2024

Douglas R. Chisholm, of Gordonsville, passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty; his daughter, Leslie (Matt); sister, Brenda Dunn (Danny); brother, Bucky Chisholm (Lisa); brother, Todd Chisholm (Jodean); and their families. He was preceded in death by his...

Paul Elton Wright

Paul Elton Wright

Mar 26, 2024

Paul Elton Wright                               March 26, 2024

Paul Elton Wright, 87, of Constitution Hwy, Unionville, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Little Yatton Senior Living in Orange. Paul was born on July 8, 1936, in King William County, Virginia, and was the son of the late John David Wright and Julia Ollie Reece Wright....

Karen Johnson Weaver

Karen Johnson Weaver

Mar 25, 2024

Karen Johnson Weaver                March 25, 2024

Karen Johnson Weaver, 62, of Orange, VA, passed away on March 25, 2024, at University of Virginia Hospital after a stoic battle with cancer. She was born on June 6, 1961, in Charlottesville, VA, to Bobby Lee Johnson and the late Phyllis Waugh Johnson.

She is survived by her...

Frances Louise Lloyd Jenkins

Frances Louise Lloyd Jenkins

Mar 23, 2024

Frances Louise Lloyd Jenkins                          March 23, 2024

Frances Louise Jenkins, 77 of Madison, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born on February 2. 1947 to the late Norbert Lloyd and Fannie Paige Layton Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Jenkins; and brother, Andrew...

Ruth Callahan Merryman

Ruth Callahan Merryman

Mar 22, 2024

Ruth Gallahan Merryman                                      March 22, 2024

Ruth Gallahan Merryman, 88 of Spotsylvania, Va. passed at her daughter's home in Madison, Va. on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1935 to the late Mack Clarence Gallahan and Beatrice Mary Brown Gallahan. She was also preceded in death by her...

Donald Earl Wright

Donald Earl Wright

Mar 21, 2024

Donald Earl Wright                       March 21, 2024

Donald Earl Wright of Gordonsville, Va., affectionately known as Earl or Papa, passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Earl was born on February 17, 1966, to the late Francis Peyton and Raymond Wright Jr. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his...

Randolph F. Phillips

Randolph F. Phillips

Mar 21, 2024

Randolph F. "Buzzy" Phillips                March 21, 2024

Randolph F. "Buzzy" Phillips, age 80, of Zion Crossroads, passed away on March 21, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family.

Born on May 6, 1943 in Orange County, he was the son of the late Granville and Inez Phillips.

Buzzy was in the United...

Norman Bolden, Jr.

Norman Bolden, Jr.

Mar 20, 2024

Norman Bolden, Jr.                                     March 20, 2024

Norman Bolden Jr., 61, of Monrovia Road, Orange died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Norman was born on April 1, 1962 in Culpeper and was the son of the late Norman Bolden Sr. and Barbara Lee Terrill Bolden....

Farron Webb Gentry

Farron Webb Gentry

Mar 20, 2024

Farron Webb Gentry                     March 20, 2024

Farron Webb Gentry, age 56, of Barboursville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born on January 4, 1968 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Sidney Allen Gentry and Fannie Mae...

Lloyd Stanley Dodson

Lloyd Stanley Dodson

Mar 18, 2024

Lloyd Stanley Dodson                                March 18, 2024

Lloyd Stanley Dodson, 87 of Louisa, formally of Madison, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 in Louisa. He was born on June 10, 1936 to the late Seldon Morgan Dodson and Nancy Ellea Breeden Dodson. He was also preceded in death by two wives, Edna Haynes Johannis...

Brenda Bruce Tyler

Brenda Bruce Tyler

Mar 18, 2024

Brenda Bruce Tyler                                                  March 18, 2024

On March 18, 2024, Brenda Bruce Tyler went home to her Father. She was born on January 27, 1952, to the late Paul Curtis and Alice Nicholson Curtis of Brightwood.

She is survived by her son, Eric Neil Bruce of Gordonsville; many wonderful friends, Waltine Robinson,...

Denise Wallace Richardson

Denise Wallace Richardson

Mar 17, 2024

Denise Wallace Richardson                  March 17, 2024

Denise Wallace Richardson, 68, of Orange, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

She was born On May 11, 1955, to the late Floyd Edward Wallace and Bernice Everene Brooks Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Dickie" Richardson, one daughter, Christy Michelle Richardson, brother...

Mildred Elizabeth Coleman Gaines

Mildred Elizabeth Coleman Gaines

Mar 16, 2024

Mildred Elizabeth Coleman Gaines              March 16, 2024

Mildred Elizabeth Coleman Gaines was born on August 26, 1933, in Orange, Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter Lee Gaines of 39 years.  She was one of eight children born to Simon and Carrie Brock Coleman.  She was also preceded in death by all of her...

Delmar Eugene Dodson

Delmar Eugene Dodson

Mar 14, 2024

Delmar Eugene Dodson                           March 14, 2024

Delmar Eugene Dodson 85 of Brightwood passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in UVA Hospital. He was born March 5, 1939 in Madison County and was the son of the late William Henry Dodson and Ruth Francis Sisk Dodson. He was also preceded in death by a sister,...

Andrew "Andy" Joseph Pumphrey

Andrew "Andy" Joseph Pumphrey

Mar 7, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Joseph Pumphrey                               March 7, 2024

Andrew Joseph Pumphrey, 48, of Madison, Virginia passed away on March 7, 2024 following a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife Celene, his son Carl Nicholas (Nick), his mother Betty Zell Pumphrey, his sister Kimberly Pumphrey, his father Carl Pumphrey, and many devoted aunts, uncles,...

Joseph Lee Snow

Joseph Lee Snow

Mar 7, 2024

Joseph Lee Snow                                                          March 7, 2024

Joseph Lee Snow, 84 of Stanardsville, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Charlottesville.  He was born on July 31, 1939, to the late Reuben Snow and Emma Lam Snow.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Arlene Lamb Snow; brothers, Jonah, Otis, Ernest...

James Morgan Anderson

James Morgan Anderson

Mar 3, 2024

James Morgan Anderson                                    March 3, 2024

James Morgan Anderson, 67, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, in Martinsburg, West Virginia.  Born September 11, 1956 in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Beachel Crabtree and Hazel Crabtree.  He is also preceded in death...

Donna Bell Carter

Donna Bell Carter

Mar 2, 2024

Donna Bell Carter                         March 2, 2024

​ Donna Bell Carter age 76, passed away March 2, 2024 in Charlottesville Virginia. She was born on March 8, 1947 to her late parents Laura Mills Carter and Benny Lee Carter. She is survived by her sons Robert Carter and Matthew White, Grandchildren: Joseph Carter, Caleb Carter, Syleena...

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