Obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

Donald Courtenay Lay, 88, of Fields of Plenty, Rapidan, Va., died on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton, Va. Donald was born on March 3, 1937, in Washington, D. C., and was the son of the late Wolcott E. Lay and Harriet Deems Lay. He is also predeceased by his wife, Virginia Via Lay;...

Feb 21, 2026

Hugh Ross Coates, 94 of Madison, Va., passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 18, 1931 to the late William Edward Coates and Lucy Mildred Covington Coates. He was also preceded in death by his son, H. R. Coates, Jr.; siblings, Virginia “Sis” Brown, James Coates, Robert Coates, Lucy Mildred Matthews, Joseph...

Feb 20, 2026

James Virgil Washington, 74, of Orange, Virginia, was called home by the Lord on February 20, 2026. James was born in Orange, VA, on March 5, 1951, to the late Suetta Washington and Virgil Johnson. James attended school in Washington, D.C. He worked various jobs, with his last being at Cintas in Culpeper, VA. James was quiet in nature, but...

Feb 20, 2026

It is with great sadness the family of Carolyn Louise Rowe, 83 of Madison County, Va., has gone home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Louisa County, Va. She was born on January 18, 1943 to the late Franklin Pierce Steele and Hazel Kennedy Steele. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll...

Feb 20, 2026

Keveney Bliley Mundy 83, of Barboursville went to be with the Lord Friday, February 20, 2026 in Orange. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Frank and Phyllis Bliley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Evans “EC” Clark Mundy Jr. Keveney had a love for horses, she and her husband E. C. had their own...

Feb 20, 2026

Betty Jean Lamb, age 80, of Ruckersville, VA passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1945 to loving parents, Jesse J (Sam) and Pearl Sholes. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Jesse Lamb; her grandson, Brandon Legg; and her siblings, Frances Snow (Conrad), Shirley Deane (Elbert) and Elmer (Boy...

Feb 19, 2026

Ricky Lee Colvin, 72, of Orange, Virginia, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born on June 8, 1953, Ricky lived a life defined by hard work, strong convictions, and deep love for his family.  Ricky was reunited with his beloved wife, Ellen Yvonne Colvin, who passed away before him. Together, they built a life grounded in family, faith, and love...

Feb 18, 2026

Norma Frances Sause, 87, passed away February 18, 2026, at her granddaughter’s home. She was born August 15, 1938, to the late Joseph Bickett Henley and Frances Elizabeth Jones. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her brothers, Richard “Dick” Jones and Robert “Bob” Jones, and her sister, Phyllis Jones. Norma is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth...

Feb 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sandra Dovel June 8, 1960 – February 15, 2026 Sandra Dovel, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2026. Born on June 8, 1960, Sandra lived a life grounded in faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was a woman whose gentle spirit and caring heart reflected the light...

Feb 15, 2026

James Randolph Collier, 87 of Stanardsville, Va. passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at UVA Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1938 to the late Herbert Collier and Arline Guy Morris Collier. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Collier; brothers, Johnnie and Delanie Collier; sisters, Beulah Shifflett, Bertha Morris, Shirley Knight, Thelma Collier, and...

Feb 13, 2026

Jackie Nathaniel Poindexter, 66, of Keswick, Va, departed his earthly home in the late evening of February 13, 2026. Born on June 10, 1959, in Goochland County, he was the son of the late Charlie Henry and Angelee Gardner Poindexter of Cobham, Virginia in Albemarle County. In addition to his parents, Jackie is preceded in death by his brother, Tony...

Feb 12, 2026

Larry Ronald Clark, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 12, 2026. He was born in Wytheville, VA, to Harry and Mary Suthers Clark, of Roanoke, VA. Larry graduated from St. Petersburg High School, St. Petersburg, FL, and earned an A.A.P. degree from Northern Community College (Cum Laude) in Annandale, VA. He was...

Feb 11, 2026

Betty Lois Sprinkel, 91, passed away February 11, 2026, at Culpeper Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1934, to the late Oscar and Frances Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sons, Wayne, Jimmy, Roger, and Chris Sprinkel. Betty is survived by her husband, Randolph Sprinkel, and her daughter, Lynn Sprinkel. A memorial service will...

Feb 11, 2026

Gary Don Hogsten, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born August 28,1942 in Madison Run, Gary was the son of the late Joseph Marvin and Sylvia Mundy Hogsten. Gary lived his entire life in Madison Run. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church. After...

Feb 10, 2026

Samirah Lynne “Reese” Powell was born on September 14, 2006, in Cheverly, Maryland. From the very beginning, she was a radiant light whose warmth, kindness, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew her. In her 19 remarkable years, Samirah lived with a love, strength, and compassion far beyond her years, bringing joy, laughter, and comfort to her family, friends, and...

Feb 8, 2026

Douglas Scott Colvin ‘Scotty’,79, of Somerset, Va passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Charlottesville, Va., on April 10, 1946, to Carson and Louella Colvin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Jimmy, Preacher and Bob Colvin. He is survived by his...

Feb 7, 2026

Thomas J. Sheridan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 21, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Tom was the beloved son of Francis E. and Rosalie Sheridan. Tom honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning an honorable discharge...

Feb 7, 2026

Robert Worthington Johnson Jr., 84, died in his sleep on February 7, 2026 at Dogwood Village in Orange, Virginia. Robert worked for the Northern Virginia Park Service, City of Norfolk Parks, Greenbrier Farms as well as VDOT in Suffolk, Virginia. He was also a member of the Army Reserves. Aside from his work, he was an honorary member of the...

Feb 5, 2026

Thomas Levi Jackson Jr., 84, of Gordonsville, Va, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born on September 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Jackson, Sr., and Hesterline Porter Jackson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Keasley, Shirley Jackson, and Othelia Rock. Thomas is survived by his...