Karron Anne Lambert
May 27, 2026
Karron Anne Lambert went to her heavenly home on May 25, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1964. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen G. Herring; her father, Ashton L. Herring; and her husband, Carlton Jackson. She is survived by her son Bryan J. Lambert, her mother-in-law Frances E. Lambert, her sister-in-law Lisa L. Lambert, her...
James Perry Lamar
May 26, 2026
James (Jim) Perry Lamar passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on April 3, 2028 to the late William Lucius Lamar,Jr. and Lina Belle Soloman Lamar. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Hodges Lamar, and brothers, William Lucius Lamar III, William Moate Lamar, John O. Lamar II, Sam Lamar and...
Hilda L. Utz
May 26, 2026
Hilda Mansfield Utz, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born on July 21, 1932, in Orange, Virginia, to Aubrey C. Lohr and Mary Mansfield Lohr. She married her husband of 70 years, Robert L. Utz, on December 29, 1950. She was a lifelong member of Stockton Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Eugene David Powell
May 25, 2026
Eugene David Powell, 82, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Born on December 5, 1943, Eugene was the son of the late Alton Eugene Powell and Annie Lawson Powell. He lived a life marked by courage, service, devotion to family, and a love of history and the outdoors.
A proud...
Barbara Southard Amos
May 25, 2026
Barbara Southard Amos, 95, of Dolley Madison Road, Orange died on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Magnolia of Orange. She was born on January 27, 1931 at Montpelier Station and was the daughter of the late Otis G. Southard Sr. and Georgiana Purdum Southard. She is also predeceased by her husband William “Billy” E. Amos Jr.; a daughter Deborah...
Judy Knighting Partlow
May 24, 2026
Judy Knighting Partlow 62, of Reva, Va. passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 28, 1964. She was preceded in death by her father, John Wesley Knighting and brother, Larry Wayne Knighting.
She is survived by her husband, William Douglas “Doug” Partlow; mother, Anna Marie Leathers Waugh; step-mother, Nancy Hawkins...
Margit Thomas Holdsworth
May 22, 2026
Margit Holdsworth, 90, died Thursday, May 22, 2026 in Stanardsville, VA surrounded by family. Margit was born in Germany, 6/7/1935 to Theodor and Margarete in Hannover. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ralph. Margit is survived by her children, Nina and Mark, and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later...
Peggy Richardson
May 20, 2026
Peggy Lee Richardson, born on November 26, 1936, in Clay, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Lyles Johnson, her beloved sister, Evelyn (Jimmy) Smith, and son-in-law Fred Terrien. She is survived by her loving children: Robert Mark Smith, Ryne Richardson (Lillian), Lisa Marie Terrien, and Jeff Richardson. She also...
Larry Gene Richards
May 19, 2026
Larry Gene Richards, 71, died Tuesday, May 19, at his home in Orange County, VA, following a long illness. He is survived by Randi Richards, his wife of 39 years; stepson Daniel McFarlane (Essie) of Salisbury, NC; three grandchildren, Tori McFarlane (Neal) of Concord, NC, Quaz McFarlane of Orange County, and Daniel Aaron McFarlane of Salisbury, NC; brothers Thomas “Rick”...
Juanita June Johnson
May 19, 2026
Juanita June Johnson 84 of Gordonsville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Orange. She was the daughter of the late Allen Melton Sr. and Marguerite Carter Melton. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy Johnson; brother, Allen Melton Jr.;and a sister, Levada Fincham.
She is survived by her daughter, Stacy J. Napier and husband Mike of Gordonsville;...
Pattie Marie Theis
May 18, 2026
Pattie Marie Theis, 61, of Wolftown, passed away on May 18, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Ray Haught, and Atha Emogene Haught. She is survived by her husband, David Lee Theis; three sons, Daniel Theis, R.J. Guinn and Andrew Guinn; her brother, Dudley Haught; her sisters, Melinda Haught and Becky Mathes; and seven...
John Edward McWilliams
May 18, 2026
John E. “Gran Gran” McWilliams, 89, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home.
Born on April 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Robert Henry McWilliams and Ollie Mae McWilliams. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert H. McWilliams Jr. and Charles D. McWilliams.
John is survived...
Elvin Conley
May 16, 2026
Elvin Conley, 83, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Stanardsville. He was born on February 8, 1943, in Geer, VA, and was the son of the late Lloyd Lee Conley and Callie Roach Conley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edith Morris Conley; his brothers, Elwood, Edward, and Elbert Conley. He is...
Sylvia Boston
May 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvia Boston on May 16, 2026, at home in Orange, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia, who was born on May 25, 1947, lived a life brimming with love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to both family and community. After a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia,...
Bobby Lawrence Hoffman
May 16, 2026
Bobby Lawrence Hoffman went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Dewey L. and Erma U. Hoffman. He was born on March 19th, 1941, and lived in Madison his entire life. He was married to Janet Tyler Hoffman for 62 years. He left behind four children: Robert L. and wife Linda,...
Mary Shelton Bragan
May 12, 2026
Mary Shelton Bragan, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Culpeper, VA. She was born on November 13, 1940, in Shelby, Va. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Julian Shelton and Ella Loraine McClammer Shelton, wife of the late Arthur William Bragan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennie (George-deceased) Vaughan, brothers Wilbur Shelton,...
Shirley Marie Berry
May 12, 2026
Shirley Marie Berry, 84 of Madison, beloved wife, mother, and Nannie, passed peacefully into her eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving and devoted husband and children. Shirley was born on July 6, 1941, in Orange County, Virginia. On March 20, 1959, she married the love of her life, Charles...
Christine Kingrea
May 11, 2026
Christine “Chris” Marie Kingrea, 68, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born on August 16, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Junior Johnson and Francoise Marie Powers. Chris had an extraordinary love for animals, caring for each one with patience, tenderness, and devotion. She spent countless hours feeding, nurturing, and forming special bonds with...
Dorothy Emma Morris
May 10, 2026
Dorothy Emma Taylor Hoffner Morris, lovingly known as “Dot,” passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and faith that defined her life. She was 86 years old. Born on November 15, 1939, in Madison County near Kinderhook, Virginia, Dorothy was the daughter of William Franklin Taylor and Mamie Ardistia Lamb Taylor. A proud...
Michael Christopher Nelson
May 8, 2026
Michael Christopher “Chris” Nelson, age 60, of Charlottesville, Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 8, 2026, at Martha Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Missouri on January 15, 1966, Chris was the beloved son of Anne Mercedes McPike Nelson and Michael Milton Nelson. He was the twin brother of Eric Nelson, who passed away too early in...
