Obituaries
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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Joyce Napier Melton
Nov 23, 2023
Joyce Napier Melton November 23, 2023
Joyce Napier Melton, 81, of Gordonsville, died on Thursday November 23, 2023 in Charlottesville.
Born November 6, 1942 in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Gordon Napier and Annie Christine Aylor Napier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Lewis Melton, Jr.
Joyce...
Steve White
Nov 19, 2023
Steve White November 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of Steve White
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve White, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Steve was born June 29th, 1950, and departed this world on November 19, 2023, to join his wife, Barbara White, and son, Scott White,...
Clarence Wayne Brookman, Sr.
Nov 18, 2023
Clarence Wayne Brookman, Sr. November 18, 2023
Clarence Wayne Brookman, Sr. 74 of Gordonsville, died Saturday November 18, 2023 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Born April 7, 1949, he was the son of the late Clarence Brookman and Ruby Price Birkhead. Mr. Brookman served in the U.S. Army and he was a retired heavy equipment operator.
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Junior Earl Morris
Nov 15, 2023
Junior Earl Morris November 15, 2023
Junior Earl Morris, 95 of Dyke, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the UVA Hospital. He was born on March 12, 1928 in Greene County, Va. to the late Herman Jackson Morris and Clemmie Anna Morris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna...
Aaron Darnell Houchens, Sr.
Nov 14, 2023
Aaron Darnell Houchens, Sr. November 14, 2023
Aaron Darnell Houchens, Sr., 61, fondly loved and known as "Poogie, Donnie & Joe," entered eternal rest on the afternoon of November 14, 2023.
Aaron was born on May 2, 1962, the son of the late John William Houchens and Alberta Hunter Houchens. In addition to...
James "Jimmy" Edward Guthrie
Nov 12, 2023
James "Jimmy" Edward Guthrie November 12, 2023
In Loving Memory of James Edward Guthrie
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of James "Jimmy" Edward Guthrie, who departed from this world on November 12 th , 2023.
Born on August 30 th , 1952, Jimmy lived a life filled with joy, adventure,...
Jason David Everly
Nov 12, 2023
Jason David Everly November 12, 2023
Jason David Everly, 41 of Stanardsville, Va. passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1982 in Olean, New York.
He is survived by his parents, Dennis Lawrence Everly of Stephens City, Va. and...
Frances Gaar Novelli
Nov 11, 2023
Frances Gaar Novelli November 11, 2023
Frances Gaar Novelli, 85 of Culpeper, died Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ruby Gaar; her sisters, Delsie Gaar, Hazel Dale, and Emily Faye Gaar.
Mrs. Novelli was a resident of The Culpeper for...
Wilson "Tommy" Thomas Hartsook
Nov 10, 2023
Wilson "Tommy" Thomas Hartsook November 10, 2023
Wilson "Tommy" Thomas Hartsook died at his sister Faye's home in Earlysville, VA, on Friday, November 10, 2023, with his family by his side.
Born on December 17, 1955, he was a son of the late Wilson Allen Hartsook and Lucille Morris Hartsook. In addition to his parents,...
Lewis "Buck" Edward Taylor
Nov 10, 2023
Lewis "Buck" Edward Taylor November 10, 2023
Lewis "Buck" Taylor, 62, of Rochelle passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in Inova Loudon Hospital, Leesburg, VA. He was born March 15, 1961, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Owen Shirley Taylor and Frances Marie Taylor. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Onie...
Robert Eric Crowell
Nov 8, 2023
Robert Eric Crowell November 8, 2023
Robert Eric Crowell of Louisa, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at UVA Medical Center. He was born on February 18, 1973 in Warrenton, VA to the late Robert Morrison Crowell and Anna Mae Settle Gore.
Eric was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He grew up...
Emma Jean Dyer
Nov 8, 2023
Emma Jean Dyer November 8, 2023
Emma Jean Dyer 77 of Orange passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1945 in Charlottesville to the late Lawrence Lillard Morris and Mary Fannie Geer Morris. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Dyer, sons, William...
Patricia Schaefer Hanson
Nov 7, 2023
Patricia Schaefer Hanson November 7, 2023
Patricia Schaefer Hanson, 70 of Brightwood, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1953 to the late Sylvester Schaefer and Evangaline Heltzel Schaefer. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Edward Schaefer and...
Phillip Randolph Dyer
Nov 6, 2023
Phillip Randolph Dyer November 6, 2023
Phillip Randolph Dyer, 64 of Leon, Va. passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home. He was born in Charlottesville, Va. to the late Harold Howard Dyer.
Phillip was a retired logger.
He is survived by...
Phillip Randolph Dyer
Nov 6, 2023
Phillip Randolph Dyer November 6, 2023
Phillip Randolph Dyer, 64 of Leon, Va. passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1959 in Charlottesville, Va. to the late Harold Howard Dyer.
Phillip was a retired logger.
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Mary Elizabeth Waldon
Nov 4, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Waldon November 4, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Waldon, 54, of Barboursville, Virginia, died Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond.
Born August 31, 1969 in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Douglas F. Waldon and Mary E. Collier Waldon. She was also preceded in death by her lifelong partner, James "Buster" Shifflett....
Nannette Mcburney Crowdus
Oct 31, 2023
Nannette McBurney Crowdus October 31, 2023
Nannette McBurney Crowdus, 88, died peacefully at home on October 31, 2023.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Willard Blakeslee and Nannette Griffeth McBurney, she lived an extraordinary life full of love, family, friends, and service to numerous charities and her beloved alma mater, Sweet Briar College. At Sweet Briar she served...
Bennie Lee Hurt
Oct 31, 2023
Bennie Lee Hurt October 31, 2023
Bennie Lee Hurt, 83 of Criglersville passed away on October 31, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1940 to the late Charles Edward Hurt and Ola Cubbage Hurt. He was also preceded in death by a son, Bennie Randolph Hurt.
...Robert Eugene Helmick
Oct 30, 2023
Robert Eugene Helmick October 30, 2023
Robert Eugene "Bobby" Helmick, age 77, passed away on October 30, 2023.
Funeral services will be private.
Condolences may be sent to Mary Harlow at P.O. Box 1043, Stanardsville, VA 22973.
Shirley J Rouse
Oct 28, 2023
Shirley J Rouse October 28, 2023 Shirley J (Moubray) Rouse passed away after a brief illness on October 28, 2023. Surviving her are three children, Cheryl, Cookie (David) and Billy; four grandchildren, Sara (Brett), Amy, Travis and Taylor (Genna); and two great grandchildren, Bri and Liam. Mrs. Rouse was a widow who was born in Gordonsville on December 24, 1941...
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