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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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Steven Nash Etheridge

Steven Nash Etheridge

Sep 24, 2023

Steven Nash Etheridge       September 24, 2023

Steven Nash Etheridge 72 of Ruckersville passed away Sunday,    September 24, 2023 at the University of Virginia Hospital. He was born March 29, 1951 in Norfolk, VA and was the son of the late Thomas Nash Etheridge, Jr., and Grace Ballance Lamb. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild,...

Carolyn Faye Gentry

Carolyn Faye Gentry

Sep 24, 2023

Carolyn Faye Gentry         September 24, 2023

Carolyn Faye Gentry, 69 of Ruckersville, Va. passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Charlottesville, Va. She was born on October 23, 1953, loving daughter of John Casper Knight and the late Corine Frances Breeden Knight. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Casper Knight, Jr.

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Cynthia Ann Jackson Hileman

Cynthia Ann Jackson Hileman

Sep 21, 2023

Cynthia Ann Jackson Hileman              September 21, 2023

Cynthia Ann Jackson Hileman, 73, recently of Raleigh NC, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was born on January 7, 1950, in Mount Pleasant, PA, to the late Rev. Robert William Jackson and Jean Sherrieb Jackson. After her parents' deaths in 1958, she was raised by her Aunt B, Bernice...

Mark Herman Walls

Mark Herman Walls

Sep 19, 2023

Mark Herman Walls 91, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born November 29, 1931, in Prince William County to the late William Walls and Lora Marie Edmunds Walls. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Long, Charles Walls, Lloyd Walls, Clifton Walls, Robert Walls, Leroy...

Lora "Lori" June Bottke

Lora "Lori" June Bottke

Sep 17, 2023

Lora "Lori" June Bottke           September 17, 2023

Lora "Lori" June Bottke was many things, but most of all, she was a proud mom and grandma. Lori was born on February 14, 1964, and passed away on September 17, 2023, after a tough battle with cancer. Her strength that she brought to all parts of her life is reflected in...

Carolyn June Lentz Scott

Carolyn June Lentz Scott

Sep 15, 2023

Carolyn June Lentz Scott, 86 of Ruckersville, Va. passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at her home. She was born on November 4, 1936 to the late Robert Joseph Lentz and Marybelle Craven Lentz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Odell Scott; son Robert James Scott; brothers, Joseph W. Lentz, David M....

Jennifer Antoinette Brooks

Jennifer Antoinette Brooks

Sep 14, 2023

Jennifer Antoinette Brooks                      September, 14, 2023

Jennifer Antoinette Brooks earned her wings and flew away home on September 14, 2023 to be with the Lord.

Born on May 1, 1985, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was 38 years old.

Jennifer was the daughter of the late Herbert T. Brooks, Sr.; sister of the late Tyrone Brooks,...

Mary Bragg Ross

Mary Bragg Ross

Sep 13, 2023

Mary Bragg Ross         September 13, 2023

Mary Bragg Ross, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 13, 2023, at the age of 88.

She was born to Randolph and Pansy Bragg on April 22, 1935. After graduating from high school, Mary married her husband, Tom Ross. They eventually settled...

Sean Farrington Morris Jd

Sean Farrington Morris Jd

Sep 13, 2023

Sean Farrington Morris JD           September 13, 2023

Sean Farrington Morris, JD of Hauserman Road, Cleveland, Ohio died on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his residence. Sean was born on March 22, 1978 in Santa Cruz, California. Sean's family returned to Los Angeles County and he attended Our Lady of Malibu. Sean Attended Crespi Carmelite High School and Carson Long...

Shirley Snow Shifflett

Shirley Snow Shifflett

Sep 12, 2023

Shirley Snow Shifflett        September 12, 2023

Shirley Snow Shifflett, 75, of Montpelier Road, Orange died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Hospice Acute Care in Charlottesville. Shirley was born on March 27, 1948 in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late Delma Snow and Dorothy Sprouse Snow, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald...

Alice Virginia Price Hall

Alice Virginia Price Hall

Sep 12, 2023

Alice Virginia Price Hall                      September, 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice P. Hall, born on June 25, 1955 to Charley Henderson Price and Betty Lee Price. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Guye Lee Price and husband Roy Gregory Hall.

She is...

Essie Mae Aylor Nicholson

Essie Mae Aylor Nicholson

Sep 11, 2023

Essie May Aylor Nicholson           September , 2023

Essie Mae Nicholson Aylor Nicholson, 101 of years old of Madison, passed away at Autumn Care in Madison, Va. She was born on March 4, 1922 to the late John Lewis Nicholson and Fannie Frances Dodson Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James W. Aylor...

Roy W. Prichett

Roy W. Prichett

Sep 10, 2023

Roy W. Pritchett         September 10, 2023

Roy W. Prichett, 70, of Gordonsville, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at home, after a long battle with cancer.

Roy retired from Food Lion in Orange.

He is survived by his wife, Katy; stepson, Garrett; brothers, Louie and Harold; sisters, Frances, Shirley, Patsy,...

Michael Wayne Harris, Jr.

Michael Wayne Harris, Jr.

Sep 10, 2023

Michael Wayne Harris, Jr.        September 10, 2023

Michael Wayne Harris, Jr., age 33, departed this earth to be with his heavenly Father on September 10, 2023.

He was born on November 27, 1989 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Michael Wayne Harris, Sr. and Joyce Ann Cochran.

Michael was a loving son, brother, and a wonderful father...

Robert Lee Brock

Robert Lee Brock

Sep 10, 2023

Robert Lee Brock                      September, 18, 2023

A Time to be Born

Robert Lee Brock was born on November 11, 1947, to the late Burrell Brock Jr. and Dorothy Mae Brock in Barboursville, VA.

A Time to Love and Live

Deacon Robert Brock was married to...

Sarah Marie Watson

Sarah Marie Watson

Sep 6, 2023

Sarah Marie Watson            September 6, 2023

Sarah Marie Watson, 75, of Mason Lane, Orange, died on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her daughter's home. She was born on October 25, 1947 in Orange County and was the daughter of the late Charles Carlin Mason and Mary Elizabeth Seal Mason. She was also predeceased by her husband Stephen A. Watson;...

James "Buster" Edward Shifflett

James "Buster" Edward Shifflett

Sep 4, 2023

James "Buster" Edward Shifflett       September 4, 2023

James "Buster" Edward Shifflett, 64, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on September 4, 2023.

James is survived by his life partner, Mary Waldon; daughter, Angel D. K. Ball; sons, James J. Shifflett, Douglas J. Shifflett, and Harold A. Shifflett; grandchildren, Kimberly D. Shifflett, and James B....

Janet Cave Seely

Janet Cave Seely

Sep 1, 2023

Janet Cave Seely                                      September 1, 2023

Janet Cave Seely passed away on September 1st, 2023, in Wilmington, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 68. She was beloved wife, loyal friend, and valued family member and mentor.

Janet had a long career in her hometown of Alexandria,...

Alice Lee Harlow

Alice Lee Harlow

Aug 31, 2023

Alice Lee Harlow                 August 31, 2023

Alice Lee Harlow, 79, died Thursday August 31, 2023 at Heritage Inn in Charlottesville. Born September 29, 1943 in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Taft William Harlow and Leola Colvin Harlow. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Luther Anderson Harlow.

Alice is survived by...

Lillian Vernell Dickerson Mcdaniel

Lillian Vernell Dickerson Mcdaniel

Aug 30, 2023

Lillian Vernell Dickerson McDaniel               August 30, 2023 It is with deep sadness to announce the loss of Lillian Dickerson McDaniel, who passed away on Wednesday, August 30th, in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the age of 81. Born on October 31, 1941, in Orange County, Virginia, to the late Lemuel and Blanche Dickerson.  She grew up in Greene County and attended William...

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