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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William "Bill" Alexander

William "Bill" Alexander

Apr 17, 2023

William "Bill" Richard Alexander            April 17, 2023

Surrounded by loved ones, William Richard Alexander, 90, died peacefully on April 17, 2023.

Born in Paris, Missouri, Mr. Alexander spent most of his life living and working as an electrician in Washington, D.C., and Herndon, Virginia.

Over the course of more...

Barbara Ruth Cowan

Barbara Ruth Cowan

Apr 17, 2023

Barbara Ruth Cowan            April 17, 2023

Barbara Ruth Cowan, 77 of Rhoadesville, Va. passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at UVA Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1945 to the late William Francis Cowan, Sr. and Laurana Wingate Jones Cowan. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William Cowan, Jr.; sisters, Larana Lee Cowan and...

John Franklin Armentrout Jr.

John Franklin Armentrout Jr.

Apr 17, 2023

John Franklin Armentrout Jr            April 17, 2023

A simple red bandana - always in his pocket - spoke a great deal about our father, husband, and grandfather. John Franklin Armentrout, Jr, who passed away on April 17, 2023, at the age of 83, was an old soul and a gentleman. The red bandana - his handkerchief - was...

John Floyd Murphy

John Floyd Murphy

Apr 17, 2023

John Floyd Murphy          April 18, 2023

John Floyd Murphy, 72, of Syria, VA. passed away on April 17, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1950 to the late Rev. Floyd Albert Murphy.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth May Smith Murphy; sons, Christopher Murphy and wife Amy, Benjamin Murphy and wife...

Florence Hutchinson Burruss

Florence Hutchinson Burruss

Apr 16, 2023

Florence Hutchinson Burruss           April 16, 2023

Florence Hutchinson Burruss, 91, of Orange, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Culpeper. She was born on September 11, 1931, to the late, George Thomas and Helen Edwards Hutchinson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Eugene Burruss: her daughter, Wanda Elaine...

Thelma Catherine Woodward Moubray

Thelma Catherine Woodward Moubray

Apr 15, 2023

Thelma Catherine Woodward Moubray           April 15, 2023

Thelma Catherine Moubray, 91 of Madison, passed away from this life entering into eternity on April 15, 2023 at her childhood home place in Madison, Virginia to be with her dearly beloved Saviour Jesus Christ and to live in her new mansion in heaven. She came from one of the...

Gwendolyn Harris Davis Ward

Gwendolyn Harris Davis Ward

Apr 15, 2023

Gwendolyn Harris Davis Ward            April 16, 2023

Gwendolyn Harris Davis Ward, 66 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at UVA Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1957 to the late Charles William Harris.  She was also preceded in death by her companion dog, Parker.

She attended Stanardsville Baptist Church...

Shirley Marks Huffman

Shirley Marks Huffman

Apr 14, 2023

Shirley Marks Huffman             April 14, 2023

Shirley Marks Huffman 85 of Madison, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 in Culpeper, Va. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Marks and Mary Elizabeth Gallihugh Marks. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Martin Huffman, daughter, Debra Elizabeth Huffman and a brother, Benjamin Curtis Marks.

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Wayne "Casey" Talley

Wayne "Casey" Talley

Apr 14, 2023

Wayne "Casey" Talley            April 14, 2023

Wayne "Casey" Talley of Unionville, VA passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville after battling a long and tough illness.

Casey will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him. Casey was a man who valued his family, worked hard, and loved to help someone in...

Thomas Martin Hendricks

Thomas Martin Hendricks

Apr 12, 2023

Thomas Martin Hendricks             April 12, 2023

Thomas Martin Hendricks passed away on April 12, 2023 after a very long illness.

He passed away in the quiet surroundings of his home with his wife, of almost 27 years, Debbie by his side.

Tom shined because of his love for the...

Frederick William Higgins Jr.

Frederick William Higgins Jr.

Apr 11, 2023

Frederick William Higgins Jr.              April 11, 2023

Frederick William Higgins Jr. 91, of Boxley Lane, Orange died on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born on March 4, 1932 in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Frederick William Higgins Sr. and Una McAlexander Higgins.

He is survived by his wife Winifred Brown...

Betty Diane Brill

Betty Diane Brill

Apr 11, 2023

Betty Diane Brill              April 11, 2023

Betty Diane Brill, 76 of Stanardsville, VA., passed away peacefully in the presence of her family at UVA Medical Center on April 11, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1946 in Louisa County to the late James Warren Lanford and Grace Dowell Lanford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Ronnie Neale Hall Sr.

Ronnie Neale Hall Sr.

Apr 9, 2023

Ronnie Neale Hall Sr.                April 9, 2023

Ronnie Neale Hall Sr. 81, of True Blue Road, died on Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1941, in Orange County, Virginia, and was the son of the late Parker and Pearl Hall. He is also predeceased by his wife Glenna Baker Hall.

Ronnie was an...

John Graham Shaw

John Graham Shaw

Apr 6, 2023

John Graham Shaw                April 6, 2023

John Graham Shaw, 74, died suddenly on April 6, 2023, at his home in Etlan, Virgina. Born on November 26, 1948, in Seascale, England, John was the son of Donald Shaw and Betty Elliott Shaw. The family emigrated to the United States when John was three years old, and he grew up in...

Richard Alan Harris

Richard Alan Harris

Apr 6, 2023

Richard Alan Harris "Poppy"            April 6, 2023

Richard Alan Harris "Poppy", 61, passed away Thursday April 6, 2023, in Louisa Virginia. He was born November 10,1961 in Fairfax, Virginia.

Richard leaves behind his brothers Ronald Harris and Walter Harris (Kris Kingrae), and sisters Diana Harris and Tina Lintner (John). Children Olivia "Libby" Carver, Aimee Carver, John Carver...

Brenda Faye Woodward Lawrence

Brenda Faye Woodward Lawrence

Mar 25, 2023

Brenda Faye Woodward Lawrence                    March 25,  2023

Brenda Faye Woodward Lawrence, 48 of Standardsville, Va. passed away suddenly at home on March 25, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1974 in Charlottesville, VA.

She was preceded in death by her father James Woodward. She is survived by her husband Bob Lawrence, mother...

Robert Duff Green

Robert Duff Green

Mar 25, 2023

Robert Duff Green                    March 25,  2023

Robert Duff Green, of Orange and Culpeper, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in his hometown of Culpeper at the age of 94. Duff was best known in Orange for his nearly four decades as the editor, photographer, and co-owner of the family-owned Orange County Review. There aren't many Orange County...

Roger Lee Brooks, Sr.

Roger Lee Brooks, Sr.

Mar 23, 2023

Roger Lee Brooks, Sr.                    March 23,  2023

Roger Lee Brooks, Sr., 68 of Louisa, died Thursday March 23, 2023 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Born December 15, 1954 in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Horace Raymond Brooks and Betty Jane Poindexter Brooks. Roger owned and operated Brooks Auto Repair in Louisa for many years.

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Duarte Medeiros, Sr.

Duarte Medeiros, Sr.

Mar 18, 2023

Duarte Medeiros, Sr.                      March 18,  2023

Duarte Medeiros, Sr., 95 of Madison, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2023 at his daughter's home. He was born on December 28, 1927 to the late Manuel Medeiros and Gilda Cordeiro Medeiros. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Angela Medeiros; brothers, Rudolph Medeiros and Edmond Medeiros.

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Randy A. Knight

Randy A. Knight

Mar 18, 2023

Randy A. Knight                      March 18,  2023

Randy Knight, 75, of Culpeper, Virginia, went Home to be with his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2023. Randy was born on February 25, 1948, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Prentice and Ruby Knight.

But if you could ask Randy, he would have told you that his life...

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