Obituaries

Mar 17, 2023

Herbert R. Rankin                       March 17,  2023

Herbert R. Rankin passed away on March 17, 2023, in Orange, VA. He was born on April 11, 1939, in Berkeley Springs, West VA. He is survived by his son Herbert R. Rankin Jr (Ronnie) and wife Amy L. Rankin, and 2 grandchildren MacKenzie L. Rankin, and Nolan S. Rankin. He is also...

Mar 14, 2023

Janice Swan Harris                    March 14,  2023

Janice Swan Harris, 95 of Fredericksburg, Va. passed away on March 14, 2023 in Fredericksburg. She was born on April 1, 1927 to the late Edwin Swan Lohr and Edith Mae Clore Lohr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd James Harris; a brother, Robert Edwin Lohr, and...

Mar 14, 2023

Frances Gayle Rabe                         March  14, 2023

Frances Gayle Rabe, 74, of Gordonsville, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from health complications. She was born on February 15, 1949 in Gordonsville, the daughter of Oscar and Frances Fitzhugh. Most of her working career was spent at Sperry Marine in Charlottesville where she worked for over 40 years. Most will remember...

Mar 14, 2023

Lena Catherine Nisly                       March 14,  2023

Lena Catherine Nisly, 92, of Aroda, went to Heaven to be with her Lord on March 14, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1930 to the late Moses M. Schrock and Elizabeth Amstutz Schrock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Perry D. Nisly.

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Mar 14, 2023

Audrey Carol Shifflett                         March 14,  2023

Audrey Carol Shifflett, 80, of Ruckersville, Virginia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Hospice Acute Care Center.

Audrey was predeceased by her parents, James and Bernice...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert "Bruddy" Wesley Taylor                         March 13, 2023

Robert "Bruddy" Wesley Taylor, 60, of Fluvanna county, entered eternal rest on March 13th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born July 20th, 1962 in Front Royal, Virginia to Ruth Fraizer and Wesley Taylor both of whom preceded him in death.

Bruddy was a man...

Mar 13, 2023

Earl "Bud" William Hindes                       March 13, 2023

Earl "Bud" William Hindes, 68 of Stanardsville, Va. passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at UVA Hospital. He was born on January 29, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

He was a retired plumber/pipe fitter at UVA School.

He is survived by his...

Mar 11, 2023

Jeffrey Carroll Shifflett                         March 11, 2023

Jeffrey Carroll Shifflett, 63 of Orange, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on February 2, 1960, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Carroll and Janice Shifflett of Orange. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 46 years,...

Mar 10, 2023

Eckhard Josef Thalwitz                       March 10, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved Eckhard Thalwitz passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. Known for his playful and outgoing nature, he will be missed by all who knew him. With a dream and a passion for food and gemütlich hospitality, he...

Mar 7, 2023

Brittney Nicole Alexander                       March 7, 2023

Brittney Nicole Alexander, 37, of Wright Street, Gordonsville, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville. She was born on April 8, 1985, in Charlottesville, and was the daughter of the late William Sheldon Alexander Sr.

She is survived by her mother Teresa Raines Alexander of...

Mar 6, 2023

Paula Moody Atkinson                       March 6, 2023

Paula Moody Atkinson, 68 of Madison, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at her home. She was born on June 22, 1954 to the late Paul Moody and Eileen Moody. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray O'Rourke.

Paula retired from Plow &...

Mar 5, 2023

Carole Frances Bentley           March 5, 2023

Carole Frances Brown Bentley, 81, of Lahore Road, Orange, VA died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel, Orange, VA with interment at the Main Uno Baptist Church Cemetery, Rochelle, VA. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange,...

Mar 3, 2023

Wanda Sue Roberts Snoots                        July 3, 1945                        March 3, 2023

Wanda "Sue" Snoots of Gordonsville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 3 rd . Sue was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, amazing sister, aunt, and friend. She was also a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, and her church and...

Mar 3, 2023

Charles V. Broyles           March 3, 2023

Charles V. Broyles, 79 of Madison, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 in Criglersville, Va. He was born on January 21, 1944 to the late B. Halsie Broyles and O. Louise Hurt Broyles.

Charles was a self-employed farmer in Madison County for many years. He was...

Mar 2, 2023

Carolyn Fay Marshall           March 2, 2023

Carolyn Fay Marshall, 66 of Petersburg, Va. passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at UVA Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1957 to the late William Andrew Marshall and Dora Glenn Leake Marshall. She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Harry Marshall, William A. "Jack" Marshall,...

Mar 2, 2023

Marty Lynn Nicklow           March 2, 2023

Marty Lynn Nicklow 61, of Gordonsville, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1961, in Danville, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Terry Nicklow. He was a longtime employee of Lee Building Company; and a loving Father, Husband, Brother, and...

Mar 1, 2023

Sandra Sue Weaver            March 1, 2023

Sandra Sue Weaver, 78 of Zion Cross Roads, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 2, 1944 in Greenville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mildred Mclawhorn. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wayne Weaver, Sr....

Feb 28, 2023

Stanley Lee Bratton              February 28, 2023

It's with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Stanley Lee Bratton. Stanley passed February 28 th , 2023, at the age of 74, after fighting a courageous battle with an Aortic Aneurysm. He was born on November 22,1948 in Pulaski VA. Stanley moved to Louisa VA, where he resided for...

Feb 24, 2023

Roy McKinley Gallihugh Sr.              February 24, 2023

Roy McKinley Gallihugh Sr., 89, of Somerset passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on September 24, 1933 in Somerset and was a son of the late Roy Lee and Maude Lee Garrison Gallihugh. He was also preceded in death by a son,...

Feb 23, 2023

James (Jimmy) Edwin Wills                   February 23, 2023

James (Jimmy) Edwin Wills, 82, of Troy, Virginia passed into eternal peace on February 23, 2023 at Louisa Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a brief illness. He was born on February 27, 1940 to the late Curtis and Dorothy Wills.

In addition to his parents, he...