Ruth Marian Swortzel Porter
Jun 30, 2025
Ruth Marian Porter June 30, 2025 Ruth Marian Swortzel Porter, 78, of Lake Anna, Va, died on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1947, in Waynesboro, Va to the late Walter and Mildred Swortzel. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Forest Porter, jr.; daughter, Rev. Dr. Sara Porter Keeling and her husband Shawn; grandchildren Savannah,...
Rachel Hurt Morris
Jun 28, 2025
Rachel Hurt Morris June 28, 2025 Rachel Hurt Morris, 87, of Constitution Highway, Unionville, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born on June 6, 1938, in Orange County and was the daughter of the late Curtis Gilliam Hurt and Emma Vaughan Hurt. She is also preceded in death by her husband, David...
Lily Alice Flowers
Jun 27, 2025
Lily Alice Flowers 20 of Louisa passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 in The University of Virginia Hospital. She was preceded in death by a maternal grandparent, Anthony Dunivan and a special cousin, Ricky Flowers. She is survived by her parents, Samuel Edward and Jessica Ann Flowers; paternal grandparents, Rose and Wayne Flowers; sister, Courtney Flowers; cousins, Shawn Michael, Marlon,...
Arlene Barker Brill
Jun 27, 2025
Arlene Barker Brill June 27, 2025 Arlene Barker Brill passed away June 27, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1948 to the late Claude Barker and Virginia Davis Barker. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Rodger Brill; infant brother, Claude Edward Barker; brother Alvin Barker (Joyce); and sister...
Timothy "Tim" Dale Nissley
Jun 25, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Dale Nissley June 25, 2025 Timothy Dale Nissley, 66, of Madison, Va. passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 1, 1958, to Matilda and the late Ira D. Nissley. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Nissley; sister, Lydia Irene Kegerreis; and grandson, Cody Alan Nissley. He is...
Joseph Marion Good
Jun 25, 2025
Joseph Marion Good June 25, 2025 Joseph Marion Good Jr., 64, of Gretcher Court, Orange, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Louisa Health and Rehab Center. He was born on September 26, 1960, in Arlington, Virginia, and was the son of the late Joseph Marion Good Sr. and Christine Marr Good. Joseph is survived by two sisters, Rosa...
Genevieve Nick
Jun 22, 2025
Genevieve Mae Nick June 22, 2025 February 1, 1930 – June 22, 2025 Genevieve Mae Nick, 95, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Born in Cleveland, OH, she grew up in Bedford and later moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she and her husband Denny raised their family before settling in Virginia in 2015. Genevieve was known for her...
Joyce Rebecca Kipps
Jun 20, 2025
Joyce Rebecca Kipps June 20, 2025 Joyce Rebecca Kipps, 97, of Aroda, Va., passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, after a short hospitalization. She was born Dec. 15, 1927, the only daughter of Luther William Kipps and Stella V. Hammond Kipps. Joyce was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Ward and Paul Kipps, as well as her sisters-in-law, Beth and...
Edward Eugene Snead
Jun 19, 2025
Edward Eugene Snead June 19, 2025 Edward Eugene Snead, 69, passed away at his home in Madison on June 19, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1955, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Clarence Fredrick Snead Sr and Florine Williams Snead. He is survived by his daughter Vanessa Ward and her husband Ryshaune of Orange; his sons Christopher Snead...
Marie Elsie Knighting
Jun 18, 2025
Marie Elsie Knighting Marie Elsie Knighting passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in her home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Marie was born on August 11th, 1941 in Madison, VA. Marie is the second to youngest of the nine children of Wilson and Dollie Knighting. She is proceeded in death by her parents Wilson...
Robert Cleveland Russell
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Cleveland Russell June 17, 2025 Robert Cleveland Russell, born January 2, 1953, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison County, VA on June 17, 2025. Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life, Anne Wash Russell. Together, they had three children, Katie Russell (Daniel Lynn), Ben Russell and Kimberly Dodson (Tod). He was a loving...
Wilbur Lewis Morris
Jun 17, 2025
Wilbur Lewis Morris Wilbur Lewis Morris, 90, of Stanardsville, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence under the loving care of his family and close friends. He was born June 8, 1935 in Charlottesville, VA. He was the son of the late Walter and Etha Morris, both of Stanardsville, VA. Wilbur was a Christian and...
Tommie Lee Critchfield
Jun 13, 2025
Tommie Lee Critchfield June 13, 2025 Tommie Lee Critchfield, 71, of Vienna, Va., passed away on Friday, June, 13, 2025, at her residence in Vienna. She was born on May 4, 1954, in Charlottesville, Va, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Earl and Getrude Young Lee. She was also preceded in death by Gertrude Aylor Lee. She is...
Earl E. Watson
Jun 11, 2025
Earl E. Watson Jr. June 11, 2025 Earl E. Watson Jr., 86, of Orange, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home. Born on October 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Earl Elmer Watson Sr. and Dolly Rouderbush Watson Stanley. Earl was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a proud softball...
Valerie Ragland
Jun 5, 2025
Valerie Jane Ragland June 5, 2025 Valerie Jane Ragland departed this life on June 5, 2025. She was the 7th of 9 children born to Elnora Louise Bates Ragland and Carl Theodore Ragland, Sr. of Gordonsville, VA. Valerie was born on September 2, 1958, and graduated from Louisa County High School in 1976. Preceding her in death is her mom...
Charles Edward Slaughter, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Charles Edward Slaughter, Jr. Charles Edward Slaughter, Jr., 56 of Henrico, Virginia passed away on May 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1968 in Charlottesville, Va. He is survived by his parents, Charles Edward Slaughter, Sr. and Thelma J. Arrington Slaughter of Madison, Va.; significant other, Sonya Jackson of Henrico. A funeral service will be...
Robert Lee Shafer
May 24, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Lee Shafer May 24, 2025 Robert "Bobby" Lee Shafer of Barboursville, VA passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 76. He was employed UVA Maintenance for 44 years. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Dolores and Forest Via, his son Robert H. Shafer, two grandsons, Robert and Mark Shafer, brothers, James Shafer,...
Melvin Hank Snow
May 19, 2025
Melvin Hank Snow May 19, 2025 Melvin Hank Snow, "Hank", 71, of Troy, Virginia passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born on September 19, 1953, he was the son of the late Melvin Earl and Helen Louise Snow. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Roger Snow Sr., and his sisters, Nancy Shull...
Darlene Ladd Carpenter
May 17, 2025
Darlene Ladd Carpenter Darlene Ladd Carpenter, 68 of Charlottesville, Va. passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Stanardsville, Va. She was born on September 19, 1956 to the late Joseph Ladd and Grace Dean Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Preston Ladd. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Carpenter; sons, Justin Carpenter and Travis Cash...
Rev. Theodore Jackson Kitchen, Sr.
May 15, 2025
Rev. Theodore Jackson Kitchen, Sr. Reverend Theodore Jackson Kitchen, Sr. passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Fairfax Hospital at 98 years old. He was born on January 19,1927 in Criglersville, VA. At the age of seventeen and upon graduation, Teddy took his first ride on the railroad from Orange, VA to Blacksburg, VA to sign up for the...
