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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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Margaret (Marge) Grills

Margaret (Marge) Grills

Dec 1, 2022

Margaret (Marge) Grills of Rapidan, VA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 at the UVA University Hospital in Charlottesville, VA after suffering a stroke on November 18. Her family is deeply saddened by her passing and was with her throughout her time in the ICU. Marge was born on the family farm in Lowell, IN on June 14,...

Hazel Yancey Moon

Hazel Yancey Moon

Nov 28, 2022

Hazel Yancey Moon        November 28, 2022

Hazel Yancey Moon, born July 26, 1929 in Orange County. She was the daughter of the late William Daniel Yancey, and Ruth Foster Yancey. Her husband, William F. Moon, Jr. lives in Charlottesville, VA.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul, Stuart, Sam, Jim, and Henry Yancey; and four...

Beulah Ann Bonham

Beulah Ann Bonham

Nov 27, 2022

Beulah Ann Bonham               November 27, 2022

Beulah Ann Bonham 77, of Louisa passed away on Sunday November 27, 2022 in Charlottesville. She was born on February 2, 1945 in Tazewell County Va., and was the daughter of the late Sampson and Amanda James Presley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hugh Bonham, and sons, Ronald...

Benjamin Scott Plumb

Benjamin Scott Plumb

Nov 27, 2022

Benjamin Scott Plumb        November 27, 2022

Benjamin Scott Plumb, 34, of Somerset, VA passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on February 27, 1988 to George W. Plumb, Sr., and Jane Argabright Plumb. Benjamin was a parts representative for Virginia Tractor.

In addition to his parents, he...

Shirley Ann Deane

Shirley Ann Deane

Nov 26, 2022

Shirley Ann Deane               November 26, 2022

Shirley Ann Deane, 74 of Barboursville died Saturday November 26, 2022 at her residence. Born July 22, 1948 in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Sam Sholes and Pearl Elizabeth Samuels. She was also preceded in death by her husband Elbert Edward Deane, a son, Elbert Edgar Deane, sister, Frances...

Carolyn Jo Lawson Stotler

Carolyn Jo Lawson Stotler

Nov 26, 2022

Carolyn Jo Lawson Stotler        November 26, 2022

Carolyn Jo Lawson Stotler, 64, of Unionville, VA passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born on February 18, 1958 in Orange, VA to the late Joseph and Mamie Lawson.

She is survived by her daughter, Melody Stotler Smith (Brian) of Mineral; grandson, Zachary...

Edwina Earl Strong Mckelligett

Edwina Earl Strong Mckelligett

Nov 25, 2022

Edwina Earl Strong Oleksy McKelligett, 90 of Reva, passed away on November 25, 2022 at the Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton, Va. She was born on July 13, 1932 to the late Edwin Earl Strong and Virginia Lee Harlow Strong. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Henry J. Oleksy and Edward Francis McKelligett;...

Ellis Wilson Crawford

Ellis Wilson Crawford

Nov 25, 2022

Ellis Wilson Crawford         November 25, 2022

Ellis Wilson Crawford, 84 of Dyke, was peacefully called home by our Lord Friday, Nov 25, 2022. Born to Ellis Lambert Crawford and Dolly Ann Morris of Bacon Hollow, Greene County, VA on Sept 15, 1938. Preceded in death by both parents, brother, Donald Wilmer Crawford; son, Bruce Gordon Crawford, brother-in-law, Joda "Kenny"...

Cynthia Diane Carrigan

Cynthia Diane Carrigan

Nov 23, 2022

Cynthia Diane Carrigan           November 23, 2022

Cynthia Diane Carrigan 72, of Unionville passed away on November 23, 2022 at her residence. She was born on June 21, 1950 in Amarillo Tx., and was the daughter of the late Gordon V. and Mollie Holman Wright.

She is survived by her husband, Edgar W. Carrington, her sons, Jeff Carrigan...

Selena Artina Hamlin

Selena Artina Hamlin

Nov 23, 2022

Selena Artina Hamlin        November 23, 2022

Selena Artina Hamlin, 70, of Gobblers Knob Lane, Orange, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence. She was born on April 8, 1952 in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late George L. Dade and Marie Carter Dade.

She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Hamlin of Orange;...

Catherine Jane Houser

Catherine Jane Houser

Nov 23, 2022

Catherine Jane Houser           November 23, 2022

Catherine Jane Houser died November 23, 2022 at the age of 94. Her death is preceded by her husband, Richard Neal Houser Sr, son, Richard Neal Houser Jr., first granddaughter Mandy Jeannine. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Houser, Cynthia Camp, Nancy York and Carol Milat.

Born in St Louis,...

Jane Wyatt Defreitas

Jane Wyatt Defreitas

Nov 20, 2022

Janey Wyatt DeFreitas                November 20, 2022

Jane Wyatt DeFreitas, 100 of Charlottesville, formally of Madison, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was the wife of late William Richard DeFreitas.

She is survived by children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Hebron Lutheran Church...

Myrtle Erma Boyles

Myrtle Erma Boyles

Nov 20, 2022

Myrtle Erma Boyles             November 20, 2022

Myrtle "Erma" Boyles, a resident of Brighton, MI, passed from this life into the next on November 20, 2022.

Erma was the beloved wife of Robert Boyles. She was the most loving mother to Robyn (Eric) Banas and cherished grandmother of Hayley, Blake and Chase.

Erma was born on...

Doris Mabel Deane

Doris Mabel Deane

Nov 19, 2022

Doris Mabel Deane              November 19, 2022

Doris Mabel Deane, 92 of Stanardsville, Va. entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Mt. View Nursing Home in Aroda, Va. She was born on October 20, 1930 to the late James Walker Lam and Addie Roach Lam. She was also preceded in death by...

Virginia Ellen Dodson

Virginia Ellen Dodson

Nov 19, 2022

Virginia Ellen Dodson               November 19, 2022

Virginia Ellen Dodson, 92 of Madison, passed away on November 19, 2022 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on August 7, 1930 to the late Robert Lee Sisk and Emma Sisk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Erser Robert Dodson; daughter, Rebecca Catherine Dodson; son, Douglas Dodson;...

Judith (Judy) Lillian Ratliff

Judith (Judy) Lillian Ratliff

Nov 19, 2022

Judith (Judy) Lillian Ratliff             November 19, 2022

Judith Lillian Ratliff, 81 of Stephens City, Va. passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Raymond Thompson and Dorothy Jane Harding Thompson.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Arthur Ratliff;...

Elwood Polk Boykin

Elwood Polk Boykin

Nov 18, 2022

Elwood Polk Boykin             November 18, 2022

Elwood Polk Boykin, 60, of Lovingston, died Friday November 18, 2022 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Born April 3, 1962 in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Glenwood Jackson Boykin and Myrtle Lee Butler Boykin. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Homer Eugene Boykin.

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Elizabeth Marie Thomas

Elizabeth Marie Thomas

Nov 17, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Thomas              November 17, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Thomas, 60, of Sunnyside Lane, Gordonsville, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Laurels of Charlottesville. She was born on March 30, 1962 in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late Bray Dodson and Judith Ann Pritchet Dodson. She is also predeceased by a sister Teresa D. Stokes and...

Warren Dandridge "Danny" Lanford

Warren Dandridge "Danny" Lanford

Nov 16, 2022

Warren Dandridge "Danny" Lanford        November 16, 2022

Warren Dandridge "Danny" Lanford, 81 of Gordonsville, died Wednesday November 16, 2022 at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born February 8, 1941, he was the son of the late James Warren Lanford and Grace Dowell Lanford. Mr. Lanford served his country in Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife, Lein Lanford...

Bradley "Brad" Ray Metzger

Bradley "Brad" Ray Metzger

Nov 12, 2022

Bradley "Brad" Ray Metzger              November 12, 2022

Bradley "Brad" Ray Metzger, 85 of Madison, Va. passed away from an ATV accident on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born on April 16, 1937 to the late Galen Metzger and Hazel Bassett Metzger. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Bradley R. Metzger, Jr. and Jeffrey...

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