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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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James Dea Frye

James Dea Frye

Mar 25, 2026

James Dea "Jimmy" Frye passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Charlottesville. He was born May 18, 1945 to the late James Otis Frye and Georgia Anne Scott Frye. He is survived by his wife, Alma Robinson Frye, two sons, Robin Frye and Delance "Dee" Frye and wife Tracy and three grandchildren, DeJames Frye and wife Dana, Isaiah Frye...

Carol Elinor Strickland

Carol Elinor Strickland

Mar 24, 2026

Carol B. Strickland June 23, 1934 - March 24, 2026 Carol B. Strickland, 91, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at her home in Madison, VA. Born on June 23, 1934, in Manchester, NH, Carol was the daughter of Gordon Barnard, Sr. and Doris Wheeler Barnard. She was raised in Manchester and attended Manchester Central High School. She then...

Beverly Lee Ladd

Beverly Lee Ladd

Mar 24, 2026

Beverly "Cocky" Lee Ladd 86 of Troy, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Joseph Alfred Ladd and Magnolia Chandler Ladd . Cocky was a dedicated farm manager of Keswick Stables for many years, a true horseman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65...

Virginia Irene Bradbury Davis

Virginia Irene Bradbury Davis

Mar 24, 2026

Virginia Irene Bradbury Davis, 95, of Red Oak Lane, Orange, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her residence. Irene was born on December 8, 1930, in Richmond, and was the daughter of the late Earl Vernon Bradbury and Helen Hall Marsh Bradbury. She was also predeceased by her husband Joseph “Boots” Thomas Davis, and two sisters, Marjorie Marie Blankenbaker,...

Vilma Alvarado

Vilma Alvarado

Mar 20, 2026

Vilma Alvarado , 74, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on March 20, 2026. Born on February 11, 1952, she was the daughter of Jose de la Cruz Euceda Alvarado and Ester Dubor Ortega. Vilma is survived by her daughter, Vilma Patricia Cano Alvarado; sons, Javier Artonio Cano Alvarado, Darwin Joseph Paredes Alvarado; brothers, Oscar Rafael Ortega, Fermando Alvarado Dubor, Jorge...

George Houchens

George Houchens

Mar 20, 2026

George William Houchens of Louisa County peacefully transitioned from this life on March 20, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 3, 1955 to the late John Houchens and Alberta Houchens. George was a dedicated worker at C.W. Houchens for many, many years. He loved his job. He also loved his...

William Rouse

William Rouse

Mar 20, 2026

William Franklin Rouse, Jr. (Billy) departed this life March 20, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 4, 1966. Billy is predeceased by his parents William Franklin Rouse (Franky) and Shirley Moubray Rouse and grandparents George V. Moubray, Jr. and Nora Elizabeth Wolfrey Moubray. He is survived by two sisters, Cheryl Hattorf and Leigh...

William Steven Lambert

William Steven Lambert

Mar 20, 2026

William Steven Lambert passed from this life on March 20, 2026, at 9:50 p.m. at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born May 5, 1947, in Lafayette, Georgia, to G.B. and Dorothy Deane [Newsome] Lambert. On March 26, 1976, he married the love of his life, Sandra Slemp Lambert. For 50 years, Steve and Sandie were inseparable, forging...

FLoyd David Foster

FLoyd David Foster

Mar 19, 2026

Floyd David Foster, 78, of Brightwood, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born on July 7, 1947, he was the son of the late Floyd Hankins Foster and Margaret Elizabeth Foster. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Lea Foster. David is survived by his sons, Brock Foster and his wife...

Jesse Lee Breeden Jr.

Jesse Lee Breeden Jr.

Mar 19, 2026

Jesse Lee Breeden Jr., 86, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born on October 7, 1939, Jesse was the son of the late Jesse Lee Breeden Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Breeden Gill. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cheryl Jean Breeden, and his sister, Janette Carneal. Jesse will...

Nathaniel Elijah Scott Sr.

Nathaniel Elijah Scott Sr.

Mar 18, 2026

Nathaniel (Nate) Elijah Scott Sr. (85) years old, peacefully passed away March 18, 2026, at home in Locust Grove, VA, surrounded by his family. Born on July 31st, 1940, in Covington, Va., to the late Herman Elijah and Mamie Ella (Johnson) Scott. He's predeceased by his siblings Charles Herman, Annie Mae, Dorothy Roberta, Lucille Alice, Joe Louis, Betty Jean, and...

Janice Elaine Douglas

Janice Elaine Douglas

Mar 18, 2026

Janice Elaine Douglas, 77, of Madison, Virginia, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born on April 12, 1948, she was the daughter of the late James Donald and Doris Elaine Simpson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Chan Douglas. Janice grew up in Tacoma, WA and was a Girl Scout who had...

James Lee Haynes

James Lee Haynes

Mar 17, 2026

James Lee Haynes, 68 of Banco, Va. passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at UVA Hospital. He was born on September 11, 1957 to the late Claude Jesse Haynes and Eunice Cave Haynes Weaver. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter C. Haynes. James worked for many years and retired from VDOT. He loved bluegrass music,...

Charles William Seale

Charles William Seale

Mar 15, 2026

Charles William Seale, 56 of Rochelle, Va. passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at VCU in Richmond, Va. He was born on March 17, 1969 at UVA Hospital to the late Richard Bryant Seale. He was also preceded in death by a brother Richard Lewis Seale and a sister, Gloria Marie Seale. Charlie was saved on July 21, 1996...

Richard M. Lane

Richard M. Lane

Mar 14, 2026

Richard M. Lane, 73, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Born on March 4, 1953, he was the son of the late James H. Lane and Mary Jane Lane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Nicholas A. Lane. Rick had a deep love for music that was a constant...

Richard Pritchett Jr.

Richard Pritchett Jr.

Mar 12, 2026

Richard Walker Pritchett, Jr., 88 of Radiant, Va. passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 11, 1937 to the late Richard Walker Pritchett, Sr. and Myrtle Irene Gilliam Pritchett. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Cluster Berry. He is survived by his wife, Linda Virginia Coleman Pritchett; daughters, Sheila Marie...

Edna Aylor Fincham

Edna Aylor Fincham

Mar 9, 2026

Edna Aylor Fincham February 9, 1928 - March 9, 2026 It is with sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Edna A. Fincham, age 98, of Culpeper Va. Edna is survived by her daughter Patricia (and her husband Steven); her grandchildren Richard (and his wife Teresa and their daughter Kayla); Peggy (and her husband Ronnie and her children Jesse,...

Donald Bruce Harrison

Donald Bruce Harrison

Mar 7, 2026

Donald Bruce Harrison, 88, formerly of Pittstown, NJ, died on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his residence in Orange, VA. He was born on October 10, 1937, in Irvington, NJ and was the son of the late George D. Harrison and Mildred Neidhart Harrison. Bruce is survived by his wife Karen Rogers Harrison, two daughters, Kimberly O’Donnell and husband Mark...

Charles Edward Morris

Charles Edward Morris

Mar 5, 2026

Charles Edward Morris, Sr. 79 of Gordonsville passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1946 in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Clarence Lillard Morris and Beulah Powell Morris. Charles was also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Jean Morris Lam, Irene Morris, Elsie Morris Lawson; four brothers, Lonnie Powell,...

Philip Marvin Krystosek

Philip Marvin Krystosek

Mar 5, 2026

Philip (PK) Marvin Krystosek died suddenly and unexpectedly on March 5, 2026. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 8, 1950, to a large Polish family in Chicago where his father and his mother owned and operated successful diners. He grew up in the restaurant world, bussing tables, washing dishes, and organizing the establishment. He was the youngest of...

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