Obituaries

Mar 4, 2026

On March 4, 2026, Isaiah Noah Joseph Jeffrey Dodson was born at 12:11 pm and peacefully passed away later that day. Joseph Paul Dodson and Danho-Bie Alexandra Muriel Sonia Dodson, along with siblings Gabriel Paul Dodson, Timothy Michael Dodson, and Dorothy-May Carolina Dodson, survive Isaiah Noah Joseph Jeffrey Dodson. Though Isaiah was with us for only a few hours, he...

Mar 4, 2026

Mary Gentry Shifflett, 75 of Stanardsville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at The Habor in Stanardsville. She was born on May 20, 1950 to the late Tobias Junior Gentry and Dorothy Breeden Gentry. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Wayne Shifflett. She is survived by her son, Harold Wayne Shifflett Jr. (Hank)...

Mar 3, 2026

Justin Wade Coleman Sr., 62, of Zion Crossroads, Virginia, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born on September 25, 1963, he was the son of the late Donald Maxwell and Frances Thelma Coleman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Coleman. Justin is survived by his sons, Edward E....

Mar 2, 2026

Pamela Breeden Golas, 69, of Pratt Lane, Orange died on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 20, 1956, in Alexandria, Va. and was the daughter of the late Earle Breeden and Mamie Fitzgerald Breeden. Pamela is survived by her husband James Golas of Orange; a brother Paul Breeden and wife Chico of Orange; nieces...

Mar 2, 2026

Thurston Wendell Brock, 47, of Barboursville Virginia, passed away on March 2, 2026, unexpectedly at UVA Medical Center. Born on April 3, 1978, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Thurston spent his life rooted in the Greene County community where he was born and raised. Thurston is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Steppe; his mother, Barbara Ann Brock; his siblings, Wanda Brock,...

Mar 2, 2026

Donald Lucero, September 3 1934 - March 3, 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Gordonsville, VA. Donald served in the U.S. Marines and fought in the Korean War. He went on to graduate from the Colorado State University. He later worked at G. E. as an Engineer. Don had a son (Scott) and a daughter (Lei Lani)...

Feb 28, 2026

Dennie Van Crawford, 75 of Dyke, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home. He was born May 4, 1950 in Charlottesville to the late James Monroe Crawford and Polly Jane Crawford. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jason Monroe Crawford; brothers, Genesis Crawford, Julius Crawford, James Crawford, Ben Crawford; and a half brother, Trix Crawford....

Feb 27, 2026

Beverly Kay Jenkins, 75, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Martha Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born at home on December 2, 1950 to parents James R. Long and Lucille W. Long. Kay was known for loving to work in her yard, planting flowers and watching her bird feeders, and all the little animals that...

Feb 26, 2026

George “Butch” Edward Powell, 83 of Orange, Va., passed away on February 26, 2026 at Autumn Care of Madison, Va. He was born on February 21, 1943 to the late Donald Eugene Powell and Mary Frances Brooks Powell. He was also preceded by his sister, Ronnetta “Ronnie” Clark and his brother, Donald “Rocky” E. Powell. He is survived by his...

Feb 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Majorie Irwin Moomaw Sherman, 102, on February 26, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Welford Ashton Sherman, Jr., and her only son, David Moomaw Sherman. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Sherman Ernouf (Ed), and Nancy Sherman Burton (Rodney); 5 grandchildren, Sherman Ernouf, Holly Sproule,...

Feb 26, 2026

Luther J. “Butch” Sesler, 85, of Orange, Va., passed away February 26, 2026, at home. Butch was born September 9, 1940 in Alexandria, Va., to Luther A. Sesler and Regina A. Beymer. As a teen, his family relocated to Fauquier County, where he meet his future wife, Charlotte Sullivan. They were married in April 1959 and together raised 4 children:...

Feb 25, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

Donald Courtenay Lay, 88, of Fields of Plenty, Rapidan, Va., died on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton, Va. Donald was born on March 3, 1937, in Washington, D. C., and was the son of the late Wolcott E. Lay and Harriet Deems Lay. He is also predeceased by his wife, Virginia Via Lay;...

Feb 21, 2026

Hugh Ross Coates, 94 of Madison, Va., passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 18, 1931 to the late William Edward Coates and Lucy Mildred Covington Coates. He was also preceded in death by his son, H. R. Coates, Jr.; siblings, Virginia “Sis” Brown, James Coates, Robert Coates, Lucy Mildred Matthews, Joseph...

Feb 20, 2026

James Virgil Washington, 74, of Orange, Virginia, was called home by the Lord on February 20, 2026. James was born in Orange, VA, on March 5, 1951, to the late Suetta Washington and Virgil Johnson. James attended school in Washington, D.C. He worked various jobs, with his last being at Cintas in Culpeper, VA. James was quiet in nature, but...

Feb 20, 2026

It is with great sadness the family of Carolyn Louise Rowe, 83 of Madison County, Va., has gone home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Louisa County, Va. She was born on January 18, 1943 to the late Franklin Pierce Steele and Hazel Kennedy Steele. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll...

Feb 20, 2026

Keveney Bliley Mundy 83, of Barboursville went to be with the Lord Friday, February 20, 2026 in Orange. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Frank and Phyllis Bliley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Evans “EC” Clark Mundy Jr. Keveney had a love for horses, she and her husband E. C. had their own...

Feb 20, 2026

Betty Jean Lamb, age 80, of Ruckersville, VA passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1945 to loving parents, Jesse J (Sam) and Pearl Sholes. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Jesse Lamb; her grandson, Brandon Legg; and her siblings, Frances Snow (Conrad), Shirley Deane (Elbert) and Elmer (Boy...

Feb 19, 2026

Ricky Lee Colvin, 72, of Orange, Virginia, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born on June 8, 1953, Ricky lived a life defined by hard work, strong convictions, and deep love for his family.  Ricky was reunited with his beloved wife, Ellen Yvonne Colvin, who passed away before him. Together, they built a life grounded in family, faith, and love...

Feb 18, 2026

Norma Frances Sause, 87, passed away February 18, 2026, at her granddaughter’s home. She was born August 15, 1938, to the late Joseph Bickett Henley and Frances Elizabeth Jones. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her brothers, Richard “Dick” Jones and Robert “Bob” Jones, and her sister, Phyllis Jones. Norma is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth...