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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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Russell Edward Nash, Jr.

Russell Edward Nash, Jr.

Aug 21, 2026

Russell Edward Nash, Jr., 97, passed away at Dogwood Village, Orange, on August 21, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1929, in Radiant to the late Russell Edward Nash, Sr. and Mary Carpenter Nash. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Deane Nash, sister Anne Nash Faulconer, and two beloved nieces, Jeanne Faulconer Courtney...

Helen Laverne Earley

Helen Laverne Earley

Aug 17, 2026

Helen Laverne Earley, 71 of Stanardsville, Va., was born June 27, 1955, to the late Stark Williams Jr. and Mittie Graves Williams. On Monday, August 17, 2026, she answered God’s call peacefully at the Greene Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, where she resided for two years to date of her passing.

She was the third of eleven children. Besides her parents,...

Louise Brooking Whitaker

Louise Brooking Whitaker

Aug 17, 2026

Louise Brooking Whitaker, 89, of Orange, Virginia, died on Monday, August 17, 2026, from complications of a perforated bowel. She spent her final days at home, surrounded and visited by friends and family, and passed peacefully and comfortably with her family by her side.

Louise was born in Orange County on June 17, 1937, and was the daughter of the late...

Royce Boswell Utz

Royce Boswell Utz

Aug 16, 2026

Royce Boswell Utz, 87, of Madison, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Dogwood Village in Orange, Va. He was born on June 16, 1939, to the late Granville Hollister Utz and Clara Ella Knight Utz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Dare Carpenter Utz; brothers, Granville Hollister Utz, Jr. and James Tolliver Utz;...

Robert "Bobby" Edward Utz

Robert "Bobby" Edward Utz

Aug 16, 2026

Robert “Bobby” Edward Utz, 89 of Brightwood, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at UVA Hospital. He was born on April 21, 1937, to the late Jesse Thomas Utz and Alice Christine Lohr Utz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Carpenter Utz; brothers, Thomas Richard “Dickie” Utz, Gerald Gordon Utz; sisters, Peggy June...

Clara Yoder

Clara Yoder

Aug 15, 2026

Clara Yoder, 86, of Aroda, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2026.

She was born February 5, 1940, in Princess Ann, VA. Clara was the daughter of the late Elmer V. Miller and Anna Miller. She was also predeceased by her brother, James Miller; sister, Anna Yoder and husband Gary Yoder; sister-in-law, Betty Miller; and...

Lillian Yancey Hughes

Lillian Yancey Hughes

Aug 13, 2026

Lillian “Lil” Ann Yancey Hughes, 85, of Jefferson Street, Orange, VA, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Lil was born on November 4, 1940, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Edward Thomas Yancey and Ruth Sizemore Yancey of Clarksville, VA. She is also predeceased by her husband, Donald Lee...

Linda Lohr Gallihugh

Linda Lohr Gallihugh

Aug 10, 2026

Linda Lohr Gallihugh, 77, passed away on Monday, August 10th, surrounded by the love of her family.

Linda was born on June 28, 1949, in Kingstree, South Carolina, and moved to Madison County at age three. A 1967 graduate of Madison County High School and Student Government President her senior year, she earned her degree from James Madison College (now James...

Glenda Faye Williams

Glenda Faye Williams

Aug 9, 2026

Glenda Faye “Bec” Williams, 67, of Stanardsville, Va., passed away on August 9, 2026, at the University of Virginia Hospital. She was born on December 23, 1958, in Charlottesville to the late Ellis Thurman Knight and Ruth Marie Shifflett Knight. She was also preceded in death by her three babies and her brother, Wayne Neal Knight.

On December 18, 1982, she...

Margaret Marie Lamb

Margaret Marie Lamb

Aug 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Margaret Marie Lamb

Margaret Marie Lamb of Orange County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, in Greene County. She was born on November 10, 1945, to the late Haywood and Maxine McDaniel of Orange, Virginia.

Margaret, affectionately known as “Ms. Lamb” to generations of students, retired from the Orange County School Department of Transportation after more...

Joseph Henson

Joseph Henson

Aug 7, 2026

Joseph Daniel Henson 67 of Louisa passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Dogwood Village of Orange County. He was born November 8, 1957 in Louisa and was the son of the late Walter Henson Jr. and Thelma Brown Henson. He was also preceded in death by a grandmother, Elizabeth Brown, daughter, Paula Michelle Henson, son, MJ Hill, brothers,...

Marshall Clark

Marshall Clark

Aug 6, 2026

With grateful hearts and cherished memories we celebrate the life of Marshall Clark, who peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday August 6, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He lived a life marked by love, integrity, hard work, compassion, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.

Known for his kind heart, gentleness, and generous spirit, Marshall was...

Joyce Ann Conley

Joyce Ann Conley

Aug 5, 2026

Joyce Ann Conley went to be with the Lord at 4:45 AM August 5, 2026.

She passed away peacefully with her family in Crozet, Virginia.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, James K. Conley and Thomas Henry Harris.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, Manis Shifflett and Anna Shifflett;

siblings Bertha Morris, Mattie Morris, Elizabeth Morris, Dorothy Shifflett, Cennie...

Clarice "Speedy" Wright

Clarice "Speedy" Wright

Aug 3, 2026

Clarice “Speedy” Vivian Sindlinger Wright, 84, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on August 3, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed. Clarice was born in Gordonsville on June 12, 1942, to the late John Scott Sindlinger and Margaret Davis Sindlinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy...

Thomas Curtis Berry

Thomas Curtis Berry

Aug 3, 2026

Thomas Curtis Berry, 91, of Etlan, Va., passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Dogwood Village in Orange, Va. He was born on August 17, 1934, to the late Benjamin Elisah Berry and Gracie Lillian Marks Berry. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Lee Berry, Kenneth Mack Berry, and Jack Marks; and grandson, Jason Dodson.

He...

Carl Jackson Breeden, Jr.

Carl Jackson Breeden, Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Carl “Junior” Jackson Breeden Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl Jackson Breeden Jr., who passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his home in Culpeper, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 8, 1958, to Carl Jackson Breeden, Sr. and Laura Lamb Breeden....

William Henry "Frizzle" Williams, Jr.

William Henry "Frizzle" Williams, Jr.

Jul 31, 2026

William Henry "Frizzle" Williams Jr., 58, of Amelia, Virginia, entered eternal rest on July 31, 2026.

Frizzle was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness, wisdom, and hardworking spirit touched the lives of so many. He took great pride in his career as a farmer, where his dedication to the land and love of agriculture were evident in everything he...

Judith Hopkins

Judith Hopkins

Jul 29, 2026

Judith Dana Ashby Hopkins of Falls Church, Virginia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on

July 29, 2026, at the age of 66.



Judy was born in Ladysmith, Virginia, to Reverend Clarence and Virginia Jackson Ashby. She was the

youngest in a close-knit family of ten children. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and a treasured

"Auntie" to all of her...

Evelyn Johnson Seal

Evelyn Johnson Seal

Jul 28, 2026

Evelyn Johnson Seal, 79, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away on July 28, 2026. Born on May 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William Edward Johnson and Virginia Pearl Sprouse Tate. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, William E. Johnson Jr.; and her great-grandchild, Kinslyn Reign Jackson.

Evelyn worked at Woolfolk Manufacturing...

Wanda Carol Dobyns Anderson

Wanda Carol Dobyns Anderson

Jul 27, 2026

Wanda Carol Dobyns Anderson, 70, of Aroda, departed this life on Monday, July 27, 2026, at her home. She now rejoices with her Lord and Savior. She was born on March 20, 1956, to the late Herman Linwood (Bill) Dobyns and Christine Ann Davis Dobyns.

Wanda retired from State Farm Insurance Company.

She will be remembered greatly by her great love for...

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