Carolyn Estella Williams
Jul 8, 2026
Carolyn Estella Williams, 79, of Orange, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 24, 1946, to the late Harry Anderson Potter and Naomi Pauline Crago Potter. She was also preceded in death by sons, Greg Allen Starcher and Craig Anthony Starcher; and sister, Karen Morgan.
She is survived by her brother, Harry...
Buddy Wayne Dodson
Jul 7, 2026
Buddy Wayne Dodson, 63 of Brightwood, Va. passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 5, 1962 to the late Russell Freeman Dodson and Thelma Edwards Dodson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Russell “Sonny” Dodson and Oscar Dodson.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Morris Dodson; daughters, Rachel Wood...
Winston Craig Melson
Jul 6, 2026
Winston Craig Melson, 76, of South Lakeshore Drive, Louisa, died on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.
Craig was born in Huntington, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Winston Alvin Melson and his wife, Vivian Melson, and Phyllis Keesee Sadlowski and her husband, Edward Sadlowski.
Craig was the retired owner and operator of Melson...
Rebecca Lynn Morris
Jul 6, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Morris, 67, of Troy, Virginia, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Born on November 28, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Morris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Bobby” E. Morris Jr.; and her sister, Barbara “Janie” Morris Thomas.
Becky was known for her love...
Barbara Jean Acree
Jul 5, 2026
Barbara Jean Acree, of Reva, VA, passed away on July 5, 2026, at her home.
She was born on February 22, 1949, in Blythedale, Missouri, to the late James Claude Price and Margerie Andrew Price. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Price.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert Acree Jr; her son, Robert L. Acree III (Kristin); her...
Lucian (Eddie) Edward Cooke
Jul 5, 2026
Lucian E. (Eddie) Cooke of Madison, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1940, to the late Lucian B. Cooke and Eva C. Cooke; brother, John W. Cooke; sister, Grace C. Pullen.
He worked for Crowell Brothers Construction for thirty-nine-plus years. He loved hunting and fishing, working with cows, gardening, and spending...
Nathan Martin
Jul 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nathan Alexander Martin
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nathan Martin, 39, of Gordonsville, Virginia, on July 4, 2026.
Born in Colorado Springs, CO on April 17, 1987, Nathan was a devoted father, cherished son, loving brother, devoted partner, and loyal friend. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and the...
Lucy L. Shepherd
Jul 3, 2026
Lucy L. Shepherd, 101, of Troy, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Born on February 9, 1925, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Carter Howard. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Shepherd; daughter, Joseline McCowin; brother, Robert Howard Jr.; sister, Josephine Williams; as well as...
Quintin Mullins
Jul 2, 2026
Quintin Mullins, 90, of Aroda, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on October 2, 1935, he was the son of the late Tennie and Marie Mullins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Mullins, and Windell Lee Mullins; his sisters, Patsy Lou Mullins, Velma Lynn Williams, and...
Diane Deane Bowling
Jun 29, 2026
Diane Deane Bowling, 74, of Richmond, VA, died on June 29, 2026.
Born July 1st, 1951, in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of Nicholas Edward Deane and Eleanor Pauline Deane.
Diane was a proud graduate of the nursing program at Grace Hospital. She had a long and rewarding career in nursing. Diane loved spending time with her family, friends, and her...
Jesse Junior Leigh
Jun 29, 2026
Jesse Junior Leigh, 85, of Madison, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 16, 1941, to the late Jesse Edward Leigh and Levie Lamb. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda McDaniel; brother, James Edward Leigh; and sister, Nellie Moubray.
He retired from Culpeper Correction Center.
He is survived by his...
Mary Louise Carter
Jun 28, 2026
It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we celebrate the life and cherish the memory of Mary Louise Carter 90, of Gordonsville, Virginia, who peacefully departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Born on April 6, 1936, in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary Louise was one of six children and the...
Samuel Joseph Bodkins
Jun 28, 2026
Samuel Joseph Bodkins, 60, of Louisa, Virginia, formerly of Gordonsville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Born on July 30, 1965, in Rockingham County, Virginia, Sam was the son of the late Roy Daniel Bodkins and Norine Marie St. Pierre Bodkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Daniel...
Barbara Ann Hensley
Jun 27, 2026
Barbara Ann Hensley 85 of Gordonsville passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1941 in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late Ezekiel Melvin Breeden and step-father Harl Demetrius Cosner and mother, Ressie Mae Dean Cosner. She was also preceded in death by her husband Leroy Pete Hensley and Daughter Anita Karen...
Lewis Franklin Lacy, Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Lewis Franklin Lacy, Jr. of Aroda, Va., passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 8, 1940, to the late Lewis Franklin Lacy, Sr. and Jessie Earle Yowell Lacy. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dave Wood Lacy.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Mae Weaver Lacy; daughters, Gale Lacy...
Margie Bly Pitsenbarger
Jun 25, 2026
Margie Bly Pitsenbarger, 79, of Greene County, Virginia, went to be with the
Lord on June 25, 2026, surrounded by her closest family.
Margie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found great joy
in spending time with her family. She cared deeply for others, often offering
help and encouragement when it was needed most. Through her
generosity and willingness to support those around...
Don Kenneth Heatwole
Jun 24, 2026
Don Kenneth Heatwole, 70, of Scottsville, Virginia passed away June 24, 2026 in Charlottesville at UVA Hospital.
Don was born on July 2, 1955 and entered the loving home of Dr. Kenneth Heatwole and Ruth Marie Kreider Heatwole.
Don was preceded in death by his mother Ruth Marie Heatwole, his wife of 38 years, Shirley Ann Heatwole, his beloved dog Sasha, and...
Anthony Lewis Utz
Jun 24, 2026
Anthony Lewis “Tony” Utz went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2026. Tony was born on July 21, 1959. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Utz; his father, Thelbert Utz; and his sister, Sharon Utz.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sherrie Utz; his son, Chad Utz and wife, Melinda; and...
John Howard Racey
Jun 21, 2026
John Howard Racey, 85, of Orange, Virginia, died on June 21, 2026, at Dogwood Village of Orange County.
Born March 9, 1941, in Woodstock, Virginia, he was the son of Elbert Washington Racey and Ruth Bemis Racey. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister Barbara Etta Racey, and granddaughter Brittany Renee Racey.
John worked most of his life...
Houston Hynson Beatty Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Houston was known by everyone as Jim, given this name by a great aunt at an early age. He was born on July 1, 1955 in Virginia and was raised by Warren and Mary Lee in Marshall, Va. On Father’s Day, June 21st, 2026, he passed away at home surrounded by his family. He graduated from Fauquier High School and...
