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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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Lutie Maxine Snow Donaghy
Apr 9, 2026
Lutie Maxine Snow Donaghy, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tommy, whom she loved deeply and missed dearly. Her family finds comfort in knowing they are reunited once again. She is survived by her sister Pearline Hurt, daughter, Teresa Weaver and her husband Erik, and...
Shirley Belle Snyder
Apr 6, 2026
Shirley Snyder of Zion Crossroads, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James Cobey Snyder and Ethel Duckworth Snyder. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Cobey and James Oliver Snyder; sisters, Wilma Snyder Dogan and Phyllis Snyder Brode. She was also preceded in death by...
Richard Alexander Havasy Sr.
Apr 6, 2026
Richard Alexander Havasy, 83 of Louisa, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 6, 2026 at his residence. Born March 24, 1943 in Flushing, New York he was the son of the late Stephen and Virginia Havasy. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Judith Cain Havasy. Dick was a retired welder and a master craftsman who...
Myrtle Goodwin Thomas
Apr 6, 2026
The Lord called home Mert Thomas of Fork Union, Virgina, formerly of Scottville, on April 6, 2026. Mert was born in Richmond on May 26, 1937. She was the third child born to Allen and Rosa Harris, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Goodwin and John Thomas; her brothers Jack, Lin,...
Ruby Lee Weakley
Apr 4, 2026
Ruby Lee Weakley, 86 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA. She was born on June 18, 1939 to the late Wilbert Lee Dodson and Pearl Nicholson Dodson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Roosevelt Weakley; sons, Timothy Weakley, Stacey Weakley; brother, Bruce Dodson; sisters, Nellie Hicks and Marjorie Ryan. Ruby...
Steven Smith Hoffman
Apr 2, 2026
Steve Hoffman, 80, of Madison passed away on April 2, 2026. Steve was born on July 9, 1945 to Jesse S. Hoffman and Thelma Blankenbaker Cornwell. He was predeceased by his parents. Steve is survived by his wife and best friend of 61 years, Charlotte Hoffman. He is also survived by two daughters, Heidi H. Lohr (Brent) and their children...
Kathleen Cecelia Johnston
Apr 1, 2026
Kathleen Cecelia Johnston, 79 of Brightwood, Va. passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2026. She was born on September 26 1946 to the late Thomas George Smith and Jeanne Josephine Seghers Smith. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Madeleine Walsh. Kathleen worked in retail sales most of her life. She was very devoted to her church and...
Leonard Derrill Hollifield II
Mar 31, 2026
Leonard Derrill Hollifield II (“Derry” to family and close friends) passed away on March 31, 2026, in Unionville, Virginia. Derry was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Chantal (2020); his daughter, Christine (2015); and his daughter Jennifer (2019). He was also preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Dorothy (Dottie) Hollifield; brother Dennis Hollifield; brother Duane...
Lacy Wise Garrison Jr.
Mar 31, 2026
Lacy Wise Garrison, Jr., known and loved by many names, L.W., Dubby, Dubs, L-Double, Paw-Paw, and Dad, passed from this life into eternal glory on March 31, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he made his home in Madison, Virginia, where he lived a life defined by hard work, selflessness, and an...
John Durvin Tucker Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
John Durvin Tucker, Jr., passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years; his daughter; two granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his son. John was a Korean war veteran and worked until the age of 74. Per John’s request, there will be no service.
Sarah Ann Rivera
Mar 29, 2026
Sarah Ann Rivera, age 51, of Orange, Virginia, passed away on March 29, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend whose humor and warmth touched everyone who knew her. Sarah was born on May 23, 1974, at Mayday Hospital in Croydon, Surrey, England, to Patricia Cumberbatch and the late Preston Cumberbatch. She spent her early years in...
Stephanie Bagley
Mar 29, 2026
Stephanie Meidell Westlake Bagley, 83 of Madison, Va. passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1943 to the late John Westlake and Dorothy Aldith Applegate Westlake. She was also preceded in death by her sons, David Thayne Bagley and Darren John Bagley; and grandson, David Garth Bagley, Stephanie was a devoted wife for 64...
William Lester Hart
Mar 28, 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026, he passed away at home with family & loved ones. Husband to Janice Kay Hart for 57 years. Father to 3 sons, Ronald (Bonnie) Hart, James (Megan) Hart & William (Katrina) Hart Jr. Grandfather to Carter (Rachel) Hart, Lillian Hart, Willie Hart, Ginny Hart, Alyssa, and Willow. Great-grandfather to a very special and adored Jackson William...
Stonewall Jackson Kilby
Mar 28, 2026
Stonewall Jackson "Jack" Kilby, a beloved member of the Madison, Virginia community, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 13, 1936, in Slate Mills, Virginia, Jack the son of Otis Stonewall Kilby and Anne Ellen Updike Kilby. Jack’s life was deeply rooted in his love for family, farming, and faith. He found...
Ann Virginia Legge
Mar 28, 2026
Ann Virginia Legge, age 105, of Orange, Virginia, passed away on March 28, 2026, at The Dogwood Village in Orange. She was born September 7, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Lerty Casper Holsinger and Odessa Mason Holsinger. Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Aurther Legge; two daughters, Shirley Anne Weakley and Patricia Lee...
Myra Pekary
Mar 26, 2026
Myra Noel Pekary, born Myra Nance Noel, passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Myra was born on November 28, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia. She grew up in Mineral, Virginia and attended Louisa County High School. Myra is succeeded by her three children Allison Pekary Abbs married to Nick Abbs, Ariana Pekary Gilbert married to Kirk...
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
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
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
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,...
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