Current Obituaries

Betty Jane Cannon

May 3, 1943 - January 27, 2026

Betty Jane Gatrell Middleton Cannon was born May 3, 1943, in Sharpsburg, Maryland to Louise (Henson) and John Gatrell Sr. She entered eternal rest on January 27, 2026, in Unionville, …

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Eunice Breeden

June 23, 1940 - January 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the death of Eunice Breeden of Madison, Va. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ …

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Norma Sue Morris

December 4, 1936 - January 26, 2026

Norma Sue Morris, 89, of Ruckersville passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Charlottesville, Va. Born December 4, 1936, in Washington, DC. Norma Sue was the daughter of the …

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Darlene June Defibaugh

September 1, 1946 - January 24, 2026

Darlene June Defibaugh, 79, of Orange Road, Radiant, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Johnson Willis Hospital, Richmond. She was born on September 1, 1946, in Washington, D. …

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James Joseph O'Reilly

August 11, 1930 - January 23, 2026

James J. (Jim) O’Reilly passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026 in his home in Wolftown, VA surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered forever by Mary, …

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Milton Franklin Breeden

July 14, 1931 - January 22, 2026

Milton Franklin Breeden of Advance Mills passed away Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 94. Milton was born July 14, 1931, in Kinderhook and was raised there by his …

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Dorothy Mae Lloyd

January 24, 1927 - January 19, 2026

Dorothy Mae Lloyd, 98, of Orange, died on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born on January 24, 1927, in Madison County and was …

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Katherine Anne Couvillon

October 10, 1979 - January 19, 2026

We are saddened to announce the passing of Katherine Couvillon. She peacefully left her earthly home on January 15, 2026 in the evening at age 46 after a long battle …

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Harold Harvey Richards

July 26, 1962 - January 18, 2026

Harold Harvey Richards, 63 of Syria, Va. passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1962 to the late Harold Hobert Richards …

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Rose Gwendolyn Christmas

November 1, 1960 - January 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rose (Gwen) Christmas It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose G Christmas, a cherished member of the community, beloved family member, …

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Thelma Agnes Jones Preisser

December 25, 1951 - January 16, 2026

Thelma Agnes Jones Preisser, 74 of Madison, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at UVA Hospital. She was born on December 25, 1951 to the late Harry Glenn Jones, …

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Mary Lee Carpenter

December 21, 1944 - January 15, 2026

Mary Lee Carpenter passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 15, 2026 at Greene Acres Nursing Facility where she had been living since September, 2025. Mary was born to the late …

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Dorene Best

January 4, 1946 - January 12, 2026

Dorene Mangan Best, 80, of Louisa County, formerly of Ridgefield, New Jersey, passed on January 12, 2026, and was reunited with her beloved husband, Anthony E. Best Sr. She was …

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Hazel Millway

June 15, 1935 - January 11, 2026

Hazel M. Millway passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home in Troy, Virginia, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was …

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Laura Susan Smith

March 9, 1951 - January 7, 2026

Laura Susan Smith, 74 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 9, 1951 to the late …

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Florence Alva Webster

October 12, 1930 - January 7, 2026

Florence Alva Webster, 95, of Orange, Virginia formerly of New York died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Greene Acres in Stanardsville, Virginia. Florence was born in Newaygo, Michigan and …

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John Bradley Southard

September 15, 1959 - January 7, 2026

John Bradley “JB” Southard Jr., 66, of Orange, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Autumn Care of Madison. JB was born on September 15, 1959, in Gordonsville and was …

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June Perkins

- January 6, 2026

June Elizabeth Perkins, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Media, Pennsylvania, June grew up between there and Cismont, Virginia. …

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Evelyn Carol Morrison

September 20, 1938 - January 3, 2026

Evelyn Carol Morrison (nee Kellogg), 87, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Prior to moving to Madison County and Charlottesville, she was a long-time resident of …

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Barbara Jane Cochran

February 4, 1941 - January 2, 2026

Barbara Jane Cochran, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2026, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is the daughter of the late Dorothy Rider Smith and James Henry Smith of …

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Thomas Jefferson Blankenbaker

April 11, 1947 - December 31, 2025

Thomas Jefferson Blankenbaker Jr., 78, passed away on December 31, 2025. He is the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Blankenbaker Sr. and Marjorie Blankenbaker. In addition to his parents, …

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Marques Davis

August 26, 1981 - December 30, 2025

Marques Lamont Davis, of Barboursville, passed away on December 30, 2025 at the age of 44. He was born on August 26, 1981 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Gregory …

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Noelle Mona Bombardier

January 28, 1939 - December 27, 2025

Noelle Mazerolle Bombardier Fell Jacobs passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at age 86, slipping away quietly as she always lived, hoping to spare her family worry. Born on …

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Lonnie Nelson Taylor

December 5, 1945 - December 26, 2025

Lonnie Nelson Taylor, Sr., 80 of Stanardsville, Va., passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 5, 1945 in Charlottesville and raised by …

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Kimbrough Hamilton Mathews

January 29, 1950 - December 25, 2025

Kimbrough Hamilton Mathews, 75 of Syria, passed away on December 25, 2025 at UVA Culpeper Hospital. He was born in Connecticut on January 29, 1950 to the late Prescott Wesslau …

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