Betty Jean Lamb
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...
Norma Frances Sause
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...
Sandra Ann Dovel
Feb 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sandra Dovel June 8, 1960 – February 15, 2026 Sandra Dovel, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2026. Born on June 8, 1960, Sandra lived a life grounded in faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was a woman whose gentle spirit and caring heart reflected the light...
James Randolph Collier
Feb 15, 2026
James Randolph Collier, 87 of Stanardsville, Va. passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at UVA Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1938 to the late Herbert Collier and Arline Guy Morris Collier. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Collier; brothers, Johnnie and Delanie Collier; sisters, Beulah Shifflett, Bertha Morris, Shirley Knight, Thelma Collier, and...
Jackie Nathaniel Poindexter
Feb 13, 2026
Jackie Nathaniel Poindexter, 66, of Keswick, Va, departed his earthly home in the late evening of February 13, 2026. Born on June 10, 1959, in Goochland County, he was the son of the late Charlie Henry and Angelee Gardner Poindexter of Cobham, Virginia in Albemarle County. In addition to his parents, Jackie is preceded in death by his brother, Tony...
Larry Ronald Clark
Feb 12, 2026
Larry Ronald Clark, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 12, 2026. He was born in Wytheville, VA, to Harry and Mary Suthers Clark, of Roanoke, VA. Larry graduated from St. Petersburg High School, St. Petersburg, FL, and earned an A.A.P. degree from Northern Community College (Cum Laude) in Annandale, VA. He was...
Gary Don Hogsten
Feb 11, 2026
Gary Don Hogsten, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born August 28,1942 in Madison Run, Gary was the son of the late Joseph Marvin and Sylvia Mundy Hogsten. Gary lived his entire life in Madison Run. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church. After...
Douglas Scott Colvin
Feb 8, 2026
Douglas Scott Colvin ‘Scotty’,79, of Somerset, Va passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Charlottesville, Va., on April 10, 1946, to Carson and Louella Colvin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Jimmy, Preacher and Bob Colvin. He is survived by his...
Robert Worthington Johnson Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Robert Worthington Johnson Jr., 84, died in his sleep on February 7, 2026 at Dogwood Village in Orange, Virginia. Robert worked for the Northern Virginia Park Service, City of Norfolk Parks, Greenbrier Farms as well as VDOT in Suffolk, Virginia. He was also a member of the Army Reserves. Aside from his work, he was an honorary member of the...
Thomas Levi Jackson Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
Thomas Levi Jackson Jr., 84, of Gordonsville, Va, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born on September 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Jackson, Sr., and Hesterline Porter Jackson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Keasley, Shirley Jackson, and Othelia Rock. Thomas is survived by his...
Christie Harman
Feb 5, 2026
Our dear Christie flew to heaven on February 5, 2026. Christie was a very caring and loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Christie worked hard, put herself through college and graduated from VCU. She was employed with Louisa County Public Schools and excelled in every way. Survivors include her husband David, sons Parker, Preston, and Peyton; Parents Coy and...
Edith Lucille Alley
Feb 4, 2026
Edith Lucille Alley, 89 of Charlottesville, Va. passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Sentra Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on November 20, 1936 to the late Dennis Edward Hall and Margie Grant Bruce Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Ray Alley; sisters, Ruby Willoughby and Irene Glass; and brother, Dennis William Hall...
Karen Summers Shoemaker
Feb 2, 2026
Karen Summers Shoemaker is now at peace after going home to be with Jesus on February 2, 2026. She was born Dec 30, 1942, to William and Elsie Shoemaker at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. She became a baptized child of God on May 30, 1943. Growing up in a military family, Karen recalled that she never spent more...
Zelia Marie Lawson
Feb 2, 2026
Zelia Marie Shifflett Lawson, 94 of Quinque, Va. passed away on February 2, 2026 at the Hospice House in Charlottesville, Va. She was born in Charlottesville, Va. on November 25, 1931 to Jerry and Mary Frances Shifflett. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Haywood J. Lawson and her siblings, Mary Snow, Madeline Morris, Rachel Snow, Wilbert...
Jo Ann Joyner
Feb 2, 2026
Jo Ann Joyner, 72, of Orange died on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born on August 23, 1953, in Norfolk and was the daughter of the late Charles Douglas Joyner and Shirley Jean Lagana Joyner. She is also predeceased by her sister Jackie Joyner. She is survived by three sisters Shirley “Jeanie” Anderer...
Raymond William Carpenter
Feb 1, 2026
Raymond William Carpenter, age 85, of Reva, VA, passed away February 1, 2026 at the home of his daughter after an extended illness. He was born May 23, 1940 in Culpeper, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Carpenter; 2 brothers, Garnett Carpenter and Harry Carpenter, sister, Virginia McDonald, and 2 grandchildren. He was a...
Brandon Michael Martyn
Jan 31, 2026
Brandon Michael Martyn, age 36, of Gordonsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Born on August 29, 1989, he was the son of Michael David Martyn and Beverly Smith Martyn. Brandon was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roy Franklin Smith, Jr. and paternal grandparents, Gilbert Isaac Martyn and Edith Marie Martyn. Brandon is survived by his...
Lawrence Phillip Miles
Jan 30, 2026
Lawrence Phillip Miles, 76 of Culpeper, Virginia formally of Orange, Virginia died on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home in Culpeper, Virginia. He was born to the late Mamie Lee Miles. John was educated in Orange County Public Schools, George Washington Carver High School, Culpeper, Virginia. He received his GED in New Jersey, once completing his education he voluntarily...
Donna Hodges-Gerhart
Jan 29, 2026
Donna Beth Hodges-Gerhart May 16, 1960 – January 29, 2026 Donna Beth Hodges-Gerhart, age 65, was called home to the Lord on January 29, 2026. Born on May 16, 1960, Donna was the beloved daughter of Wilbur Leo Hodges and Marlene Constance Lechert. She lived a life marked by deep faith, joyful connection, and a love that extended effortlessly to...
Edward Dalton Carpenter
Jan 28, 2026
Edward “Eddie” Dalton Carpenter, 88, of Brightwood, Virginia, a dedicated farmer who believed every creature deserved kindness, entered eternal rest on January 28, 2026. He was at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Alfred Carpenter and Sarah Ellen Fishback Carpenter, and his brothers James “Jimmy” Fishback Carpenter and wife...
