Bobby Lee Johnson
Jun 16, 2026
Robert Lee “Bobby Lee” Johnson, 88, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after complications from Parkinson’s disease, which he valiantly fought for seven years.
Bobby Lee was born February 21, 1938, at Camp Ground Farm, Green Springs in Louisa County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Leighton “Doc” Johnson and Ida Louise Ennis Johnson; his wife, Phyllis Waugh...
Eugene David Powell
May 25, 2026
Eugene David Powell, 82, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Born on December 5, 1943, Eugene was the son of the late Alton Eugene Powell and Annie Lawson Powell. He lived a life marked by courage, service, devotion to family, and a love of history and the outdoors.
A proud...
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...
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...
Lois Berry Utz
Jun 21, 2026
Lois Berry Utz, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Born on February 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson and Sadie Shifflett Berry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Utz; her son, Tony Ray Utz; and her son-in-law, Randolph Hurt.
Lois is survived by her daughters, Teresa Lynn...
Willard Jones Crenshaw
Jun 20, 2026
Willard Jones Crenshaw, 87, passed away on June 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Sipe Crenshaw; parents, Edward B. and Dolly D. Crenshaw; sisters, Virginia C. Haigh; Norma C. Broughman; Dorothy C. Grabman; Madeline C. Bulls and Teresa C. Bigler; brothers, Lawrence B. Crenshaw; James E. Crenshaw; Miles A. Crenshaw; and Bobby O. Crenshaw. He...
Virginia Lee Dyer
Jun 18, 2026
Virginia Lee Dyer, of Madison, VA, passed away in Charlottesville, VA, on June 18, 2026.
She was born on October 8, 1935, at Rock Point, MD, to the late Herbert Ayers, and Minnie Wise.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Lee Dyer; sons, Roger Lee Dyer and George William Dyer; four sisters Shelby Faye, Melvina Mulvey, Doris Bailey,...
Helen Jenkins Cave
Jun 18, 2026
Helen J Cave, 89, went to her heavenly home at Mtn View Nursing Home in Aroda on June 18, 2026.
She was born to Walter and Gertie Jenkins in Rappahannock County. Helen was a devoted wife of almost 70 years, loving mother, and grandmother. Helen attended Belle Meade School in Rappahannock County. The school still stands today and is a summer...
John Richard Crigler
Jun 16, 2026
John Crigler, 72, of Madison, Virginia, passed away on June 16, 2026, at The Harbor in Stanardsville, Virginia.
He was born on December 19, 1953, in Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Sarah Crigler, and sister, Jane Crigler Spivey.
John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy Carpenter Crigler; daughter Leslie DeBrosse (Mark); son Nicholas...
Melvin Wendell Frye
Jun 15, 2026
Melvin Wendell Frye's life departed on June 15, 2026.
He was born on June 4, 1955, to the late Franklin Phillip Frye, and Alverta Hill Frye.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Haywood, VA, 2054 West Hoover Road.
Preddy Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family.
Bradley "Sonny" Junior Rogers
Jun 13, 2026
Bradley “Sonny” Junior Rogers, 87, of Madison passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Charlottesville.He was born October 2, 1938 in Alexandria, Virginia (Franconia), the son of the late Gardner Mahlon Rogers and Margaret “Maggie” Struder Rogers.He is survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Dolores Lee Rogers (Cooper) of Homosassa, Florida; a daughter, Patricia “Patti” Rogers...
Betty Carolyn Talley Gilbert
Jun 13, 2026
Betty Carolyn Talley Gilbert of Orange, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, the thirteenth of June, 2026 at the age of eighty-eight years. Betty lived a life defined by hard work, compassion, and selfless service to others. Her generosity, kindness, and caring spirit left a lasting impact on family, friends, and all who knew her, and exemplified...
Annie Payton Breeden
Jun 12, 2026
Annie Payton Breeden, 84, of Unionville died on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born on August 29, 1941, in Orange County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Wilson Howard Payton and Ethel Lee McCauley Payton. She is also predeceased by her husband, Melvin Ray “Sam” Breeden; two brothers, Jack Payton and...
Jane Crigler Spivey
Jun 11, 2026
Jane Crigler Spivey, 71, died peacefully at Poet’s Walk in Warrenton on June 11, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alan Spivey, and parents, Bob and Sarah Crigler.
A lifelong Madison resident, she was the owner of “On the Run Farm” in Aroda. She worked for 45 years as a social worker for the Rapidan- Rapahananock Community Service...
Timothy (Tim) Lee Clemons
Jun 10, 2026
Timothy Lee Clemons, 68, of Madison, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2026 after a brief illness.
He was born on June 4, 1958, in Kissimmee, Florida, to Nancy (Lee) Clemons and the late J.C. Clemons.
Timothy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife, Julie, and their children,...
Barbara K. Lonick
Jun 9, 2026
Barbara K. Lonick passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, in Orange, Virginia. Born on May 23, 1936, in Metuchen, New Jersey, Barbara was the cherished only child of Walter William Knudson and Katherine Ellen Thomas Knudson.
Barbara shared a remarkable life with her beloved husband, Raymond Charles Lonick. Married for 68 years until his passing in September 2025, their partnership...
Dorothy Raynor Taylor
Jun 9, 2026
Dorothy Raynor Taylor, 91 of Stanardsville, passed away June 9, 2026, at the Hospice House in Charlottesville.
Dorothy was born on January 13, 1935, to the late Russell and Margaret Collier Raynor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lieut Taylor, her brothers James Raynor, David Raynor, Richard Raynor, and Albert Raynor; and sisters, Lucille Smith, Esther Beahm, and Helen...
Luther Franklin Dofflemoyer, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Luther Franklin Dofflemoyer Jr., 86, of Orange went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2026. He was the son of the late Luther Franklin and Marguerite Boxley Dofflemoyer. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Susan Ratcliffe Dofflemoyer, and their daughter Susan Leigh Dofflemoyer, his brother John Dofflemoyer, his...
Hubert Curtis Compton
Jun 7, 2026
Hubert Curtis Compton went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2026, at Charlottesville Rehab and Health Center in Charlottesville, VA.
He was born on March 4, 1935, in Tazewell, VA. He was the oldest son of the late Troy Compton and Willie Hall. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Leach and Naomi Aylor, and...
Betty Ann Cullop
Jun 5, 2026
Betty Anne (Hutton) Cullop, 94, of Brightwood, VA., passed into God’s loving arms on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cullop, Sr., her sister, Bonnie (Sue) Tipton, and her great-granddaughter, Morgan Yancey. Betty leaves behind one brother, William Tipton, and one sister, Debbie Tipton, both residents of Maryland.
Matriarch of a large family that...
