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...
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...
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...
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 was also preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Louise “Tootsie”, Walter Moore “Buck”, James Gardner “Blue”, Elizabeth Effie “Peepsie”, Mamie...
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...
