David Hasbury-Snogles
Dec 24, 2025
David Hasbury-Snogles, 69, 0f Rochelle, passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2025 with his beloved wife Anita by his side. David was born on December 4, 1956, in RAF Mildenhall, England to the late John and Sylvia Howell. Following university, David’s career included years of working on floor of the London Stock Exchange and in IT project...
Thelma Agnes Jones Preisser
Jan 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, Sr. and Frances Grace Ryder Jones. She was also preceded in death by her son, David William Myers, Jr. Thelma was talented in many things. She spent her life doing...
Mary Lee Carpenter
Jan 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 Charles and Frances Strother of Orange, Va. She was one of eleven children. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ross Strother. Mary Lee Strother met Shelton Carpenter,...
Dorene Best
Jan 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 welcomed home by her parents, Paul Mangan and Hazel Loeb Mangan; her sisters, Carol Best, Grace Bischoff, and Barbara McKeown; her nephew, Michael Thomas Best; and her cherished mother-in-law, Maria...
Hazel Millway
Jan 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 born on June 15, 1935, in Goochland County, Virginia. Her parents were Munsey and Blanche “Helen” McCloud. In addition to her loving parents, she is preceded in death by her...
John Bradley Southard
Jan 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 the son of the late John Bradley Southard Sr. and Margaret Corbin Southard. JB is survived by a daughter, Michelle Southard-White, and husband Brian of Gordonsville; a son, Christopher “Chris”...
Florence Alva Webster
Jan 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 moved to New York at the age of 10. A graduate of Cherry Valley class of 1949, After graduating she worked in the glove factory, She moved to Orange, Virginia...
Laura Susan Smith
Jan 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 John Estes and Shirley Gayle Beasley. Laura was employed at Blue Bell in Madison for many years and after their closing, she worked for Atlantic Union Bank in Madison. She...
June Perkins
Jan 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. She later spent time living in Texas and Maine before making her way back to Palmyra, Virginia. She lived a life marked by intelligence, resilience, and devotion to her family....
Evelyn Carol Morrison
Jan 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 Woodbridge. Born on September 20, 1938, Carol was the daughter of the late Edwin and Evelyn Kellogg, Sr., of Glen Burnie, Maryland. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded...
Barbara Jane Cochran
Jan 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 Etlan, Va. Barbara grew up in beautiful Etlan, Va. Barbara was born on February 4, 1941, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She lived a life centered on family, friendship, and a deep...
Thomas Jefferson Blankenbaker Jr.
Dec 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, he is also predeceased by his wife, Jessie Columbus Blankenbaker. Thomas is survived by his sons, Thomas (Teresa) Jefferson Blankenbaker of Southern Pines, NC, Roy (Shannon) Lee Blankenbaker of Locust...
Marques Davis
Dec 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 Davis and Pearl Esther Machen Davis. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Matthew and Cynthia Davis, M.D. and Ola Mae Machen, and his nephew, Onyx Cabbell.
Marques was a...
Noelle Mona Bombardier
Dec 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 January 28, 1939, in Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, to Levina and Fred Mazerolle, Noelle was one of six children and was predeceased by her parents and siblings Gerry, Joe, Lorn, Don,...
Lonnie Nelson Taylor
Dec 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 his grandmother, Mary Lamb. He was a member of the Wolftown Pentecostal Church, retired from MPS in Orange, and was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife, Odine...
Kimbrough Hamilton Mathews
Dec 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 Mathews and Betty Louise Stark Mathews. Kim was an artist, sculptor, and carpenter. He enjoyed many years of volunteer service with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. He was always ready...
Daniel "Danny" Marshall Shotwell
Dec 24, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Marshall Shotwell, 64 of Syria, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Autumn Care in Madison. He was born on August 9, 1961 to the late Hall Thompson Shotwell and Sarah Laverne Utz Shotwell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Marie Shotwell. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Weakley and husband Benj...
Judy May Rogers
Dec 23, 2025
Judy May Rogers, 79, passed away on December 23, 2025, at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Cletus Williams and Rosa Lee Funk. She is also predeceased by her husband, Floyd Lee Rogers Sr., her identical twin sister, Janet Hill, and sister Rosemary Christian. Judy is survived by her sons, Mark (Roxanne) Rogers of Orange, Steven (Lisa)...
Mary Lea Dowell
Dec 23, 2025
Mary Lea Dowell, 84, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Dogwood Village of Orange. She was born January 24, 1941, in Maryland, to the late Cecil and Cordelia Shipp. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Stacie Dowell, and her sisters Ann Baciak, Virginia Shipp, and Priscilla Danner Mary is survived by her daughter, Belinda McDerment of Mineral, VA;...
Gretchen Lee Jenkins
Dec 22, 2025
Gretchen Lee Jenkins, lovingly known as “Mom” and "Grandma", passed away peacefully at her home, exactly where she wanted to be, with her beloved dogs, Willie and Louie, by her side. Gretchen was born on April 18, 1944, in Washington, D.C., and was adopted by Albert and Virginia Slagle. She spent her early years in Maryland before the family moved...
