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...
Kenneth Eugene Allen
Jan 28, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Allen, 76, of Madison, VA, passed away at his home with his wife by his side on January 28, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1949, in Amherst, VA, to the late Eldridge B. Allen and Roxie Allen Brown. He was preceded in death by his brothers Raymond F. Allen, Eldridge W. Allen, Robert L. Allen, Henry...
James John Carroll
Jan 27, 2026
James Carroll, 66 died unexpectedly at his home in Castleton, Va. on January 27th. He was born on February 6, 1959 in Beverly, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Don and Helen Carroll of Sperryville. Jim was a retired electrician who worked many years for the local 26 electrical union in DC. Jim was also an armed services...
Eunice Breeden
Jan 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 on January 27, 2026 at the age of 85. He was born on June 23, 1940 in Greene County to the late Jack Breeden and Lillie Belle Shifflett Breeden. He...
Betty Jane Cannon
Jan 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, Virginia, at age 82. Betty was a kind and selfless soul, always putting others before herself. She was a faithful member of Rhoadesville Baptist Church since joining in 1984. Betty...
Norma Sue Morris
Jan 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 late Oswald Carlton McMullen and Allegra Durrer McMullen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holman Nelson Morris; her sister, Arlgia M. Sayers of Lewisville, NC and her grandson...
Darlene June Defibaugh
Jan 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. C., and was the daughter of the late Ernest Redden and June Ellen Milburn Windsor. She is also predeceased by a sister, Arlene Windsor; a brother, Eugene Windsor; and a...
Milton Franklin Breeden
Jan 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 late parents, Carrie Beasley Breeden and Sherman Cover Breeden. He was predeceased by his brothers Marvin Breeden, Melvin Breeden, and Myron Breeden, and his sister Arlene Samuels. Milton is survived...
Dorothy Mae Lloyd
Jan 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 the daughter of the late Perry Utz and Lucy Sparks Utz. She is also predeceased by her husband, Clinton R. Lloyd; step-sons, Harold Lloyd and Roger Lloyd; and step-daughter, Betty....
Rose Gwendolyn Christmas
Jan 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, and treasured friend. Rose departed this life peacefully, surrounded by family, and leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and unwavering love. Her Life and Legacy Rose was born with...
Harold Harvey Richards
Jan 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 and Lottie Virginia Woodward Richards. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rita Lockwood Richards; brother, Michael Warren Richards; sister, Eleanor Richards Jenkins. Harold was a jack of...
