Dorothy Emma Morris
May 10, 2026
Dorothy Emma Taylor Hoffner Morris, lovingly known as “Dot,” passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and faith that defined her life. She was 86 years old. Born on November 15, 1939, in Madison County near Kinderhook, Virginia, Dorothy was the daughter of William Franklin Taylor and Mamie Ardistia Lamb Taylor. A proud...
Maxwell E Lacy Jr.
May 8, 2026
Maxwell E. Lacy, Jr. of Oak Park, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born in Charlottesville on January 21, 1940, to the late Maxwell E. Lacy and Anna Goodall Lacy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Janice Utz Lacy. He is survived by his wife Frances Kloker Lacy; his son Alan...
Michael McDaniel
May 7, 2026
Michael Lee McDaniel passed away on May 7, 2026. He passed away leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of memories that will be treasured. His laughter, stories, and presence filled every room he entered. These memories will live on through his family and all who knew him. Michael was preceded in death by his father,...
Thomas Earl May Jr.
May 7, 2026
Thomas E. May, Jr. of Gordonsville, VA died peacefully at his home on Thursday, 7 May 2026, with Ben at his side and comforted by loving family and friends. He was born on 26 May 1953 at the Gordonsville Community Hospital. Proceeded in death by his parents Thomas Earl May, Sr. and Violet Harris May. Following graduation from Orange County...
Alla Augustina Iizuka
May 4, 2026
Alla Augustina Iizuka, 93, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Autumn Care of Madison, VA. Born on May 28, 1932, in Crimea, Russia, she was the daughter of the late Michael Schiele and Galina Schiele. In addition to her parents, Alla is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Mamoru Iizuka. Alla...
Mary Virginia Thompson
May 4, 2026
Mary Gray Thompson (MY Mary, Mom-mom), 96 of Madison County, VA, saw the face of Jesus on Monday, May 4, 2026, when she left the Mountain View Nursing Home, Aroda, VA, for her final time. She was born July 31, 1929, to the late Herbert and Hattie Gray in Langley, VA, and was the wife of the late Dr. E....
June Isabelle Dunaway
May 1, 2026
June Isabelle Dunaway, 78, of Orange, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
Born on May 17, 1947, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Armond Joseph and Cecile Virginia Isabelle. June was a proud graduate of Lane High School, Class of 1965.
Throughout her career, June was known for her dedication and her heart...
Vincent Gorman
Apr 28, 2026
Vincent John Gorman, Jr., 76, of Gordonsville, Virginia, passed away on April 28, 2026. Born on December 8, 1948, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Vincent Gorman Sr. and Mary Gorman. Vince is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanette M. Gorman. Vince was a dean at Fordham University in New York for many years. In...
George Bailey Nicholson
Apr 28, 2026
George Bailey Nicholson, 81 of Leon, Va., passed away on April 28th, 2026, at Countryside Nursing Home in Pratts, Va. He was born on January 21, 1945, to the late Richard Bailey Nicholson and Sarah Catherine Woodward Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Julie Nicholson Johnson. George was also known as Nukes by so many. He...
Ellis Daniel McPeak
Apr 27, 2026
Ellis Daniel McPeak, 87, of Reva, VA, passed away on Monday at Albemarle Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on February 23, 1939, in Pulaski, VA, to Harold and Anne McPeak. Ellis is survived by his wife of 61 years. Linda McPeak. His four Children April Warnock (Mark), Danny McPeak, Gary McPeak (Sonya), and Patrick McPeak. Three Siblings: Catherine Hoffman,...
Robert Garrett
Apr 26, 2026
Robert Lee Garrett, Sr., passed away with his loving wife by his side on April 26, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born September 27, 1932, to James and Nellie Grey Ratcliffe Garrett in Orange County, VA. Bob served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 in Anchorage, Alaska, where they welcomed their first child, Robert Lee Garrett,...
Robin Dae-Reilly Newman
Apr 25, 2026
Robin Dae Newman, 73, beloved wife and mother, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was born on October 22, 1952, and grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, the daughter of Robert Reilly and Margaret Reilly and sister of Andrew Reilly. She is survived by her two daughters, Heather King and husband Jason King of Kents Store, VA, and Holly...
Bryce Alexander Bowman
Apr 23, 2026
Bryce Alexander Bowman, 27, of Barboursville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 23, after a lifelong battle with a rare progressive genetic disease called Ataxia Telangiectasia. Born on July 17, 1998, Bryce was a ray of sunshine with his beaming smile and contagious laugh. His loving, thoughtful nature and his determination were both an inspiration as he touched...
Kay Weaver Nichol
Apr 22, 2026
Kay Weaver Nichol (Mom, Nanny, Aunt Kay) 88 of Madison passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born January 9, 1938, to the late Robert Leslie Weaver and Mildred Sidney Berry Weaver and wife of the late Edward Lee “Butch” Nichol. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Annie Vee Tull...
Zane Rose
Apr 18, 2026
With immeasurable sadness, we announce the passing of our precious child Zane, who left this world on April 18, 2026, at the tender age of 3. Though his time with us was brief, Zane filled our lives with boundless love, joy, and light. His laughter, curiosity, and sweet spirit touched everyone who had the blessing of knowing him. Zane was...
William Jacob Hurt
Apr 16, 2026
William Jacob Hurt, 67 of Culpeper, Va. passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Culpeper Health and Rehab. He was born on December 30, 1958 to the late Belvin Jacob Hurt and Polly Ann Nicholson Hurt. He is survived by his wife, Rita Kay Slemp Hurt, daughter, Heather Carness and husband Anthony of Stuarts Draft, Va.; son, Brady Hurt...
Daniel Joseph Ordonez
Apr 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend, Daniel Ordonez, who left us far too soon on April 14, 2026. Born on April 17, 1993, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Daniel was a cherished light in the lives of all who knew him, and his absence leaves a void that...
Theodore Isaac "Jack" Gentry
Apr 13, 2026
Theodore Isaac "Jack" Gentry, 94, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on January 20, 1932, in Beaverdam, Virginia, Jack lived a full and remarkable life defined by service, love, and an unwavering sense of integrity. Jack graduated from Lane High School in Charlottesville, Virginia, and went on to attend Richmond Polytechnic Institute. He proudly...
Mary Catherine Wright
Apr 13, 2026
Mary Catherine Herring Wright, whose gentle smile and warm embrace touched so many lives, slipped away quietly on April 13, 2026. Heaven grew a little sweeter, while earth became forever a little less bright. Mary was born in her childhood home in Gordonsville, Virginia, on May 20, 1939, to her devoted parents, Virginia M. Herring and Richard L. Herring. Her...
Kevin Spencer Crane
Apr 13, 2026
Kevin Spencer Crane, 61, a lifelong resident of Orange, Virginia, passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by the memories of a life lived with spirit and heart. Born on March 27, 1965, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Ernest F. and Peggy Newman Crane. Kevin’s journey began at Grymes Memorial School and continued through the Orange...
