Obituaries

Violet Riner Brown March 24, 2025

John Henry Rollins March 23, 2025

Denny Nick March 17, 2025

Richard Oswald "Dickie" Blount March 11, 2025

Robert Wilson Braxton, 71, of Orange passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Orange. He was the son of the late Clifton Braxton Jr., and Florence Mae Long Braxton. He was retired from American Woodmark and was a funeral home assistant for Preddy Funeral Home. He is survived by his son, Timothy O’Neal Nixon, of Orange, brothers, Jack Braxton, of Scranton Pa., John Braxton, of Orange, Michael Braxton, of Orange, Lee Braxton, and wife Carol, of Orange, Freddie Braxton, and wife Josie, of Charlottesville, Thomas Braxton, and wife Tiffany, of Newport News, a sister, Donna B. Carter, and husband Mark, of Orange, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025, from the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with burial to follow in Westview Cemetery. Pastor Thomas Bailey will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Maria Caldwell Elmore 69 of Orange passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 in Charlottesville. She was born December 13, 1955 in Washington DC. She was the daughter of the late Forrest Blane Caldwell Jr. and Loretta Lee Lashley Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Donnie Dabney and a sister Joy Sims. She is survived by a daughter Summer Morgan; son, Caleb Elmore both of Gordonsville; brothers, Woody Caldwell wife Lisa of Greensboro NC, Joe Caldwell of Inwood, WV, Forrest Blane Caldwell III of Louisa; sister, Virginia Caldwell of Ft. Valley, VA; grandchildren, Lucas Elmore and Dakotah Carpenter both of Gordonsville. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville.

Emily Hicks Southard, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on March 19, 2025. Born in Radiant, VA on June 15, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Walker Hicks and Lillie Herndon Hicks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis G. Southard, jr. and two sons, Randall A. Southard and Kelly G. Southard. Emily was also predeceased by her brothers Leroy H. Hicks, Joseph W. Hicks, jr., Thomas J. Hicks, Robert F. Hicks, and Richard E. Hicks; sisters Margaret Howerton, Doris Johnson, Catherine Hicks, and Frances Barden. She is survived by her son Philip D. Southard, daughter-in-law Stacy Southard, grandchildren Logan A. Southard, Erika L. Southard, Jordan G. Southard, sister-in-laws Marjorie C. Hicks, Barbara S. Amos, Patricia S. Stewart and numerous nieces and nephews. Emily (also known as Mama, MawMaw, and Memie) was keenly devoted to her family. Her love for the Lord and her family was exemplary. She was a longtime member of Thoroughfare Bible Church and loved helping out at church suppers. For a number of years, she also headed up the ministry of organizing meals for the families of those who had lost a loved one. She definitely had a gift for showing the love of God to those around her. While we rejoice at her homegoing, her departure does leave a void that will be impossible to fill. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Monday, March 24 2025 at Preddy’s Funeral Home, Orange, VA. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25 2025 at the Preddy’s Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Neal Warner officiating. Interment will follow at Walkers Chapel cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Thoroughfare Bible Church 3823 Thoroughfare Rd Culpeper VA 22701, CBM of Virginia, Inc PO Box 30 Stevensburg VA 22741, or Hospice of the Piedmont 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway Suite 300 Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Martha Ann Brumett, 94, formerly of Unionville and Orange died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Harbor in Stanardsville. She was born on May 29, 1930, in Carmi, IL, and was the daughter of the late Ted Renshaw and Leota Caplinger Renshaw. She is also predeceased by her husband Rev. Joe Wayne Brumett; and a brother Ray Renshaw. She is survived by two daughters Leah Catherine Norton of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and Lynne DeWitt of Orange; one son J. Wade Brumett and wife Patsi of Reva; five grandchildren Marti Henry, Patricia Brumett, Aaron Norton, Jarrett Brumett, and wife Mary, and Ian Norton; four great-grandchildren Lane Smith, Aidan Henry, Gavan Henry, Jeffrey Wade Brumett; and a sister Marylin Clark of St. Petersburg, FL. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Unionville Christian Church Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Light will officiate. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Unionville Christian Church Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 26, Unionville, Va. 22567. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is assisting the family.

Brenda Louise Payton Parrott March 11, 2025