Gail Bright Jenkins
May 27, 2026
Gail Bright Jenkins, 69, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 18, 1956, in Richmond, VA, to the late Robert and Mary Bright.
Gail never met a stranger and if she did, they probably got teased within five minutes. Known for her quick wit, smack...
Dennis Ray Flint, Sr.
May 26, 2026
Dennis Ray Flint Sr., 65, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 18, 1961, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Robert Barnes Flint and Ruth Jeanette Sadler.
Dennis was a man who found joy in life and in the people he loved most. A devoted NASCAR fan, he rarely missed...
Mary Darvalics
May 21, 2026
Mary Darvalics, 50, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on September 27, 1975, in Newton, NJ, to Louis Darvalics and Mary Ellen Darvalics.
Mary was born at Newton Memorial Hospital and raised in Hamburg, New Jersey, where she spent much of her early life. A graduate of...
Rebecca Ann Christesen London
May 19, 2026
On May 19, 2026, Rebecca Ann Christesen London, beloved daughter of Eldon Hugh and Elaine Lindsay Christesen, passed away in Charlottesville, Virginia. Becky, as she was known throughout her life, was born on July 6, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, the youngest of four children, and the only girl, known by her brothers as “the princess.”
As a young girl, Becky moved...
Michael Ray Shifflett
May 11, 2026
Michael Ray Shifflett peacefully passed on May 11, 2026, at his home in Browns Cove, VA, surrounded by family.
He was born on November 22, 1958, to the late Ernest E. Shifflett and Margaret R. Shifflett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest E. Shifflett, Jr.; his daughter, Regina M. Shifflett; and his son,...
Eugene John Carmody
May 10, 2026
Eugene "Gene" John Carmody, 71, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Charlottesville, VA. Born on October 24, 1954, Gene lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for animals and sports.Those who knew Gene will remember his humor, pride, and loving nature. He had a remarkable ability to bring joy to those around him and was...
Carol Anne Shimel
May 8, 2026
Carol Anne Shimel, 75, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House in Charlottesville. She was born on August 6, 1950, in Washington D.C., to the late Theodore and Virginia Wilson.
Carol grew up in Fairfax County Virginia and was a graduate of Herndon High School. Throughout her life,...
James Neil Warren
May 7, 2026
James "Jimbo" Neil Warren, 72, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. Jimbo grew up in New Jersey before later settling in Central Virginia, where he spent much of his life. He also spent many years returning to Smoke Hole, West Virginia, a place he deeply enjoyed.Jimbo enjoyed the outdoors,...
John Robert Philipp, Jr.
May 3, 2026
John Robert Philipp, Jr., of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on his 79th birthday, May 3, 2026.
A private interment will be held at Culpeper National Cemetery.
An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com
Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to handle the arrangements.
Marilyn Rose Mortenson
Apr 30, 2026
Marilyn Rose Mortenson, 86, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Linden House. She was born on May 24, 1939, in Minnesota to the late Robert and Adeline Clark.
Marilyn was raised as a farm girl in southern Minnesota, where she learned early the value of hard work, faith, and caring for others. She graduated from...
Karl Franklin Cash
Apr 29, 2026
Karl Franklin Cash, 64, of Orange, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
A service to remember and cherish Karl's life may be announced at a later date.
An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com
Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to serve the family.
Darrell James Hatfield
Apr 26, 2026
Darrell James Hatfield, 80, of Faber, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 28, 1946, in Guyan, WV, to the late Bernie and Georgia Hatfield.
Darrell was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was rooted in hard work, family, and quiet craftsmanship. He grew up in Coal Mountain, West Virginia,...
Thurman Edward Williams
Apr 25, 2026
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If you knew my dad, he is a man of not so many words, but his heart spoke the loudest. He was tall and always complimented on his beautiful thick hair, once dark and it became white over time.
Most would not have known that my dad was funny. He had a sense of humor all his own, and you...
Lillian Frances Wawrzyniec
Apr 18, 2026
Lillian Frances Wawrzyniec, 73, of Elkton, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Sentara RMH, in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born on March 8, 1953, in Rockingham, VA, to the late Owen Ashby Hammer and Evelyn Gertrude Hammer.
Lillian was a devoted and loving mother whose life was centered around her two boys, who meant everything to her. She...
Webster Anthony Jefferson
2026
Webster Anthony Jefferson (Tony) was born in Greene County, Virginia, on December 18, 1946, to the late Roy and Geraldine B. Jefferson. He attended the public school system there and graduated from William Monroe High School, Stanardsville, Virginia, in 1966. His senior class was the first desegregated, graduating class in Greene County. Shortly after, he entered the United States Armed...
Ronnie Steven Thacker
Apr 13, 2026
Ronnie Steven Thacker, 66, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1959, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Fred and Ruby Thacker.
Ronnie attended Charlottesville High School and later studied at Piedmont Virginia Community College. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and dedicated many years of service...
Andrea E. Simandl
2026
Andrea E. Simandl of Crozet, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
A service to honor Andrea's life may be announced at a later date.
An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com
Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to serve the family.
Barbara L. Nunes
2026
Barbara L. Nunes of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
A service to honor Barbara's life may be announced at a later date.
An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com
Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to serve the family.
Jeannette Violette Sanford
Apr 8, 2026
Jeannette Violette Sanford, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 8, 2026. Born on February 15, 1949, in Bethesda, Maryland, she lived a life centered on love, family, and devotion.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Jeannette shared 59 years of marriage with her husband, Robert Sanford, and was known for her kind heart and love...
