Obituaries

Brian Patrick Keefe

Brian Patrick Keefe

Mar 24, 2026

Brian Patrick Keefe, 64, of Louisa, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 6, 1962, in Hicksville, NY, to the late George and Eileen Keefe.

He is survived by his children, Joseph Keefe (wife, Jessica), Rebecca Donahoo (husband, Joey), and Cassidy Leake (husband, Hunter); his grandchildren, Faith, Blake, Layna, Maylin, Wes, Vera,...

Angel Welland

Angel Welland

Mar 17, 2026

Angel Welland, 50, of Troy, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on November 3, 1975, in Bonners Ferry, ID, to Louise Mills and the late Anthony Mills.

Angel was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she developed a deep love...

Renee Joyce Fischman

Renee Joyce Fischman

2026

A service to honor Renee's life may be announced at a later date. 

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Mary Jane Dodson

Mary Jane Dodson

Mar 16, 2026

Mary Jane Dodson, 82, of Brightwood, VA, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born on October 6, 1943, in Madison, VA, to the late John Madison Weakley and Emmie Blanche Weakley.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Woodward (husband, Mark); her grandchildren, Brittany A. Shifflett (husband, Jeff), Jarek Chase Brockman, and Kaitlyn...

Nine Mae Symington

Nine Mae Symington

2026

A service to honor Nina's life may be announced at a later date. 

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Suzanne Dupuis Norris

Suzanne Dupuis Norris

2026

A service to honor Suzanne's life may be announced at a later date. 

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Montie Dale Shifflett, Sr.

Montie Dale Shifflett, Sr.

Mar 14, 2026

Montie Dale Shifflett, Sr., 69, of Earlysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 15, 1956, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Billy Randolph Shifflett and Haselteen Morris Shifflett.

Montie proudly served in the United States Army and lived a life rooted in hard work, simple joys, and devotion to his family....

Kenneth Otis White

Kenneth Otis White

2026

A service to honor Kenneth's life may be announced at a later date. 

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Robert "Bob" Charles Traugott

Robert "Bob" Charles Traugott

Mar 9, 2026

On Monday, March 9, 2026, Robert “Bob” Charles Traugott, 77, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away in the tender embrace of his wife of 44 years, Tricia Traugott. It was the fervent prayer of not only his wife, but his loving family and friends, that Bob be released from the cruelness of Alzheimer’s and the suffering he endured during his final...

Shirley Jean Eshelman

Shirley Jean Eshelman

2026

Shirley Jean Eshelman, 82, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Services to honor Shirley's life will be private. 

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA has the honor of serving the family.

Clinton Miles Banks

Clinton Miles Banks

Mar 6, 2026

Clinton Miles Banks, 59, of Madison, VA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on September 22, 1966, in Albemarle County, to the late William Briscoe Hill and Odessa Mae Fuller.

Clinton spent his entire life in Madison County, where he was well known and respected by many in the community....

Thomas Adams Wilson

Thomas Adams Wilson

Mar 6, 2026

A service to honor Thomas's life may be announced at a later date.

Howard John Ellis

Howard John Ellis

Mar 4, 2026

Howard John Ellis, 87, of Nellysford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont – Hospice House in Charlottesville, VA. He was born on June 12, 1938, in Little Valley, NY, to the late Leonard and Lois Ellis.

Howard lived a life defined by curiosity, service, and a deep commitment to both his community and the...

Phillip James McMullen

Phillip James McMullen

Mar 4, 2026

Phillip James McMullen, affectionately known as “Jim,” passed away peacefully at his home in Esmont, Virginia, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Bernard and Grace McMullen.

Jim spent his early years in New Jersey, living in Elizabeth, Lakewood, Colts Neck, and Rahway, where he attended the local high...

Julie Anne Trudell

Julie Anne Trudell

Mar 3, 2026

A service to honor Julie's life may be announced at a later date.

William Henry Varner

William Henry Varner

Mar 2, 2026

A service to honor William's life may be announced at a later date.

Dr. Eugene Constant Fellin

Dr. Eugene Constant Fellin

Mar 2, 2026

Dr. Eugene Constant Fellin

December 30, 1942 – March 2, 2026

Dr. Eugene (Gene) Constant Fellin, whose ancestral hometown was Dambel (Val di Non), Italy located in the region of Trentino was born December 30, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2026, with his beloved wife, Maria, by his side. For more than five years,...

Marjorie Ann Pyne

Marjorie Ann Pyne

Mar 1, 2026

Marjorie “Margie” Ann Pyne, 82, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 9, 1943, in Ithica, NY, to the late Floyd Bowman and Charlotte Reynolds Bowman.

Marjorie “Margie” was born in Upstate New York where her father worked as a migrant fruit harvester and farmer. In her early years, she...

Sharon Yvonne Gunter

Sharon Yvonne Gunter

Feb 27, 2026

Sharon Yvonne Gunter, 76, of Mineral, VA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. She was born in Richmond, VA, on March 5, 1949, to the late Herman and Loraine Austin.

Sharon was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She could often be found...

Jacob Alan Zimmerman

Jacob Alan Zimmerman

Feb 26, 2026

Jacob Alan Zimmerman, 53, of Gordonsville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1972, in Washington, D.C. to Verlie Lois Cleveland and the late Edward Alan Zimmerman.

Jacob was a talented artist whose gift for drawing captured both beauty and emotion with remarkable skill....

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