Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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....
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
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...
William Henry Varner
Mar 2, 2026
A service to honor William's life may be announced at a later date.
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
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
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
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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