Obituaries
Mark Warren Syverud
2026
Mark Syverud, 73, of Charlottesville, VA passed away on January 6, 2026, at UVA Medical Center after complications from Parkinson’s Disease, which he survived for 25 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Janet and Warren Syverud, and will be missed by his wife Ellie, daughters, Jenny Arcidicono and Gretchen Syverud, sons in law, Joe Arcidicono and Larry Nutt, grandchildren,...
Lawrence Edward Kephart
2026
Lawrence Edward Kephart, 83, of Crozet, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.
A service to honor his life may be announced at a later date.
An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com
Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.
Brandon Keith Smith
Jan 5, 2026
Brandon Keith Smith, 38, of Louisa, VA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1987, in Richmond, VA, to Keith and Loretta Smith.
Brandon was born and raised in the Stafford–Fredericksburg, Virginia area, but lived in Louisa, VA, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family,...
William Manly Barefoot
Jan 2, 2026
William Manly Barefoot, known to many as Bill, Billy, or Will, 69, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the Heritage Inn of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Bill was born on September 21, 1956, in Boston, Massachusetts, to William Jefferson Barefoot Jr. and Anna Cobb Barefoot. He grew up in Annandale, Virginia, before attending Madison College (currently James Madison University),...
Andrew Langon
2025
Andrew Langon, 59, of Charlottesville, VA passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Charlottesville, VA.
Services to honor Andrew'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 handling the arrangements.
Carleen Ellis Deloach
Dec 25, 2025
Carleen Ellis DeLoach, 97, of Charlottesville, Virginia and Savannah, Georgia died on December 25, 2025, at University of Virginia Hospital.
Born July 8, 1928, in Hagan, Georgia, she was the daughter of Carl and Myrtle Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ray DeLoach and her sisters, Myrtle Eileen Colson and Della Mae Kicklighter.
Carleen was the last...
Earl "Eddie" Edward Lamb, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
Earl Edward Lamb, Jr of Dyke, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1955, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Earl Edward Lamb, Sr and Bertha Turner Lamb.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Bishop (Rocky Frazer); his grandchildren, David Jarvis and Chelsi Bishop (Tyler Thomas); his...
Anthony Jerome Green
2025
Anthony Jerome Green entered into peaceful rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the UVA Hospital surrounded by his family. Anthony was born September 3, 1954, to the late Alice T. (Missy) Green-Johnson and Ernest J. Burton. He was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church, Faber, Va.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,...
Irena Helena Gutkowski
2025
Irena Helena Gutkowski, 91, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1934, in Wilno (Vilnius), Russia (modern day Lithuania) to the late Henryk and Konstancja Taraszkiewicz.
Irena was born and raised in Elbląg, Poland, where she completed her education at a local liceum before attending vocational school...
Eileen Sheehan Olwell
2025
Eileen Sheehan Olwell, 83, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
A service to honor Eileen's life was held privately.
An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com
Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.
James Earl Crosby
Dec 17, 2025
James Earl Crosby, 90, of Crozet, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House in Charlottesville, with his devoted wife of 44 years, Patsy, by his side. He was born on September 17, 1935, in Staunton, Virginia, to the late Marvin Lee and Mildred Lillian Crosby. Jim lived a life...
Roy Thomas Dunn
Dec 11, 2025
Roy Thomas Dunn of Charlottesville passed away on December 11, 2025. Born in Free Union, Virginia, Roy was the beloved son of the late Orlando Columbus Dunn Sr. and Bernice Wood Dunn.
Roy is survived by his two children, Tracy Fitzgerald (Billy) and Sherrie Woodson (Shawn); his sister, Betty Bailey; as well as his brother, Donnie Dunn. He was blessed with...
Brian Henry Marcus
Dec 10, 2025
Brian Henry Marcus, 80, of Scottsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1944, in Fresno, California, to the late Morry and Margaret Marcus.
After graduating from Highland Park High School, Brian went on to attend Brandeis University and Harvard University, laying the foundation for a distinguished career in higher...
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