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...
Linda Jean McClure
Apr 2, 2026
Linda Jean McClure, 65, of Charlottesville, VA went home on Wednesday, April 01, 2026.
Born July 15, 1960, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence McClure Jr.; her parents, Walter and Gertrude Hunt; her sisters, Brenda Lilly and Donna Hunt; her in-laws, Clarence Sr .and Traute McClure; her uncle, Charles Thacker; and other family and friends that were dear...
James F. Rose, Jr.
2026
A service to honor the life of James Rose, Jr. may be announced at a later date.
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,...
Timothy Auman Cope
Mar 17, 2026
Timothy Auman Cope, 75, of Gainesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in Arlington, Virginia, Tim was one of nine children in a close-knit family that lovingly knew him as “Timmy.” From an early age, he brought joy and laughter into the home—a gift he carried throughout his life and shared generously with...
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...
