Obituaries

Jeffery Edward Kemper

Jeffery Edward Kemper

Feb 11, 2025

Arrangements for Mr. Kemper are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Brenda Jenkins Aylor

Brenda Jenkins Aylor

Feb 9, 2025

Brenda Jenkins Aylor, 77, of Madison, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on March 2, 1947, in Culpeper, VA to the late Bernard Randolph Jenkins and Olive Dare (West) Jenkins. Brenda grew up in Culpeper, Virginia, on Sperryville Pike, where she spent her childhood at Jenkins Wrecking Yard....

Catherine Margaret Markey

Catherine Margaret Markey

Jan 31, 2025

Catherine Margaret Markey, of Upperville, VA, passed away on January 31, 2025. Cathy traveled the world and was passionate about diving and her dogs. She is survived by her dog, Miss Tom Petty; her siblings, Karen A. Schlotzhauer, John T., III, Edward C., and Denise C.; her nieces and nephews; and countless good friends. A Celebration of Life will be...

Walter Randolph Rankin

Walter Randolph Rankin

Jan 30, 2025

Services for Mr. Rankin 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.

Ida Faye Evans

Ida Faye Evans

Jan 26, 2025

Arrangements for Ms. Evans are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Timothy Michael Harrison

Timothy Michael Harrison

Jan 25, 2025

Timothy Michael Harrison, 62, of Madison, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on October 1, 1962, in Michigan to Robert and Roberta Harrison. Timothy was a man whose heart was firmly rooted in his faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. With an unwavering belief in God,...

Michael Lee Gibson, Sr.

Michael Lee Gibson, Sr.

Jan 23, 2025

Services for Mr. Gibson will be private.

Arlene Bright Smith

Arlene Bright Smith

Jan 20, 2025

Arlene Bright Smith, 77, of Madison, VA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 6, 1947, to the late Charles and Mamie Bright. Mrs. Smith was a warm-hearted and vibrant woman whose life was centered around her family, faith, and a variety of beloved hobbies. A cherished member of Antioch Baptist Church,...

Helen Gersten Lasagna

Helen Gersten Lasagna

Jan 17, 2025

Arrangements for Ms. Lasagna are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Linda Fae Ray

Linda Fae Ray

Jan 16, 2025

Linda Fae Ray, age 69, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 23, 1955, in Nelson County, VA, to the late Sidney Delwood and Gladys Virginia Gibson Thacker. Linda was a woman who cherished...

Gerald Johnson, Jr

Gerald Johnson, Jr

Jan 14, 2025

Services for Mr. Johnson 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.

Michael George Epaminondas, Jr.

Michael George Epaminondas, Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Services for Mr. Epaminondas 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.

Mark Harold Root

Mark Harold Root

Jan 11, 2025

Services for Mr. Root 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.

Geraldine Lee Merritt

Geraldine Lee Merritt

Jan 9, 2025

Geraldine Lee Merritt, affectionately known as Gerry, 77 years of age, passed away on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virgina. She was born on August 3rd, 1947, in Sacramento, California to the late Adam and Althea Kuntz. Gerry and lived in several states throughout her life, including Utah and Idaho,...

John Clifford Walcutt

John Clifford Walcutt

Jan 8, 2025

Arrangements for Mr. Walcutt are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Leon Franklin Bailey

Leon Franklin Bailey

Jan 4, 2025

Leon Franklin Bailey, age 87, of Harrisonburg, passed away January 4, 2025 at Bellaire at Stoneport. Born August 25, 1937, to the late George and Virginia Bailey, Leon was the oldest of five siblings (Leon, Robert, Jim, Richard and Linda). In 1960, he married Janet Ann Felt who preceded him in death on May 12, 2024. Together, in addition to...

Jamie Ellen Damon

Jamie Ellen Damon

Jan 2, 2025

Jamie Ellen Damon, born June 27, 1951, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, passed away peacefully in Charlottesville, Virginia on January 2, 2025. She was the youngest of four children born to William "Bill" E. Damon Sr. and Louise Damon (Snodgrass). Jamie spent her early years in Big Stone Gap before her family relocated to Gastonia, North Carolina. It was there...

Charles Francis Breeden

Charles Francis Breeden

Jan 1, 2025

Charles Francis Breeden, affectionately known as "Goodtime Charlie", passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at the age of 86, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his family by his side. Born on July 5th, 1938, in Albemarle County, Virginia, to the late John Irvin and Nancy Jane Powell Breeden,...

George Jay Flanagan

George Jay Flanagan

Dec 28, 2024

George Jay Flanagan, 71, of Charlottesville, Va, passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care. Arrangements for Mr. Flanagan are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Arthur Alvin Raively, Jr

Arthur Alvin Raively, Jr

Dec 28, 2024

Arrangements for Mr. Raively will be private.

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