Obituaries

Melissa Jane Browning

Melissa Jane Browning

2026

Plans to honor Melissa's life may be announced at a later date. 

Walter Ray Jenkins

Walter Ray Jenkins

2026

Plans to honor Walter's life may be announced at a later date. 

William Manly Barefoot

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),...

Virginia Henryetta Whitehurst

Virginia Henryetta Whitehurst

2026

Plans to honor Virginia's life may be announced at a later date. 

Charlotte Mae Cooper

Charlotte Mae Cooper

2026

Plans to honor Charlotte's life may be announced at a later date. 

Erik Stanford Willis

Erik Stanford Willis

2025

Plans to honor Erik's life may be announced at a later date. 

Andrew Langon

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Craig Anthony Moore

Craig Anthony Moore

Dec 12, 2025

Services for Mr. Moore will be private. 

Roy Thomas Dunn

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

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...

"Suzi" Yvonne Jeannie Hummel

"Suzi" Yvonne Jeannie Hummel

Dec 6, 2025

Obituary for “Suzi” Yvonne Jeannie Hummel

Written by her children, Damian Jason Hummel and Shannon Lee Hummel

“Suzi” Yvonne Jeannie Hummel, born December 23, 1951, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, December 6, at Greene Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Greene County, Virginia. She was born to Jacqueline Knight of Mt. Crawford, VA (deceased) and was raised as the daughter of...

Deborah Anne Scott

Deborah Anne Scott

Nov 30, 2025

Deborah Anne Scott, 64, of Washington, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. 

A service to honor Deborah'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. 

Julia Michelle Mutch

Julia Michelle Mutch

Nov 30, 2025

Plans to honor Julia's life may be announced at a later date. 

Janet Caroline Rice

Janet Caroline Rice

Nov 27, 2025

Janet Caroline Rice, 73, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 7, 1952, in Charlottesville to the late Otha and Lois Woody.

Janet dedicated her life to hard work, kindness, and the people she loved. She spent 28 years with Comdial, where she was known...

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