Obituaries

Donna Marie Brown

Donna Marie Brown

Oct 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donna Marie Brown Born May 26, 1960 - Called Home October 21, 2025 Our mother, Donna Marie Brown, 65, of Charles Town, West Virginia, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born on May 26, 1960, in Daytona Beach, Florida, to Frances Graham...

Warren Anthony Thompson

Warren Anthony Thompson

Oct 15, 2025

Warren Anthony Thompson, 79, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A service to honor Warren'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.

Linda Ruth Blondel

Linda Ruth Blondel

Oct 12, 2025

LINDA RUTH (WILDER) BLONDEL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 25, 1947, Linda graduated from Baltimore's Peabody Preparatory School studying piano, music theory, and dance. She then attended Bennington College, graduating as a music and dance major. Linda continued her dance pursuits in New...

Yao Ming Lee

Yao Ming Lee

Oct 12, 2025

Yao Ming Lee, 69, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Albemarle Health and Rehab. A service to honor Yao Ming's life may be announced at a later date. Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

James Robert Scherle

James Robert Scherle

Oct 11, 2025

James Robert Scherle, affectionately known as Jim, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his residence in Palmyra, Virginia, with loved ones by his side. Born on November 14, 1962, in Red Bud, Illinois, to the late Robert and Regina Scherle, Jim was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. He believed deeply in the teachings of Jesus...

Carol Adams Crawford

Carol Adams Crawford

Oct 11, 2025

Carol Adams Crawford, 86, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1938, in Gordonsville, VA to the late James and Mary Smith Adams. Carol dedicated over forty years of service to Comdial, where she was respected for her commitment, dependability, and warm personality. She...

Walter Scott Aley

Walter Scott Aley

Oct 9, 2025

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

Ana-Aegi Ortiz-Clothiaux

Ana-Aegi Ortiz-Clothiaux

Oct 8, 2025

Ana-Aegi Ortiz Clothiaux Ana-Aegi Ortiz Clothiaux (aka Anne Egete), age 65, died in her home surrounded by family and friends on October 8, 2025. After many years of living with manageable levels of cancer, the disease finally progressed to a stage she could no longer fight. Faced with a sudden turn and just months to live, Ana sustained a loving...

Terry Lynn Szlosek

Terry Lynn Szlosek

Oct 5, 2025

Terry Lynn Szlosek, 62, of Reva, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born on October 26, 1962, in Richwood, WV, to the late David and Shirley Worrell. Terry found her greatest joy in the simple beauty of life, especially at the beach, where she always longed to be. The sound of the...

Elwood Wayne Gibson

Elwood Wayne Gibson

Oct 3, 2025

Elwood Wayne Gibson, 78, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 8, 1946, to the late Robert and Ethel Gibson. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to service and honor. Following his time...

Hilary Browne Fitzpatrick

Hilary Browne Fitzpatrick

Sep 29, 2025

Hilary Browne Fitzpatrick, 73, of Charlottesville, Virginia, formerly from Lawrence, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on September 29, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1952, in Oceanside, New York, to the late Peter Carroll and Lillian Jean Browne. Hilary spent her childhood exploring the marshes of Long Island alongside her five siblings. A graduate...

Kenneth Steven Dalton

Kenneth Steven Dalton

Sep 29, 2025

Kenneth Steven Dalton, 65, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on October 30, 1959, in Wichita, TX, to Archie and Anna Dalton of Barboursville, VA. Kenneth was a devoted family man who will be remembered for his kind heart and gentle spirit. He found joy in the quiet...

John Lewis Dyer

John Lewis Dyer

Sep 29, 2025

John Lewis Dyer, 81, of Orange, VA, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. He was born on June 13, 1944, in Chester, PA to the late Joseph Wheeler Dyer, Sr. and Mildred Giles Wensel. John was a man of immense faith, devoted to his Lord, his family, and his church....

Jerome Cherry, Sr.

Jerome Cherry, Sr.

Sep 28, 2025

Jerome Cherry, 69, of Buckingham, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Hospice of the Piedmont's Hospice House. Born April 7, 1956, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Mamie and Booker T. Cherry, Jerome was a child full of life and energy. As a youth, Jerome spent summers working with his father and developed a passion for woodworking....

Bettie June Cunningham

Bettie June Cunningham

Sep 28, 2025

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

Amber Kristina Roberts

Amber Kristina Roberts

Sep 28, 2025

Amber Kristina Roberts, 32, of Charlottesville, VA passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1993, to Joyce Ann Roberts. Amber was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Carolyn J. Roberts, Claude B. Roberts, and Step-grandmother, Florence Roberts; great-grandmother, Ruby L. Tyree; and two aunts, Becky S. Roberts and...

Maryjane Smilie Ritchie

Maryjane Smilie Ritchie

Sep 24, 2025

Mary "MaryJane" Smilie Ritchie died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Charlottesville, VA at the Hospice House of the Piedmont after one peaceful night. She was born in Columbus, GA on September 16, 1938, to the late Andrew Herbert Smilie and Mildred Climer Smilie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Herbert David Smilie...

Kim Elise Greenspun

Kim Elise Greenspun

Sep 22, 2025

Kim Elise Greenspun, 70, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence. A service to honor Kim'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.

Henry Odell Sargent

Henry Odell Sargent

Sep 21, 2025

Henry Odell Sargent of Barboursville, Virginia passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at the age of 87. Born April 9, 1938, in English, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John Henry and Albie Marie Sargent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Smolinski and a brother, Everett Sargent. Odell's...

Harold Stanley Conley, Jr

Harold Stanley Conley, Jr

Sep 16, 2025

Harold Stanley Conley Jr., 53, of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Greene Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. He was born on December 7, 1971, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, to Arline and Harold Conley Sr. Harold will be remembered as a simple, easy-going man with a kind heart and a...

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