Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Ruckersville, VA
Alexander Baird Struminger
Jul 29, 2025
Alexander Baird Struminger, 63, of Batesville, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born on December 2, 1961, in Portland, OR to Donald Lewis Struminger and Amy Constance Baird. Alex was a graduate of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, where he cultivated a lifelong love of learning, literature,...
Charles Lee Shores
Jul 28, 2025
Charles Lee Shores, 84, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont- Residential Hospice House, in Charlottesville, Virginia, where his wonderful hospice care team surrounded his bedside. He was born on November 8, 1940, in Bertie County, North Carolina, to the late Frank and Mabel Shores. Quiet in nature, Charles cherished...
Lynn Dale Snow
Jul 25, 2025
Lynn Dale Snow, 57, of Gretna, VA, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care. She was born on March 8, 1968, in Lynchburg, VA to Betty Gaddy and the late Charles Mays. In her quiet moments, Lynn found joy in the little things that brought her peace. She often had...
Wilma Ivette Guevara-Ortiz
Jul 23, 2025
Plans to honor Wilma's life may be announced at a later date.
Patsy Ann Treakle
Jul 21, 2025
Patsy Ann Treakle, 72, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 3, 1952, in Albemarle County to the late, James and Ruby Barnett. Patsy was a woman of deep faith, unwavering love, and quiet strength. Guided by her spiritual beliefs, she lived her life with compassion and grace, always...
Henry Carroll Megill, Iii
Jul 19, 2025
Henry Carroll Megill III, 67, of Culpeper, Virgina, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born on February 9, 1958, in the District of Columbia, to the late Claire and Henry Megill Jr. Originally a lifelong resident of McLean, Virginia, Henry made Culpeper his...
Charles M James
Jul 15, 2025
Charles "Mike" James, 84, of Palmyra, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on July 14, 1941, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to the late Charles M. and Helen L. (Cusey) James. Mike's life began in Arkansas, but he spent...
Linda Marie Watkins
Jul 15, 2025
Linda Marie Watkins, 74, of Boydton, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1951, in Arlington, VA to the late William and Clara Watkins. Linda's life has been a vibrant tapestry of creativity, curiosity, and hands-on skill. While her heart leaned toward artistic expression, Linda's innate mechanical abilities led her...
Elizabeth Johnson Schoeb
Jul 15, 2025
Plans to honor Elizabeth's life may be announced at a later date.
Bradley Alston Bridge
Jul 15, 2025
Brad Alston Bridge, 55, of Madison, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville, VA. He was born on October 18, 1969, in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, to the late Paul Wayne Bridge and Beverly Irene Titcomb. Brad was raised in the small town of Parkman, Maine, and graduated...
Jonathan Bruce Puritz
Jul 14, 2025
Jonathan "Jon" B. Puritz passed away on July 14th, 2025, after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. He was 74 years old. Jon is survived by his wife, MaryLouise Puritz, his son, Jonathan Puritz, Jr., his daughter, Elizabeth Puritz Ridley, his son-in-law, Thomas Ridley, daughter-in-law, Johanna Harvey, and grandson, Dean Ridley. He is also survived by brothers: Daniel Puritz and...
Alfonza Bennett Scott
Jul 13, 2025
Alfonza Bennett Scott, 74, of Louisa, VA, departed this life Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born October 2, 1950, in Louisa, VA, to the late James B. and Lettie Parrish Scott. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his five sisters, Ann, Teresa, Delaphine, Rosa, and Linda; and one brother, Oscar. Alfonza, an extremely hard-working man in...
Nancy Patricia Brock
Jul 13, 2025
Nancy Brock, 66, of Madison, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at UVA Culpeper Medical Center. She was born on July 24, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Edward and Nancy Kane. Nancy was born in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where her spirited personality first took root. She spent her early years there before eventually...
Edward Daniel Murphy
Jul 8, 2025
The family has chosen to remember Danny with a private ceremony at Panorama Natural Burial.
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