Obituaries

Dennis Ray Flint, Sr.

Dennis Ray Flint, Sr.

May 26, 2026

Dennis Ray Flint Sr., 65, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 18, 1961, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Robert Barnes Flint and Ruth Jeanette Sadler.

Dennis was a man who found joy in life and in the people he loved most. A devoted NASCAR fan, he rarely missed...

Mary Darvalics

Mary Darvalics

May 21, 2026

Mary Darvalics, 50, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on September 27, 1975, in Newton, NJ, to Louis Darvalics and Mary Ellen Darvalics.

Mary was born at Newton Memorial Hospital and raised in Hamburg, New Jersey, where she spent much of her early life. A graduate of...

Rebecca Ann Christesen London

Rebecca Ann Christesen London

May 19, 2026

On May 19, 2026, Rebecca Ann Christesen London, beloved daughter of Eldon Hugh and Elaine Lindsay Christesen, passed away in Charlottesville, Virginia. Becky, as she was known throughout her life, was born on July 6, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, the youngest of four children, and the only girl, known by her brothers as “the princess.”

As a young girl, Becky moved...

Martha Dinwiddie Mason

Martha Dinwiddie Mason

May 17, 2026

Martha Dinwiddie Mason passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 after a two-month battle with metastatic cancer. Martha was born in Charlottesville, VA, to Joseph Gray Dinwiddie, Jr., and Rozelle Eckford Dinwiddie and grew up in Clemson, SC, where she later earned an undergraduate degree in French and a varsity letter in Fencing. This, and an adventurous spirit, led her...

John William Schoeb Sr.

John William Schoeb Sr.

May 13, 2026

John “Jack” William Schoeb Sr., 94, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at his residence in Charlottesville. Born July 16, 1931, he graduated from Petersburg High School, completed a postgraduate year at St. Christopher’s School, attended Duke University, and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Richmond. Jack served in the U.S....

Michael Ray Shifflett

Michael Ray Shifflett

May 11, 2026

Michael Ray Shifflett peacefully passed on May 11, 2026, at his home in Browns Cove, VA, surrounded by family.

He was born on November 22, 1958, to the late Ernest E. Shifflett and Margaret R. Shifflett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest E. Shifflett, Jr.; his daughter, Regina M. Shifflett; and his son,...

Eugene John Carmody

Eugene John Carmody

May 10, 2026

Eugene "Gene" John Carmody, 71, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Charlottesville, VA. Born on October 24, 1954, Gene lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for animals and sports.Those who knew Gene will remember his humor, pride, and loving nature. He had a remarkable ability to bring joy to those around him and was...

Carol Anne Shimel

Carol Anne Shimel

May 8, 2026

Carol Anne Shimel, 75, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House in Charlottesville. She was born on August 6, 1950, in Washington D.C., to the late Theodore and Virginia Wilson.

Carol grew up in Fairfax County Virginia and was a graduate of Herndon High School. Throughout her life,...

James Neil Warren

James Neil Warren

May 7, 2026

James "Jimbo" Neil Warren, 72, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. Jimbo grew up in New Jersey before later settling in Central Virginia, where he spent much of his life. He also spent many years returning to Smoke Hole, West Virginia, a place he deeply enjoyed.Jimbo enjoyed the outdoors,...

John Robert Philipp, Jr.

John Robert Philipp, Jr.

May 3, 2026

John Robert Philipp, Jr., of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on his 79th birthday, May 3, 2026.

A private interment will be held at Culpeper National Cemetery. 

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to handle the arrangements. 

Marilyn Rose Mortenson

Marilyn Rose Mortenson

Apr 30, 2026

Marilyn Rose Mortenson, 86, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Linden House. She was born on May 24, 1939, in Minnesota to the late Robert and Adeline Clark.

Marilyn was raised as a farm girl in southern Minnesota, where she learned early the value of hard work, faith, and caring for others. She graduated from...

Karl Franklin Cash

Karl Franklin Cash

Apr 29, 2026

Karl Franklin Cash, 64, of Orange, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. 

A service to remember and cherish Karl'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 honored to serve the family.

Darrell James Hatfield

Darrell James Hatfield

Apr 26, 2026

Darrell James Hatfield, 80, of Faber, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 28, 1946, in Guyan, WV, to the late Bernie and Georgia Hatfield.

Darrell was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was rooted in hard work, family, and quiet craftsmanship. He grew up in Coal Mountain, West Virginia,...

John Warren Frick, Jr.

John Warren Frick, Jr.

Apr 25, 2026

John Warren Frick, Jr., of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the age of 83. John was born on May 15, 1942, in Schenectady, New York, to John “Jack” Frick and Blanche Gans Frick. He grew up in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with his younger brother, Robert “Bob” Craig Frick. From an early age, John was fascinated by...

Thurman Edward Williams

Thurman Edward Williams

Apr 25, 2026

Elwood Williams

If you knew my dad, he is a man of not so many words, but his heart spoke the loudest. He was tall and always complimented on his beautiful thick hair, once dark and it became white over time.

Most would not have known that my dad was funny. He had a sense of humor all his own, and you...

Lillian Frances Wawrzyniec

Lillian Frances Wawrzyniec

Apr 18, 2026

Lillian Frances Wawrzyniec, 73, of Elkton, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Sentara RMH, in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born on March 8, 1953, in Rockingham, VA, to the late Owen Ashby Hammer and Evelyn Gertrude Hammer.

Lillian was a devoted and loving mother whose life was centered around her two boys, who meant everything to her. She...

Webster Anthony Jefferson

Webster Anthony Jefferson

2026

Webster Anthony Jefferson (Tony) was born in Greene County, Virginia, on December 18, 1946, to the late Roy and Geraldine B. Jefferson. He attended the public school system there and graduated from William Monroe High School, Stanardsville, Virginia, in 1966. His senior class was the first desegregated, graduating class in Greene County. Shortly after, he entered the United States Armed...

Ronnie Steven Thacker

Ronnie Steven Thacker

Apr 13, 2026

Ronnie Steven Thacker, 66, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1959, in Charlottesville, VA to the late Fred and Ruby Thacker.

Ronnie attended Charlottesville High School and later studied at Piedmont Virginia Community College. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and dedicated many years of service...

Andrea E. Simandl

Andrea E. Simandl

2026

Andrea E. Simandl of Crozet, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

A service to honor Andrea'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 honored to serve the family.

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