Feb 27, 2026

Sharon Yvonne Gunter, 76, of Mineral, VA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. She was born in Richmond, VA, on March 5, 1949, to the late Herman and Loraine Austin.

Sharon was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She could often be found...

Feb 26, 2026

Jacob Alan Zimmerman, 53, of Gordonsville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1972, in Washington, D.C. to Verlie Lois Cleveland and the late Edward Alan Zimmerman.

Jacob was a talented artist whose gift for drawing captured both beauty and emotion with remarkable skill....

Feb 24, 2026

Tony Rogers Brown, 67, of Scottsville, VA, passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1958, in Charlottesville, Va to Sally Ann Arthur and the late Edgar P. “Dee” Brown, Jr.

Tony was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures and shared that joy generously with...

Feb 22, 2026

Patricia “Patti” D. O’Donnell, 67, of Oak Park, VA, passed peacefully and surrounded by friends on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 3, 1958, in Charlottesville, VA to the late William E. O’Donnell and Peggy D. O’Donnell.

Patti lived a life rooted in hard work, open fields, and the steady rhythm of hooves against the...

Feb 18, 2026

John (Jack) Fordyce Marshall died at home in Crozet, on Wednesday February 18, at the age of 85. He was the only son of John E. Marshall and Madaline Morris Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Cri Kars-Marshall.

Born on February 10, 1941, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Jack lived at least one year in 15 different places--but the only place...

Feb 18, 2026

Katherine Lori Lawson, 54, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away with family by her side, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on November 21, 1971, in Richmond, VA, to the late Roger Ebert and Brenda Perkins.

Lori was a beautiful soul whose quiet strength and gentle spirit touched everyone who had the privilege...

Feb 15, 2026

Carolyn Carey Morgoglione died peacefully on February 15, 2026. Born on September 20,1935 in Delmar, Delaware and christened Carolyn Marie, she was the only child of Elizabeth and Carroll Carey.

At Wicomico High School in Salisbury, Maryland, Carolyn -nicknamed “Kac” - served as English Club President, Debating Club Vice-President, and staff writer for the Wi-Hi News. With her eye on a...

Feb 14, 2026

Emma Elizabeth Carden, 81, went home to be with Jesus on February 14, 2026. Emma was born on September 13, 1944, in Charlottesville Virginia to Mattie Virginia Ferneyhough and Ivan J. Peters. Emma married the love of her life, Howard Carden, on June 7, 1962. They moved to Savannah Georgia while Howard served in the US Army. Once back in...

Feb 13, 2026

Gerd Wilhelm Braun, 80, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

A service to honor Gerd’s life is currently being planned, and details will be shared as they become available.

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com.

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is honored to serve the family.

Feb 13, 2026

James Patras, 77, of Louisa, VA, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Hospice House in Charlottesville, VA.

James was a hardworking and driven man who believed in staying busy and living life in motion. After completing two years of college, he built a career defined by dedication, leadership, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

James worked for Pepsi, where he was...

Feb 13, 2026

Ferraba Denise Brown, 58, of Waynesboro, VA, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1967, in Staunton, VA, to the late, George and Nancey Shover.

Ferraba was a lifelong member of her community, attending Beverley Manor Elementary School and Riverheads High School. She spent most of her life at her beloved home on Bradley Lane,...

Feb 7, 2026

Feb 7, 2026

Jeffrey Thomas Alther, 64, of Madison, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his mother-in-law’s home in Culpeper. He was born on October 21, 1961, in Culpeper, VA, to the late Thomas Henry Alther and Margaret Russell (Kincer) Alther.

Jeff was a hardworking, loyal man who believed in showing up and giving his best...

Feb 2, 2026

A service to honor Jill's life may be announced at a later date.

Jan 27, 2026

“Dory” Delores Lockerby, age 62, of Stanardsville, Virginia went to be with our lord on 1/27/2026, at home with her husband, Paul and daughter, Michelle by her side. Born 2/7/1963 in Canastota, NY to Harry and Margaret Babcock of Wampsville, NY.  Later moving to Sandy Creek NY in her teens where she married her childhood sweetheart Paul Lockerby in March...

Jan 26, 2026

A service to honor Arthur's life may be announced at a later date. 

Jan 25, 2026

Thomas Matthew (Tom) Spittler died peacefully at home in Charlottesville, Virginia on January 25, 2026. He was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio in 1930, the third of eight children. After attending St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, he joined the Jesuit order in 1948, studying philosophy and theology at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama and at the Jesuit Seminary...

2026

It is with deep reverence that the family of Marta Emelina “Amma” Debayle Kidd announces her transition into the celestial realms. Amma, a beloved spiritual “mother,” leader, and teacher at the Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville, whose light, love, and counsel touched the hearts and souls of so many, made her heavenly journey on January 24, 2026, in complete peace at her...

Jan 20, 2026

Gale Bain Ironside of Landrum, SC passed away in Charlottesville, VA on January 20, 2026, after an illness. Gale was born Margery Gale Bain on August 20, 1942, in Baton Rouge, LA to parents Richard Carlysle Bain and Margery Webbe Bain.

Gale graduated from Annandale High School in Annandale, VA. Gale married Earl Bruce Omohundro in 1962 and together they had...

2026

Lenore Helen Perring Rothacker passed peacefully in Afton, Virginia, on January 18, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on October 10, 1931, in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Lenore graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, and built a long and accomplished working life. She was employed as an administrative assistant in the Physics Department at the University of Virginia...