Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Ruckersville, VA

Michael Lee Gibson, Sr.

Michael Lee Gibson, Sr.

Jan 23, 2025

Services for Mr. Gibson will be private.

Arlene Bright Smith

Arlene Bright Smith

Jan 20, 2025

Arlene Bright Smith, 77, of Madison, VA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 6, 1947, to the late Charles and Mamie Bright. Mrs. Smith was a warm-hearted and vibrant woman whose life was centered around her family, faith, and a variety of beloved hobbies. A cherished member of Antioch Baptist Church,...

Helen Gersten Lasagna

Helen Gersten Lasagna

Jan 17, 2025

Arrangements for Ms. Lasagna are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Linda Fae Ray

Linda Fae Ray

Jan 16, 2025

Linda Fae Ray, age 69, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 23, 1955, in Nelson County, VA, to the late Sidney Delwood and Gladys Virginia Gibson Thacker. Linda was a woman who cherished...

Gerald Johnson, Jr

Gerald Johnson, Jr

Jan 14, 2025

Services for Mr. Johnson 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.

Michael George Epaminondas, Jr.

Michael George Epaminondas, Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Services for Mr. Epaminondas 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.

Mark Harold Root

Mark Harold Root

Jan 11, 2025

Services for Mr. Root 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.

Geraldine Lee Merritt

Geraldine Lee Merritt

Jan 9, 2025

Geraldine Lee Merritt, affectionately known as Gerry, 77 years of age, passed away on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virgina. She was born on August 3rd, 1947, in Sacramento, California to the late Adam and Althea Kuntz. Gerry and lived in several states throughout her life, including Utah and Idaho,...

John Clifford Walcutt

John Clifford Walcutt

Jan 8, 2025

Arrangements for Mr. Walcutt are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Leon Franklin Bailey

Leon Franklin Bailey

Jan 4, 2025

Leon Franklin Bailey, age 87, of Harrisonburg, passed away January 4, 2025 at Bellaire at Stoneport. Born August 25, 1937, to the late George and Virginia Bailey, Leon was the oldest of five siblings (Leon, Robert, Jim, Richard and Linda). In 1960, he married Janet Ann Felt who preceded him in death on May 12, 2024. Together, in addition to...

Jamie Ellen Damon

Jamie Ellen Damon

Jan 2, 2025

Jamie Ellen Damon, born June 27, 1951, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, passed away peacefully in Charlottesville, Virginia on January 2, 2025. She was the youngest of four children born to William "Bill" E. Damon Sr. and Louise Damon (Snodgrass). Jamie spent her early years in Big Stone Gap before her family relocated to Gastonia, North Carolina. It was there...

Charles Francis Breeden

Charles Francis Breeden

Jan 1, 2025

Charles Francis Breeden, affectionately known as "Goodtime Charlie", passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at the age of 86, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his family by his side. Born on July 5th, 1938, in Albemarle County, Virginia, to the late John Irvin and Nancy Jane Powell Breeden,...

George Jay Flanagan

George Jay Flanagan

Dec 28, 2024

George Jay Flanagan, 71, of Charlottesville, Va, passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care. Arrangements for Mr. Flanagan are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Arthur Alvin Raively, Jr

Arthur Alvin Raively, Jr

Dec 28, 2024

Arrangements for Mr. Raively will be private.

Angela Kay Peterson

Angela Kay Peterson

Dec 28, 2024

Arrangements for Ms. Peterson are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Donald Richard Pettit

Donald Richard Pettit

Dec 24, 2024

Donald Richard Pettit July 18, 1938 - December 24, 2024 Donald Richard Pettit, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on July 18, 1938, to Cuthbert and Meredith Pettit, Donald grew up alongside his siblings, Robert Pettit and Janice Jones. Don was married to the love of...

Stephen Clifton Kirksey

Stephen Clifton Kirksey

Dec 24, 2024

Stephen Clifton Kirksey, 82, of North Garden, Va, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. A military service for Mr. Kirksey will be held on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Culpeper National Cemetery: 501 East Chandler Street, Culpeper, Va, 22701, with military honors provided by VFW Post 2524. An online...

Larry Ulysess Brown

Larry Ulysess Brown

Dec 22, 2024

Larry Ulysses Brown, 67, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on October 5, 1957, to the late William Brown, Sr. and Lydia Keasley Muldrew. He was born and raised in Charlottesville, VA, where he lived the majority of his life. He attended Lane and Charlottesville High...

Maureen Bridget Messner

Maureen Bridget Messner

Dec 19, 2024

Arrangements for Ms. Messner are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Virginia Belle Clark

Virginia Belle Clark

Dec 19, 2024

Arrangements for Ms. Clark are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

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