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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

Apr 21, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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.

2026

Barbara L. Nunes of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

A service to honor Barbara'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.

Apr 8, 2026

Jeannette Violette Sanford, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 8, 2026. Born on February 15, 1949, in Bethesda, Maryland, she lived a life centered on love, family, and devotion. 

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Jeannette shared 59 years of marriage with her husband, Robert Sanford, and was known for her kind heart and love...

2026

Michael G. Dowling of Palmyra, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 

A service to honor Michael'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.

2026

James K. Russell of Stevensburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. 

A service to honor James'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.

Apr 2, 2026

Linda Jean McClure, 65, of Charlottesville, VA went home on Wednesday, April 01, 2026.

Born July 15, 1960, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence McClure Jr.; her parents, Walter and Gertrude Hunt; her sisters, Brenda Lilly and Donna Hunt; her in-laws, Clarence Sr .and Traute McClure; her uncle, Charles Thacker; and other family and friends that were dear...

2026

A service to honor the life of James Rose, Jr. may be announced at a later date. 

Mar 24, 2026

Brian Patrick Keefe, 64, of Louisa, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 6, 1962, in Hicksville, NY, to the late George and Eileen Keefe.

He is survived by his children, Joseph Keefe (wife, Jessica), Rebecca Donahoo (husband, Joey), and Cassidy Leake (husband, Hunter); his grandchildren, Faith, Blake, Layna, Maylin, Wes, Vera,...

Mar 20, 2026

Shirley LaRue Fisher, 95, of Charlottesville, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Westminster Canterbury of The Blue Ridge.

Born in Sunbury, PA on September 4, 1930, she was the youngest child of the late Lehman and Bertha (Meiser) Dressler. Despite being raised on a dairy farm, Shirley was a city girl at heart. She married Sunbury native,...