Charlottesville, VA Obituaries

Rista Tosanovic, a cherished resident of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on April 14, 1933. She’s survived by her daughters, Bozana Popovic and Gor...

Dianne K. Martin (December 9, 1946–February 16, 2026) Dianne K. Martin, 79, of Warren, Ohio and Chautauqua, N.Y., passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was ...

Frances Teressa Smith 12/9/1948 – 2/16/2026 Our beloved Sister, Auntie, Motha, and Friend Frances, 77 was called to her heavenly home on Monday February 16, 2026. Frances entered into the presence o...

William (Bill) Pulsinelli, PhD, MD Loving husband, father, grandfather (Pop Pop), son, and brother William A. Pulsinelli, PhD, MD, died on the February 15, 2026. Dr. Pulsinelli was born on October 1...

Kristen “Krissy” Morris Burke passed away suddenly on February 14th, 2026. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband and high school sweetheart, Oliver Burke, and their daughters Summer and Violet ...

Denese Davison Straughn passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the age of 69. She is survived by her two children, David Vaughn Straughn and Alexis Straughn Parow, her son-in-law Jason Parow, ...

Waverley Jefferson Harris Jr., born August 2, 1939, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Waverley Jefferson Harris Sr. and Edith Mae Harris, passed away peacefully at UVA Hospital at the age of 86, surrou...

Our sweet Momma, Mary Etta Hall Norford Mills peacefully entered eternal rest on February 6, 2026 at the Laurels of Charlottesville. Born on May 1, 1938, Mary was the eldest daughter of the late, Char...

Mari Beth Riggs, born on May 10, 1954, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 71. Mari Beth was a resident of Crozet, Virginia.

Frederick “Fred” Sidney Riley Jr., 58, of Ruckersville, VA passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026 with his family by his side. Fred was born February 27, 1967 to the late Frederick Sidney Riley S...

Julia Francis Curry Julia Francis Curry, 95, passed away peacefully in Charlottesville, Virginia, on February 2, 2026. Born in Bellmore, New York, on March 12, 1930, she was the daughter of Julius a...

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Lester Edward “Ed” Bailey Sr, on January 30, 2026, at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Ed was a dev...

Murray Giles Hulse, born on November 12, 1934, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Earlysville, Virginia.

Tho Dinh Tran JANUARY 5, 1948 – FEBRUARY 2, 2026 It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Tho Tran on February 2, 2026, at the age of 78, returning peacefully to the loving ar...

Daniel Spencer Campbell, born on February 18, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 81. Daniel was a resident of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Hollis Edward Hall, of Troy, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Hall, Jr. ("Bo") and Joyce Hall, and by his brother - in-law Terry F...

Louise Lee Mundie, 89, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the Estates of Charlottesville. Louise was born November 27, 1936, to the late Henry and Ethel Mundie. ...

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of James Carl Smith, on January 26, 2026, at the age of 66. Jim was a devoted husband, cherished family member, and treasured friend who to...

Allan “Snake” Wayne Polson, 70, of Charlottesville, passed away on January 22, 2026. Born on April 5, 1955, in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late William Randolph Polson and Irene W. Polson. A ...

Jean Babiarz passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026 at the age of 87. A determined and loving mother, she raised three sons Michael David Babiarz, Gregory John Babiarz; and Timothy Steven Babiarz...

John Robert Walenten, 79, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday January 12, 2026. John was born July 11, 1946, in Boston Massachusetts, to the Late Charles J, and Edith Walenten, w...

Yu Par Win, born on December 24, 1980, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 45. A funeral service will be held on January 13, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Yu Par Win was a resident of C...

Raymond Edward Johnson 76, of Scottsville, VA passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at his home. Raymond was born May 31, 1949 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Charlie and Fannie Neil Johnson....

Bonnie Joy Mays, age 69, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born April 18, 1956, the daughter of Reverend Frank Mays and Phyllis Mays. Bonnie was named after Lake Bonnie...

Janet Bailey Miller, lovingly known as Janet, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the age of 63. Janet was born on May 16, 1962, in Arlington, Virginia, where ...

Basil W. Walker, age 86, of Charlottesville, VA, and Hilton Head Island, SC, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2026 after a courageous journey with dementia. Basil was born on February 17,...

Lillian Brice Dukes Salley Gamble Lillian Brice Dukes Salley Gamble, 97, died January 5th, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Lillian was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the fourth of five daug...

Mary Rita Benfante, (known as Nonna to all who loved her) a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Charlottesville, Virginia, due to congestive heart failure. She was ...

William E. Pearce II (Billy) of Esmont, VA passed away peacefully at his residence on January 2, 2026, at the age 67 with his family by his side. William was born October 18,1958 to the late William ...

Audrey M. "Slim" Solomon In the Early Morning hours of January 1st, 2026, our dear sister, Audrey Solomon slipped into the arms of Jesus. She joined her loving husband, Ed and other loved ones who ha...

Charles Adam Kiehl, 78, of Nellysford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Charles “Chuck” Kiehl was born on May 20, 1947, in Washington, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Washington H...

It is with sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Thelma Shaw, at the age of 100 of Palmdale, California, announced that she peacefully transitioned to the everlasting rest on December 26, 2025. ...

Debra Louise Feggans, age 68 of Esmont, Virginia, peacefully departed this life, in her beloved home, surrounded by her family, on December 23, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1957, in Charlottesvi...

Michael J. Solatka was a beloved husband, father, brother, father-in-law, and grandfather, a man whose life is best remembered not through dates or milestones, but through the quiet grace of who he wa...

Nancy Tomlin Ward of Free Union and most recently of Afton, died on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Augusta Health Medical Center. Born on June 3, 1935 in Batesville, VA, she was the daughter of the l...

George Theodore Waaser Jr., 98, of Earlysville, Virginia, formerly of Wantagh, New York, died at his home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born on Long Island on August 28, 1927, he was the son of th...

Stephen Wesley Gardner was born on October 8, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia to Anne Hathaway Gardner and Thomas Gardner. He died on December 17, 2025, at his home in Earlysville, Virginia, surrounded by...

Lowell Alton Brake died peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 16 with his wife of 37 years, Dawn Coble Brake at his side. He turned 78 on December 5 and celebrated ...

For Nancy - When a friendship lasts more than 55 years, it is hard to pick out just a few memories to reflect on. But the first that comes to mind is the 2:00 a.m. study breaks to get cream cheese bag...

David D. Moore, 68, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, and is now united with the Lord. David was born on April 4, 1957, in Port Jefferson, New York, to Franklin D. Moore and Jacqueline Ho...

Edward Morris, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 21, 1938, in Albemarle County, VA, Edward lived a life defined by hard work, strengt...

Carole Lee Maupin, 83, of Crozet, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 She was born on April 22, 1942 to the late Wilmer Mowbray and Nellie Huckstep Mowbray. She was also p...

Theresa May Desimone, 69, of Palmyra, VA; passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 with her family by her side. Theresa was born, August 20, 1956, to the late Ronald and Maralyn Desimone, in upst...

Cora Agnes Garrsion Gibson June 25, 1940 – December 15, 2025 Cora Gibson of Albemarle County went home to be with the Lord and savior Jesus Christ and her loved ones on December 15, 2025. Cora was ...

Thomas “Tommy” J. Thompson, 84, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on June 13, 1941, in Nelson County, to the late Carrie Fitzgerald Thompson and Will ...

Robert Allan Wimbish, aged 97, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1928. A graveside service will be held on December 19, 2025, at 11:00 am at Monticello Memory Gardens. This ...

Vincent William Donnelly passed away peacefully on his 87th birthday, December 9, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born on December 9th, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Thomas Francis...

John Arthur Hankins, born on July 13, 1950, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Nellysford, Virginia.

Maya A. Mattupurath, born in 1947 and raised in Bangalore, India, passed away peacefully at the age of 78, in Charlottesville, VA surrounded by her four children. She lived a life defined by love, fai...

Charles Bluford Thomas of Charlottesville, Virginia was born on July 30, 1950 and passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the age of 75. He grew up in Albemarle County, and found joy in hunting, fis...