Obituaries in Locust Grove, VA

In Loving Memory of Bernard W. van der VlietIt is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Little Opa, son, brother, and uncle, Benny “Benrockin” van der Vliet, 60, of Locust Grove, Virginia, on November 6, 2025. Benny was born in Tacoma Park, Maryland, May 19, 1965. He i...

Bobby A. (Big Bobby) Oakes, 78, a life-long resident of Spotsylvania County passed away at Martha Jefferson Hospital on November 7, 2025.Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Everette and Eva (Sullivan) Oakes and sister, Wanda Oakes ShifflettBobby is survived by his wife, Judy L. Mastin; son, T...

Michael (Mike) Ray Manes, of Locust Grove, VA passed away peacefully, January, 5, 2026. He was born May 16, 1958 in Cheverly, MD.Mike joins his late father James Manes, Sister Kathy, and Brother Billy to take his seat with them along with other beloved family. He is survived by his son Lcpl Cha...

Roy Altman, 93 of Spotsylvania passed at home with his wife and his son, Ralph, by his side. Born in Belmont, Va., he was the son of the late Mongo Dick Altman and Allene Swift Altman. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Virginia Altman and children, Roy W. Altman Jr., Ralph W. Altman (Tammy), M...

James “Jim” Richard Adams, 85, of Spotsylvania, VA, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of December 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Sarah Adams; his brother, Emil Adams Jr.; and his grandson, Christopher Adams. He is surviv...

Willard Alan Brown (83) of Locust Grove, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on November 16th, 2025 following his battle with cancer.Willard was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on May 23rd, 1942. He graduated from Galeton High School in 1959 and served in the United States Army for four years...

Sylvia Rae Brown Jenkins, 71, of Lignum, VA passed away on November 21, 2025. She loved to bake, care for her family, and will forever be the best Grandma “Ninny”.  She was married to Charles H. Brown for 45 years who was waiting for her when she arrived to Heaven. She is survived by her s...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Theresa “Sandy” Hardy, who died unexpectedly but peacefully in the early morning hours of January 5, 2026, at the age of 87, in Culpeper, Virginia due to organ failure.Sandy lived a life marked by kindness, love, and laughter, and she wi...