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David Murrill Swisher, Sr., 93, of Bowling Green passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Mary Washington Hospital. Or, as he would say, “Ol’ Dave stopped riding today.” His family was there to bid him farewell on his final journey.
A long-t…
James Sherman Lee III, 57, of Colonial Beach passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones after battling a short but very aggressive illness. Born on June 11, 1965, he was the son of James and Thelma (Dodd) Lee.
He will b…
Edna “Jean” Arrington, 85, of King George, Virginia passed away at Mary Washington Hospital on May 25, 2023. Born in Warren County, VA to James Ernest Thompson & Charlotte Griffith Thompson, Jean had a deep love for family, a passion for gard…
Edith Carneal Chenault Taylor, 82, of Bowling Green, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born in Spotsylvania County, she was a long-time resident of Caroline County where she was a 1958 graduate from C. T. Smith High School in Lady…
Chris Arendt passed away on May 22 in his home in Annandale, VA. Chris achieved his childhood dream of becoming a naval aviator, serving 27 years in the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of Captain. He served in the DoD for an additional 14 …
Carl Edward “Eddie” Richardson, Sr., 74, of Ashland passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his residence. Eddie was an employee of South Anna Stair & Rail. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren an…
Jule Virginia Wood Sadler, 80, passed away at her home on May 20, 2023.
She was a devoted member of Carmel United Methodist Church in Kinsale, VA, where she found joy in singing with the choir and actively participating in the Womens’ Auxiliary….
Debra Driscoll “Debbie” Shackelford, 64, of Milford passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. She was a Veterinarian Tech at Caroline Animal Hospital. Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Frank Shackelford, her fath…
John K. Parks, Sr., 93, of Colonial Beach, VA, passed away on May 19, 2023. He was born in New Jersey to Frank Prickett and Emily Parks. John served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War and received several medals for his service. After his…
Former Sheriff James Francis “Jim” Gartland II passed away on May 18, 2023 at his residence in King George, Virginia. He was born to the late Florence Blake Gartland and the late James Francis Gartland I. Jim was proceeded in death by his b…
Rebecca Elnora Clarke, affectionately known as ‘Clossie’ or ‘Becky’ was born on May 14, 1948, in Central Point, Virginia to the late Algia B. Clarke, Sr. and Lillian R. Clarke. God in His divine wisdom, called her into eternal rest on Thursda…
Jean W. Walter, 90 of Burke, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home. Born in Minnesota, she had worked for the Army as Director of Arts and Crafts, while living in Germany and Panama and finally for Fauquier County Parks and Rec before reti…
Charles Maxwell “Maxie” Beazley, 72, of Milford died Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Bowling Green Health and Rehab. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Anna B. Beazley. Maxie lived in Milford in the same house his entire life, Maxie never marrie…
Jimmy “Jim” Alexander Shepard, age 81, of King George, Virginia, finally made it home to see his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 12, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1942, in Tazewell, Virginia, to the late George and Bertha Shepard.
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William Patrick “Bill” Long, 63 of Moyock, North Carolina passed peacefully in the arms of his family on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Rockville, Maryland. He was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania to the late William and Garda Long. Bill retired after…
Robert “Bob” Lee Barnes was born in Snow Hill, North Carolina on Sunday, October 6, 1940. He was the youngest of 10 siblings born to Jimmy Lewis Barnes and Lizzie Williams-Barnes. Bob was called home to glory on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Virgi…
Barbara Watkins Beale, 91, of Sparta, VA, peacefully went to be with her Lord on May 7, 2023. Raised in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of Violet Gill Watkins and Cornelius Tyree Watkins, Jr. She dedicated her life to educating others through he…
Kenneth Stuart Stephens, Sr., 77, of Jersey, VA passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2023. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA to Gustave and Elizabeth Stephens and was raised with a strong work ethic that he carried with him throughout his life.
Kenn…
Mitchell John Pastula, 98, of Ruther Glen died Saturday, May 6, 2023. Born in Luzerne County Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Peter and Franciska Stalma Pastula. He was a Master Plumber and a U S Army veteran. His siblings consisted of fo…
John Wayne Stevens Sr., 77 of Caroline County passed in his home on Saturday May 6, 2023. He was laid to rest on Thursday May 11, 2023, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Caroline County, with the Reverend Jack Bailey, pastor Hopewell UMC officiating. Wayne wa…
Edward Thomas Miskin, 88, of Ruther Glen died peacefully Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a retired Captain with the U S Marine Corp and was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation. Survivors include…
Thelma Jean Lee, 77, of Colonial Beach passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 1, 1945, she was the daughter of William and Virginia Ethel (Townsend) Dodd.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, …
John “Jack” Joseph O’Brien, Jr, age 79 of Dahlgren, VA, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 2, 2023.
Jack was born at Ft. McPherson in Atlanta, GA on August 1, 1943, to John Joseph and Blanche Arlene O’Brien. He grew up…
Alfred Lee Carter, 75, of Ruther Glen passed away into the arms of the Lord May 1, 2023 at his home. Born July 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Conway and Mary Carter, and was preceded in death by a brother, Earnest Carter, nephew, Wesley Carter …
Margaret “Penny” Taylor, 70 of Bowling Green passed away very peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Edward Smith and Margaret Keane. She will be remembered as loving mother, grandmother, gre…