Marianiani L. Porter

Mary was a graduate of Welch High School where she was an active participant in social events in school and at her local church. After graduation, Mary stayed home and attended to her parents while her brothers went off to college. Mary also worked i…

Betty Joe Hays Warren

Betty Joe Warren, 92, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1932 in Glenville, WV to her beloved parents, John and Hallie Hays. A faithful member of Colonial Beach United Methodist Church and volunteer at the Coloni…

Elmer Larry Robertson

Elmer Larry Robertson, 83, of Woodford died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his home. Born in Arkansas, he was the son of the late Frank and Dora Alene Robertson. Elmer retired after 38 years from VDOT in Culpeper; was a member of Round Oak Baptist Churc…

James Carroll Brown, Jr.

James Carroll Brown, Jr., 76, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  He was a retired employee of VDOT.  Carroll was a lifelong farmer and member of Upper Essex Baptist Church.  He was a me…

Leon C. Cropper

Leon C. Cropper, 82 of Rappahannock Academy passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in King George, Leon had retired after 20 years of civil service at NSWC – Dahlgren and later worked as a warrant officer for Car…

Janice Lee McGaffic

Janice Lee McGaffic 84, of Stafford passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth D. McGaffic, Sr.  Janice is survived by their five children Kenneth D “Ken” McGaffic, Jr., Danyelle Dodson…

Albert Gordon Frantzich Jr

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Gordon Frantzich Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Gordon was a man of many accomplishments, but his greatest success was the manner in which he loved. He deep…

Louise H Campbell

Louise H. Campbell, 94, of King George, entered into eternal rest on October 27, 2024. Louise dedicated over 35 years as a foster care parent, nurturing and shaping the lives of countless children. Known for her strong yet loving nature, Louise gu…
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Sean Allen WorleyVeteran

Sean Allen Worley, 40, of King George, passed away on October 22, 2024. Sean proudly served as a Firefighter/Paramedic with NDW Fire Department, having joined the department in 2013. Over the years, he earned his NREMT-Medic certification and was …

Charles E Sale

Charles “Charlie” Sale, 84, of Ladysmith died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024 with his family by his side.  Born in Mica (now Fort  A.P. Hill) on April 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Forrest and Lula E. Sale and was pre…

Brian Winston Carroll

Brian Winston Carroll, 35 of Ruther Glen passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2024.  A 2007 graduate of Caroline High School, Brian was an Army Veteran.  He served in the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, 4…

HAROLD “DONALD” A DUKE

At the loss of someone so dear, grief is a massive emotion to carry. But that overwhelming sense of immeasurable loss means we also experienced a profound sense of love. If we make it through the pain, the sorrow may remind us of the enduring imprint…
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James Kenneth GallahanVeteran

James Kenneth Gallahan (Gally), age 85, entered eternal rest on October 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, Sonja Jeanguenat Gallahan. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. …

Henry DeRosh Pollard

Henry DeRosh Pollard, 84 of Mechanicsville passed away after a lengthy illness on October 19, 2024. He was born in Richmond to the late Johnnie and Harriet Harman Pollard. One of the premier slow pitch softball umpires in the sport’s history, Po…

Marjorie Watts Pitts

Marjorie Watts Pitts, 93, of Milford, Va passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2024 surrounded by family.  She was born February 18, 1931 to the late William and Elmyra Watts.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hu…

Debra Lynn Thompson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Thompson on October 16, 2024 at the age of 67. Debbie was born on November 3, 1956 to Marjorie and Samuel Farmer in Jacksonville, FL.  She graduated from Terry Parker High School…

Arthur Edward Turlington

Arthur “Art” Turlington, born on June 26, 1956, in Washington, D.C., passed away on October 16, 2024, in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Art was a devoted husband to Linda Turlington and a loving father to his four children: Scott Ward, Traci Johnson (Jay)…
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Dr. Raymond Leslie Sphar, Jr.Veteran

Dr. Raymond Leslie Sphar Jr, US Naval Captain, and longtime resident of Washington, DC, died on October 16, 2024 at Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr Sphar, a native of Charleroi, Pennsylvania,  and a graduate of Westmins…

Marjorie Anne Cecil

Marjorie Anne Cecil, 86, of Glen Allen, died Mon., Oct. 14, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond.  She was the daughter of the late Brooking Stuart Cecil and Annie Bell Moore Cecil. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and ret…

Larry Ray Martin

Larry Ray Martin, 84, of King George, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2024, with his beloved wife Theresa “Terry” Buckley Martin and daughter Iva Marie Martin at his side. He married Terry on February 13, 1960; over the years they c…

Edwin Howard Simmons

Edwin H. Simmons, Jr., 72 of Spotsylvania, Alexandria, and Bowling Green, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. Born in Ohio, Ed was raised in Northern Virginia, where he attended Fort Hunt High School and came of age as a writer, poet, and musici…

Daniel “Big Dan” Taylor

Daniel W.  Taylor, “Big Dan” passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024.  He is survived by his loving wife Patricia J. Mawyer; “His Boys” Rufus & Beans; his son David Taylor; adopted son Randy Wright; sisters Mary Schweiters of Colorad…

Philip Alexander Hooks

Philip Alexander Hooks, 65, of Colonial Beach, passed away on October 11, 2024. Philip was a talented singer, performing with the band “Pyramid” in Colonial Beach before sharing his gift with the worship group at New Life Ministries. A true ca…

William L Cusick

William L Cusick, 52, of Colonial Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, 2024.  Born in Maryland to the late William L Cusick and Jessie Brown Cusick, William worked for Mary Washington Hospital in Information Technology. In add…

Christine Lane Simmons

Christine Lane Simmons, 84, of Ruther Glen died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Lane and Virginia Emerson Lane. Christine was a member of Chapel Church of Christ in Montpelier. S…