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Florline "Marie" North, 82, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Brookside Rehab and Nursing Center in Warrenton, Virginia. A funeral service will be held for Marie at 1 P.M. on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630 with Sammy Campbell Officiating. Following all services the burial will take place at Willis Chapel Cemetery. The Family will receive guests for a visitation on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 6 - 8 P.M. Marie was born on September 13, 1940 in Mount Jackson, Virginia to the late Herman Williams and Ruby Wolfe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bedford Lee North Sr.; her...

Doris Virginia Vest, 85, of Jupiter, Florida, and Flint Hill, Virginia passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Hidden Springs Senior Living. Services will be private. Doris was born on May 18, 1937 in Madison County, Virginia to the late James and Ethel Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Grady Vest; her infant son, James Grady Vest; her son, Grady "Allen" Vest; and a grandson, Kirkland Allen Reece Vest. Surviving Doris are her loving daughters, Donna "Renee" Calisto (David) and Christal D. Werner (Mark); her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Reece Vest; her grandchildren, Joshua Werner (Renee), Jared Werner, Nikki Calisto and Victoria Cooper (Richard); and...

Kirkland Allen-Reece Vest, 25, of Huntly, Virginia passed away on April 1, 2022 in Mount Jackson, Virginia. A celebration of life will be held at 1 P.M. on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Front Royal Moose Lodge, 1340 John Marshall Hwy, Front Royal, VA 22630 with Pastor Dan Rogers officiating. All are welcome to join the family for a time of food and fellowship following the service. Kirkland was born on November 10, 1996 in Warrenton, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father, Grady Allen Vest; his paternal grandfather, Norman Grady Vest; and his maternal grandparents, Dale Reece and Phyllis Reece. Surviving Kirkland is his loving mother, Kimberly Reece Vest; his Paternal grandmother,...

James B. "Jim" Bywaters Jr., 57, of Flint Hill, Virginia was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 30, 2022 at Fauquier Hospital in the arms of his loving parents, James Buddy Bywaters Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Smoot Bywaters. A graveside service will be held at 2 P.M. on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Washington Masonic Cemetery with Sammy Campbell officiating in Washington, Virginia 22747. He was born May 28, 1964 and graduated from Rappahannock County High School in 1982. Even though he was confined to a wheel chair most of his adult life due to a devastating diving accident in 1984. He never lost his sense of humor and love of everything and everyone. He inspired everyone who met him...

It is with great sorrow and hope in the resurrection that we announce that Kevin J. Riedel, 33, tragically passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his residence in Lexington, Virginia. A funeral Mass will be held for Kevin at 11 A.M. on Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 12762 Lee Hwy, Washington, Virginia 22747 with Father Brian Capuano officiating. The burial will take place at St. Peter Cemetery immediately following. A visitation will occur the evening prior to the Mass from 6-8 P.M. at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Kevin was the beloved son of David J. Sr. and Marie K. Riedel of Washington, Virginia. He...

Willie Byrd Payne, 90, of Flint Hill, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Fauquier Hospital. Willie was born on June 16, 1931 in Rappahannock County, Virginia to the late Allie Ashby and Stella Presgraves Payne. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Garner Payne; grandson, Brian Payne; three brothers and five sisters. Surviving Willie are his sons, Steve Payne, Robert Payne (Patti) and Jerry Payne (Mary); four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers and one sister. Willie served in the United States Marine Corps and later retired from Arlington County Public Schools. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 3 PM at Flint...

Beverly K. Whorton Figgins, of Front Royal, VA passed on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, after contracting Covid while recuperating from surgery. She was 57. Beverly was born on Sept. 13, 1964, in Front Royal, VA, to Thurman and Sandra Whorton, of Rappahannock County. She grew up working in the family's restaurant, The Midway, alongside her mother and sisters, and eventually took over the business when her mother retired. Beverly was a fun and funny person who will be remembered for her kind heart and her ability to tell a great joke. She enjoyed camping with her friends and family, singing karaoke and playing bingo. In addition to her husband, Russell L. Figgins,...

Hazel Corine Williams, 87, of Chester Gap, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Culpeper Medical Center in Culpeper, Virginia. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia with Pastor Jim Williams and Pastor Jack Campbell officiating. Burial followed at Williams Family Cemetery in Chester Gap. Mrs. Williams was born on January 1, 1935 in Chester Gap to the late Elias "Lars" and Mamie Henry Wines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Williams; son, Roy Cleveland Williams; four brothers, Ford Lee Haun, Guy Robinson, Truin Wines and Roger Haun and three sisters, Daisy...

Elaine Bowers, age 82, on January 1, 2022, passed peacefully from this life while surrounded by loving family at her Flint Hill, Virginia home. She was preceded in death by Ralph, her college sweetheart and husband of over 50 years. Together they raised 3 children: James and William, both successful business owners - in California and Hawaii, respectively, and a daughter, Susan (Weber), Neuropsychologist who lives locally with her husband Aron, and their son, Manoa. Elaine had the joy of living with, and helping to raise Manoa alongside his parents. Lovingly described by grandson Manoa, as a warm and protective grandmother, a gentle caregiver (who surreptitiously fed people food) to the...

Evelyn Marie Vaughan Burke, 84, of Huntly, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Warren Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held for Evelyn at 11 A.M. on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Willis Chapel Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. on January 9, 2022 at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Evelyn was born on May, 21, 1937 in Middletown, Virginia to the late James Hensel and Sarah Vaughan. Surviving Evelyn are her children, Judith M. Wilder (HaJo) of St. Johnsbury, V.T., Kimberley B. Nicholson of Huntly, V.A. (Ronnie) of Chester Gap, V.A., Melanie B. Turpin (Rick) of Rustburg, V.A., D. Carol Miller (Sonny) of Markham,...

Willie "Curtis" Williams, 65, of Chester Gap, Virginia passed away on December 22, 2021 at Warren Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held for Curtis at 2 P.M. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Church at Skyline , 7655 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 with pastor Butch Hammond officiating. The burial will follow all services at Williams Family Cemetery in Chester Gap. Curtis was born on April 3, 1956 in Front Royal, Virginia to the late Willie and Audrey Williams. He is also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Lelah. Surviving Curtis is his loving wife of 19 years, Denise Williams; his step- children, Eric Rinker (Jennifer) and...

Daniel Deal Dodson, 93 of Front Royal, Virginia passed away quietly at the VA Hospital on November 20, 2021. Dan was born on February 26, 1928 in Rappahannock County to the late William A Dodson and Lizzie Newcomer. Dan entered the Army in 1946. He married Mary E Whorton on April 7, 1950 and was preceded in death by her on December 13, 2008. Surviving Dan are his loving children, Dannie Dodson(Anita) of Front Royal, Patti Dodson of Elizabeth City, NC, Wilma Lucas (Troy) of Missula, MT, Wanda Miller (Alan) of Bloomery, WV, Clay Dodson (Judy) of Strasburg, VA, and Teresa McBride (Barry) of Mt. Gilead, NC; his seven grandchildren, Cassie Whittington of Front Royal, Katie Wilson of...

PATRICIA "PATTY" ANNE CAHILL Patricia "Patty" Anne Cahill, 70, of Huntly, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Cahill was born on November 5, 1951 in Kingston, New York to the late Robert and Elizabeth Glessner Van Kleeck. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John G. Cahill. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal, Virginia. Survivors include her sister Sandra Le Boeuf (Gibson); brother, Robert Van Kleeck (Helene); two step daughters, Susan Kincart (Stephen) and Ann Marie Milano (Lou); step son, John Cahill and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial...

RUSSELL LEE WHORTON FIGGINS Russell Lee Whorton Figgins, of Front Royal, VA passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD following a five-week battle with Covid. Russ died on his 32nd birthday. Russell was born on Oct. 19, 1989, in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of Russell L. Figgins and Beverly K. Figgins of Front Royal. He was a graduate of Skyline High School Class of 2007. Russ will be long remembered for his happy-go-lucky attitude, his love of dogs, his voracious appetite for reading, his respectful demeanor to everyone he met and his love of family. In addition to his parents, Russell L. Figgins and Beverly K. Figgins, Russ...

Mazie Aleen Williams, 89, of Chester Gap, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Pastor Jim Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Williams Family Cemetery, Chester Gap. Mrs. Williams was born on January 20, 1932 in Chester Gap to the late Elias Clinton and Mamie Henry Wines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Downing Lovell Williams; daughter, Christine Dianne Williams; four brothers, Ford Lee Haun, Herman Robinson, Roger Haun and Truin Wines; two sisters, Daisy...

John Miles Baumgardner Jr., 37, of Winchester, Virginia went to be with Jesus on Monday, August 23, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at noon at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia with the Rev. Jonathan C. Heddleston officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. John was born on November 12, 1983 in Front Royal to John Baumgardner Sr. and Sylvia Coffman Williams. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and of Episcopal faith. He was a musician and loved to sing. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking, dancing with his wife and spending time with his family and friends. He was a history buff. Surviving along...

Lois Doran Snead, 98, died peacefully on July 5, 2021, in Front Royal, Virginia. She was born April 26, 1923, in Independence, Missouri, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Judge Rayner Varser Snead; her parents, William Thomas Doran and Gladys Bledsoe Doran; her brother, William Neal Doran; and her grandson Lewis Duncan Snead. Lois is survived by her children Rayner Varser Snead, Jr. (Mollie), Dana S. Adamson, Samuel Doran Snead (Wanda), William Thomas Snead (D.D.), and Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Hewitt (Rob), as well as by sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Throughout the last years of her life, she was served well by her much-loved and constant...

Robert Oscar "Bob" Goff, 91, of Luray, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born on December 6, 1929, in Saltville, Va., one of eight children of Arthur Lee Goff, Sr., and Rosa Mae Cuddy Goff. His formative years were spent in Glade Spring, Va., where he graduated from Glade Spring High School. Bob served in the United States Army from 1948 - 1951. He was a graduate of Emory and Henry College (1955, BA); T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond (1961, JD); American University (1966, MA); Catholic University (1977, Ph.D. in political science). He was a member of the Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill, Va., where he served as pastor for several...

Tom Nash was one of a kind, lived life his own way, never conformed to tradition, and surely marched to the beat of his own drum. He took great pride in that. He excelled in everything he tried. After graduating in 1988 from Salem High School, he attended Virginia Tech. It was there he realized that his true passion was food preparation. So he set his sights on becoming a chef, and he certainly succeeded! Working hard to develop his culinary skills, he held many positions in the food and restaurant industry, and was highly respected for his many talents. Most notably, he was the original chef at the Thornton River Grille in Sperryville, VA, where he helped develop the menu and took a...

Marie R. Wharton, 76, of Flint Hill, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in the Gainesville Health and Rehab. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bobby Jenkins officiating. Mrs. Wharton was born July 25, 1944, in Delaplane, Virginia, daughter of the late Harry and Cora Lee Cornell Grimes. She was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Wharton. Surviving are two sons four daughters Donna Knipfer of Orange, Dianne Washington of Maryland, Tina Booker of West Virginia and Mary Ellen Mullins of West Virginia; special nephew William R. "Billy" Smith of Flint Hill; and a very dear friend Sandra...

Mary L. Jenkins, 82, of Bentonville, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 15, 2021 in her home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Markee and Pastor Charles Clinedinst. Interment will follow in the Flint Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Jenkins was born March 1, 1938, in Rappahannock County, Virginia, daughter of the late George E. and Louise Burke Foster. She was a member of the Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Stephens City and retired after many dedicated years from the Rappahannock County School System. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of 63 years Junior A. Jenkins; one son Michael...