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Barbara Polend Piercy, formerly of Marshall, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023. She was born in Washington, D.C. on June 21,1930, daughter of the late Samuel Polend, Sr., and Ethel Lion Polend of Haymarket, Virginia. Barbara married Thomas Marriott Piercy III in 1949 and lived in Gainesville, Virginia, for much of her life. Barbara was known to be a kind, giving, woman with a strong work ethic. She loved her family and was dedicated to them. She enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, and her pets. She especially liked helping children learn. Barbara is survived by her children, Karen Sheedy (Pat) of Haymarket, VA; Jackie Norman (John) of Hamilton, VA; Kim Housden (Roger)...

Bruce Kirkwood Gilbert of Middleburg, Virginia died on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the age of 87. Bruce was born on October 18, 1935 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York to Harold and Ida (Kirkwood) Gilbert. He was raised in Summit, New Jersey along with his sister Linnea (Jack) Pulis, deceased. Bruce grew up spending summers in Spring Lake, New Jersey which remained a special place for him his entire life. In 1958, Bruce graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. In 1993, Bruce earned his Master of Engineering Management from George Washington University. He spent his career working for the United States Geological...

Arlene Surface, beloved mother, and cherished friend, passed away on October 13th, 2023 at the age of 64. She left behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family and those fortunate enough to know her. Arlene was born on December 21st, 1958 in Greensburg Pennsylvania, and from the very beginning, she exhibited a remarkable spirit and a deep sense of empathy that touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was the daughter of Robert and Winefred Albright, and her upbringing instilled in her a strong work ethic, a love for family, and a commitment to her values that would remain with her throughout her life. Arlene is survived by her loving husband, Raymond...

On October 6, 2023, Anthony George Hurter, known to all as "Tony," passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Diane Christine (nee Ellcock), his son, Gregg (and his wife, Allison), his daughter, Patricia (and her husband, Walter Lunsmann), and his four grandchildren (Euan, Sean, Helen, & Craig), as well as many nieces and nephews. Tony was born in Windhoek, the capital of modern-day Namibia, on January 5, 1938, to George Edwin Hurter and Agnes Monica Davis. He was the beloved little brother of the late Anne and Margaret, who doted on him throughout his life. A steadfast believer in the power of education, he began school...

(Emily) Bernice lit up a room and was a bouncy-ball of positive energy who always had a smile on her face. She didn't know a stranger whether locally or on the other side of the world. She made friends everyplace she went. All loved her. She was well known in her community from her times of driving a dump truck and school bus, working in post offices from Delaplane, Marshall, Middleburg, Hamilton, Purcellville, Waterford and Linden and then owning the local 7-Eleven. She could do anything. Bernice passed away on August 9th, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on October 23rd, 1945 to Mattie Agnes & Channie Pearson in Front Royal, Virginia. She stayed in the area where she...

Gordon Chandler Keys, "Gordie", a highly respected and widely recognized farmer, cattleman and owner of Thoroughbred racehorses, died at his home Beaver Dam Farm in Middleburg, VA on Saturday, July 8, surrounded by his family. He was 89. He was born August 8, 1933, in Laytonsville, MD to Henrietta Howard Riggs and Gordon Chandler Keys, who died prior to Gordie's birth. Henrietta remarried to Robert Hallowell Chichester of Olney, MD, who served as a loving stepfather. Gordie graduated from Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, MD in 1951 and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was stationed for two years at Fort Rucker, AL where he made lifelong connections with men who remained some of his...

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-8 Edwina Elise "Lisa" Summers Murray Edwina Elise "Lisa" Summers Murray departed this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home in Winchester, Virginia. Lisa was born in Middleburg, Virginia on October 25,1957, to Sarah Summers Thompson...

Mary Custis deButts Spencer, ("Molly"), of Upperville, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the age of 90. Molly was born on June 20, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Mary Custis Lee deButts and William Hunter deButts. A graduate of Foxcroft School, she attended Wellesley College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Botany. After working in cancer research in Washington, D.C., she then married the love of her life, Frederick L. Spencer, Jr., in June 1955. The young couple lived in Everett, Washington, Richmond, Virginia, and Palm Beach, Florida before settling in Upperville, Virginia to live amongst family and raise their three daughters. Molly found her true calling soon thereafter,...

A daughter, sister, mother, aunt and wife. The warmest and sweetest woman that enjoyed preparing home cooked meals for all her loved ones, who dressed to impress and prayed and worshipped her lord like it was nobody's business! She was so welcoming and full of joy throughout her many years of life with such a spunk to her that you could not help but radiate in it with her! It's been with great joy she's lead her family in light and love for so long here on earth, can't imagine to see how she'll move that light and love through us from above. Our Angel. Proceeded in death by her late Husband - Mr. Brown, her Mother - Isa May, her Father - Bedford, her brother Bedford Jr, her sister...

Clyde Campbell Lamond III (age 82), a widely respected Virginia banker and financial industry executive, passed away peacefully in Winchester, Virginia, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John S. Mosby Hwy, in Upperville, Virginia on Saturday, June 10th at 3pm. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Middleburg, VA.

Clyde Campbell Lamond III (age 82), a widely respected Virginia banker and financial industry executive, passed away peacefully in Winchester, Virginia, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Clyde Campbell Lamond Jr. and Marguerite Moncure Lamond, he was born January 12, 1941, in Alexandria, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Robinson Lamond, John Slater Lamond, and Robert Moncure Lamond. Clyde is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Beth Kouns Lamond, and daughters Meg Lamond Zehmer of Henrico, Virginia, and Heather Lamond Huff (David) of Deltaville, Virginia, along with his grandchildren Eliza Zehmer Taylor (Dylan),...

Stephen Patrick Lofaro, aged 74, of Delaplane, VA, after a long illness died peacefully on April 26, 2023, at his home, Longview Farm, surrounded by family and friends. Stephen was born on January 28, 1949 in Tarrytown, NY to Susan Roina Lofaro (of Greenwich, CT) and Joseph M. Lofaro (of Tarrytown, NY), both of whom predeceased Stephen, as did his wife, Nancy Herlihy Lofaro (of Somers, NY). He graduated from Irvington High School, Irvington, NY in 1966 and then attended Champlain College in Burlington, VT as well as the School of Visual Arts in New York, NY. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Gunda Lofaro; daughter Stephanie Lofaro (Charles Gerlach) of Fairfield, CT; son Kevin...

John Charles Newsome Jr. (Johnny) passed away on April 11, 2023, at his home in Sterling, Virginia, at the age of 79. Johnny was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 30, 1943, to Mattie Newsome and John Charles Newsome Sr. Johnny proudly served four years in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army and returning home, he traveled to Virginia where he met his love, Joan. Joan and Johnny were married on April 5, 1969, in Rectortown, Virginia. They had a loving marriage of 54 years and raised their two children, Anita, and Steven. Johnny was known by all as being a kind, funny, compassionate, and hardworking man. He was an amazing husband, father, and...

Fred Isaac Fisher, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Middletown, Maryland on April 11, 2023. Fred was born a Fourth of July baby in 1931 in Haymarket, Virginia to Archie Tyrie Fisher and Bessie May (nee: Hawes), growing up in and around Antioch Rd. and the surrounding areas in Fauquier and Loudoun counties. Fred served in the US Army and was discharged in 1954 following service in the Korean War and went to work in a cabinetry shop in Falls Church, VA for many years. Later, he worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Technical Services at the National Weather Service, Sterling VA where he served as an Engineering Equipment Operator and later a Test...

John Aldridge Pearson, 91, of Herndon, VA. (formally of Arcola, VA.), passed in Hospice Care at Fair Oaks Hospital Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline Brown Pearson, who passed in 1994 and son Michael Andrew Pearson in 1978. Surviving family includes daughter Paula Pearson Masterson and Craig M. Masterson of Burke VA., son George William Pearson of Warrenton, VA., three grandchildren, Jenny N. Lund of Bealeton VA., Christopher Masterson and Amber Masterson of Virginia Beach, VA., Ashley M. Lamb and Patrick Lamb of Kitty Hawk, NC., and two great grandchildren, Landon Lund, and Abigail Masterson. Born September 2, 1931 in Aldie VA., he was the son of Frank...

Edward "Ed" Brian MacMahon Jr., a widely respected criminal defense attorney who represented a number of high-profile clients, including the man known as the 20th Hijacker in the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, died surrounded by family members on March 12. He was 62. Mr. MacMahon, who resided in The Plains, Virginia, was born on July 30th, inside of a taxi somewhere between Annandale, Virginia and Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, DC. His birth in transit was a fitting start to an exceptionally active and engaging life; all who knew and love Ed recall that he could never sit idle for long. Ed was the third of six children and a graduate of The Hill School in Middleburg,...

Donna Boedell Ingman, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 at Blue Ridge Christian Home. Born in Minnesota, she met and married her husband, Arlen, and they ended up settling in Fauquier County, Virginia. Donna embraced life and thoroughly enjoyed decorating, playing tennis, singing in the choir at Our Savior Lutheran Church, playing bridge and traveling with her friends and loving and spending time with her large family. She had a vivacious spirit and always tried to make the best of any situation. Donna is survived by her three children (Cindy Johnson, Wayne Ingman and Candace Miller), ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and her sister, Diane Miller. There will...

Roy Samson Leith, 85, a resident of Alexandria, VA, originally of Middleburg, VA, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023. Roy is preceded in rest by his parents, Bennie F. Leith Sr. and Patricia Leith; his sisters Leta Falle and Lorraine Meaney, his brother Harvey Leith, and his niece Lynda Meaney. Roy is survived by his brother Bennie F. Leith Jr. and his wife Margurette; his daughter Christine Leith, his son Darrell Leith, Darrell's wife Patty Leith, and their children Ryan and Libby Leith; and his son Aaron Leith and his wife Nancy Leith. He is further survived by nieces and nephews including Sandra McDarby and Pamela Clay, daughters of Roy's late sister Leta Falle, and by...

Retired Foreign Service officer and Middleburg resident Candis Cunningham passed away peacefully Jan. 15, 2023, at Stone Springs Hospital in Aldie, Va. She was 73. Born to Foreign Service parents in Germany, Candis spent her childhood in South Africa, Turkey, Rome and Washington. She received her bachelor's degree in English and a master's in journalism from Ohio University. A journalist to her core, Candis spent her early professional years as a beat reporter for newspapers in Rome, Ohio, Florida and South Carolina before joining the U.S. Information Agency as a writer-editor in 1975. Candis served in various positions at USIA and the Department of State including as press attache at the...

Regina Travers Stettinius passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida at the age of 53. Regina, fondly known as Reg to one and all, was born on April 13, 1969 in Hartford, Connecticut. She was a graduate of Miss Porter's School and Trinity College and received a master's degree in historic landscape preservation from George Washington University. Reg and her late husband, Joseph Stettinius, Jr., raised their two children, Isabel Stuart and Alex Travers, in Washington, D.C. where they built lifelong friendships. As a family, they shared a deep love for nature and the outdoors whether it was summers in Nantucket, weekends in Upperville, Virginia or being in...

James Frederick Warren, of Middleburg, VA, passed away peacefully and quickly on December 23, 2022, after living for years with dementia. He was born September 28, 1935, to Nelson P. Warren and Pauline P. Warren, both of Middleburg, VA. He grew up with his sister Lorraine and brother Nelson, Jr. and spent his formative years raising calves, milking cows, and learning the rhythms of farm life. He took dancing lessons and played duck pin bowling at the Middleburg Community Center. He attended school in Aldie and was the last student to graduate from Aldie High School. He studied Dairy Science at Virginia Tech, where he served in the Corps of Cadets. After completing his required service...