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Anna Marie Bailey Davis was born in Charlottesville, VA on September 15, 1939, to the late Edward Homer and Ethel Timbers Bailey, Sr. Marie passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on June 21, 2023, at the hospital surrounded by her loved ones. God called our beloved one home to join her parents and family members who preceded her in death. Marie attended a Rosenwald Washington grade school (two room school) for seven years. She was then bused to Culpeper, VA to attend the George Washington Carver 4 County Regional High School, the first African American Regional High School in VA. After graduating in 1957 she moved to Washington, DC. She joined the Eastern Star and became a Daughter of...

Nancy Z. Nicholas It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Nancy Z. Nicholas, also known as Granny at the age of 83. She passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2023, at Haymarket UVA Health hospital in Haymarket, VA. Nancy, born on November 2nd, 1939, was the loving daughter of Curtiss Cedric and Hazel Bennett Zinn, who have preceded her in death. Nancy was a dedicated member of the Amissville Methodist Church where she worshipped for many years. She was a devoted homemaker and mother after marrying her beloved husband, Farrell Nicholas, of 61 years. Nancy was cherished by her sons Brett Nicholas his wife Rhonda, Brad Nicholas his wife Kristie, and especially by her...

Marjorie Fitzgerald Moore, age 90, a resident of Washington, VA passed away in Warrenton, VA on April 12, 2023. Marjorie, originally from Alexandria, grew up in Great Falls Virginia and later moved to Rappahannock County. She had a tremendous love for animals and raised many dogs, birds, and rabbits over the years. She was also a gifted singer and crafter. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband, Ewell Moore; her son, Jonathan (Craig) Hall. Survived by her three sons, William (Kim) Kimbrough Hall of Washington, VA, Mark Stephen Hall of Bluemont, VA and Harlan (Scott) Freeman (Lorrie) of Amissville, VA and her daughter, Sally Ann Parkhurst (Don) of Keswick, VA. She will be laid to rest in...

Franklin Leroy "Tootie" Somers, 80 of Fairfax, VA passed away on February 8, 2023 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1942 in Winchester, VA a son of the late Franklin Leroy Smith and Dorothea Helena Somers Smith. "Tootie" worked as a groomsman for horses for 25 years and then as an Administrative Assistant at the U. S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior until his retirement. He is survived by his children, Sharon Henderson, Shelia Somers, Franklin Somers, Jr., Pamela James, Samantha Jackson, Monica Somers, Mary Foster and Martha Foster; a foster daughter, Tasha Jackson; three siblings, Roberta Carter, Carolyn (John) Colbert and Sterling (Edith) Smith; 27...

Henry Lee Howard, Jr., age 81, a resident of Warrenton and of Round Hill, VA passed away suddenly on February 3, 2023, at the family farm in Opal, VA. He was a Master Carpenter for many years and he specialized in craftsmanship of stairs and staircases. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially Sandi. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Deisterhoft of Warrenton (Opal), VA; his daughter, Lisbeth Ann Hullihen and her husband, James William, Jr. of Rogersville, TN; a step-son, Douglas Alan Ward and his wife, Ann of Doswell, VA; a sister, Frances Lee Wood of Colonial Beach, VA; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life...

Bette Silver Mahoney died in her home in Rappahannock County, Virginia on January 29, 2023. She was born in New York City on April 1, 1939, to Isaac and Libby Silver. She is survived by her husband, William "Mike" Mahoney of 60 years: her two brothers, Robert, and Nathan Silver; her two children, Kathryn Ruth Mahoney and Timothy Michael Mahoney; her granddaughter, Laura Kathleen Mahoney; her daughter-in-law, Kathleen Kutra Mahoney; her son-in- law, William O'Reilly; and various cousins, nieces, and nephews. She grew up in New York and attended public schools, graduating from City College (now Baruch College). She moved to Chicago to pursue a PhD in economics at the University of Chicago...

Anne Mudd Cabaniss, 93, a native of Birmingham, Alabama and longtime resident of Alexandria, Virginia, died January 19 at the Inova Alexandria Hospital. A Southern lady to the core, she was an unforgettable presence to anyone who knew her. Passionate in her convictions, tenacious, generous, considerate, thoughtful, curious, energetic, loyal, proud of her heritage, creative and enterprising, she was committed to righting wrongs and promoting deserving causes until the very end. Mrs. Cabaniss was the only survivor of six children born to William S. Mudd and Nellie Lee Nabers, both of Birmingham, Alabama. Four of her siblings died in childhood and her brother died in a flight training...

Dorothy Z. Hackley, a familiar, welcoming face at Hackleys Store in Amissville VA for many years passed peacefully at Fauquier Health Rehab and Nursing Center (FHRNC) in Warrenton VA on January 14, 2023. Dorothy, with her husband Graham, served their friends and neighbors side by side at Hackleys Store for over 5 decades. Born on top of Laurel Ridge in WV on February 16, 1925, Dorothy Lee Zinn moved with her family to Amissville when she was 12. The family worked hard to establish their homestead. Dorothy even stacked barrel staves alongside her brothers at their father's stave mill on present-day Battle Mountain Road, and lived the tale of walking miles to catch the school bus every day in...

Ralph Jeter Edwards Sr., 90, of Warrenton, VA passed away at home on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. He is survived by his son, Ralph J. Edwards, Jr. , his wife Vicki, his sister-in-law Joan Scott, his grandchildren (whom he adored), Katelyn and Johnathan Edwards, as well as many loved nieces, nephews and family members. Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Evelyn, his brother Elwood, and his parents Raymond and Katie Edwards. Ralph grew up in Fauquier County, VA with his parents and brother. The family later moved to Annandale, VA where he graduated from Fairfax High School in 1950. Ralph served his country proudly in the United States Army as a Military Police...

On November 27, 2022, Gainesville, Virginia, resident Keith Heatwole, loving father of two children, passed away at Georgetown University Hospital at age 61. Keith was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on August 20, 1961 to James and Catherine Heatwole. Keith and his father owned and operated a successful commercial development and construction company and worked side by side for 30 years. A dedicated member and friend of Evergreen Country Club, Keith had a passion for playing golf and spent many days on the course with his golf buddies. He cherished spending time with his children, Chase and Kenleigh. He was known for his quick wit, sense of humor, and his amazing attention to detail. He...

William Edward Lansing of Warrenton, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Georgetown Hospital on October 27th, 2022 after battling COPD and lung cancer for many years. He was born on June 29th,1946 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to William and Lucille Lansing. Bill met his loving wife, Terri, of 53 years in college, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1968. Bill built his life upon the foundation of the things he loved: God, his wife Terri, his two children and spouses, grandchildren, family and friends, and his country. Bill loved God and was dedicated to the Catholic faith. He spent most of his life as a parishioner of All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas,...

Jenifer E. Taylor, 61 of Warrenton, passed away Saturday October 22, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital. Jenifer is survived by her husband of 22 years, Robert H. Taylor; her son Robert M. Taylor and wife Victoria of Orange Virginia; a sister, Diana Ward of Manassas; two grandchildren, Christian Reyes and Brooklyn Taylor both of Orange; an Aunt Lillian Ward of Chase City, VA and two nephews, Joshua Deaton of Charlotte, NC and Zachary Deaton and wife Isabell of Cottonwood AZ. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 at Midland Cemetery, Route 28, Midland, VA starting at 11:00 AM.

Annie Duke McKenzie, age 73, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at her home in Castleton, VA. She was born in Washington DC on April 16th, 1949, daughter of the late, Angelo & Anne Eagon. She was a retired schoolteacher in Fauquier School System for 34 years, split her time between Warrenton Jr High and LibertyHS, loved to teach and loved her students, that will be her Legacy. Spent her last 44 years living in Rappahannock Co up on Aaron Mt, Laurel Mills store was one of her favorite places along with Griffin Tavern and of course her mountains! Annie is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Scott McKenzie and many extended family and friends. Service and...

Lt. Gen Harley A. Hughes, USAF (Ret), beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, 86, of Castleton, VA passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Fauquier Hospital. General Hughes was born in 1935, in Adair, Oklahoma. General Hughes entered the U.S. Air Force in October 1957 and served for over 30 years retiring in 1988. He was assigned to the 558th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from March 1968 to April 1969. General Hughes was a command pilot with 5,000 flying hours and 225 combat missions in Southeast Asia. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Defense...

Ruth Pearl Glascock, daughter of the late Oscar William & Pearl Jenkins Stringfellow entered peacefully in the arms of her Lord and Savior on 12 September 2022. Her family was continually at her side. She is predeceased by her husband, William "Bill" Glascock. Surviving are the luckiest children in the world to have called her "MOM" Anne Zeiher (Bill) Ashburn, Kenneth Glascock (Colleen) Amissville, Carolyn Glascock Front Royal and Wilbur Glascock, Front Royal. She is also survived by 3 grandsons, 4 great grandchildren and one brother Eugene, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Ruth in her early career managed the Mountain View Restaurant in Amissville, later she worked at Lehman's Market. She...

Wilma Avery Hoovler, age 89, passed away peacefully near dawn on September 10th 2022 with her sister, Sue, by her side. She was born on March 3rd, 1933, in the District of Columbia to William Eugene Avery and Lois Hurlbut Avery, both now deceased, and preceded in death by her husband Chuck Hoovler, daughter Cyndy Hair, brothers John and Billy Avery and sister Caryl Felder. She is survived by her sister Sue Richardson (Bobby); her daughters Karen Crane (Michael) and Shelley Payne (George); five grandchildren: Avery Hughes (Collins), Wesley Hall, Lauren Chakalos (Alex), Austin Payne and Marshall Payne; and three great-grandsons William Hughes, Jr., Bryan Hughes, and Charlie Hughes. She is also...

Lois Virginia Baker, 95 of Culpeper, VA passed away on Aug. 29, 2022 at her son's home in Maurertown, VA. She was born on September 22, 1926 in Hagerstown, MD a daughter of the late Branson Albert Cook and Mattie Clatterbuck Cook. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lynwood Russell Baker. Surviving are her children, Lynwood Ray Baker, Stephen Jay Baker, Charles Troy (Patsy) Baker, Janet Y. (William) Blackburn and Gary McQuinn (Lynne) Baker; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 AM at Amissville Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Warren Hartley Ours, in all his seventy years of life, traveled in the opposite direction of funerals and funeral homes whenever given a pass to do so. With his daily attire of jeans and tee shirts, he honestly considered a suit and tie to be funeral clothes. According to Warren, he read the obituaries weekly just to be sure he wasn't in them. Well Warren... Now You Are. If Warren was reading his obituary, written in his own words, he'd be reading something like this: "Not nearly am I as shocked to be in the obituaries than I am to have made it to 70! I had convinced myself I was an old man at 50! The years of laughter and memories with my family and friends (who all knew my quest for...

Louis Folk Fletcher, Jr., 67, of Scottsville, VA died at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville on July 25, 2022. He was born in Virginia on December 19, 1954 to the late Louis F. Fletcher, Sr., and Eleanor Hudson Fletcher. A native of Warrenton, Louis was a graduate of Fauquier County High School. He was a well known contractor of over 35 years with his employer S.L. Williamson and Company of Charlottesville and relationships gained from that tenure. He enjoyed travel, car shows, cooking, truck pulls, loved being on the water, boating, and possessed a keen sense of humor. Louis is survived by his sons Chris and Brant Fletcher; sisters Elizabeth Clegg and Carolyn Payne; in addition to his...

Thelma Mae Martin, nee Carter, 86, of Amissville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2022, in Culpeper, Virginia. She was born June 20, 1935, in Culpeper, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter Linda James, her son Greg (Debby) Martin, and her son-in-law Kinsey Wharton; grandchildren Cindy (Kenny) Giles, Mike (Kerry) Wharton, Kevin Martin, and Beth Martin; great grandchildren Ben Giles, Mena Giles, Allison Wharton, Silas Wharton, and Henry Wharton; her sister Francis Berry; nieces; nephews and cousins. Thelma is preceded in death by her husband Silas M. Martin; daughter Debbie Wharton; parents Ross and Dora (Corbin) Carter; brother and sister-in-law Ross and Ellen Carter;...

Randolph Franklin Settle, 84 of Viewtown, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 17, 2022 at Culpeper Hospital. He was born January 1, 1938 in Viewtown, VA a son of the late James Edward Settle and Grace Mae Blackwell Settle. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles, Kenneth, Ted Jack Settle and one sister Ruth Settle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Powers Settle. Randy attended Oak Shade United Methodist Church. He was a heavy equipment operator at Arlington County for years. Around 1978 he went into business for himself continuing to do what he loved. Later during his retirement years, he took great enjoyment...