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Debby Michelson, Equestrian and Investment Advisor, passed away on April 18, 2022. She was born in 1943 in Nashville, TN, to Dr. Donald D. Michelson and Dorothy M. Michelson. Debby grew up in Coral Gables, Florida, where her selection to the Cheerleading Squad was a highlight of her high school experience. During summers, Debby taught horseback riding at Camp Pinewood, in Hendersonville, NC, which was owned by her parents. She graduated with a BA from Purdue University and continued her graduate education in New York at Columbia University earning a MA in Romance Languages. In 1968, Debby moved to Aspen, Colorado, where she taught high school French and Spanish, ultimately becoming head of...

Frank J. Schmid entered the kingdom of God on March 21, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee, WI February 8, 1931, to the late Josef and Marie Heitzer Schmid. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 50+ years, Elfie, 2 daughters Margie (Jon) of Florida, and Elisabeth, of Puerto Rico, niece Martina, whom he raised, 2 grandchildren, Nicole and Brant, and 2 beloved great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Kamdyn, (Little Johnny) the love of his life, all of West Virginia, and several nieces and nephews in Germany. After proudly serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, he worked for the US Government as a Civil Engineer and Facilities Manager. Upon retiring he enjoyed his golden years...

Frank J. Schmid entered the kingdom of God on March 21,2022. He was born in Milwaukee, WI February 8,1931 to the late Josef and Marie Heitzer Schmid. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 50+ years, Elfie, 2 daughters Margie (Jon) of Florida, and Elisabeth, of Puerto Rico, niece Martina, whom he raised, 2 grandchildren, Nicole and Brant, and 2 beloved great- grand children, Kaylee and Kamdyn, (Little Johnny) the love of his life, all of West Virginia, and several nieces and nephews in Germany. After proudly serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, he worked for the US Government as a Civil Engineer and Facilities Manager. Upon retiring he enjoyed his golden years with his...

Joseph Albert Moyer, age 78, a resident of Warrenton, VA passed away on March 17, 2022 in Nokesville, VA peacefully at his son's home. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1984 before he retired. Joseph is survived by his son, Stephan Moyer and his wife, Angie of Nokesville, VA and his daughter, Carmen Moyer Cornwall and her husband, Matt of Nokesville, VA. Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A service is pending at a later date in Thurmont, MD. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186. Online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com

Montie Wood Gibson, Jr., age 83, passed unexpectedly on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at his home in Winchester, VA. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 6th, 1938, son of the late Montie Wood Gibson, Sr. and Julia Patricia Gibson. After graduation from High School, Montie did a stint in the Army, where he met Pearl Watson, whom he later married. They ran successful construction & Porcelain businesses for many years, and this allowed them to branch out into many other ventures including; farming, jewelry & mortgage businesses. Montie was a recognizable figure in both Winchester & Middleburg and longtime president of the Arcola Lions club. Montie is survived by three children,...

Hugh William Green, 70, best known to family and childhood friends as Hugh Bill, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born in Warrenton on September 11, 1951, the son of the late C. D. Green, Jr. and Eunice Riley Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Susie Green and his brother-in-law Charlie Dishner. Hugh graduated from Fauquier High in 1969 and continued on to Emory & Henry College. He went on to own his own construction company, H. W. Green, Inc. Hugh never met a stranger. Hugh and Susie were avid beach goers spending much time at Rehoboth Beach and the Outer Banks where many lifelong friendships were made. He...

Harry Nelson Burner, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 24, 2022. He was born in 1932 in Fordwick, VA, to the late Amos Carvell Burner and Ella Mae Buchanan Burner. He grew up in a close knit family who he loved very much and remained in constant touch with. Nelson came to the Warrenton area in 1951 and began working as a barber in the Warren Green Hotel and became co-owner at a young age. He joined the Coast Guard in 1955 and served as a barber until 1959. When he returned to Warrenton he opened his own barber shop and continued to barber for the next 65 years, making many life-long friends from every walk of life. He loved the outdoors and tinkering in the...

Bobby Hugh Jenkins, 84 of Manassas, VA passed away on January 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1937 in Rappahannock County, VA a son of the late L. H. Jenkins and Edna Huff Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife if 49 years, Annie Dodson Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins worked at Battlefield Ford in Manassas and its predecessors from 1959 until his retirement in December 2020. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda A. Jenkins and Cynthia G. Jenkins and her husband Billy; two grandchildren, Emily G. Jenkins and Carter J. Jenkins; a brother, Roy E. Jenkins; a sister, Eleanor J. Proffitt; He is also survived by other family members and friends. The...

Leona P. Gray, 92 of Manassas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Gray; two sons, Steven and Alan Gray and her sister, Dorothy Tribby. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Marie Smith of Nokesville, VA; a son William A. Gray Jr. of Culpeper VA; a brother, Ronald Eugene Grissom of Strasburg VA; ten grandchildren, Betsy Oxendine, Shelly Whetzel, Jeffrey Smith, Teresa Cox, Samantha Tucker, Melanie Glascock, Carrie Cunningham, Tammy Mennor, Billy Gray and Michelle Gray; eighteen great-grandchildren, Ten great-great grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday January 11, 2022 at Moser Funeral Home with burial in the...

Jonathan Ray Rector, 23 of Amissville, passed away on December 18, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 25, 1998, in San Angelo, Texas. He was the beloved son of Michael and Diane Rector (Corbin). He was a 2016 graduate of Kettle Run High School. While there he was a member of JROTC. He also completed the summer program with Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy at Ft. Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA. Jonathan truly lived life to the fullest with simple pleasures; chatting with his friends, snacking and just hanging out with friends and family. He had a heart of gold and would do anything he could for anyone. He loved helping others. He was active and inquisitive as a child, always...

Edna Elizabeth Kidwell, age 99, a longtime resident of Amissville, VA passed away on December 15, 2021. She was a bookkeeper for many years in banking. She was a member of Amissville Homemaker's Club. As a faithful member of her church, she taught Sunday School to adults and children at Amissville Baptist Church. She volunteered for Fauquier Hospital and District Nursing Home in Fauquier County. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Kidwell, Sr. and a grandson, Danny Kidwell. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas P. Kidwell and his wife, Glenda of Hastings, OK and George E. Kidwell, Jr. and his wife, Martha of Amissville, VA; four grandchildren, Barry Kidwell and his...

Nannie C. Poe, 86 of Hume, Virginia passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2021, after a short time at Commonwealth Senior Living in Front Royal, VA. She was born on June 25th,1935 in Huntly, VA to the late James Edgar Cameron and Mary Annie North Cameron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roger W. Poe, her sisters, Mary Ann Spiker, Dorothy Beaty, and Martha Williams, and her brothers, Earl Cameron, Basil Cameron, Thurmon Cameron and William Cameron. She was a member of Hume Baptist Church. She worked all her life, her favorite position being her time at the Fauquier Sherriff's Office. She also enjoyed her time at the Fauquier Livestock...

Elba Thornton Lam, 86, of Amissville passed away on October 2, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1935 to Arthur Blaine Lam and Annie Laurie Lam. Thornton worked from an early age, milking cows before going to school and then drove a school bus his senior year of high school. Between his sophomore and junior years of college, he served in the United States Air Force for three years, working as a surveyor and traveling TDY to many countries. Thornton was a social worker, receiving degrees in social work from Bridgewater College abd Virginia Commonwealth University. His first job was with the American Red Cross, being stationed in Germany for three years. Other employments include Fairfax...

Melvin M. Giles US Navy World War II Veteran Melvin Massie Giles, 93 of Warrenton, VA passed away on September 28, 2021 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1928 in Roseland, Nelson County, VA a son of the late Jessie and Ethel Hamilton Giles. After graduation he served in the U. S. Navy for two years. Upon discharge he moved to Rappahannock County to work in a country store owned by a relative. It was at that store he met his future wife, Martha. She was visiting her aunt and grandmother who lived nearby. Melvin was offered a job as a route salesman for Warrenton Wholesale and moved to Warrenton. He and Martha were married February 10, 1951. In 1970, Melvin went to...

Argia Regina Maria Caporuscio, 85 of Amissville, VA passed away on Sept. 14, 2021 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1936 in Pontecorvo, Italy a daughter of the late Pietro and Maria Cerro. Mrs. Caporuscio came to the United States in 1958 and had lived in Amissville since 1981. She was a farmer and had a stand at the Warrenton Farmer's Market for nearly 40 years. Her work there has been featured in several local articles in newspapers speaking to her work and her love for growing vegetables and fruits, canning, preserving jams and jellies and baked goods. She was a longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton. She is survived by her husband,Vincenzo...

Denzil Edward Mathews passed away peacefully in his home on September 12, 2021 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Carol (Dumm) Mathews and sisters Glenna Gehring and Sue Belvin. He is survived by his children: Mark Mathews (Lisa) of Monrovia, Maryland, Renee Hawes (James Munyer) of Washington, Virginia and Travis Mathews (Julie) of Medina, Ohio. Proud grandfather of Ethan and Emily Hawes; Alec, Morgan and Mitchell Mathews; and Jacob and Eli Mathews. Great grandfather of Skylar Hawes and Caylor and Ayvah Coro. Brother of Helen Davis, Anna Rannenberg, Jeannie Ryan, Clarence Mathews (Brigette), John Mathews (Sue) and Claudia Ice (Toby). Denzil was notoriously witty...

Kathleen Marie Rowzie, age 54, passed peacefully on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at her home in Amissville, VA. She was born in Binghamton, New York, on April 8th, 1967, daughter of Keith & Mary Jane Fawcett. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Russell Rowzie; eight children, Patrick Rowzie (Carmen) of Amissville, VA, Ashley Bell (Chris) of McLean, VA, Thomas Rowzie (Katie) of Annandale, VA, and Julia, Katharine, Joseph, James & Peter Rowzie, all of Amissville; her father, Keith Fawcett (Colleen) of Jupiter, FL and mother, Mary Jane Fawcett of Warrenton, VA; brother, David Fawcett (Emily) of Woodbridge, VA; and two grandchildren, Lilly & Maya. A mass of Christian burial...

Peter Folger Stetson, age 73, passed peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021, in his sleep at his home in Jeffersonton, VA. He was born in Plymouth, MA, on August 17, 1947, son of the late Frederick Winslow Stetson, Jr. & Currie Eggena Stetson. Over his long and happy life, Peter served his country in the military and made his profession in accounting and teaching. But Peter's passions were his family and friends, long conversations, cooking, and gardening. In 1998, he and his husband, Ron, moved to Roseland Farm, where he fell in love with the land, history, and people of the Culpeper area. Peter was fiercely proud of the farm and its gardens and was a member of the vestry and choir of...

Peter Folger Stetson, age 73, passed peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021, in his sleep at his home in Jeffersonton, VA. He was born in Plymouth, MA, on August 17, 1947, son of the late Frederick Winslow Stetson, Jr. & Currie Eggena Stetson. Over his long and happy life, Peter served his country in the military and made his profession in accounting and teaching. But Peter's passions were his family and friends, long conversations, cooking, and gardening. In 1998, he and his husband, Ron, moved to Roseland Farm, where he fell in love with the land, history, and people of the Culpeper area. Peter was fiercely proud of the farm and its gardens and was a member of the vestry and choir of...

Rudy was born on January 23, 1947 in the Netherlands. In 1953 he immigrated to the United States with his family. They settled in Northern Virginia. He attended Falls Church High School, where he met his future wife, Judy. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1969 and received his law degree in 1972 from the University of Virginia. He then entered the US Army JAG Corps, where he went on to serve for 22 years until hs retirement in 1994. He worked for the federal government for the next 15 years. During this time he earned two Masters degrees and a graduate degree in Law. He and Judy married in 1971. They traveled the world together, with assignments in Germany, Alabama,...

Alice Lee Hackley Hitt, 91 of Amissville, VA passed away on July 26, 2021 at her daughter's home in the presence of her family. She was born on August 14, 1929 in Rappahannock County a daughter of the late George W. Hackley and Bertha Weaver Hackley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Robert Hitt; an infant son; her son-in-law, James Woodard; and her brothers, Russell, Louis and Edward Hackley. Alice worked for many years at Hackley's Store in Amissville and then retiring from the Warrenton Training Center. She was a longtime member of the Amissville United Methodist Church and was active in the United Methodist Women. Survivors include her...