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Malcolm Randall (Randy) Fobes II, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at UVA Prince William Medical Center following a series of rapid health complications. He was born in Northampton, Massachusetts on May 16, 1942, the oldest son of Malcolm Randall Fobes and Elizabeth Fischer Fobes. His brothers, Peter Fobes, Paul Fobes and son Christopher Fobes pre-deceased him. Randy is survived by his wife Betsie (Smith) Fobes, of Manassas; his children, Laura Fobes (Damien King) of Manassas, Michael Fobes (Beth) of Warrenton, and Malcolm Randall Fobes III (Levon) of Atherton, California. He leaves 8 grandchildren: Courtney, Drew, Mackenzie Reagan, Mackenzie Rae, Kaitlyn, Chase,...

Grace Marie Stewart Shultz, age 81 of Midland, VA passed away at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA on October 23rd. She was preceded in death four weeks earlier by her husband, Richard Thomas Shultz, Sr., to whom she was happily married for 62 years. Grace is survived her two sons, Richard 'Tom' Thomas Shultz, Jr. (Beth Anne) of Midland, VA, and Matthew C. Shultz (Kristin) of Waterford, VA; five grandchildren, Suzanne Reid (Bill) of Richardsville, VA, Nicole Richards (Christopher) of Culpeper, VA, Kamrin Shultz, Karl Shultz and Ty Shultz; six great-granddaughters, Savannah, Dixie, Sadie, Samantha, Violet and Shelby; two siblings, Florence Doggett of Frederick, MD and Edna Stewart of...

Richard Thomas Shultz, Sr., age 82 of Midland, VA passed away at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, VA on September 23rd. He is survived by his wife, Grace Shultz of Midland, VA; two sons, R. Thomas Shultz, Jr. (Beth Anne) of Midland, VA and Matthew C. Shultz (Kristin) of Waterford; five grandchildren, Suzanne Reid (Bill) of Richardsville, Nicole Richards (Christopher) of Culpeper, Kamrin Shultz, Karl Shultz and Ty Shultz; six great-granddaughters, Savannah, Dixie, Sadie, Samantha, Violet and Shelby; three siblings, Mary Lou Seekford of Leesburg, Margaret Wallace of Delano, MN and Nancy Harris of Stafford, VA; and several nieces and nephews. Richard's early career path...

Edgar Maynard Fleming, Jr., known to most as Ed or Maynardage, 79 died on September 15, 2021. He was born on January 25, 1942, son of the late Virginia Pauline Hill Fleming and Edgar Maynard Fleming, Sr. He worked for Coca Cola for 23.5 years and for Branc/Rexel Electric for 20 years retiring in September of 2012. He graduated from Garden High Schkool in Buchanan County and acquired his CDL license. He enjoyed Amateur Radio, belonging to the Old Virginia Hams Club (WD4AVU) with his close friends Russ, Bob and John. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Eileen Perdue Fleming. He is survived by his three children, Edgar Fleming III and wife BJ, Anthony Fleming and wife Melonee...

Dawn Lee (Vogel) Walker, born on May 23, 1972 to the late Robert "Bob" A Vogel and Sandra "Sandy" Louise (Hunsberger) Vogel, was needed more by God when he called her home suddenly on September 10, 2021. Dawn was married to her husband Damon Alando Walker on June 9, 2010 in Victoria, VA. Both of her parents as well as her Sister in Law Adrienne Walker precede her in death. Dawn was born and educated in Prince William County, graduating from Stonewall Jackson Senior High School in June of 1990. She then attended Longwood College from August 1990 until May of 1994. Dawn currently held the title of Office Manager at BG Crane Service in Catlett since August 2019 until she was called...

Molly Laverne Wadel, 81, of Kearneysville, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice. Born August 3, 1940, in Prince William County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Roland Anderson and Amanda Able. She retired from the Prince William County, Virginia public school system, where she had worked as a cafeteria manager. She is survived by her three sons: Clyde Wadel, of Brandy Station, Virginia, Troy Wadel, and wife Dorothy, of Midland, Virginia, and David Wadel, of Manassas, Virginia; daughter, Teresa Walker, and husband Dale, of Kearneysville; two sisters: Brenda Riffle, of Flint, Michigan,...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Charles Jarrett (Pat) Patterson. He died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 10, at his home in Manassas, Va. He and his wife were enthusiastically discussing plans for the day as well as the day's Washington Post. This was a daily ritual Pat thoroughly enjoyed (even if the news portion was not enjoyable). Pat is survived by his adored and loving wife of over 41 years, Diane Elmore Patterson. He also leaves his beloved children from his first marriage; sons Sam and Doug Patterson and daughter Charlene H. Kuykendall. His grandchildren are Dena P. Pyle, Tiffany Patterson, Matthew and Adam Higginbotham. Pat was known as...

Kenneth French Parsons, a lifelong learner, entrepreneur, and a man whose passion for hard work, freedom, and family defined his life, joined his cherished wife in heaven on May 17, 2021. He was 88, surrounded by his tightknit family at his favorite spot, his Woodbridge, VA, home. Born in Portsmouth, NH, on Nov. 11, 1932, to Ruth Agnes French and Willis Malcolm Parsons, Parsons grew up in Kittery, Maine, with few resources but a solid family foundation. The value of hard work was ingrained in him at a young age as he spent time at the lumberyard and mill run by his grandfather and uncles. He was soon taking on newspaper routes and lawn mowing jobs with a work ethic that drove him to toil...

Margaret Gloria Purtell, age 91 of Manassas, VA died on May 8, 2021 at Prince William Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Joseph Purtell; her son and daughter-in-law Patrick J. and Sharon Purtell; her son-in-law George Sanders; her brother Joseph Wallan and her sisters Frances Shaughnessy and Mary Butler. Survivors include her children Christine Purtell, Jane Sanders, Samuel Purtell (Jennifer), Mary Elliott, Michael V. Purtell (Linda) and James F. Purtell (Kathleen). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA on Monday,...

Lois Carolyn Utz Whorton, age 88, died Sunday morning April 18, 2021 at her home in Centreville, Virginia. She was born in Rappahannock County, VA in the tiny settlement of Estes, on May 17, 1932. She was the 6th of nine children of Mary Elizabeth (Smith) and Thomas Herbert Utz, who owned and operated the Estes General Store. Her father also served as postmaster at that location from1934 to 1954 when post office moved to Castleton. Lois was only five years old when her mother died during childbirth in 1937. Two years after her mother's death, her father remarried Ressie G. Whorton -or "Grandma Utz" as she became known. Lois attended school at Forest Grove Elementary School in Forest...

Robert Nelson Thomas, a lifelong educator, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2021. He was 79 years old. He was the son of Joseph and Leda Thomas, was born in Warrenton, Virginia on January 26, 1942, and lived his entire life in Manassas, Virginia. After graduating from Osbourne High School, he attended Ferrum Junior College, in Ferrum, Virginia, and received his Associates Degree. He then attended Concord University in Athens, West Virginia, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, and met the love of his life, Sandra Butler Thomas. He then received his Masters of Education from the University of Virginia, and enjoyed a full career teaching in Prince...

Bernice E. Randall, age 82 of Manassas, VA died at her residence on March 6, 2021. She was born in Manassas on November 20, 1938, daughter of the late Nettie Fair and Francis M. Evans. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Vernon D. Randall and her siblings Charles M. Evans and Ethel S. Evans. She is survived by her son Timothy R. Randall. Funeral services will be held at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Due to the COVID restrictions, there will be a limited number of people allowed to attend by invitation only. Interment will follow at Buckhall ...

Carol Leona Tennyson, 79, of Brightwood, Va. passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1941 in Pickens, South Carolina to the late Zero Thomas Porter and Bessie Thelma Powell Porter. She is survived by her husband, Loren Richard Tennyson; two daughters, Rhonda Hughes (Ron) and Kristi Mrotek (Todd); son, Guy "Butch" Foster, III (Lori); brother, Frankie Porter (Lib); grandchildren, Alex Foster, Evie Foster, Alaina Breeden, Tyler Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Sidney Mrotek, and Julia Mrotek. A graveside funeral will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Culpeper National Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Light will officiate. In lieu of flowers,...

Howard H. Bibeau of Manassas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was 91. He was born in Nashwauk, Minnesota. He is survived by his loving wife, Renate, of nearly 65 years of marriage and their 3 children: Frank, Cole and Kimberly Bibb (Mark) and 3 grandchildren: Jacob Wiseman (Laura), Jason and Dianna and two great-grandchildren: Roman and Hazel Wiseman. His brothers: Jack and Donald (Don). He is preceded in death by his father Charles Bibeau (Native American Indian); his mother Lempi Wachsman (Finlander); stepfather William Wachsman; brothers: Herbert, Robert (Bob) and sister Lorayne. Howard joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in the late 40's and...

Katherine Wesley Quantrille of Bristow, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 77 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. Kathy was born in Washington, DC on December 24, 1943, the daughter of the late Bertram W. and Gloria K. Keller. Kathy graduated from Camp Lejeune High School. She was married to James E. Gibson I for many years and later married the late Joseph C. Quantrille, who passed away on June 15, 2012. Known for her unconditional love, Kathy was a mother figure to many. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a homemaker and part-time bookkeeper. Her hobbies included bowling, playing...

Baxter Farthing, longtime resident of Manassas, Virginia, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Baxter was born on December 2, 1926 in the Sugar Grove Community of Watauga County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Dixie Glenn and Benjamin W. Farthing. Shortly after graduating from Cove Creek High School in 1944, Baxter moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he spent six months working at a defense plant making materials for use in WWII. While in Cleveland, he learned several trade skills including welding. Upon turning 18 in December 1944, Baxter followed in his older brothers' footsteps by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. His ship, the light cruiser U.S.S. Amsterdam (CL-101),...

John Thomas Burgess and Jacqueline Kay Burgess passed away just hours of each other on Sunday, January 3, 2021. John was born on October 28, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Clarence Edward and Ora Earl (Lang) Burgess. Jackie was born on February 15, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Ronald Palamero and Sadie Mae (Henry) Rossi. Predeceased by both their parents and two sons: William Clarence Burgess and Robert Lee Burgess. John and Jackie are survived by two sons: John Thomas Burgess, Jr. and wife Debbie, and Ronald Joseph Burgess and wife Robin; two sisters-in-law (sisters): Brenda Ranegan and Tina Rossi; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family will...

Katherine "Kay" Elaine Allen Hockman, died peacefully at her home in Manassas, VA surrounded by her children on December 24, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born August 20, 1939 in Utica, N.Y. She attended George Mason High School in Falls Church, VA where she met her future husband of 56 years Joseph Charles Hockman ('Jay", "J.C.", Joe) and the two were introduced at a soda shoppe in Falls Church by Paul B. Ebert "Butch", a friend of Jay's. She was a parishioner at All Saints Catholic Church for 57 years. She read the book Cheaper by the Dozen as a teenager, thought it sounded fun and was blessed with 12 children. She enjoyed swimming at her lake house and then dinner at the lake...

Timothy L. P. Aronhalt, 65, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away on December 16, 2020. Timothy was born in Germany on April 16, 1955 to Donald and Patricia (Parrish) Aronhalt. Tim retired from the US Army as a Military Police Officer after serving proudly for 22 years. He received numerous decorations, medals, badges, and campaign ribbons including the Legion of Merit/Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. He completed tours in Italy, Korea, and Germany, served as a drill sergeant, and participated in combat operations during Desert Storm. Tim was employed as a security Protective Officer for the last 25 years as a Shift Captain Security Protective...

John Scott Passell, 74, of Gainesville, Virginia, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Prince William Hospital, with his loving wife Lyn and son Brendan at his side. John was born June 25, 1946 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, to the late Ardell and Emma (Williams) Passell. He graduated from Lock Haven University in 1964, where he played for the tennis team. He taught private lessons in the years thereafter. John's first career was in Education. He taught middle school English for ten years at Sykesville Middle School (MD). His focus shifted to business, and he was a district manager for KFC as well as working for other restaurants. John married the former Linda "Lyn" Lilie Weant...

Dorothy Louise Hill, age 94 of Nokesville, VA died at her residence on September 29, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1925 in Cohocton, NY, daughter of the late Mildred Louise Caward McCormack and Joseph Patrick McCormack In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Warren James Hill. She is survived by her children Joanne Godsey, James Hill, Thomas Hill and Susan Siler. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA. With the family receiving friends one...