The Carroll News

Edith I. Bowman, 87, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022 in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Born in Mutterstadt, Germany, she was a legal stenographer when she met her future husband, Lt. Elmo (Lyle) Bowman, US Army, in Ansbach, Germany in 1951. The couple married in February 1954 and she immigrated to the U.S. in July of 1954. Edith proudly became a U.S. citizen in 1957. Edith accompanied her husband to military assignments is Arizona, California, Taiwan, New Jersey and Belgium. Upon Lyle's retirement in 1979, they moved to Tucson, AZ until July of 1996 when they relocated to Falcons Landing Retirement Community in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Edith was, first and...

Phillip Jay Hawks, 76, of Dublin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Martin Jay Hawks; his parents Posie Rector and Mary Ruth Hawks; sisters, Lois Hawks Burcham and Frances Carleen Hawks; a brother, Muncie Ray Hawks; and his father and mother-in-law, Albert T. and Mary B. Long. Phillip was a member of Dublin Baptist Church and participated in many organizations including the Masonic Lodges, American Legion, VFW and Senior Olympics. He enjoyed Classic Country, Blue Grass, and Beach music. He had the "Gift of Gab" and never met a stranger creating many friendships throughout his life. The family wishes to thank everyone who has assisted...

Robert "Bob" Hall Cruise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 9, 2021. Bob was born on March 12, 1931 in Staunton, Virginia to Guy and Stella Cruise. Bob grew up in Pulaski, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He later earned an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. He served honorably in the U.S. Army following graduation from Virginia Tech. He began his post-military career with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Bob enjoyed a 31 year career with Hercules, Incorporated serving in management positions in Radford, Va., Kenvil, N.J., Parlin, N.J., Wilmington, Del, and Salt Lake City,...

Guy H. Quesenberry, 85, died March. 4, 2021, at his home in Williamsburg, VA surrounded by his devoted family. He was a longtime resident of Newport News. "Sonny" as he was known by those who loved him was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Pulaski County to Swanson and Elizabeth. He grew up surrounded by his brothers and sister in the dazzling mountains of Southwestern VA. Sonny was an All-American football player at Radford High School. While in Christiansburg, VA, he met his lifelong mate, Dorothy Faye Correll. He was offered many football scholarships and he chose Clemson University, where he received his bachelors. After graduation, he married Dorothy and they moved to Newport News where they...

Bessie Marie Pierce (nee Quesenberry) April 4, 1923 - February 10, 2021 Bessie Pierce, 97, passed away of natural causes on February 10, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Fredericksburg, VA. Her family was blessed to be present as she passed to Heaven. She was predeceased by her parents Jerome and Jessie Quesenberry; husband Cecil Pierce; sisters Louisa Lindsey, Blanch Farley, and Hannah Harris; sons David and Raymond; and son-in-law Randolph Tate. She is survived by her brother Carlie Hoover Quesenberry; sisters-in-law Rose Jewell, and Margie Beales; daughters Marie Tate, and Nancy Brown (Bill); sons Roger (Chrissie), and Rickey; daughter-in-law Mary Jane Pierce; 12 grandchildren, 30...