Northern Virginia Daily

Mr. William "Bill" E. Lucas, passed into God's hands on April 21, 2022. Born January 8, 1955 in Warren County, Virginia, Bill was the son of Robert Lucas Sr. and Ruth (Smedly) Lucas. He was the longtime partner of 33 years to Deanna (Dee) Roberts. Bill is survived by his brother, Jeffrey J. Lucas and family. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Kevin L. Lucas, Robert L. Lucas Jr., Kimberly K. Lucas, and his parents. He graduated from Warren County High School, class of 1972. He was known in some circles as "Wild Bill", but in the music circles he was the "Great White Noise". His love of the guitar started in his teens and continued throughout his entire life. He mentored a few...

Mary Elizabeth Farel (Betsy), of Winchester, VA, died Thursday, April 14 and entered into the presence of the Lord. Betsy was the daughter of Leslie and Margaret Phelps, born on May 3, 1944 in Washington, DC. She spent her early years in Mitchellville, MD before moving to Winchester, VA in the 8th grade. She graduated from James Wood high school and then Richmond Professional Institute. She worked as an interior designer in Washington DC where she met her soon to be husband, Eric. They would be married for 50 years. They settled in Frederick County, VA. Betsy and Eric surrendered their hearts to Christ in 1972. Eric would become a pastor and Betsy would work alongside of him serving wherever...

Margaret Williams Bromley 97, of Strasburg, VA passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Winchester, VA. A memorial service for Mrs. Bromley will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Sonya Williams-Giersch officiating. Mrs. Bromley will be laid to rest with her husband in Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Bromley was born in Strasburg, VA on December 7, 1924, a daughter of the late Sandy Scott and Beatrice Marie Smith Williams. She was a lifetime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and retired from Aileen, Inc. in...

On February 7th, 2022 Mike laid down his sword after a long and courageous battle against a rare lung disease and cancer. We will find comfort in knowing he is completely healed in heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents Delbert and Ida. Mike is survived by his wife, Lindsay. Together they were able to share and build a life for 20 years. He is also survived by his son Michael, daughter-in-law Amanda, and grandson Christian. Son Kevin, daughter Natalie, grandson Jace, and daughter Athea (Jimmy), brothers Delbert (Kim), Mark (Saundra), and several nieces and nephews. Mike was born in Arcola, Virginia on February 10th 1959. He was a graduate of Broad Run High School. Mike was a...

Brian Lee Barber, 55, of Sumter, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022, after a courageous battle following a traumatic brain injury. He was born on March 18, 1966, and is survived by his loving wife, Cristina; his daughter Blaze Leigh; and his parents Brownie and Bill Ritenour of New Market and Richmond, Virginia and Bob Barber of Broadway, Virginia. Also surviving are his stepchildren E.J. Wood (Michelle) of Sumter, South Carolina; Christopher Diaz (Joseph) of Denver, Colorado; and his grandchildren Tarja, Anna, Cameron. He is also survived by his brother Rhodes Ritenour (Alana), and niece Virginia Grace and nephew Rhodes, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia. Other relatives...

James David Harrison, Sr. December 14, 1951 - January 23, 2022 James David Harrison, Sr., 70, of Lucama passed away on Sunday. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Joyner's Funeral Home on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends after the service at the residence of James Harrison, Jr. James is survived by his sons, James Harrison, Jr. and wife, Virginia, George Harrison III and wife, Lindsey; sister, Georgette Hawkins and husband, Ernie; brother, Tim Harrison and wife, Rhonda; granddaughters, Jayci Harrison and Lola Harrison; grandson, James Harrison III and many Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann Harrison;...

John Edward Hanna, age 82, of Upperville, VA died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center. He was born in Hot Springs, VA on January 6th 1939. Johnny graduated from Marshall High School, Marshall, VA in 1956 and then spent the next 4 years in Europe and abroad with the United States Air Force. During this time, he earned his degree in accounting. After serving, he came back home to start his career as a Banker and get back to horses. Having never married or having children, Johnny devoted his life to his passions: family, horses, banking and their little slice of heaven in Upperville at Fofany Farm. He owned many horses and was no stranger to the winner's circle at...

Mitchell "Mose" Kalin, Jr., age 77 died Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He was born April 21, 1944 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to the late Mitchell Mose Kalin, Sr. and Rita Maxine Litten. Mose was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Holloway Kalin; and his grandparents who raised him, Grandma Florence and Pop John Litten. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. Memorials may be made to Victory Grove Church, Building Fund, 457 Victory Grove Church Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net

Lamaris "Jo" Sager Hill of Lady Lake, Florida passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida. She was born near Star Tannery, Virginia on December 21, 1932. She will be deeply missed by her current family, Donald Webker, Marcella of Belleview, Florida and James and Miriam Mog of Chardon, Ohio. Lamaris served her country in the Army Air Force Nursing Core as a Major for twelve years. She gave up her career to marry Arthur and be a mother to his four children listed below. Lamaris is survived by her sisters, Esther Sager and Hazel Eckert of Winchester, VA, stepchildren; Temple Clark of Vassalboro, ME, Stewart Hill of Mexico, William Hill of...

Jim Cook, a resident of Hilton Head, South Carolina, was the second son of five sons born to Evans P. Cook and Louise Dean Cook. He was born in Shenandoah, Va., and grew up on the family farm in Grottoes, Va. Jim and his four brothers worked alongside their father plowing fields, planting corn, and harvesting crops. These were hard times for the family as Jim was born at the beginning of the Great Depression. Living on a farm had benefits as the family always had plenty of food; however, there was very little money. Jim's dad traded food for items the family needed. Taking grain to the mill to be ground into flour was a high adventure for the boys. Riding in the wagon with the grain...

Dorothy Ester (Duke) Nutt died in Nashua, NH on June 4, 2021. She was born on November 1, 1928 to William and Jennie Duke in Everett, MA. Dorothy met her late husband Carl in Boston Commons during one of his off days from the Marines. Married 6 weeks later. Dorothy and Carl were married for 45 years when he passed. Dorothy enjoyed passing her. Time at the Bingo Hall and made many weekly friends. Dorothy and Carl raised 5 children In Westford, MA. Dorothy is survived by two of her 5 children, Joanne Yager of Nashua, NH and Richard Nutt of Fitchburg, MA. She is predeceased by her children, George, Carl and Dara. She also leaves behind 18 Grandchildren and 24 Great and 1 great great grandson.

Rachel Jean (Showe) "Jeanie" Koontz, 83, of Greencastle, PA, was granted her angel wings at Meritus Medical Center of Hagerstown, MD, on May 28, 2021. Born July 2, 1937, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Claude E. Showe, Sr. and Ida Mae (Daley) Showe. She was a seamstress at Blue Bell Wrangler Plant in Mt. Jackson, VA, where she had many friends. Jeanie enjoyed shopping, trips to the lake, trips to the beach, but most of all spending time with her family and all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and "Maw" with unconditional love. She is survived by two daughters, Tammy J. Fadely of Magnolia, DE, and Sherree K. Koontz of...

Sarah Ellen Holloway Kalin, age 78 passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence in NC. She was born July 4, 1942 in Shenandoah County, VA. Survivors include her husband, Mose Kalin; daughter, Mona McCurry; sister, Fannie "Buck" Grandstaff of Woodstock, VA; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mt. Jackson, Virginia with Rev. Clay Ledford officiating. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net

Mary Murton Wilkins of Ashburn, Virginia, beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed on Saturday morning the 27th of February. Mary was born in Quicksburg, Virginia on October the 4th, 1939 to parents Gilbert F. and Mabel H. Wilkins. While growing up, Mary excelled athletically in school, and was very involved in her church youth group. She also developed an interest in music and learned to play the piano, trumpet, and guitar, and played violin in her high school orchestra and the French horn in band. Mary was inspired from an early age to pursue work in the church, and possessed a self confidence in public speaking and the ability to lead. However, these aspirations were tempered,...

Charles Milton "Bugar" Clegg, Sr. went home to the lord on February 17, 2021. He was born May 14, 1956 in Hanover, PA to Charles B. Clegg, Sr. and Carrie E. Clegg who both predeceased him. Bugar was a farmer most of his life. He loved fishing and hunting, telling jokes, making people laugh, spending time with family and friends. But most of all spending time with his grandkids. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 43 years Lorrie Ann Clegg. Daughters Angela Doyle (Chuck) and Christy Ahrens of Front Royal, VA; A son Charles M. Clegg, Jr. (Jennifer) of Culpeper, VA. A sister Beverly Landis of Winchester, VA; two brothers Charles B. Clegg, Jr. (Sherry) and Anthony D. Clegg (Sarah) of...

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Bradley Wyatt Holt on December 27, 2020 in Fairfax, VA Brad is originally from Gaithersburg, MD. He spent 12 years in Active Duty Service for the Air Force. He has spent the last 25 years in the Springfield, VA area. Brad is survived by his loving wife (Karen Holt), his mother (Judy Wyatt Holt), and his two brothers (Jeff Holt and Kevin Holt). A memorial service will be planned for later this year where we will invite others to share in the joy of Brad's life. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Living with Cancer at https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/donate?utm_source=websitehome.

Anne Weaver Long departed this life peacefully on November 16, 2020 at the Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Anne was born on November 25, 1934 in Staunton, Virginia daughter of the late Goodloe and Edith Cottrell Weaver. She was also predeceased by her sister Leah Weaver Gaffney of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton, Virginia. She then attended James Madison College for 2 years before transferring to The Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia where she received her B.S. Degree in Nursing. On August 24, 1956 she married Robert (Bob) R. Long from Shelby (Madison County) Virginia who survives. In...

Ralph Wakefield Richmond , 67 Aug 28, 1953 - Oct 21, 2020 Ralph Wakefield Richmond, 67, passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2020 at his home in Williamsport, MD. Ralph was born on August 28, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York. When he was young, he moved with his parents and six siblings to Strasburg, VA where he grew up. He attended Strasburg High School, Class of 1971, after which he attended James Madison University, Class of 1975. At both SHS and JMU, he played basketball and made many lifelong friends. Working in the trucking industry, Ralph moved to the Hagerstown, MD area in 1981 with his wife and two young daughters where he would stay for the next 40 years. Ralph founded, owned...

Mary Ellen Parker, 90, of Summerville, wife of the late Samuel Wesley Parker, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her residence. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10 o'clock at Plantation Memorial Gardens, 3345 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29464. Flowers will be accepted. Mary was born on November 28, 1929 in Rappahannock, VA, daughter of the late Clarence and Ida Noakes. She was involved in her church Palmetto Land Baptist Church. She was a volunteer at The Ark of Summerville. Survivors include: three children: Barbara Ellen Phillips of Summerville, Samuel Wesley Parker, Jr. (Rena) of Summerville, and Ida Lorraine Williams (Bradley) of...

Fred Hollis Shenk, age 87, passed away in Columbia, MD on Monday, March 30, 2020 after a brief illness. Born January 30, 1933 in Staunton, Virginia. Son of Fred Douglas and Mary Virginia (Hoskins) Shenk. He was a graduate of Warren County High School in Front Royal VA. He lived in Highland, Maryland and worked in the medical equipment industry as a salesman until retiring. He was also retired from the United States Navy after more than 20 years of service, active and reserves. Hollis was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Clarksville, MD. He was a long-time member of The Knights of Columbus, and was an active member of the community. He loved fishing, camping and spending time with...

Our loving mother Jane Elizabeth Frye, born February 12, 1928 passed away on February 17, 2020. Her late husband was Charles Eugene Frye. Her surviving children were Margaret Frye, Gary Frye, Bruce Frye, Belinda Smallwood and Linda Gray. She had seventeen grandchildren, forty-one great grandchildren, forty-six great great grandchildren and seven great great great grandchildren in addition to many nieces, nephews and two sisters Alice McIlwee and Pearl Crouch of eight siblings. A private family viewing was held on February 23, 2020 at Halls Funeral Home in Purceville, VA. In lieu of flowers we ask that you donate to your local Animal Shelter.