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Adam Nicholas Baughan

September 8, 1975 - June 14, 2013

Adam Nicholas Baughan, 37 of Richmond died Friday, June 14, 2013. Born in Richmond, he was a 1993 graduate of Benedictine High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He also graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Finance from James Madison University. Survivors include his mother, Renee Storke Baughan and his sister, Melissa Baughan. He was preceded in...
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Catherine Ann Eastwood

June 7, 1960 - June 13, 2013

Catherine Ann Eastwood, 53, of Woodford, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was born to Barbara and James Eastwood, June7, 1960 in Washington, D.C. In 1978, Catherine graduated from Potomac High School. She was a talented artist and proud mother of one daughter, Barbara George and triplet sons, Charles, Clint and Michael Eastwood. She will be missed by her brothers, Richard, Steve,...
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Arthur Herman Witmeyer

August 20, 1948 - June 13, 2013

Arthur Herman Witmeyer, 64 of Milford passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday June 13, 2013. He was born August 20, 1948 in Queens, NY to Herman Michael and Lillian Mary Witmeyer. After graduating high school in New Smyrna Beach, FL he joined the U.S. Army and served in the Republic of Vietnam from 1969 – 1970. Upon leaving the military, he served as an officer with the Daytona Police...
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James Thomas Eubank, Jr.

July 15, 1937 - June 11, 2013

James T. Eubank, Jr., 75 of Woodford died Tuesday June 11, 2013 at his home. Born in an area of Caroline that is now a part of Ft. A.P. Hill, he was the widower of Sue Eubank and had operated Eubank's Automotive in Woodford for 26 years. Survivors include four sons, Tommy Eubank of Hartwood, Daryle Eubank of Stafford, Rodney Eubank of Woodford and Mark Eubank of Woodford; two brothers, George...
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Marguriet Jordan Morgan

December 17, 1928 - June 11, 2013

Marguriet Jordan Morgan, 84 of Port Royal died Tuesday June 11, 2013 in Richmond. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and had retired from Safeway after 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart H. Morgan Sr. and two children, Stuart H. Morgan Jr. and Linda Ann Morgan. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret M. Nyberg of Port Royal and Shirley M. Gunderman of...
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Heather Michelle Lester

July 19, 1990 - June 1, 2013

Heather Michelle Lester, 22 of Woodford died Saturday June 1, 2013. Heather graduated from Caroline High School in 2008 where she was a cheerleader. Her unique presence and beautiful singing voice made her a frequent performer at many community events and benefits. Heather was greatly loved by many and will be missed all. Survivors include her parents Amy and Eddie Lester; two sisters, Brandy...
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Elizabeth McAllister Clark

May 18, 2013 - May 31, 2013

Elizabeth McAllister Clark, 74 of Woodford died Friday May 31, 2013 at her home. She was the widow of Clyde Lee Clark and was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Hearn of Ruther Glen; her son, Clyde Anderson Clark of Ruther Glen; her brother, John McAllister of Beaverdam; two grandchildren, Kelsey Renee Hearn and Christopher Allen Clark and numerous...
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Jean Motley

May 30, 2013

Jean Motley, 82 of Stafford died Thursday May 30, 2013. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a great storyteller. Survivors include four children, Joe Hanks of Stafford, Connie Ange of Stafford, Barbara Hinebaugh of Oakland MD and Craig Motley of Fredericksburg; two sisters, Shirley Smith and Diane Gaskins and four grandchildren, Ryan, Laura, Christopher and Emily. She was also...
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David William Rhyne

June 4, 1949 - May 23, 2013

David William (Bill) Rhyne, 63 of Doswell, VA lost his courageous battle with cancer on May 23, 2013, peacefully with his family by his side. Bill was born June 4, 1949 in Richmond to Sloan Alexander (S.A.) and Jane Johnston Rhyne. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his Master's Degree in Geography from Penn State. He proudly served in the Army for...
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Leonard Bobby Brookman

October 3, 1954 - May 18, 2013

Leonard "Bobby" Brookman, 58 of Ruther Glen died Saturday May 18, 2013. Bobby was employed at Falling Creek Lumber in Ashland. He enjoyed spending his spare time with his friends and family, fishing, playing cards and listening to Blue Grass music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waverly and Lillian Brookman and son-in-law, Kevin Connor. He is survived by his fiancé Gloria Haley...
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Judy Anne Hoskins

June 9, 1952 - May 17, 2013

Judy A. Hoskins, 60 of Fredericksburg died Friday May 17, 2013 at her home. Survivors include her husband, David Hoskins; three children, David Carter, Amanda Cardenas and Joshua Staples; a sister, Debbie Staples; two brothers, Norman and Donald Carter and one granddaughter. The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00. A graveside...
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Frank Leroy Benser, Jr.

June 2, 1945 - May 15, 2013

The Honorable Frank L. Benser Jr., 67 of Bowling Green died peacefully Wednesday May 15, 2013 at his home after a brief illness. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Benser; two daughters, Kathryn E. Benser of Bowling Green and Stephanie L. Sprouse and her husband, Brecht of Scottsville; three grandchildren, Jessica Lee Adkins, Hannah Anne Sprouse and Shelby Lynne Sprouse; a sister, Bobbi Lasky...
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Joseph "JoJo" Jones

December 19, 1985 - May 10, 2013

Joseph "JoJo" Jones, 27, died in a motor vehicle accident on May 10, 2013. He is survived by his fiance' Jamie Williams and their children, Jenna Elizabeth Jones, Aiden Anderson and Mayson Anderson; his mother, Suesan Jones; brother, Michael Jones, two sisters, Dr. Rena Jones and Leah Jones-Layman; a brother-in-law, Stephen Layman, Jr.; two nieces, Maddy and Kate Layman and his grandmother,...
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Lora Mae Bullock Putt

June 15, 1931 - May 6, 2013

Lora Mae Bullock Putt, 81, of Ruther Glen died Monday May 6, 2013 in Ashland. Born in Caroline County, in an area that is now apart of Ft. A.P. Hill, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Julia Bullock. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Ashland and had retired after 35 years with the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Bivens (Frank) of...
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Dorothy Mae McGinniss

August 28, 1924 - May 5, 2013

Dorothy Mae McGinniss, 88, of King George, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5th 2013. She was the daughter of the late Fannie Mae Laird of Tangier Island and John H. Lewis of Irvington, Va. Born in Irvington, Virginia on August 28, 1924, Dorothy was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and wife. She was preceded in death by her husband and sweetheart of 69 years,...
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Dewey Lee McQueen

March 28, 1926 - May 3, 2013

Dewey Lee McQueen, 87, of Port Royal, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at Heritage Hall in King George. Born in West VA, he was the eldest son of Gladys and Julius McQueen. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Hulda Ethel McQueen; a sister, Betty Morlan, and younger brother, John Edward McQueen. Mr. McQueen worked for the in power line construction for 40 years and was a World War II U...
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Laura Beth Martin

September 22, 1961 - May 3, 2013

Laura Beth Martin, 51, of Woodford went to be with the Lord on Friday May 3, 2013, after fighting a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was at home surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family. Laura is survived by her loving husband Rodney; and the joy of her life, her son, Arron Minnoe and his wife, Tiffany; stepdaughter,...
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William Henry "Himmer" Rollins

July 15, 1924 - May 1, 2013

William Henry Rollins, Sr., 88, departed this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 15, 1924 to the late William and Lelia Fortune Rollins. At an early age, he accepted Christ at Jerusalem Baptist Church and later became a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church, Central Point, VA where he served as an Usher, Sunday School Superintendent, and...
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Dora Collawn Carter

November 17, 1921 - April 29, 2013

Dora Collawn Carter, 91 of Woodford died Monday April 29, 2013 in Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Naulaka, which is now a part of Ft. A.P. Hill in Caroline, she was the widow of Everett R. Carter and a member of Round Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include her six children, Anne Sleeman (John), Dorothy Stevens (Wayne), Everett J. Carter, David L. Carter (Judy), Linda Wax (Ricky) and Michael...
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Guy Clayton Lewis, Jr.

November 13, 1922 - April 16, 2013

Guy Clayton Lewis, Jr., 90, of Richmond, formerly of Bowling Green died Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Born and raised in Richmond, he was the son Mr. and Mrs. G. Clayton Lewis. He was an electrical engineering graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He served in World War II as a B-24 bomber pilot with the 15th Airforce, 98th Bomb Group, 345th Squadron, based in Lecce, Italy. He was credited with...
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Edmund Anthony Sitek

August 6, 1920 - April 14, 2013

Edmund Sitek, 92 of Ladysmith, formerly of Fredericksburg died Sunday April 14, 2013 at his home. Ed was a retired Transportation Supervisor for Stafford County Schools. Prior to that, he was a route driver "milk man" for Farmers Creamery from the late1940's through the closing of the Creamery in the early 1960's. Ed was a World War II Veteran of the Marine Corps who settled in...
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Kathryn Louise Hamrick

May 7, 1920 - April 14, 2013

Kathryn Louise Hamrick, age 92, died on April 14, 2013. She was born in Selinsgrove, PA. She is survived by her husband Jack, daughter Linda Hamrick, and her sisters Betty Snyder of Illinois and Virginia Smith of Florida. She and her beloved husband Jack were married 64 years. Kathryn was very proud of her work as a Stenographer for the American Association of Railroads. She assisted...
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James Austin Trivette

October 9, 1991 - April 9, 2013

James A. Trivette James Austin Trivette of Milford, a son, brother, grandson and nephew, went to be with the Lord suddenly on April 9, 2013. James, 21, died in a tragic car accident, taken from his family too soon. He was recalled as a young man with a radiant personality and a smile that would melt a heart. James was an avid fisherman and hunter, and he loved to train hunting dogs...
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Dolores Workman Crovatto

March 1, 1926 - April 5, 2013

Dolores Corine Crovatto, 87, passed away April 5, 2013 at home in Bowling Green. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 1, 1926, to Frank and Helen Workman. "Dee," as she was known to family and friends, worked in the electronics field in New York City and later when living in Potomac, Md., managed the back room at Loehmann's Clothing of Rockville, MD. Dee always loved clothes, had a flair...
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Lois Caroline Riker

November 14, 1933 - April 4, 2013

Lois C. Riker, 79, of Woodford died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Dover, NJ, she is survived by three children, Linda Sharp of Woodford, Pattyann Booth of Apex, NC and William H. Riker and his wife, Brenda of Roby, Missouri; a sister, Lillian Scudder of Dover, NJ; a brother, Frederick H. Blich of Holly Hills, FL; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. ...
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Lavina Shepherd Short

December 28, 1945 - March 25, 2013

Lavina Short, 67 of Woodford died Monday March 25, 2013 in Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Born in Kentucky, she was the widow of Elman Short. Survivors include her son, Matthew Short of Woodford and her brothers in law, Clifford, Carl and Pete Short; Sam, Frank, Raleigh, George and Andy Eller. A funeral service will be held Thursday March 28th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Storke...
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Janett Maham Keller

July 26, 1941 - March 23, 2013

Janett M. Keller, 71 of Caroline died Saturday March 23, 2013 in Mary Washington Hospital, surrounded in love by many family members and friends. Survivors include her five children, Frances Pickett of Ruther Glen, T.G. Keller Jr. of Richmond, Michael Keller of Myrtle Beach, Troy Keller Sr. of Ruther Glen and Lisa Michelle Keller of Fairfax; nine grandchildren, Shawn Pickett, Tony Keller, Chris...
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Gloria Hobson Brooks

November 15, 1932 - March 23, 2013

Gloria H. Brooks, 80, of Bowling Green passed away peacefully at home with her family and care providers on March 23, 2013. Born November 15, 1932 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of Lewis W. and Ethelda G. Hobson. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, R. Garnett Brooks; her son, Reuben G. Brooks, Jr.; a brother, Lewis T. Hobson (LaDelle) of Chesterfield; one nephew and one niece;...
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Carmine William "Bill" DePietro

November 19, 1935 - March 20, 2013

Carmine William "Bill" DePietro, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in The Villages, Florida with his wife of 27 years, Carol by his side. Born on November 19, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was an avid golfer, decorated Vietnam Marine Combat Veteran, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired after 20 years of service as a Major from the United States Marine Corps. ...
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Evelyn B. Hart

June 15, 1932 - March 18, 2013

Evelyn B. Hart, 80 of Ruther Glen died Monday March 18, 2013 in Mary Washington Hospital. She was the widow of William Hart. Survivors include her son, Charles Hart of Woodford; five brothers, Bernard Hart of Woodford, Richard Hart of Woodford, Clyde Hart of Woodford, Robert Hart of Montpelier and John Hart of Doswell. The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green...
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James William "Billy" Shook

March 15, 1960 - March 13, 2013

James William "Billy" Shook, 52 died Wednesday March 13, 2013 in Mary Washington Hospital. A lifelong resident of Caroline, he had lived with his daughter in Partlow, for the last two years. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Bouren and her husband, Kenny; six sisters, Sue Taylor, Dessie Lemley, Judy Shook, Faye Carter, Belinda Kirchhoff and Vicky Heney; one brother, Bert Shook; three...
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Helen Madison Barlow

May 22, 1935 - March 12, 2013

Helen Madison Barlow, 77, of Ruther Glen, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She had worked for many years at the FMC plant in Fredericksburg and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Clay Barlow. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Davis of Dillwyn and Wanda Martin of Ruther Glen; four grandchildren, Sarah D. Walker, Ivan Davis III, Michael C. Henry and Krystal E. White; and three...
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Mildred Miller Thorne

December 4, 1919 - March 11, 2013

Mildred E. Thorne, 93, a 35-year resident of Shiloh in King George, VA, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at her home. Born in Ardmore, MD on December 4, 1919, to Amos Claude and Besse Sipe Miller, she was the youngest of four children. She graduated as valedictorian, Maryland Park High School, Class of 1936. Mildred retired as an accountant with ARINC in 1978. She was preceded in death by her husband...
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Florence "Flossie" Payne

May 31, 1939 - March 9, 2013

Florence Eveline Slate "Flossie" Payne, 73, of Bowling Green departed this life Saturday, March 9, 2013. She was a devoted mother and grandmother with a special fondness for animals. She was a member of Bowling Green Baptist Church, and she possessed the spirit of mercy, which she used to the very best of her ability. She is survived by her three children, Pamela Payne Chenault and her husband...
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Rebecca Ruth Blake

May 6, 1931 - March 7, 2013

Rebecca "Ruth" Bell Blake passed quietly into the arms of God surrounded by her family at her home on March 7, 2013 at the age of eighty-one. She was born in Caroline County on May 6, 1931. Ruth worked at Morganstern's Pants Factory and in the cafeteria at the Caroline County Schools. Above all she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, great grandmother and an integral partner in her...
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Ernest Samuel Lane, Jr.

March 4, 2013

Ernest Samuel Lane, Jr., of Bowling Green, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. He was the son of the late Ernest and Bessie Lane. Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Apple and her husband, Rodney; his grandchildren, Ryan and Caroline and his sisters, Elsie, Eloise and Charlotte and his best friend, Susan Morgan. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Ernestine, Dorothy and Louise and a...
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Catherine Elizabeth "Kay" Cataldo

July 27, 1924 - March 2, 2013

Catherine "Kay" Cataldo, 88, of Bowling Green died peacefully Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond. She was the wife of the late James Cataldo. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Catalado Wiley and her son-in-law, Novey Wiley, Jr. and two grandchildren, Kaylin and Nigel Wiley. Following her husband's death in 1982, Kay became the Manager and Director of the...
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Harry Murdock Beazley, Jr.

September 12, 1929 - February 21, 2013

Harry Murdock Beazley, Jr., 83, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2013 in the presence of his sister and two nieces at Hunterwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Beazley was born September 12, 1929 in Upper Zion, which is part of what is now Fort A. P. Hill. Harry "Jr." was a beloved brother and uncle who lived most of his life as a farmer in...
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Lowell L. " Sim" Spencer

March 11, 1939 - February 13, 2013

Lowell L. "Sim" Spencer. 73, of Ruther Glen died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his loving ex-wife, Iretha Spencer. He was a loving father to Scott Spencer and his wife, Shelly, Tammy Harris and her husband, Daniel, Tina Klontzaris and her husband Keith and Terria Spencer; and is also survived by two grandchildren, Katie Marie Spencer and Hunter Christian Harris. A...
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Sharon Johnson Pulley

December 25, 1965 - February 10, 2013

Sharon Johnson Pulley, 47, of Ruther Glen passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. She is survived by her children, Joshua Pauley and Madison Pauley, his fiancé, Jessica Estruch and her new grandson, Joel Thomas Pauley all of Ruther Glen; two brothers, Sammy Johnson of Ruther Glen and Kevin Johnson of Woodford; and a sister, Sheila Johnson and her fiancé, Mark Jones of Collinsville two nieces,...
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Jeter N. "Buster" Durrett, Jr.

March 15, 1947 - February 10, 2013

Jeter N. "Buster" Durrett, Jr., 65, of Ladysmith died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Ladysmith, He had retired from VDOT. Survivors include his wife, Ella Jean Durrett; his mother, Mildred Durrett; four children, Jeter N. Durrett, III, April Lynn McGuire and her husband, Michael, Billy Lee Conley, Jr. and his wife, Myra, and Michael Wayne Conley and his wife,...
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Ruby Clark Gatewood

May 28, 1920 - February 9, 2013

Ruby C. Gatewood, 92 passed away Saturday February 9, 2013, at her home near Ladysmith. She was known as "Good Mama" to all who knew her. She graduated from C.T. Smith School in 1939 and was an active member of the Young Homemakers of Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Gatewood and her parents Joseph and Effie Clark. She is survived by her daughters, Yvonne and husband...
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Kathy L. Johnson

March 25, 1958 - February 8, 2013

Kathy L. Johnson, 54 of Woodford died Friday February 8, 2013 in Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Florida, she had retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Alexandria. Survivors include her husband, Carl Johnson; her parents, Ann Margulis and Herbert Baucom; a daughter, Jaimie Chewning; a sister, Lisa Weaver; a brother, John Baucom and ten grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Thursday...
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James O. Brooks

February 7, 1947 - February 7, 2013

James O. Brooks, Sr. 66, of Woodford died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital.He was a beloved husband, father and "Pops". Survivors include his wife, Carol Brooks; three sons, James O. Brooks, Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, Mark Brooks and Brian Brooks and his wife, Shannon; five grandchildren, Hunter, Harley, Haley, Faith and Brian, Jr.; a sister, Elsie Crowell; three...
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Kathy Richards

October 4, 1952 - February 5, 2013

Kathy M. Richards, 60, went to be with the Lord where her family awaits her, following a lengthy illness of COPD. She was a resident of Caroline County for 22 years. She did drywall work and worked at the Free Lance-Star. She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Patterson; a son, Edgar Lee Adams; three grandsons, Channing Patterson, Levi Patterson and Justin Adams; two sister, Barbara Leonard...
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Thomas Joseph Ball

July 6, 1924 - February 3, 2013

Thomas Joseph Ball Sr. of Bowling Green passed away Sunday February 3, 2013. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his children, Mary Jo, Pat, Susan and Tommy Jr.; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and his sister, Shirley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Lola Ball, his wife of 65 years,...
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Charles Cecil Janey

May 4, 1923 - January 30, 2013

Charles Cecil Janey, 89, of Ruther Glen died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Bowling Green Health and Rehab in Bowling Green. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Doris Janey; three children, Charles Ray Dixon and his wife, Beverly of Barnwell, South Carolina, Linda Carter of Milford, and Debbie Holland and her husband, Billy of Woodford; four grandchildren, Allen Holland and his wife, Kasey,...
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Joseph L. Ketterman

August 18, 1921 - January 29, 2013

Joseph L. Ketterman, 91 of Woodford died Tuesday January 29, 2013 at his home. Born in West Virginia, he served in the Army during WWII and was the widow of Elizabeth Ketterman. Survivors include his five children, Sue Conrad and her husband William, Bobby Ketterman and his wife Shirley, Larry Ketterman, Nancy Parker and Bonnie Ketterman; nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one...
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Robert E. "Bob" Lockwood

April 3, 1951 - January 26, 2013

Robert E. "Bob" Lockwood, 61 of Woodford, died Sat. Jan. 26, 2013 at his home. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather,he served his country in the U. S. Army in Vietnam. He retired after 23 years as manager of Fredericksburg Concrete. Survivors include his wife, Susan S. Lockwood; his father, Fred Carr of Florida; a daughter, Beth Lockwood of Sparta; two grandchildren, Alan Edward...
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Mary Alice Ball

October 12, 1924 - January 24, 2013

Mary Alice Ball of Bowling Green passed away Thursday January 24, 2013. She was the wife of Thomas for 65 years; the mother of Mary Jo, Pat, Susan and Tom. She has eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Addie Poats, her brother, Edward and her son, Jimmy. She loved and was loved by her family. The family will receive...
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Raymond Ellwood Duvall, Jr.

April 5, 1962 - January 22, 2013

Raymond E. Duvall, Jr., 50, of Reston, formerly of Dale City died January 22, 2013 at his home. Survivors include his mother, Marie Duvall; a sister, Erin Southworth and her husband, Kevin; an aunt and uncle, Saundra and Dane Horrell; a niece, Katelynn; and numerous cousins. A funeral will be held at a later date.
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Linda Long Smith

June 22, 1950 - January 22, 2013

Linda L. Smith, 62, of Woodford died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at her home. She was the widow of Jerrald S. "Jerry Smith. Survivors include two children, Frances Smith and Charles E. Smith III; two sisters, Patsy Howell and Lavon Baird; her brother, Labon Long Jr.; and three grandchildren, Leann, Kaylee and Devin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at Storke...
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Charles H. Kisamore

January 2, 1936 - January 18, 2013

Charles H. Kisamore, 77, of Ruther Glen died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at his home. Born in West Virginia he had retired as a bridge superintendent and was a loyal member of the Ashland Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maron W. "Ronnie" Kisamore. Survivors include his two sons, Doug Kisamore and his wife, Kathie of Montpelier and Lance Kisamore and his wife, Sandy of Charleston...
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Margaret "Peggy"Truitt Joyal

October 4, 1917 - January 17, 2013

Margaret Truitt "Peggy" Joyal, of Ruther Glen, formerly of Norfolk died on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her home. She was the daughter of the former Irving F. and Annie N. Truitt of Norfolk, VA. She was 95 years of age. Before retirement, Ms. Joyal was employed by the American Red Cross for thirty years as a Recreation Director. She served in the Army, Navy and Air Force hospitals in the U....
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Ralph Wayne McGinniss

May 21, 1921 - January 17, 2013

Ralph Wayne McGinniss, 91 of King George County, Virginia went to be with the Lord Thursday January 17, 2013 at his home, Irish Acres. Born on May 21, 1921 on the family farm near Index, VA, he attended Shiloh School as a young boy and then went on to King George High School. After school, he helped his family on the farm raising crops and tending to the livestock. Ralph was an avid hunter...
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Rita Maslock

November 4, 1960 - January 9, 2013

Rita B. Maslock, 52 of Bowling Green died Wednesday January 9, 2013 in Mary Washington Hospital. She worked at Woodmont Center Nursing Home and had been a caring geriatric nurse for 32 years. She loved singing, butterflies and her two dogs, Abbey and Mikey. Survivors include her son, Aaron M. Maslock and girlfriend, Kacie Luttrell of Bowling Green; three sisters, Shirley Hanks of Colonial...
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Judith May Fisher Weaver

December 31, 1944 - January 5, 2013

Judith May Weaver, 68 died Sat. Jan. 5, 2012 at her home. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the owner of Weaver Sattelite in Bowling Green. She is survived by three children, Johnny Rigdon, Kendallyn Rigdon and Janell Dobbins; one sister, Barbara; a half-sister, Vickie; and five grandchildren, Andrew, Lainey, Amanda, Kacie and Andrew. Cremation was handled by www.storkefuneralhome.com.
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Mia McManus

July 22, 1995 - January 3, 2013

Mia S. McManus, 17 of Ruther Glen died Thursday January 3, 2013 at VCU Medical Center, Richmond. An 11th grade student in Caroline, she was her parents little angel. Survivors include her parents, Debbie and Boyce McManus; two sisters, Melissa and Tiffany McManus; her brother, Brandon McManus; her maternal grandmother, Martha Conner and the late Roller Conner; her paternal grandparents, Agnes and...
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Jacob H. Evans

October 5, 1993 - December 31, 2012

Jacob H. Evans, 19 of Richmond died Monday December 31, 2012. He was kind and loving and a talented musician, who enjoyed his friends and family. Survivors include his father, Bryan Shull; maternal grandmother, Sharon Rice; paternal grandfather, Scott Shull and his wife, Deb; paternal grandmother Wanda Williams and her husband, Keith; paternal great grandparents, Ansel Shull and Mr. and Mrs. W.V....
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Norma Spector Spencer

March 11, 1922 - December 25, 2012

Mrs. Norma S. Spencer, 90, of Ruther Glen, Virginia, died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving family, in a private nursing home in Glen Allen, Virginia, on Christmas Day 2012. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Frederick J. Spencer; her daughter, Gillian Spencer, of Baltimore; her son, Tony, and his wife, Danielle, of Ruther Glen; her sister, Jorie Wetchler, of Chicago...
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Josephine Sinlock Henshaw

September 4, 1922 - December 20, 2012

Josephine Sinlock Henshaw, 90 of Woodford died Thursday December 20, 2012. She was the widow of Alfred E. Henshaw and a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Ladysmith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Mary Sinlock and her sister, Frances Melle. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Frances Mooberry of Richmond; her son, Robert Henshaw and his...
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Margaret Cowell

August 25, 1924 - December 17, 2012

Margaret L. Cowell, 88 of Doswell died Monday, December 17, 2012 in Bowling Green Health and Rehab Center. Born in King & Queen, she was the widow of William Welton Cowell Jr. Survivors include her children, Amy C. Blanton and her husband, Jimmy of Bowling Green; William Welton "Billy" Cowell III and his wife, Barbara of Doswell and Dennis Ray Cowell and his wife, Judy of Ruther Glen; two...
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Mary Lou Giddings Lillicotch

December 8, 1929 - December 13, 2012

Mary Lou Giddings Lillicotch , 83, of Beaverdam died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at her home. Born in Massillon, Ohio on December 8, 1929, to Velma L. and Stiles R. Giddings, she was the youngest of four children. In 1947, she graduated from Warren G. Harding Senior High School in Warren, Ohio. In 1949, she married Floyd Edward Lillicotch and they resided in the Warren and Cortland, Ohio area for...
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Vincent Rudolph Miller

October 12, 1926 - December 10, 2012

Vincent R. Miller, 86 of Bowling Green died Monday December 10, 2012 at his home. Born in North Carolina, he retired after 42 years with Brooks Lumber Co. After retirement, he worked for Fredericksburg Auto Auction for 15 years. He was a born again Christian and attended Temple Baptist Church. An avid NASCAR and Redskin fan, he also enjoyed Blue Grass music and duck pin bowling. He was...
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Shirley Burnette Liles

April 11, 1956 - December 8, 2012

Shirley B. Liles, 56, of Ruther Glen died Sat. Dec. 8, 2012 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she had worked at the Exxon Pit Stop in Doswell for more than 10 years. She was a loving mother, wife, sister and friend to many and always had a calling heart. Shirley is survived by her husband, William C. Liles; a son, William C. Liles, Jr. and his girlfriend,...
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Louise Thomas Swain

May 1, 1919 - December 7, 2012

Louise Thomas Swain, 93, of Bowling Green died Fri. Dec. 7, 2012. Survivors include her daughter, Anita Hennis and her husband Thomas Hennis; a brother, Herman Conrad McKemie; a nephew, Bruce McKemie and numerous other nieces and nephews. Louise was preceded in death by her husbands, Lawrence Thomas and George Swain. A graveside service will be held 2 PM Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 at Greenlawn...
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William Risque Harper

March 24, 1931 - December 6, 2012

WILLIAM RISQUE HARPER, 81, died in Ladysmith, VA, on December 6, 2012. Born in Woodford County, Kentucky, he attended local schools and at age 13 moved to Washington, D.C. to be a Senate Page. He was a graduate of the Senate Page School, George Washington University and George Washington Law School. He clerked in the D.C. Court System and later served on the Federal Trade Commission. In...
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Cecil Judd Sprouse

April 17, 1934 - December 3, 2012

Cecil Judd Sprouse, 78, of Bowling Green died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at his home. Born in Louisa, he is a member of Salem Baptist Church, Sportsman Hunt Club, and an avid Nascar Race fan, life member of the Optimist Club and coached the Manchester Little League for 15 years. He had retired after 36 years from Crenshaw. Survivors include Fannie Daniel Sprouse; a daughter, Debra Paradis and her...
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David Wayne Mastin

May 8, 1954 - November 24, 2012

David W. Mastin, 58, of Spotsylvania County died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. He had worked for several local companies in the flooring industry for 41 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Mastin; five children, Daniel "Danny" Mastin, Lisa Mastin, David "DJ" Mastin II, Christopher "Chris" Mastin and Robert "Bobby" Mastin; his sister, Jean Brooks; and two grandchildren, Shelton Clower and...
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Robert W. Farmer

April 29, 1926 - November 20, 2012

ROBERT W. FARMER Former Official of Caroline County Robert W. Farmer, 86, former chairman and member of the Caroline County Board of Supervisors for 20 years, former member of the Bowling Green Town Council for 8 years and former Justice of the Peace and Magistrate for 22 years died on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. He was a retired Nationwide insurance agent for 37 years and a life-long...
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Bertha Mae Covington

July 10, 1926 - November 20, 2012

Bertha Mae Covington, of Bowling Green died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Woodford, she was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Fort A.P. Hill and had been attending Bowling Green Baptist Church. She was the widow of Carlton E. Covington who she was married to for 49 years. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Cecil and her husband, Stuart; a son,...
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Lucy Estelle Tignor

December 7, 1923 - November 15, 2012

Lucy Estelle Tignor, 88, of Bowling Green died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 at Bowling Green Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, David Carter and his wife, Beth of Milford and Charles A. Carter and his wife, Sharon of Madison; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Carter. A funeral service will be...
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Samuel Lee Cannon

July 5, 1960 - November 13, 2012

Sam "Hard Head" Cannon, 52 of Woodford died Tuesday November 13, 2012 in Richmond. Survivors include his parents, Claude and Margaret Elizabeth Cannon; his daughter, Samantha Bowyer and three brothers, Claude Cannon Jr., Daniel Cannon and Timmy Cannon. A memorial service will be held Sunday November 18th at 3:00 PM in Bethany Baptist Church, Woodford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...
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Thomas E. Anderson

February 4, 1947 - November 2, 2012

Thomas E. Anderson, 65, of Woodford, died Friday, November 2, 2012 in Ma;ry Washington Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence E. Anderson. Survivors include his mother, Grace J. Anderson; his sister, Linda Aldred; two brothers, Steve Anderson and David Anderson and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. A...
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Raymond Luther Beasley

February 1, 1924 - November 2, 2012

Raymond Luther Beasely, 88, of Bowling Green died Friday, November 2, 2012 at Hughes Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2012 in Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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Garrison Joseph Boyle III

May 7, 1925 - October 29, 2012

Garrison J. Boyle III, 87 of Bowling Green died Monday October 29, 2012 in Bowling Green Health and Rehab Center. "Mr." Boyle became "Private" Boyle in 1942 when he joined the US Army. He began training with General George Patton's brigade at Ft. A. P. Hill, and ultimately served with him in the African desert as a motorcycle messenger. He quickly ascended the ranks, went to OCS and became...
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Donna Mae Marco

August 12, 1938 - October 22, 2012

Donna M. Marco, 74, of Ruther Glen died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Marco; three children, David Marco and his wife, Diana, of Burke, Elizabeth Buswell and her husband, Bruce, of Chantilly and Julie Marco of Bristow; four grandchildren, Ali, Jessi, Kylie and Lexie; nephew Marc Deibig and his wife, Christy; and niece, Erin Burke and her husband, Joey. A memorial...
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Monica Ann Compy

July 13, 1915 - October 22, 2012

Monica A. Compy, 97, of Bowling Green, VA formerly of Benedict, Maryland died Monday October 22, 2012. She was the widow of Elvin Compy and had been a lifelong member of St. Francis Desales in Benedict. While living in Bowling Green, she attended St. Mary of the Annunciation. She was a kind and Christian example to her children and grandchildren and will be missed by all who loved her. ...
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Laura Tinder Burrow

April 20, 1920 - October 19, 2012

Laura Tinder Burrow, 92, of Bowling Green died Friday October 19, 2012. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was the widow of Wiley Everett Kimball and Benjamin P. Burrow. Survivors include her children, Janet Massey Kimball of Sparta, and Wiley Randolph Kimball of Bowling Green; her brother, William V. Tinder of Maryland, two grandchildren, Wiley Hunter Kimball and Benjamin Thomas...
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Doris Goodman Eagar

September 30, 1924 - October 14, 2012

Doris Goodman Eagar, 88 of Bowling Green died Sunday October 14, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Born in Partlow, she was the widow of Rowland Eagar. Survivors include her daughter, Diane McKeithen and her husband Leighton of Berwyn, Pennsylvania; two brothers, B.K. Goodman and his wife Shirley and William Goodman; a sister, Evelyn Selph and three grandchildren, Amelia, B. Neill and Alexander...
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Daisy Garrett Houston

March 21, 1917 - October 12, 2012

Daisy Garrett Houston, 95, of Partlow died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at Henrico Doctors Hospital. Born in Brandywine, part of Fort A. P. Hill, she was the daughter of William Roger and Rose Farmer Garrett. She was a member of Waller's Baptist Church and the widow of Ira Pearl Houston. She is survived by a granddaughter, Diane Bumpass; a son-in-law, Russell Bumpass and numerous nieces and nephews...
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Charmaine Machmueller Medley

February 25, 1962 - October 11, 2012

Charmaine M. Medley, 50, of Woodford died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born in Wisconsin and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and a true "Cheese Head." She was employed by the Patton-Kiehl Group in Ladysmith. Survivors include her husband, James Medley; parents, Arlan and Priscilla Machmueller; brother, Dutch Machmueller and his wife, Karen;l sister...
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Lena Compton Carlson

February 6, 1919 - October 10, 2012

Lena C. Carlson, 93 of Ladysmith went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday October 10, 2012. She was a charter member of Ladysmith Baptist Church. She was born and raised on a tobacco farm in Straightstone, Virginia and graduated valedictorian of her class there. After leaving Straightstone, she lilved for awhile in Washington, D.C., where she met her husband, James L...
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Iolia Johnson Lee

March 11, 1942 - October 9, 2012

Iolia Johnson Lee, 70 of Frog Level died Tuesday October 9, 2012 at her home. Survivors include her devoted friend of 34 years, Ernie Brown; her mother, Fannie B. Woolfolk; daughters, Demple and Amy Lee; sons, Elmore and Clyde Lee; four sisters, Margaret Moore, Vandelia Davis, Eleanor Twiggs and Lucille Moore; three brothers, Kenneth Johnson, Al Johnson and Michael Woolfolk; six grandchildren...
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Julian Ray Carneal

January 11, 1957 - October 6, 2012

Julian Ray Carneal, 55, of Milford, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Survivors include two children, Sarah Anne Carneal of Centreville and Adrian Ray Carneal of Elkins, WV; his father, Edgar Butler Carneal, SR. of Milford; the mother of his children, Barbara Carranza of Springfield; a brother, Edgar Butler Carneal, Jr.; two sisters, Wanda Gibson of Woodford and Teresa Fields of Port Royal; and...
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Brenda Farmer Horton

April 13, 1956 - October 3, 2012

Brenda Farmer Horton, 56, of Milford died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at her home. A graduate of Mary Washington College, she worked at Russell Stovers Candies in Ruther Glen. She was an avid reader, loved people and loved to travel. She was preceded in by her parents, Davis Farmer and Lois Jordan Bryan. Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Jeff Horton; two sisters, Betty F. Smith and...
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Sandra Kaye Pounders

September 10, 1945 - October 1, 2012

Sandra Kaye Pounders, 67 of Ruther Glen, VA died Monday October 1, 2012 in Charlottesville VA. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Ed Pounders; mother, Evelyn Tidwell of Weatherford TX; daughters, Jayme Glynn and her husband Mark of Punta Gorda FL, Ashley Stone and her husband David of Mineral VA and Shannon Pounders of Ruther Glen; brother, Larry Crownover and his wife Jac of...
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Anthony "Tony" Askew

December 21, 1963 - September 27, 2012

Anthony B. "Tony" Askew, 48 of Ruther Glen died Thursday September 27, 2012. Born in Waynesboro, he was a graduate of Hermitage High School, ECPI and Andersonville Theological Seminary. He had worked for the past 19 years in IT with Genworth Financial in Richmond. He was an associate Pastor at Family Life in Ashland and for the last several years had been instrumental in church "planting" in the...
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William G. Butler

January 14, 1935 - September 27, 2012

William G. Butler, 77, of Caroline County went to be with the Lord on Sept. 27, 2012. He was born Jan. 14, 1935 in Culpeper to John Carroll Butler and Cora Brown Butler. Mr. Butler had retired as a Lieutenant with Indian Acres Police and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters and a grandchild. He was a devoted husband,...
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Catherine Lucile Stanley

September 24, 2012

Lucile H. Stanley went to be with the Lord Monday September 24, 2012 in Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Parlow, she was a lifelong member of Wallers Baptist Church. Survivors include her beloved husband, John Stanley; her son, Barry Stanley and his wife Kathy; her daughter, Susan Henry Satterwhite and her husband Phillip; four grandchildren, Kimberley Bird and her husband Paul, Mark Stanley...
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Michael Lee Carter, Sr.

December 4, 1955 - September 23, 2012

Michael Lee Carter, Sr., 56, of Bull Shoals, AR, formerly of Chilesburg died Sunday, September 23, 2012. Born in Richmond, VA he was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Virginia Carter and a brother, Albert D. Carter. He is survived by five children, Michael Carter, Jr. and his wife, Rhonda of Spotsylvania, William Carter of Caroline, James Carter and his wife,...
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William Eugene Marshall

June 10, 1919 - September 22, 2012

William Eugene Marshall, 93, of Spotsylvania, died Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Bowling Green Health & Rehab. Born in Virginia, he had retired from FMC and VDOT. He was the widower of Mary Lee Marshall. Survivors include two children, Vernice Griswold and William Marshall, Jr.; two grandchildren, James Lee Hicks and Krystal Lynn Hicks; and a one great grandson, Jessie Lee Hicks. A...
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Edward Lewis

March 12, 1925 - September 20, 2012

Edward Lewis, 87 of Sarasota FL, formerly of Ruther Glen, died Thursday September 20, 2012 at his home. Born in North Carolina, he had retired as a driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. He was the widower of Irene B. Lewis, a Navy veteran and a lifetime member of VFW Post 10657 in Glen Allen. Survivors include his sons; Danny Lewis and his wife Becky and Jimmy Lewis; two grandchildren, Andrew Lewis...
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Roy Granville Smith, Jr.

January 23, 1958 - September 16, 2012

Roy G. Smith Jr., 54 of Woodford died Sunday September 16, 2012 at his home. He was a dedicated truck driver for 24 years and retired as a heavy equipment operator at Ft. A.P. Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Myrtle Smith and his sister, Patsy Shimchick. Survivors include his daughters, Erica Oliver, Jennifer Johnson and Danielle Burruss; three sisters, Carol Brooks,...
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Doris Norris Fields

July 1, 1968 - September 13, 2012

Doris N. Fields, 44, of Rappahannock Academy died of lung cancer at her home Thursday, September 13, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel Fields; her daughter, Sarah Fields and her boyfriend, Shawn Morgan; her father, Lonnie Serrett; her biological father, Andy Norris and his wife, Peggy; three sisters, Crystal Schiebel and her husband, Daniel, Pam Norris, and Robin Serrett and her...
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Vivian Marshall Garrett

November 13, 1924 - September 11, 2012

Vivian Marshall Garrett, 87, of Bowling Green passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Pulaski on November 13, 1924, Mrs. Garrett was a long time member of Bowling Green United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer and helped to start the Caroline County Library and a volunteer for over 20 years at the Red Cross Bloodmobile in Caroline County. She...
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Elizabeth Toombs Keckler

November 1, 1925 - September 6, 2012

Elizabeth Toombs Keckler, age 86, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital. Mrs. Keckler was born November 1, 1925 to the late Elizabeth Dawson Toombs and Roland Toombs. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Keckler and her brother, Roland D. "China" Toombs. Mrs. Keckler was a 1946 graduate of John Hopkins School of Nursing and a member of Bowling Green United...
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Ernest Eugene Sale

June 29, 1924 - September 5, 2012

Ernest "Eugene" Sale, 88 of Woodford, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 5, 2012. Born in Caroline County, Mr. Sale was a loving father and grandfather. He was a WW II Navy veteran and had retired as owner and operator of E. E. Sale Trucking. He was an active member of Round Oak Baptist Church and was recently named "Deacon Emeritus". He was preceded in death by his wife Elnora....
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Donald Byron Tacy

November 27, 1964 - September 4, 2012

Donald Byron Tacy, 47, of Petersburg died Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Survivors include his father, Oliver H. Tacy; three sisters, Janice Fogle, Patricia Carter and Wanda Tobin; two brothers, Thomas and Douglas Tacy; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green with Rev. Mike McGee...
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James Milton Terry

June 22, 1925 - September 4, 2012

James Milton Terry, 87 of Milford died Tuesday September 4, 2012 at his home. He attended Cardinal Baptist Church and had retired from RF&P Railroad. He was the widower of Rachel L. Terry and Jean C. Terry. Survivors include two daughters, Hannah Lewis and Helen Jencks; five step-children, Bennie R. Tillman Jr., Cheryl Brooks, Karen Wagenbaur, Pamela Knepp and Kevin Langford; a brother,...
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