Harold Odell Washington, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Popeye”, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday morning, June 12, 2026, at the age of 68. Many family members and friends visited him in the days before to express their...
John Wayne Beasley of Partlow, VA, affectionately known as Wayne, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Wayne was a man of simple pleasures and treasured memories. An avid softball player in his younger years, he loved the game and the friendships it brought him. He...
Shirley Martin Dorland, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family as she moved on to be with God. Her Journey: Born on October 24, 1935, in Mannford, Creek County, Oklahoma, Shirley was the cherished daughter of the late...
Mr. Melvin Wyatt Jones, 86, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, peacefully departed this life on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Sharon, Georgia, Melvin was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, where he graduated...
Thomas Yates Jenkins, a devoted father, proud veteran, and respected leader, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born on November 17, 1946, Thomas lived a life marked by hard work, integrity, and deep love for his family. Thomas dedicated 44 years of his career to...
Chad Martin, 51, of Spotsylvania County passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 13, 2026. Chad was born in Spotsylvania to Richard and Donna Martin on October 22, 1974. He graduated from Spotsylvania High School in 1994 where he...
Debra Ann Poates Perry, age 67, passed away unexpectedly from a sudden illness on March 29, 2026. Born on September 29, 1958, Debbie lived a life centered on love, family, and the simple joys that brought warmth to those around her. Debbie dedicated many years of...
Ann Bailey (Bancroft) Freund, 70, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her remarkable ability to create a sense of community wherever she went. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Richard...
Michael Anthony Drone, 42, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Michael was born April 7, 1983, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Michael's pride and joy, and greatest love was his daughter, Kiearra. He had a great love...
Rev. John Claude Edmonds, 97, of Spotsylvania County transitioned to his heavenly home on March 13, 2026. John was born on June 21, 1928. He grew up on a tobacco farm in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. When John felt a call to ministry his grandmother told him that his...
Clifford Mark Mummau, age 66, passed away March 16, 2026, at Camp Solitude in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. He was born November 24, 1959, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was the eldest son of Mark Tyson Mummau and Fannie Malinda Flory Mummau and grew up in Madison...
Chase Patrick Randall, 18, of Ruther Glen passed away peacefully at VCU Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Chase really enjoyed listening to rap music, especially anything with Snoop Dogg. He was a ladies man and always had just the right compliment....
Cynthia Jane (Aller) Kelly, a true teacher and lifelong resident of Fredericksburg, Va., set off on her last trip on February 7, 2026, at the age of 68 after a multi-year battle with cancer. She departed from her home surrounded by family. Cindie is survived by her...
Audrey Ann Stanley, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Spotsylvania, Virginia. She was born July 31,1939, in Alexandria, Virginia, to Melvin Bernhardi Ayres and Audrey Irene Hicks....
Thomas Watson Britt peacefully left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Tom was born in Henderson, NC, on November 25, 1942, and his parents were Bloys and Mozelle Britt. He spent over 30 years on active duty in the U.S....
Lillian Alverna Snyder Robertson, 98, went to her heavenly home on December 19, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Alverna was born in Independence, Iowa, on April 1, 1927 to Clarence and Lurah (Andrews) Snyder. She spent her first years after high...
Betty Jean Powell, lovingly known as “Momma Betty” to all and “Gaga,” to close family and friends, resided in Fredericksburg, Virginia, until she entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 3:27 a.m. She was 81 years old. Born to a large and loving...
Genevieve "Bea Bea" Iden Yowell, 93, of Stafford County passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Falls Run Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Berryville, Va., on September 17, 1931. Genevieve attended church regularly and enjoyed spending time with her...
Sandra (Sannie) Lee Breaux, 67, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 7, 1958, in Portland, Oregon, to Harold and Wanda Harrison. A devoted member of the Seventh-Day Adventist...
Born on September 8, 1938 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Joy Galantin Veazey of King George, Virginia, passed away in her home on July 8, 2025. A child of a career Navy officer, she lived several times in Maryland. Preceded in death by her husband Ed Veazey (d. 2018), she is...
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