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Sevierville, Tennessee Thelma Newton Williams 1940 — 2024 Thelma Newton Williams, 84 of Sevierville, formerly of White Oak, VA, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her step-son, Brian Williams; grandson, Michael Howard; great-grandsons, Jacob Wilson and Michael Howard; and siblings, Richard Newton, Leroy Newton, Bernard Newton, Alvin Newton, Helen Burton, June Hall, and Marie Miller. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Paul Williams; son, Robert Jenkins (Mary); step-son, Brett Williams (Dianna); daughters, Wendy Challis (Tom) and Lisa Howard; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements made by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Online condolences may be made at...

Indian Trail, North Carolina Jane Copeland Williams 1941 — 2024 Jane Copeland Williams, devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home outside Charlotte on June 29, 2024. Jane was born January 17, 1941 in Rockingham, NC, the second daughter of the late Nelle and John Copeland. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Johnelle Webster of North Myrtle Beach, SC. Jane is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leaton M. "Ted" Williams III, two daughters, Mary Riffee (Jeffrey) and Tamara Brooks (Michael), and four grandchildren, Christian Riffee, Hope Riffee, Charles Michael "Trip" Brooks III, and Jackson Brooks. Jane has two brothers, Bill Copeland (Ginny) and Bob Copeland...

Athens, Georgia Thomas Keith Dix 1953 — 2024 T. Keith Dix, 70, died peacefully at home in Athens, GA on May 30, 2024. He is survived by his wife Naomi Norman, their son William Dix and daughter-in-law Emily Andrews (of Albuquerque, NM), his mother Margaret Dix (of Fredericksburg, VA), his brother Kevin Dix, his sisters Gill Likins and Glenys Dix, and his two nieces and a nephew. Keith, born and raised in Virginia, left home for Princeton University in 1972 and graduated in 1976. While there, he first went to Rome, a city which would be a central part of his career and which he would continue to visit throughout his life. In addition to his studies and travels abroad, Keith was a member of the Princeton Marching Band, where he met many...

Edenton, North Carolina Doris Peele Hill 1940 — 2024 Doris Jean Peele Hill, 83, of 1751 Rocky Hock Landing Road, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Edenton Primetime Assisted Living. Mrs. Hill was born in Chowan County on July 30, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Loyd Marcus and Doris Jean Bunch Peele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Charles Hill, Jr. A graduate and valedictorian of Chowan High School Class of 1959, she later continued her education at the University of Mary Washington where she completed her bachelor's degree in 1983. Employed with the Department of Defense for 30 years, she then transferred to the National Labor Relations Board where she retired as a Contracting Officer...

Wilmington, North Carolina Gae Donna Hammer Green 1942 — 2024 Gae Donna Hammer Green of Wilmington, NC and formerly of Fredricksburg and Roanoke, VA passed away on April 25th, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1942 at the 335th Army Air Force Base Sioux Falls, SD to the late Robert L and Rose V Hammer of Elkins, WV. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Samuel H Green Sr and her son, Robert McDuff Green, along with her brother Robert Hammer of Elkins WV. Gae is survived by her pride and joy, her two sons and their spouses, Samuel H and Elizabeth B Green of Wilmington, NC and Andrew H and Jennifer L Green of Street, MD. Her grandchildren Duff Green of Wilmington, NC and Matthew, Patrick, and Addison Green of Street, MD...

Summerville, South Carolina Mary Frances Adams 1949 — 2024 Mary Frances Adams, 74, of Summerville, SC, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the comfort of her home with family. A celebration of life service will be held March 22, 2024, at 11:00am at Miles Road Baptist Church, 816 Miles Jamison Road, Summerville, SC 29485. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. A graveside service will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Mary Frances to Dorchester Paws 136 4 Paws Lane, Summerville, SC 29483. Mary Frances was born June 22, 1949 in Triangle, VA to Frederick and Helen Randall where she attended Garfield and Stratford High Schools. After high school, she...

Fredericksburg, Virginia Linda D. Gutierrez 1949 — 2023 Linda D Gutierrez, 74, of Fredericksburg, Virgina, passed away on December 2, 2023. Linda was born in Arlington, Virginia to Gerald Beamer Davis and Nancy Beatrice Fox on November 12, 1949. She went to school at San Mateo High, received her Associates from College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA; and received her BA in Management from Saint Mary's College of California. While living in California she was involved in NOW; helped in the Development of Single Parent Services through the American Red Cross; and Volunteered at Henry Ford Elementary School. In Fredericksburg she was Executive Director of the Women's Resource Center, Inc. in 2001. She received an Honorable Discharge from the United...

Dumfries, Virginia Eunice Loretta Ferguson 1932 — 2023 Eunice Loretta Adams Ferguson passed away at her home Sunday, 26 November 2023, surrounded by her family and special friend, George. Loretta is survived by four daughters: Carol Embrey Belles, widow of Charles Belles, of Triangle, VA; Debbie Carter and husband Warren Carter of Stafford, VA; Darlene Borkovich and husband Robert Borkovich of Thornburg, VA; and Tracey Via and husband Robert Via of Stafford, VA; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Nancy Pennington and Donna Drury; and one brother, Johnny Adams. Loretta is predeceased by her husband, Clyde, her son Clyde Cecil Ferguson, Jr., her daughter Teresa Faye Ferguson, and recently lost...

Woodbridge, Virginia Jesse R Baldwin, Sr. 1927 — 2023 Jesse Ray Baldwin, Sr., 96, was born on May 24, 1927 in Ashe County, NC to the late Wiley C. and Fannie Neaves Baldwin. After 8 years without her by his side, he rejoined his bride of 61 beautiful years on earth, Dorothy Baldwin, in eternal life on Friday, October 6, 2023. He passed at home in Woodbridge, VA, surrounded by all four of his children. A proud Army veteran of WWII and the Korean War, he is a member and past commander of VFW Post 7916. He and three others put in $3K each in the early '70s to buy the old firehouse in Occoquan that still serves as the home of Post 7916. The post was instrumental in the establishment of Quantico National Cemetery. An electronics engineer, he...

Greenwood, South Carolina Shirley Bliss 1934 — 2023 Shirley Jean Bliss, 89, of Greenwood, widow of Richard Pitt Bliss passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Gorham Monroe. Shirley was a former secretary for Fort Belvoir Army Base in Virginia before she became a homemaker. She enjoyed boating, fishing, eating crabs, playing slot machines and traveling. She was known to everyone as "Go-Go Shirley" because she was always on the go. She loved her entire family, friends and neighbors so much. She enjoyed all holidays and gatherings spending time with everyone. Shirley was a member of Pohick Episcopal Church in Lorton, Virginia where...

Ocean Pines, Maryland Cathleen Anne Habeger 1946 — 2023 Early on the morning of July 9, 2023, a beautiful and loving lady took her last breath. Cathleen (Cathy) was born at Walter Reed Hospital on August 30, 1946, to George Francis Henigan, Jr. and Palma Lucente Henigan. Cathy grew up in Northern Virginia, attending Lee High School in Springfield, VA. After graduation from the Washington School for Secretaries, Cathy held successive positions with Atlantic Research Corporation and Civil Service jobs with the U. S. Navy. While working at Atlantic Research, Cathy met the love of her life, Steve Habeger. Following Steve's Virginia Tech graduation, they were married on June 21, 1969, at St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church, VA. They...

Charlottesville, Virginia Bernard Waugh Crigler 1948 — 2023 The Hon. B. Waugh Crigler (U. S. Magistrate Judge, ret.), age 74, of Charlottesville, passed away on April 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher and mentor, and leaves behind a lasting legacy of service to God and community. Born on July 17, 1948, Waugh was predeceased by his parents, Bernard W. and Jayne W. Crigler, and his beloved wife of 50 years, Anne Kendall Crigler. He is survived by their children, Kendall Crigler Crusse (Patrick), Jason C. Crigler, II (Corey), and Stuart Crigler Hall (Clayton); as well as seven grandchildren: Barrett and Spencer Crusse; Campbell, Tatum and Fletcher Hall; and Pate and Bo Crigler. Waugh...

Fredericksburg, Virginia Richard Hugh Hollenkamp 1931 — 2023 Richard Hugh Hollenkamp, 91, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died April 6, 2023. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and had retired from twenty-five years as a public health director. He was a loving husband and father. Survivors are two daughters, Kimberley Hollenkamp and Glenda Hollenkamp, both of Leesburg, Virginia. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 24 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with Father John Mosimann officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Beverly Rose Sala 2023 — 2023 It is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to a dear soul who has left a lasting impact on this world. A life well-lived, full of vibrant colors and an infectious energy, has come to a peaceful end. Today, we remember and celebrate the life of a woman who lived life to the fullest - me, Beverly Rose Sala, an inspiring woman from Manasquan, NJ. Please go to www.msfh.net to read the full obit, see services details or sign the online guestbook.

Williamsburg, Virginia David Barrett Loring, sr. 1935 — 2023 David B. Loring of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Fredericksburg, passed away on January 15, 2023. Dave is survived by Rosemary Cody Loring, his wife of more than 34 years, 7 children, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many beloved family members. In Fredericksburg, Dave was a member of St. Mary's Church, and sang in the choir. Participating in the music ministry was a special source of joy and pride. Condolences may be posted at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net.

Ashburn, Virginia William Franklin Fones 1939 — 2023 William F. Fones, 83, of Manassas, a proud veteran of the Army, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol A. Fones. Survivors include his son William F. Fones Jr.; daughters Melanie A. Fones and Cathy Fones Ahrens (Mark); and brother Robert H. Fones Jr and sister Carolyn Miller. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Lung Association of VA, 9702 Gayton Rd. #110, Richmond, VA 23238.

Ashburn, Virginia Francis Xavier Winnett 1935 — 2022 Francis Xavier Winnett, 87, of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Stafford, VA, passed on December 25, 2022. Survived by, his wife, Mary Bernadette Winnett, two sister, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren, Samantha and Cole South. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 am, Thursday, March 16, 2023; at St. Francis of Assisi in Triangle, VA. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. A reception will be held the National Museum of the Marine Corps at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to Catholic Charites or to the Wounded Warrior Project. www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com

Maryville, Tennessee Donna Jean Tice Ridge 1941 — 2022 Surrounded by her loving family, Donna Jean Tice Ridge, 81, died on September 4, 2022, from complications associated with pulmonary fibrosis. Donna was born on March 4, 1941, to Richard Marvin Tice and Jean Patterson Wilson Tice in Waterbury, CT, and was married to Richard Allen Ridge on September 1, 1963. In the early years of their marriage they lived in Lexington, KY, Gainesville, FL, Augusta, GA, and Waterbury, CT. They settled in Fredericksburg, VA in 1971 before moving to Maryville, TN in 2016. Donna and Richard raised two children: Melissa Gail Ridge of Woodbridge, VA and Amy Michele Broady (Roy) of Knoxville, TN. In addition to her husband and children, Donna is survived by five...

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina Frances Louise Fredericks 1923 — 2022 Frances Louise Metzger Fredericks, 98, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina died peacefully on August 9, 2022 in Barco, NC. "Fran" as she was lovingly known, was born October 13, 1923 in Lima, Ohio. She graduated from Lima Central High School and married Cecil Carr "Cec" Fredericks, Jr. in 1944. After World War II, Fran and Cec attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. From 1951 to 1966 Fran tended her growing family in Lima where Cec began his career with Westinghouse. In addition to rearing four daughters, Fran volunteered with the local hospital auxiliary and was an active member of the Market Street Presbyterian Church and League of Women Voters. The family moved to London,...

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