William Craton "Bill" Simpson
Aug 28, 2013
William "Bill" Craton Simpson Jr., 85, of Fredericksburg, Va., affectionately known as "Sonny" and "Brother" by his family, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Bill was born on Dec. 13, 1927 the only Son to William Craton and Lottie Ella (Drumheller) Simpson in Nelson Co. Va. He served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and worked for...
Wyatt Samuel Brecht
Aug 23, 2013
Infant Wyatt S. Brecht Wyatt Samuel Brecht passed away August 23, 2013 in Richmond, VA . He is the son of Kevin and Kirsten Brecht of Fredericksburg. He is survived by his sister, Hannah Brecht; his two brothers, Ryan and Mason Brecht, his maternal grandparents, Barbara and Dennis Abel; his paternal grandparents, Candy and Jerry Brecht; his aunts, Jessica Mullins,...
Donald Edward Lyons
Aug 9, 2013
Donald Edward Lyons, Sr, 83, of Spotsylvania, passed away Friday Aug. 9, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital surrounded by his family. Donald was born on Apr. 6, 1930 to Kenneth Edward and Myrtle Louise (Brewer) Lyons, in Northeast PA and raised in Erie, PA. Donald was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army, earning a Combat...
Edward George "Eddie" Blevins
Jul 15, 2013
Edward G. "Eddie" Blevins, Jr., 68, of Locust Grove died suddenly Mon. July 15, 2013 in Fredericksburg. Eddie was born on July 5, 1945 to Edward G. and Joan Presto Blevins in Philadelphia, PA. He was educated in Virginia Schools. He married Deborah Lynn Kimble in June 1999, and moved to Locust Grove the same year. Eddie worked for 35...
Marion Josephine Toombs (Rollins)
Jul 13, 2013
Marion Josephine (Rollins) Toombs, 87, of Spotsylvania passed away on Sat. July 13, 2013 at Carriage Hill Rehab/Nursing Center. For 10 years, Mrs. Toombs served the children of Spotsylvania as a school bus driver. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, she enjoyed working for many local families. She was "Nannie to the World", whether helping with grandchildren, foster grandchildren or whomever....
Foster Gene "Gene" Taylor
Jul 5, 2013
Foster Gene Taylor, 69, of Spotsylvania, passed away on Friday July 5, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Gene was born on Sept. 23, 1943, in Alexandria, Va. to Foster Witt & Ruby Estelle Snead Taylor. He married Loretta Ann Stewart on June 7, 1963, in Alexandria, Va. & they recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Gene worked for...
Robert L Mcbride
Jul 1, 2013
Robert L. McBride Sr., 89, of Locust Grove passed away Monday evening, July 1, 1013 at Carriage Hill Health and Rehab. Robert was born on Nov. 29, 1923 in Romney, WV. He joined the US Army in 1942, retiring in 1962 as a Sergeant First Class. Robert married Dorothy M. Burke, and she preceded him in death. After retiring, Robert...
Kenneth Wayne "Tiny" Lawson
Jun 29, 2013
Kenneth Wayne "Tiny" Lawson, 61, of Fredericksburg passed away Saturday June 29, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital. Kenneth was born on March 13, 1952 in Hart County, KY, to Luther Cheek and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Lawson. He got the nickname of Tiny, because he was really a big man, standing at 6'8" tall. He worked in the construction trades most...
Harry Clay "Squeaky" Pulliam
Jun 5, 2013
Harry Clay "Squeaky" Pulliam, Jr. 55, of Spotsylvania, Va. passed away at home on Wed. June 5, 2013. Squeaky was born on Feb. 4, 1958 to Harry C. and Florence Bernice Pickeral Pulliam in Charles County, MD. He has lived since the age of 5 in the Spotsylvania area. He worked as a self employed handyman, and was a member...