David Loren Keeve, 67, passed away suddenly Monday, September 23rd, 2013, at Mary Washington Hospital. David is survived by his wife of 30 years, Anna Reiss-Keeve, his son David McKinley Reiss-Keeve of Locust Grove, VA, two daughters, LaShawn and Sonya Keeve as well as two grandchildren, Nakia and Jordan of Maryland. Born in Northumberland, VA, on February 7, 1946, to...
Edith Mae Bean, 87 of Locust Grove, passed away Sunday Sept. 8, at her home. Edith was born Jan. 30, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Dewey L. Bean. Edith is survived by her daughter, Diane Timmons, of the home, nephew Howard (Diane) Rivenburg and great niece Sarah (Chris) Hollars, and numerous nieces and...
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...
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, 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 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 (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 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 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...