Obituaries

Margie S. Bumbrey

Margie S. Bumbrey

Nov 8, 2013

It all began on December 16, 1927 when God blessed the late Edward and Addie Scranage with a beautiful baby girl who they named Margie. Her father affectionately called her "Bunch".Bunch was educated in King George, VA where she attended Little Ark Elementary School and graduated from Edgehill Training School.On July 18, 1948, Bunch married Richard Bumbrey, Sr. To this...

Ernest Jordon

Ernest Jordon

Nov 7, 2013

Ernest Jordon was born on March 5, 1923 in Washington, DC to the late Horace and Mary Jordon. One sister and three brothers preceded him in death: Georgia, Roy, Lewis and Samuel Jordon. His niece, the late Blanche Virginia Jordon Davis, was reared in the home with him.Ernest attended the King George Training School in Edgehill, Virginia. He enlisted with...

Margaret E. Purce

Margaret E. Purce

Oct 15, 2013

Margaret Elaine Purce, lovingly known as "Emma" by family and friends, was born December 20, 1932 to the late Willie A. and Etta H. Smith.She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Woodbridge, Virginia. Margaret received her education in the public school system of Westmoreland County, Virginia.Realizing...

Clara Ruth Johnson

Clara Ruth Johnson

Oct 5, 2013

Mrs. Clara Ruth Johnson was born on April 24, 1910, to Bankhead and Mamie Johnson, in Dahlgren, Virginia. She was the fifth of twelve children; which she out lived all except her baby sister, Thelma.Her formal schooling was at Little Ark School, Owens, Virginia.Ms. Clara and Frank Johnson were married December 15, 1929. From this union ten children were born;...

Joyce Yvonne Jones

Joyce Yvonne Jones

Oct 1, 2013

There's an open gate at the end of the roadThrough which each must go alone,And there in a light we cannot seeOur Father claims His own;Beyond the gate, your loved one finds happiness and restAnd there is comfort in the thoughtThat a loving God knows best.On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA, surrounded by her...

Albert Shanklin

Albert Shanklin

Sep 28, 2013

Albert (Bert) Shanklin was born June 5, 1945 in King George, Virginia; he was the son of the Annie Bell Shanklin.Bert worked for the DC Inspection Station in Washington, DC for over twenty-five years as an inspector until he retired. He was a very quiet person and he loved helping anybody that needed his help. He enjoyed spending time with...

Berta R. Taylor

Berta R. Taylor

Sep 25, 2013

Berta Rebecca Taylor, 86 passed away at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 1:25p.m. Born May 7, 1927 in the Weedonsville area of King George County, Virginia to the late Nannie Muse Davis and Lloyd Davis, Sr. She married Theodore Roosevelt Taylor, Sr. on October 2, 1948. Berta was a life time member of...

James L. Anderson

James L. Anderson

Sep 21, 2013

James Luther Anderson was born on January 15, 1928 to the late Evelyn and Isaiah Anderson of Washington, DC. He departed this earthly life on September 21, 2013. James was educated in the Washington DC, public schools. He served his country in the US Army from July 1947 through June 1950, stationed in both Korea and Japan. He earned an...

James W. Wilson

James W. Wilson

Sep 13, 2013

James Woodrow Wilson, 77 of Woodford, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was born June 28, 1936 to the late Thomas Wilson and Judy Lawson of Caroline County. He was known as "Bobby" to some and "Hulk Eye" to others. He was raised in Caroline County and received his...

Johnny B. Tucker

Johnny B. Tucker

Sep 13, 2013

Mr. Johnny Bernard Tucker was born November 6, 1926 to the late Mildred M. Hendricks and Henry A. Tucker.He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Mr. Harold M. Tucker of Washington, DC; three dedicated nieces, his caregivers Mrs. Maggie J. Claiborne (Mr. Lias D. Claiborne, nephew-in-law) of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Ms. Mildred Y. Harper of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Ms. Dorothy...

James B. Brown

James B. Brown

Sep 5, 2013

James Byrd Brown son of the late Matilda M. and Willie E. Brown was born January 7, 1928 in Caroline County Virginia. James slipped away peacefully on September 5, 2013 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Fredericksburg, Virginia.He received his education in the Public School System in Caroline County.James was united in holy matrimony to Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Fredericksburg, Virginia....

Marcus A. Brown

Marcus A. Brown

Sep 5, 2013

Mr. Marcus Antonio Brown of Lihue, Hawaii formerly of King George, Virginia was called home to rest on September 5, 2013 in Hayward, California. Marcus was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia to William "Tony" Howard and Linda Darlene Brown on June 14, 1984.A little about Marcus…Marcus was always full of laughter and joy. He was always smiling and making others laugh....

Michael R. Tunstall

Michael R. Tunstall

Sep 1, 2013

Michael Ramon Tunstall, 54, made a peaceful transition to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Doctors Hospital, Lanham, MD. Born, September 28, 1958 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late James and Clara Tunstall.Michael was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Highland Park, Landover, MD where he enjoyed evangelistic and...

Shirley  M. Frazier

Shirley M. Frazier

Jul 18, 2013

Ms. Shirley Mae Frazier of King George, Virginia was promoted to Glory on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia after battling a long-term illness.Shirley was the first born child of the late James and Adeal Scott, Sr., born on December 14, 1945. She was better known as "Shirley Mae" through the years she was a...

Farrish M Purce, Sr.

Farrish M Purce, Sr.

Jul 1, 2013

Farrish M. Purce, Sr., son of the late Freddie and Mary Purce, was born on June 6, 1923 in Caroline County, VA. He departed this life in peaceful rest of Monday, July 1, 2013 at 8:49am at the home of his daughter, Hazel Harris in King George, VA. Farrish was joined in holy matrimony to the late, Reaver M. Purce,...

Gregory A. Jackson

Gregory A. Jackson

Jun 24, 2013

He always wore a smile; he was always ready to help someone in need; he always had a word of encouragement for others; he loved his family more than many of us will ever know!!...those are just a few qualities that made Our Brother, Father, Nephew, Cousin, Uncle, friend so very special!! Gregory Allen ("Greg") Jackson, son of the late...

William Earl Boxley, Jr

William Earl Boxley, Jr

Jun 22, 2013

William Earl Boxley, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia after a brief illness.William was born October 12, 1960 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Joyce Blondina and the late William Boxley, Sr.He attended King George Public Schools. William accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Stephens Baptist Church in King George,...

Lawrence A. Johnson

Lawrence A. Johnson

Jun 22, 2013

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13Lawrence A. Johnson, Jr., known by family and friends as J.R., born December 11, 1961, in San Antonio, TX, departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital, Spotsylvania, VA.J.R. is survived by and leaves to mourn, his loving mother Dottie...

Nancy Teresa Bamford

Nancy Teresa Bamford

May 16, 2013

Nancy T. Bamford was born January 20, 1934 in New York to the late Margaret Patterson and Henry Kenny. She departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia due to an illness she have been suffering for a while. Nancy lived in King George County. She was a beloved and devoted wife and friend.She...

Lenora M. Blagmon

Lenora M. Blagmon

Apr 5, 2013

Lenora M. Blagmon was born on November 18, 1934 in Bowling Green, Virginia to her parents the late Freddie and Ocie Martin, and departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home, Lexington Park, Maryland.Lenora was raised with her eight siblings in Bowling Green, Virginia and received her formal education through the Caroline County Schools system....

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