Carson “Wayne” Garner, 72, of Spotsylvania County passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 after a long battle with COPD. Wayne was born on November 18, 1949 to the late David and Irma June Garner in Springfield, Virginia. After graduating from Lee High School in 1968, he followed in the footsteps of his father and began working as a brick mason. In 1972, Wayne met Brenda Wolfe and they were wed later that year. Wayne was a dedicated Christian and was a deacon of Mine Road...

Jack Highlander, 87, of Stafford County entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Jack was a loving father who had a generous, kind heart. He loved nature and spending time outdoors watching the wildlife at his home. Jack also enjoyed watching and cheering on his favorite sports teams, the Washington Nationals and the Washington Football Team. His career included working at the FMC Sylvania Plant where he was a machine operator and mechanic for 25 years. Jack later retired...

Mary Louise Shelton, age 75, of Fredericksburg VA, was born on September 25, 1946 to the late John Edward Standley and Christine Standley. She was educated at John J. Wright Consolidated School. Mary was a selfless person with a heart of gold who loved to cook, and was great at it. Mary Lou, as she was affectionately known, departed this life for her heavenly home on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Mary Washington Hospital. She leaves to cherish her precious memory,  her mother,...

Joni Marie Allen Parker 46, of Hartwood, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Larry and Peggy VanHooser of King George, Virginia. Joni had lost her way, but was working towards getting her life back on track. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Peggy A. VanHooser; grandfather William Wooten; siblings Edith Bell (Trever), Jessica Wooten (Debbie), Brandy...

Karl Joseph Dodd, 65, of Stafford County passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born on October 13, 1956 in Fredericksburg to the late Lonnie A. Dodd and Lillian R. (Stephens) Dodd. Karl spent most of his years working on local farms for Milton Christy, Wilson Greenlaw, and Nelson Crocker. He used the knowledge he learned on these farms to also help run his family farm. Karl enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson. He enjoyed hunting...

Beverly Gayle Grimes Hibner, 79, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022. Gayle was born September 19, 1942, in Huntington, WV, daughter to the late Glenn MacPherson and Eloise Bryan Grimes. Gayle lived in Las Vegas when she was first married before coming back east to northern Virginia. She eventually settled in Fredericksburg where she resided for the past 50 years. She was a secretary at Gayle Middle School for 30 years. She enjoyed her job and getting to know...

Lori L. Coultas, 64, of Stafford passed on to the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022. Lori was born in Robinson, Illinois on March 13, 1957. She met her future husband there at age 12 and they built a life together. She was married to the love of her life, Robert E. Coultas, for 47 years. Most of her younger life was spent as a military wife raising a family of four children. They moved all around the world, including Germany twice and South Korea. Lori had a variety of jobs during this...

Diane Susan Roles, 76, of Spotsylvania passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital. Formerly of Front Royal, Diane moved to Stafford as a teenager and lived in the Stafford and Fredericksburg areas since. After 28 years of service, Diane retired from the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, in 2008. Diane enjoyed playing Bingo, going to yard sales, playing cards and Scrabble, and spending time with family and friends. She was an avid animal lover and treated...

Gary Clark Campbell, 52, of Spotsylvania County succumbed to his illness and went to be in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1969 and lived an exciting life enjoying family and friends. Gary began his career with Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management on October 5, 1992; he worked through the ranks and finished his career as a Battalion Chief. Gary led a life serving and protecting county...

Joan E. Watson, 83, of Spotsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. A service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 29 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery.