Carlton P. Musselman, 89, of Stafford County, passed away on July 10, 2020 at his home. Carlton was a native of Stafford and the son of the late William and Rosie Musselman. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Carlton retired from Musselman Brothers Stone Contractors. He was an active member of Falmouth Baptist Church and the men’s ­­Berean Sunday School class. He loved playing golf and taking trips with his wife. Survivors include his wife of 70 years,...

Shelby Caylor Crisp, 73, of Spotsylvania County passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital.  Shelby worked for Club Land’or International for over 30 years.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Survivors include her children, Randall Crisp (Sherry) and Jason Crisp (Kim); grandchildren Samantha Nalley (RJ), Ashleigh Crisp (Mitchell), Mark Crisp (Lauren), Jordan Crisp and Justin Crisp; great-grandchildren Wyatt,...

  James R. “Buzzy” Rawlings III, 70, of Spotsylvania County went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Hughes Home after being diagnosed with Corticobasal Degeneration in 2014. Buzzy was born in Petersburg and raised in Dinwiddie County. He graduated from Dinwiddie High School in 1969, where he excelled at football, basketball, baseball and track. Buzzy took classes at John Tyler and Germanna Community College. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving...

Samantha Kay Harrell, 35, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, went to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of July 8, 2020 at her residence.  Sam graduated from Stafford High School in 2003 and later completed phlebotomy training at Cardinal Institute of Health Careers.  She loved working with her patients and co-workers.  She always had an infectious laugh and a radiant smile.  She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Kimberly...

  David R. Holsinger, 75, of Fredericksburg went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  He was raised in Stafford County and graduated from Stafford High School. He played football, basketball, baseball and track while at Stafford.  Dave loved hunting with his friends at the Silver Ridge Hunt Club and enjoyed golfing with the Snedeker group at Lee’s Hill Golf Club.  He worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation for 39 years before...

Margaret A. Stainback, 69 years old, of Stafford County passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She was an Army veteran who had a passion for photography and worked in the food industry for many years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed western books and movies. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Madison (Bryant Madison Jr.); grandchildren, Bryant, Zoe, and Elizabeth Madison; sister, Susan Stainback; brother, David...

  Esther Fitzgerald, 94, of Stuart, FL, passed away on July 5, 2020. Esther was born on September 9, 1925 in Wadley, AL and was raised in Fredericksburg. She attended Mary Washington College and received a two year degree. Esther worked for the US Department of Labor for 10 years, was an executive secretary to the manager of Fredericksburg for four years, and was a secretary at IBM Corporation for seven years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Stuart,...

James Herbert “Herby” Cook, 63, of Fredericksburg, VA died July 4, 2020 from complications of pneumonia. He was born April 15, 1957 in Alexandria, VA.  He was one of six children and the youngest son of the late William Douglas and Catherine Elizabeth Cook. Herby graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1975.  He worked in the Asphalt business taking after his father and older brothers.  He is survived by his sister; Carolyn Mann of Charlotte, NC; his brother...

Pamela Jo Doerfler-Petrey, 53, of Ruther Glen, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Fredericksburg, VA. Pamela valued her time with her grandbabies. She loved concerts, shopping, and going to the lake and beaches to lay in the sun. Pamela always laughed and always enjoyed making other people laugh. She loved making new friends and always kept in touch with everyone she grew up with or met along the way. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Sharon Garrison and Wayne...

Jean Lambert, 95, of Stafford passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at The Hughes Home. Jean worked for C&P Telephone as a telephone operator, worked for the IRS, and later retired from the United States Postal Service. She loved gardening and took pride in her flower garden. Jean was recognized by her local post office for writing letters back to children who wrote to Santa. Survivors include her children, James M. Lambert (Maryanne), Linda Ritchie (Greg), and Barbara Sweeney...