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Lillian Louise Latham 83, of Montross, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. Lillian was a co-owner of Latham Plumbing and Heating in her earlier years. In her later years she was director of Bethany House in Northern Virginia and worked for Tri-County Carpet. Lillian was one of the founding members of Monroe Bay Assembly of God. She was also instrumental in establishing L.T.N. Food Pantry in King George along with her beloved Descending Dove family. She was a devoted Christian, mother,...

Charles Parker Griggs, 87, of Falls Church, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Cardinal Village in Fredericksburg.  Charlie was a devoted husband, dad, and grandpa. He loved playing his drums, going to the beach, and enjoyed big band music. Charlie was a diehard Redskins fan. HTTR! Survivors include his children, Lyn Mills (William), Jennifer Douglas (Phil), and Susan Leake (Todd); grandchildren Travis, Alex, Amy, Jon, Rosser, and Erin; great-grandchildren Harper, Tyler,...

Lucy Patricia Smith Dickenson, 72, of Bowling Green, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Mary Washington Hospital. Survivors include her children, David Ray Lee, Jr. and Charles Michael Lee (Kim); grandchildren Tonya, Kacie, Nikki, Timmy, and Heather; seven great-grandchildren; siblings Garnett Lee Smith and Elsie Mae Smith Lettner; her beloved dog, Zoe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odotha P. Dickenson; daughter Lacy Carol Lee;...

Eugene George Blaisdell, 92, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Greenfield Assisted Living. He had resided at Greenfield Assisted Living for the past two years. Eugene served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a maintenance foreman at RF&P Railroad for 42 years. Eugene enjoyed gardening, cutting firewood, and he was an active member at Berea Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Vernon (Sandra) and Robert “Bob” (Lois), both of...

John Robert Druiett, 76, of Fredericksburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 after a long illness. John was an Army veteran, where he served in Okinawa. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1942 where his love for the New York Yankees began. John moved to his family’s farm in Stafford when he was six years old and is a graduate of Stafford High School, where he was still active with his Class of 1960 alumni enjoying many reunion get-togethers. John married...

Irene Elizabeth Scott, 91, of Fredericksburg, entered Heaven on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Irene was born on January 11, 1928 in Sarasota, FL to Hugh and Minerva Greer. As the wife of a U.S. Marine Corps Officer, she made a home in various places but lived most of her life in Virginia. Irene was a woman of great faith and boundless unconditional love, and liked nothing more than when all her family would gather. She was an incredibly strong woman who was tested many times in her life....

Susan Denise Rodenski, 70, resident of King George County and originally from the White Oak area of Stafford County, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Susan graduated from Stafford High School, attended Ferrum College, and worked for Mary Washington College. Her love for animals led her to become a lifetime member of the Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club as well as a member of the Bulldog Club of America (BCA), and Capitol Bulldog Club....

Steven L. Ellenwood, 60, of Stafford passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  Survivors include his parents, David and Betty Ellenwood of Stafford; two brothers, Jeffrey Ellenwood (Linda) and Matthew Ellenwood (Mary); three sisters, Gail Kunz (Andy), Connie Johnson (Curt) and Laurie Graves (Fred). Steve was an uncle to many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.  A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23 at Crossroads Baptist Church, 4236 Lee...

Charles Francis “Charlie” Lowe, 93, of Spotsylvania County passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence.  Mr. Lowe retired in 2006 after managing the Franconia Roller Skating Rink for 33 years.  He was a National Roller Skating Dance Champion, a teacher and coach and was presented with the Roller Skating Coaches Hall of Fame Award in 2008.  Surviors include his daughter-in-law, Cindy Lowe; grandchildren Jessica and Kelly Lowe; four great-grandchildren,...

Martha Spicer Daltan, 75, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday August 19, 2019 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.  Martha was born on March 10, 1944 in Mineral to Harry Elwood Spicer and Dorothy Chick Spicer.  Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Gerald F. “Gerry” Daltan; daughter Ashley Daltan Vavasour (Dan) of Austin, TX; and son Michael Townley Daltan (Mary Beth) of Spotsylvania. She...