We celebrate the life, and mourn the loss of Linda Hudgins Duncan — a loving mother, grandmother, spouse and friend.  Linda passed peacefully the morning of Wednesday, December 4th at the age of 75, surrounded by family and in the comfort of her home. Linda was an educator, a counselor and a coach with a passion for impacting the lives of young people and her community.  She received undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Education from Radford University. For over 25...

Betty Knauf, 82, of Fredericksburg passed away peacefully at Hughes Home on December 3, 2019.  Betty was born to Robert and Ruth Ann Daniel Sullivan on October 7, 1937 in Charlottesville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Phillips (Dennis) and Ruth Spilman (Steven); grandsons Matthew Phillips (Courtney) and Mark Phillips (Lina); great-granddaughters Kaila and Quinn Phillips; great-grandsons David,...

Dennis Lee Campbell, Sr., 75, of Fredericksburg passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home.  Dennis retired from 31 years of service to the state of Virginia.  He was a member of Elks Lodge #875 where he received a Presidential Volunteer Service Award recognizing him for his commitment to community service.  Dennis was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his Redskins, Nationals, Virginia Cavaliers and James Monroe High School teams compete.  He enjoyed...

Theron John "TJ" Stinar passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. A memorial service for Theron John "TJ" Stinar will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. This will be an informal opportunity to share our grief, comfort and love, and good memories of TJ. All who want to participate in the above with our family are welcome to attend. Dress is casual in TJ’s honor. While flowers are not unwelcome, we've also...

Gloria Helen Yeager, 89, of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Mary Washington Hospital.   Gloria was born on November 5, 1930 in Hackensack, NJ to Helen and William “Poppy” Easterbrook of Teaneck, N.J. and had three brothers who all served in World War II.  Gloria was married to William E. Yeager of Ramsaye, NJ on March 25, 1955.  In 2015, they happily celebrated their 60th wedding Anniversary.   Gloria worked for New...

Michael Benjamin Butler Muerdler departed this world on Sunday, December 1, 2019 into the loving arms of his birth father, Benjamin Butler and Jesus in Heaven.  Michael was born unable to breathe and had multiple medical issues.  He bravely fought through respiratory issues, epilepsy, and autism his entire life.  Although Michael could not speak, he communicated his love to those who cared for him in his own special way.  Michael loved his many nurses and doctors who...

Christina Michelle Haskell lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, December 1, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends when the Lord took her home to rest.  Christina was born November 23, 1977 in Hobbs, NM. After graduating from Abilene High School, Christina left Abilene, Texas to start a new life with her husband and high school sweetheart, Mike Haskell. They settled with their three children, Cameron, Lauren, and Chandler in Fredericksburg, where she spent 20 years devoting...

Dwight Earl Beeson, 76, of Fredericksburg passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home. Mr. Beeson served four years as a U.S. Marine.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and helped anyone who was in need of a helping hand.  Survivors include his wife, Linda Beeson; children Marcia Holcomb, Shawn Beeson (Carrie), Alex Beeson, and Blane Beeson; grandchildren Patricia, Tamica, Tobias, Gabriel, Yentl, Margo, Chasity, and Logan; seven great-grandchildren; and...

Geraldine Virginia “Pete” Fines passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  Pete was born on September 21,1925 in Aquia Creek, Stafford to the late John and Elsie Crismond.   Pete loved the water, bluegrass music and enjoyed cooking, fishing, crabbing and especially eating the crabs!  She loved her family and friends.  Survivors include her son, Thomas “Hershey” Fines; son-in-law, T. Campbell; granddaughters, Tracey Woolfrey...

Maryetta Ann Jones, 87, of Fredericksburg died peacefully on November 30, 2019 at her home.   Maryetta was born to Ellis & Lucy Baker on December 21, 1931 in Lansing, MI.  After graduating from Michigan State University, she started a family with Victor Jones and taught elementary school in Cary, NC.  She loved children and they loved her.  She used innovative methods to make work interesting and fun. Her reward was to see each student develop a desire to learn and...