Robert “Wayne” Weaver, 73, of Fredericksburg passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 after a five year battle with cancer, at home surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on July 31, 1947 to the late Robert and Mary Colston Weaver in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Following graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and became a Special Forces Green Beret, serving from 1965-1968. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Wayne began his law...

Paul Michael “Mike” McKelvey, 67, of Stafford County passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Mary Washington Hospital with his two daughters by his side. Mike was a Master Plumber and a Master Gas Fitter, employed by W.F. Parker Heating and Air Inc., for over 43 years before he retired in 2014.  He was most importantly a wonderful father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle who will be dearly missed. Survivors include his two children, Kimberly Foundos (Nick), of...

Charles T. Newton, Sr., 81, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Charles was a retired Master Brick Mason. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved NASCAR and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by a son, Chuck Newton (Terry); three daughters Cathy Henderson (Troy), Lisa Duer (Gary) and Lori McCarty (Billy); seven grandchildren Brandi Shelton, Andrea Perry, Jami Newton, Eric Henderson, Jacob Duer, Joshua Duer, and Kimberly Brown; six great-grandchildren and one on...

Clayton Frederick Redfern, 58, of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home. Clayton retired in 2019 with 35 years of service with USPS as a letter carrier at Turnpike Station in Fairfax. He was an avid fisherman, he liked nothing better than being in nature with his wife, Becky. Whether it was hunting, boating, or fishing on the Outer Banks or building furniture. It was the outdoors that brought him the most joy and contentment. He and Becky loved traveling together...

Captain Ernest Botelho, USMC ret. reported for duty at Heaven’s Gate just before sunrise on Thursday, April 15, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.   Ernie was born the youngest of six children to Joseph & Emily Botelho on June 24, 1935. He graduated woodworking trade school and soon after enlisted in the USMC. As career Marine Capt. Botelho, a proud “Mustang”, held many positions & performed numerous duties in the service of...

Ethel J. Shelton, 88, of Fredericksburg passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville. She was born in Fauquier County on October 22, 1932, the daughter of Arthur Thomas Jacobs and Annie Smith Jacobs. Mrs. Shelton enjoyed shopping with her daughter, family beach trips to Myrtle Beach and loved to look for seashells on the beach. She also loved to eat out at Chick-Fil-A and Popeyes. Mrs. Shelton is survived by her only...

Robert Douglas "Big Bobby/Ol Man" Davis Sr., born June 24, 1951 in Alexandra passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2021, at his residence in Fredericksburg at the age of 69. Big Bobby worked for the County for many years before he started Davis Disposal Trash Service in 1989 with his brother and sister-in-law, and retired in 2009. He also owned Haulin Azz Truckin, B&D Lawn Service, and Davis and Son Towing. He enjoyed camping with his family at the Wilderness...

Carlton David Beach, 78, of Falmouth passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Fairfax Nursing Center. Carlton was a farmer for his entire life and was the owner and operator of Carlton D. Beach Landscaping for over 50 years.  He was a member of the Shriners and a member of the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4.  Carlton was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. Survivors include his children, Dwayne Beach (Lesa) and Chris Beach (Jennifer); grandchildren Shannon Speelman...

Deborah Lynn Crowder Johnson, 62, of Stafford County passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 after losing her battle with cancer. She was born in Norfolk on May 18, 1958 to the late Thomas Terry and Marilyn Ann Blystone Crowder.  Debbie graduated from Hayfield Secondary School in Fairfax County Virginia in 1976.  She never met a person that she didn’t know!  Debbie will be greatly missed by her many friends and all her former co-workers at Atlantic Coast Cotton, where...

Jerry Lee Craft passed away on April 12th at the age of 52, he was a light in every room he walked into and his laughter was contagious. He loved his family and friends and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He worked at Costco for the last 14 years and considered them his family as well. Jerry was passionate about helping others. His love of cooking was enjoyed by many. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Craft; sister Melinda Sue; aunts Nancy McCoy and...