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Arnold E. Craighead, Jr., 80, of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home. Born in Leesburg, Mr. Craighead was a truck driver for more than 50 years; he began his career after high school and ended it as a small business owner. He enjoyed family vacations at the beach, raising calves and farming. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Susan A. Craighead; children Darryl R. Craighead (Ann), Cathy C. Mitchell (Casey) and Scott A. Craighead (Rhonda); grandchildren...

Juanita Parks Jones, 74, of Fredericksburg, unexpectedly departed this world for heaven Monday morning, June 24, 2019.  She was born May 3, 1945 to Alton and Ruth Parks. In 1969, Juanita married the love of her life, Kenneth B. Jones.  A graduate of James Madison University, Juanita served 34 years in Civil Service as a mathematician for the Navy at Dahlgren.  Juanita had a vibrant personality and made friends everywhere she went.  She is celebrated for her loving...

Dianne Kay Synan, 63, of Fredericksburg passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Mary Washington Hospital. Dianne retired in 2012 from White Oak Excavating.  She was active member of Canaan’s Faith Church of God in Stafford.  Dianne enjoyed music, dancing and cherished her family. Survivors include her fiancé, Barry B. Briggs, Sr.; her children, Kimberly Bozzell, Jamie Deshazo, and Jessica Synan; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; father, Bernard...

Muriel J. Rodgers, 90, of Stafford County passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mrs. Rodgers was a member of Falmouth Baptist Church. She retired from the Stafford County Public School system. Survivors include her son, Stephen Rodgers (Susan); daughter, Karen Anderson (Mark); granddaughter, Katelyn DeGeorge (Russell); brother, Madison Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 at Covenant Funeral Service Chapel, Fredericksburg. The...

 Shawn R. Mills, 14, of Spotsylvania County passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.  Survivors include his parents, Teresa L. and Kenneth A. Mills, Jr.; siblings, Brian (Niki), Kenny (Kedrie), Courtney and Stephen Mills; paternal grandparents, Phyllis and Kenneth Mills, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Debbie and David Collier; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at Covenant Funeral Service,...

Audrey Belman-Davenport, 95, of Stafford passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at The Crossings at Falls Run.  Audrey, a graduate of James Monroe High School was retired from Dominion Virginia Power (VEPCO). She had a passion for her family and music. Audrey’s real talent was entertaining her family at every gathering. She was the church organist and choir director at New Hope UMC in Stafford, as well as Fletchers Chapel UMC in King George. She was always ready to play a song for...

 Phyllis D. Hall Murray, 86, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Friday, June 21 at Mary Washington Hospital.  Phyllis was active in the Women's Club of Fredericksburg (WCF) for many years, fulfilling several leadership roles over her long membership tenure and as of April 2019; she was recognized as Member of the Year. In addition to her involvement in the charitable work of WCF, she was an avid, lifelong bridge player.  She is survived by her husband, Hank Z. Murray and...

Doris Hamm, 75, of Stafford County went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, June 20, 2019.  Doris was born on March 20, 1944 in Harrisonburg and resided in Shenandoah County. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1962, married her sweetheart and moved to Stafford in 1975. Doris had a love for country music and dancing. She was a member of the Goodtime Cloggers and the Rappahannock Twirlers.  Survivors include her husband, David Hamm; children, Joy Linton and...

Mary Jane Johnson, 73, of Fredericksburg, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Johnson was the former owner of Johnson’s Grocery in King George and Fredericksburg. Survivors include her son, Earnley Payne, Jr. (Joyce) of Spotsylvania; her grandchildren, Earnley Payne, III (Brooke), Shelby Payne, Dakota Payne; her great-grandchildren, Brayden and Kaylee Payne; her siblings, Shirley Austin of Stafford, Brenda Liddle (Tom) of Spotsylvania and Wanda Moore of...

Joyce J. Thomas, 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Joyce was on dialysis for more than five years; on May 20th she met with her team of doctors and decided to stop dialysis.  Her goal was to beat dialysis, which she did. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident I say and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.  We will love her forever and are thankful for her strong faith in God.   A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2...