Mary Hicks Lanham, 95, of Loudon County passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2022 at Hughes Home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mary, along with her late husband, Robert Andrew Lanham, owned a service station in Aldie, Virginia for over 18 years. After leaving the service station, Mary became a collectible/antique dealer with a shop in Aldie and Lenah for several years before moving to Mineral, Virginia. At the age of 50, Mary went back to school to get her High School...

Audrey Claire (Clark) Ballou, 96, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. Audrey was born on November 17, 1925 in Duquesne, PA, where she lived with her father, Brooks, and her mother, Jesse. Audrey had two brothers, Fred and Rae, as well as a sister, Ruth. She loved singing in the church choir, being a majorette in the band, excelling in all her classes, and going to the Malt Shop to meet up with friends after school. Upon graduating from high school, Audrey was accepted to Homestead...

The Community is saddened as Heaven has gained an Angel...  Bonnie Lou Thompson, 75, of Spotsylvania County passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 (on her birthday).  Bonnie was known to many people and always left a lasting impression everywhere she went. She loved taking trips with her long time best friend/sister, Sue and her husband Curtis James. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and fishing.  Bonnie LOVED to watch football, going to the...

Earl Parker, 89, of Caroline County passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Fredericksburg Health and Rehab. Earl was born in Alderson, West Virginia to the late Mae and Earl Parker. He went on to serve in the United States Army and later worked in the building industry. Earl was a proud member of American Legion and Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his beloved wife, Brenda Parker; children Dawn Mann, Penny Barton (James), and Jason Parker (Shelly); sister Carol Lilly; grandchildren...

Patricia Snellings Parr, 80, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 23, 2022. Patsy was born in Fredericksburg on October 6, 1941 to the late George Henry Snellings and Mabel Boutchard Snellings. Patsy worked as a civilian employee in Army Logistics at Fort Belvoir and retired after 38 years.  She then went to work at Kohl’s in Fredericksburg where she retired again after 18 years. She loved her family, animals, traveling and country music. Survivors include her two sons,...

Erik Thomas Larson, 45, of Stafford County passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at his residence. Erik grew up in Stafford and was a member of the first graduating class from Brooke Point High School. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from VCU, graduating with honors. Erik was the president of the family business, Larson Steel Inc. Erik was a biker, skier, and an accomplished poet. There was nothing he could not do! His leaving was sudden and devastating. He was loved very...

Helen Jacquelyn “Jackie” Schmidt, 84, of Fredericksburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her home. Jackie grew up in the borough of Nanty Glo, a small coal mining town in central Pennsylvania. Being an only child, her cousins and friends became like siblings. Four of them she called her “Forever Friends” – Clara, Marie, Irene, and Kae. After graduating from Nanty Glo High School at age 18, Jackie moved to Harrisburg, PA to meet up with...

Ilona Adaline Bailey, 23, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  She is survived by her dad and mom, Leonard and Amy Bailey; sister Rae Bailey; brother Jakob Bailey; sister and brother-in-law Máire and Liam Whitenack; all of her grandparents; eight aunts and uncles; seventeen cousins; and so many friends. Never has a picture encapsulated a personality quite like this one. Ilona had an inner radiance that outshined even her outer beauty. She was...

Raymond O. Brancolini, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Ray had an esteemed 33 year career as a mathematician and computer scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (1961-1994). He concluded his second career at Advances Technology and Research Corporation, Beltsville, MD, a small company that provided support services for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division as Director, NSWCCD onsite support, Engineering Services Division (1994-2020). For...

Wanita Sharon Hicks, 77, of Fredericksburg passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Stafford Hospital. Sharon spent her working years as a caregiver and homemaker. She was a dog lover, spending many hours with her beloved Pomeranian, Gracie. Sharon was a lifelong member of Hull’s Memorial Baptist Church and was well-known for her soprano singing voice. She blessed the congregation for many years on Christmas Eve with her rendition of “Oh Holy Night”. Survivors...